Location & Surroundings
Rutare is a settlement in Rutana, Burundi, at 1,243 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mabamba, 31 km to the northeast. The national capital Gitega is 56 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, about 120 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° 46' 51" S, 30° 17' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 1243 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 137 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:59
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rutare
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rutare, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 33.7 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 901 W/m2.
Temperature
31.3 C
Wind
2.6 m/s SE (152 deg)
Humidity
26 %
Pressure
1,008.0 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 | 31.3 | 2.6 | 152 | 26 | 1,008.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 0.4 | 335 | 37 | 1,010.6 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 33 | 77.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 1.0 | 306 | 55 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 2.8 | 80 | 38 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 65.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.7 | 4.5 | 118 | 16 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 901.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 1.3 | 214 | 24 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 280.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.0 | 0.8 | 210 | 40 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 2.5 | 125 | 26 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 83.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 33.5 | 3.3 | 105 | 16 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 930.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.2 | 1.3 | 215 | 24 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 259.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 1.3 | 180 | 40 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.0 | 2.0 | 133 | 30 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 82.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 32.8 | 3.5 | 48 | 17 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 835.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rutare?
Now 31.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 33.7 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 901 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 Rutare today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Rutare?
Local time is 00:59. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rutare?
Rutare is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rutare?
DEM 1,243 m.
Where is Rutare located?
It is at -3.78070, 30.28500 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rutare in?
It is in Burundi.