Location & Surroundings
Rugando is a fourth-order administrative division in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,444 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruhuha, 4 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 37 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 18 km away.
Basic Data
- Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
- a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 16' 53" S, 30° 1' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 1444 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 610 p/km²
- Built-up 4.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:08
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Mountains & Terrain in Rugando
Weather in Rugando
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rugando, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 30.4 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 820 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
0.9 m/s N (341 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,013.4 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 | 24.0 | 0.9 | 341 | 42 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.0 | 1.1 | 328 | 62 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 1.7 | 107 | 47 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 73.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.4 | 2.8 | 112 | 25 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 819.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 1.2 | 1 | 47 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 62.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.2 | 1.1 | 314 | 59 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 1.9 | 123 | 41 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 77.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.7 | 4.2 | 113 | 33 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 685.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.9 | 1.2 | 8 | 58 | 1,014.3 | 0.22 / 0.23 | 58 | 82.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.7 | 0.8 | 355 | 71 | 1,013.4 | 0.39 / 0.62 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.8 | 1.1 | 81 | 58 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 61.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.6 | 4.0 | 125 | 29 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 93 | 728.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.3 | 1.7 | 331 | 53 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 87 | 98.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rugando?
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 30.4 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 820 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 Rugando today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Rugando?
Local time is 06:08. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rugando?
Rugando is a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Rugando?
DEM 1,444 m.
Where is Rugando located?
It is at -2.28131, 30.02324 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rugando in?
It is in Rwanda.