Location & Surroundings
Rukinga is a settlement in Rumonge, Burundi, at 817 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rumonge, 3 km to the southwest. The national capital Gitega is 79 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 71 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° 57' 7" S, 29° 26' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 817 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 394 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:56
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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Weather in Rukinga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rukinga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 28.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 705 W/m2.
Temperature
26.7 C
Wind
0.5 m/s S (187 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
4 %
Precip
0.09 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 | 26.7 | 0.5 | 187 | 48 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.2 | 1.8 | 188 | 47 | 1,010.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 36 | 704.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 1.8 | 75 | 56 | 1,011.7 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 15 | 198.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 1.2 | 42 | 59 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.8 | 0.6 | 49 | 53 | 1,015.8 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 17.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.1 | 2.2 | 212 | 44 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 87 | 764.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 1.3 | 78 | 53 | 1,010.9 | 0.03 / 0.05 | 73 | 212.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 2.1 | 354 | 54 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.0 | 0.9 | 191 | 47 | 1,015.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 87 | 59.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.0 | 2.4 | 190 | 42 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 744.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 2.5 | 354 | 56 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 229.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 1.9 | 9 | 58 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.6 | 2.0 | 192 | 48 | 1,014.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 85 | 53.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rukinga?
Now 26.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 28.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 705 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rukinga today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Rukinga?
Local time is 13:56. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rukinga?
Rukinga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rukinga?
DEM 817 m.
Where is Rukinga located?
It is at -3.95200, 29.44930 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rukinga in?
It is in Burundi.