Location & Surroundings
Rukenuke is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,533 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gitega, 9 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 74 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° 22' 6" S, 29° 58' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 1533 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 447 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:29
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rukenuke
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rukenuke, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 29.8 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 824 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
3.7 m/s E (110 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
76 %
Precip
0.19 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 | 23.4 | 3.7 | 110 | 37 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.8 | 3.5 | 92 | 25 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 824.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 0.7 | 190 | 39 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 80.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.6 | 0.7 | 206 | 54 | 1,011.6 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.9 | 0.6 | 329 | 50 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 100 | 31.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.2 | 3.2 | 73 | 31 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 96 | 545.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.0 | 1.9 | 288 | 87 | 1,014.6 | 5.64 / 5.69 | 23 | 76.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.2 | 1.6 | 327 | 88 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.5 | 0.6 | 256 | 76 | 1,017.7 | 0.98 / 1.32 | 98 | 28.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.4 | 3.3 | 104 | 43 | 1,010.3 | 1.36 / 2.68 | 85 | 657.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.9 | 1.4 | 272 | 72 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 1.47 | 66 | 85.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.3 | 0.9 | 246 | 76 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.4 | 3.2 | 98 | 58 | 1,016.6 | 1.55 / 1.66 | 37 | 83.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rukenuke?
Now 23.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 29.8 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 824 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rukenuke today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Rukenuke?
Local time is 16:29. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rukenuke?
Rukenuke is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rukenuke?
DEM 1,533 m.
Where is Rukenuke located?
It is at -3.36820, 29.98070 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rukenuke in?
It is in Burundi.