Location & Surroundings
Rubumba is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,431 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyamata, 13 km to the south. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 10 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
2° 5' 12" S, 30° 7' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 1431 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 963 p/km²
- Built-up 8.6%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:13
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rubumba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rubumba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 29.2 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 709 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (178 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
23 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 24.3 | 1.2 | 178 | 41 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.2 | 2.8 | 93 | 31 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 708.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.0 | 0.4 | 28 | 55 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 154.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.6 | 1.0 | 349 | 64 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 1.2 | 123 | 47 | 1,014.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 86 | 74.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.5 | 1.9 | 94 | 37 | 1,008.7 | 0.28 / 0.31 | 75 | 582.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.3 | 1.0 | 354 | 79 | 1,014.2 | 1.33 / 1.64 | 94 | 159.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.0 | 1.0 | 324 | 81 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.7 | 0.0 | 212 | 77 | 1,017.0 | 0.07 / 0.22 | 92 | 15.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.1 | 1.8 | 120 | 35 | 1,009.8 | 0.15 / 0.37 | 59 | 620.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 1.5 | 19 | 53 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 18 | 209.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.4 | 0.1 | 18 | 74 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.9 | 0.8 | 107 | 53 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 76.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rubumba?
Now 24.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 29.2 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 709 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 Rubumba today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Rubumba?
Local time is 17:13. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rubumba?
Rubumba is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rubumba?
DEM 1,431 m.
Where is Rubumba located?
It is at -2.08660, 30.12780 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rubumba in?
It is in Rwanda.