Location & Surroundings
Busetsa is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,535 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, 21 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 43 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 40 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
1° 37' 11" S, 30° 15' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 1535 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 777 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:00
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Busetsa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Busetsa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 23.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 515 W/m2.
Temperature
17.5 C
Wind
0.5 m/s W (285 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
52 %
Precip
0.58 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 | 17.5 | 0.5 | 285 | 73 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.3 | 0.4 | 169 | 60 | 1,016.6 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 59 | 42.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 2.0 | 109 | 54 | 1,010.8 | 0.46 / 0.62 | 89 | 514.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.5 | 1.4 | 242 | 82 | 1,014.1 | 1.41 / 2.03 | 86 | 101.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.1 | 1.0 | 271 | 82 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 1.5 | 158 | 65 | 1,015.6 | 0.57 / 1.15 | 63 | 89.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.7 | 1.6 | 295 | 58 | 1,010.6 | 0.33 / 1.48 | 85 | 515.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.1 | 1.8 | 325 | 76 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 1.25 | 99 | 86.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.9 | 0.3 | 17 | 89 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 1.5 | 64 | 69 | 1,017.0 | 1.04 / 1.07 | 99 | 81.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 1.0 | 29 | 49 | 1,010.8 | 0.82 / 1.89 | 100 | 628.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.0 | 1.6 | 345 | 68 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 49 | 55.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.0 | 0.9 | 294 | 75 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Busetsa?
Now 17.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 23.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 515 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Busetsa today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Busetsa?
Local time is 08:00. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Busetsa?
Busetsa is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Busetsa?
DEM 1,535 m.
Where is Busetsa located?
It is at -1.61960, 30.25550 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Busetsa in?
It is in Rwanda.