Location & Surroundings
Rutobo is a settlement in Kayanza, Burundi, at 1,706 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kayanza, 19 km to the northwest. The national capital Gitega is 46 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 51 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° 4' 18" S, 29° 42' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 1706 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 559 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:35
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rutobo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rutobo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 26.7 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 432 W/m2.
Temperature
26.7 C
Wind
3.0 m/s E (68 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,009.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.26 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 | 26.7 | 3.0 | 68 | 33 | 1,009.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 0.8 | 278 | 52 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 57.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.5 | 0.9 | 292 | 59 | 1,012.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.3 | 0.4 | 275 | 73 | 1,017.3 | 0.44 / 0.45 | 100 | 9.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 2.3 | 75 | 40 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 44 | 432.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.5 | 0.7 | 292 | 73 | 1,013.7 | 0.43 / 0.70 | 74 | 143.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.2 | 0.6 | 253 | 83 | 1,014.0 | 0.85 / 1.55 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.4 | 0.5 | 111 | 79 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 1.52 | 99 | 22.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.4 | 0.6 | 99 | 67 | 1,012.5 | 3.93 / 5.46 | 77 | 598.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.4 | 1.2 | 248 | 85 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 4.78 | 100 | 130.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.2 | 0.8 | 271 | 83 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.2 | 2.5 | 112 | 64 | 1,016.7 | 0.46 / 0.71 | 87 | 79.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.0 | 3.1 | 104 | 34 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 98 | 637.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rutobo?
Now 26.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 26.7 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 432 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rutobo today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Rutobo?
Local time is 20:35. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rutobo?
Rutobo is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rutobo?
DEM 1,706 m.
Where is Rutobo located?
It is at -3.07180, 29.70440 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rutobo in?
It is in Burundi.