Location & Surroundings
Rutongo is a settlement in Rumonge, Burundi, at 2,172 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kanyosha, 26 km to the north. The national capital Gitega is 58 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 39 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 38' 48" S, 29° 27' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 2172 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 539 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:42
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Weather in Rutongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rutongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 25.6 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 684 W/m2.
Temperature
19.9 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (86 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
78 %
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 | 19.9 | 1.1 | 86 | 57 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 1.2 | 112 | 46 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 68.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 2.4 | 210 | 41 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 683.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 1.3 | 124 | 48 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 235.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.3 | 1.1 | 82 | 51 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 1.1 | 76 | 48 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 24.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.7 | 2.7 | 205 | 37 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 428.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 0.9 | 145 | 50 | 1,014.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 68 | 190.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.1 | 1.6 | 27 | 52 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 1.8 | 99 | 50 | 1,016.5 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 17 | 73.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 1.6 | 205 | 50 | 1,012.4 | 0.50 / 0.59 | 72 | 475.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 1.1 | 102 | 57 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 73 | 113.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.9 | 1.6 | 55 | 57 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rutongo?
Now 19.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 25.6 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 684 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 Rutongo today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Rutongo?
Local time is 09:42. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rutongo?
Rutongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rutongo?
DEM 2,172 m.
Where is Rutongo located?
It is at -3.64660, 29.45420 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rutongo in?
It is in Burundi.