Location & Surroundings
Rusunwe is a settlement in Makamba, Burundi, at 1,362 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Makamba, 13 km to the northwest. The national capital Gitega is 88 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kigoma Airport, 79 km away.
Also known as: Rusurwe
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
4° 13' 8" S, 29° 53' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 1362 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 368 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:22
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Rusunwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rusunwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 846 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
1.5 m/s W (260 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
75 %
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 | 24.3 | 1.5 | 260 | 46 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.6 | 1.3 | 186 | 49 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 1.8 | 74 | 42 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 49.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.3 | 1.2 | 34 | 25 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 845.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.9 | 1.0 | 252 | 40 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 115.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 1.0 | 50 | 45 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 3.1 | 85 | 36 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 76.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.3 | 2.3 | 131 | 27 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 685.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.6 | 1.2 | 241 | 42 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 187.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 1.5 | 50 | 43 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 4.1 | 81 | 35 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 45.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.5 | 2.1 | 72 | 16 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 820.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.5 | 1.2 | 292 | 32 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 273.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rusunwe?
Now 24.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 846 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 Rusunwe today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Rusunwe?
Local time is 03:22. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rusunwe?
Rusunwe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rusunwe?
DEM 1,362 m.
Where is Rusunwe located?
It is at -4.21900, 29.88960 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rusunwe in?
It is in Burundi.