Location & Surroundings
Rusha is a locality in Gitega, Burundi, at 2,349 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muramvya, 9 km to the southeast. The national capital Gitega is 46 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 33 km away.
Basic Data
- Type locality (LCTY)
- a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 11' 45" S, 29° 35' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 2349 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:19
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Weather in Rusha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rusha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 29.2 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 786 W/m2.
Temperature
19.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (59 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
66 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 19.8 | 1.2 | 59 | 61 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.8 | 0.8 | 94 | 63 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 0.9 | 96 | 55 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 35.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.2 | 0.9 | 171 | 30 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 785.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 0.7 | 331 | 53 | 1,012.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 85 | 140.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.0 | 0.5 | 103 | 69 | 1,012.8 | 0.27 / 0.28 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 1.5 | 86 | 62 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 45.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 1.6 | 169 | 60 | 1,010.7 | 0.86 / 0.86 | 94 | 568.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.5 | 1.2 | 41 | 89 | 1,015.1 | 3.86 / 4.72 | 100 | 72.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.6 | 0.8 | 36 | 87 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 3.17 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 1.1 | 67 | 66 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 67 | 90.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 1.8 | 188 | 69 | 1,010.8 | 2.23 / 2.24 | 65 | 584.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.6 | 0.3 | 250 | 88 | 1,014.9 | 2.08 / 4.32 | 88 | 148.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rusha?
Now 19.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 29.2 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 786 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 Rusha today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Rusha?
Local time is 07:19. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rusha?
Rusha is a locality.
What is the elevation of Rusha?
DEM 2,349 m.
Where is Rusha located?
It is at -3.19570, 29.58420 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rusha in?
It is in Burundi.