Location & Surroundings
Arusha is a fourth-order administrative division in Western Province, Rwanda, at 2,668 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kora, 7 km to the north. The national capital Kigali is 77 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 20 km away.
Basic Data
- Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
- a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 40' 19" S, 29° 25' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 2668 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 289 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:27
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Places in Arusha
Mountains & Terrain in Arusha
Weather in Arusha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Arusha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.2 to 20.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 741 W/m2.
Temperature
14.2 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (79 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,015.9 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 | 14.2 | 1.6 | 79 | 85 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.6 | 2.4 | 101 | 74 | 1,018.5 | 1.31 / 1.31 | 72 | 71.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.4 | 2.4 | 107 | 63 | 1,013.5 | 1.70 / 3.02 | 93 | 740.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.7 | 1.4 | 54 | 82 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 2.46 | 79 | 125.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.4 | 0.8 | 15 | 76 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.7 | 1.4 | 102 | 66 | 1,017.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 89 | 63.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.3 | 1.5 | 115 | 74 | 1,013.5 | 3.26 / 3.28 | 80 | 625.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.2 | 0.9 | 37 | 88 | 1,016.2 | 1.65 / 4.93 | 100 | 152.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 13.8 | 0.8 | 39 | 84 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.1 | 1.8 | 99 | 76 | 1,017.1 | 0.33 / 0.42 | 100 | 67.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.2 | 1.4 | 93 | 72 | 1,012.7 | 3.47 / 3.89 | 87 | 671.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.8 | 1.0 | 22 | 85 | 1,015.1 | 1.32 / 5.21 | 100 | 78.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 14.4 | 0.4 | 51 | 81 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Arusha?
Now 14.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.2 to 20.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 741 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 Arusha today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Arusha?
Local time is 13:27. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Arusha?
Arusha is a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Arusha?
DEM 2,668 m.
Where is Arusha located?
It is at -1.67185, 29.42017 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Arusha in?
It is in Rwanda.