Location & Surroundings
Rugera is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,776 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Karengera, 6 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is about 125 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 21 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° 32' 41" S, 29° 4' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 1776 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 659 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:13
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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Weather in Rugera
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rugera, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 25.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 547 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
1.0 m/s E (85 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
90 %
Precip
0.17 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 | 25.7 | 1.0 | 85 | 34 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 0.7 | 203 | 50 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 92.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.1 | 0.7 | 64 | 61 | 1,015.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 2.0 | 140 | 49 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 73.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.9 | 2.0 | 88 | 44 | 1,012.1 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 92 | 547.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.5 | 0.5 | 94 | 66 | 1,016.4 | 0.23 / 0.40 | 91 | 62.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.3 | 0.7 | 12 | 72 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 1.1 | 114 | 55 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 45.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.9 | 0.9 | 92 | 39 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 82 | 468.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.7 | 1.6 | 28 | 66 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 74 | 71.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.5 | 0.5 | 64 | 66 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 1.7 | 144 | 47 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 75.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.8 | 0.8 | 29 | 37 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 580.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rugera?
Now 25.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 25.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 547 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 Rugera today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Rugera?
Local time is 21:13. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rugera?
Rugera is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rugera?
DEM 1,776 m.
Where is Rugera located?
It is at -2.54480, 29.07990 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rugera in?
It is in Rwanda.