Location & Surroundings
Rufunika is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,640 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bugarama, 11 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is about 150 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 22 km away.
Also known as: Rufinika
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° 39' 41" S, 28° 54' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 1640 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 221 p/km²
- Built-up 6.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:21
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Rufunika
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rufunika, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 27.5 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 688 W/m2.
Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
0.6 m/s S (186 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,009.8 hPa
Clouds
87 %
Precip
0.16 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 | 26.9 | 0.6 | 186 | 45 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.5 | 1.1 | 317 | 68 | 1,013.4 | 1.15 / 1.15 | 90 | 114.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.2 | 1.1 | 284 | 72 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 1.0 | 129 | 57 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 84 | 56.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.5 | 1.3 | 73 | 38 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 100 | 688.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.5 | 0.4 | 220 | 61 | 1,012.2 | 0.33 / 0.50 | 53 | 77.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.5 | 1.2 | 308 | 63 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.0 | 0.7 | 85 | 55 | 1,015.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 16.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.3 | 2.7 | 127 | 28 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 87 | 716.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 0.6 | 244 | 53 | 1,012.4 | 0.55 / 0.57 | 90 | 102.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.4 | 1.0 | 299 | 69 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 1.8 | 123 | 48 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 100 | 43.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.1 | 2.8 | 156 | 25 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 92 | 684.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rufunika?
Now 26.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 27.5 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 688 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rufunika today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Rufunika?
Local time is 21:21. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rufunika?
Rufunika is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rufunika?
DEM 1,640 m.
Where is Rufunika located?
It is at -2.66150, 28.91640 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rufunika in?
It is in Rwanda.