Location & Surroundings
Rutare is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,920 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gitega, 31 km to the north. The national capital Gitega is 31 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 69 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° 41' 15" S, 29° 49' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 1920 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 532 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:06
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 9 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 27.5 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 27.5 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 505 W/m2.
Temperature
27.5 C
Wind
3.6 m/s E (108 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
0.08 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 | 27.5 | 3.6 | 108 | 29 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.1 | 1.3 | 262 | 50 | 1,015.0 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 55 | 123.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.4 | 0.8 | 261 | 60 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.5 | 4.6 | 119 | 48 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 73.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 1.1 | 135 | 44 | 1,012.3 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 92 | 504.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.6 | 1.6 | 225 | 58 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 98 | 78.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.2 | 0.7 | 245 | 64 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.7 | 3.6 | 100 | 54 | 1,017.3 | 0.15 / 0.19 | 98 | 55.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.7 | 2.7 | 117 | 34 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 634.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.6 | 0.3 | 343 | 59 | 1,013.6 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 90 | 54.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.0 | 1.2 | 234 | 62 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 3.0 | 98 | 51 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 38.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 29.2 | 4.4 | 111 | 23 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 809.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rutare?
Now 27.5 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 27.5 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 505 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rutare today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Rutare?
Local time is 22:06. 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 1,920 m.
Where is Rutare located?
It is at -3.68760, 29.82560 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rutare in?
It is in Burundi.