Location & Surroundings
Rutoke is a settlement in Kayanza, Burundi, at 1,987 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muramvya, 18 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 50 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 41 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° 6' 6" S, 29° 36' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 1987 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,469 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:20
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Rutoke
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rutoke, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 22.7 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 465 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SE (124 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
87 %
Precip
1.31 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 | 22.7 | 1.1 | 124 | 50 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 1.3 | 74 | 59 | 1,011.4 | 1.05 / 1.05 | 71 | 465.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.2 | 0.7 | 356 | 81 | 1,014.3 | 1.17 / 2.22 | 58 | 117.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.5 | 0.9 | 101 | 85 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.86 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.6 | 0.7 | 106 | 74 | 1,016.7 | 0.44 / 1.31 | 90 | 27.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 1.9 | 98 | 51 | 1,011.3 | 3.19 / 4.50 | 74 | 587.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.0 | 0.7 | 293 | 82 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 4.04 | 97 | 158.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.6 | 1.3 | 47 | 84 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.89 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.3 | 1.4 | 79 | 63 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.48 | 9 | 86.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 1.6 | 25 | 47 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 81 | 528.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.5 | 0.6 | 340 | 63 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 68 | 117.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.8 | 1.0 | 106 | 62 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.5 | 2.9 | 105 | 56 | 1,016.2 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 58 | 68.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rutoke?
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 22.7 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 465 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rutoke today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Rutoke?
Local time is 19:20. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rutoke?
Rutoke is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rutoke?
DEM 1,987 m.
Where is Rutoke located?
It is at -3.10170, 29.61600 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rutoke in?
It is in Burundi.