Location & Surroundings
Ruhuma is a settlement in Bururi, Burundi, at 1,885 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bururi, 17 km to the southwest. The national capital Gitega is 52 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 75 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 51' 14" S, 29° 44' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 1885 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 573 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:08
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Ruhuma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ruhuma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 28.0 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 874 W/m2.
Temperature
20.4 C
Wind
0.1 m/s NE (66 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
81 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 20.4 | 0.1 | 66 | 45 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.0 | 0.4 | 16 | 57 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 4.7 | 81 | 41 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 60.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.0 | 4.8 | 111 | 24 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 874.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.7 | 0.5 | 257 | 34 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 269.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.7 | 1.3 | 106 | 43 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 2.6 | 94 | 32 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 60.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.7 | 3.0 | 112 | 23 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 788.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.7 | 1.3 | 234 | 38 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 234.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.0 | 1.0 | 235 | 45 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 4.1 | 112 | 32 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 88.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.2 | 2.9 | 106 | 21 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 906.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.3 | 1.0 | 271 | 45 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 275.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ruhuma?
Now 20.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 28.0 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 874 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ruhuma today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Ruhuma?
Local time is 07:08. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ruhuma?
Ruhuma is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Ruhuma?
DEM 1,885 m.
Where is Ruhuma located?
It is at -3.85380, 29.74080 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ruhuma in?
It is in Burundi.