Location & Surroundings
Rushene is a settlement in Cibitoke, Burundi, at 2,020 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cibitoke, 24 km to the southwest. The national capital Gitega is 98 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 59 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° 47' 14" S, 29° 19' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 2020 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 622 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:03
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rushene
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rushene, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 25.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 663 W/m2.
Temperature
18.4 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (290 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,016.8 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 | 18.4 | 1.1 | 290 | 70 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.2 | 0.8 | 64 | 67 | 1,014.4 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.1 | 1.8 | 110 | 43 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 47 | 74.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.9 | 1.9 | 144 | 32 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 663.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.4 | 0.8 | 67 | 45 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 64.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.9 | 1.2 | 38 | 59 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.6 | 1.7 | 118 | 45 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 74.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.8 | 1.8 | 146 | 36 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 509.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.0 | 0.9 | 79 | 64 | 1,015.9 | 0.49 / 0.49 | 92 | 52.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.2 | 1.5 | 18 | 67 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.7 | 1.1 | 95 | 60 | 1,017.8 | 0.22 / 0.35 | 97 | 32.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.1 | 0.9 | 146 | 37 | 1,012.4 | 0.58 / 0.93 | 80 | 454.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.3 | 1.5 | 45 | 53 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 89 | 145.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rushene?
Now 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 25.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 663 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 Rushene today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Rushene?
Local time is 05:03. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rushene?
Rushene is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rushene?
DEM 2,020 m.
Where is Rushene located?
It is at -2.78710, 29.32130 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rushene in?
It is in Burundi.