Location & Surroundings
Rukinga is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,645 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Karuzi, 16 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 55 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 47 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
2° 58' 6" S, 30° 7' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 1645 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 671 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:58
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rukinga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rukinga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 31.3 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 873 W/m2.
Temperature
18.9 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SE (132 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 18.9 | 0.6 | 132 | 63 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 3.1 | 100 | 41 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 68.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.3 | 2.8 | 95 | 22 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 872.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 1.5 | 92 | 38 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 127.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.1 | 0.6 | 271 | 52 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 2.4 | 95 | 39 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 92.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.6 | 2.2 | 110 | 34 | 1,008.3 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 93 | 618.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 0.3 | 342 | 49 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 81.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.2 | 1.1 | 74 | 52 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 1.0 | 40 | 49 | 1,015.8 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 50.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 1.9 | 115 | 49 | 1,010.4 | 0.33 / 0.39 | 79 | 467.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.9 | 0.6 | 230 | 74 | 1,012.6 | 0.96 / 1.36 | 87 | 106.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.7 | 0.3 | 327 | 81 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rukinga?
Now 18.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 31.3 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 873 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 Rukinga today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Rukinga?
Local time is 07:58. 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 1,645 m.
Where is Rukinga located?
It is at -2.96830, 30.12050 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rukinga in?
It is in Burundi.