Location & Surroundings
Rugese is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,414 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kibungo, 11 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 49 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 38 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° 4' 57" S, 30° 28' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 1414 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 628 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:43
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Weather in Rugese
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rugese, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 31.2 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 637 W/m2.
Temperature
31.2 C
Wind
2.6 m/s E (90 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,009.1 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 31.2 | 2.6 | 90 | 22 | 1,009.1 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.6 | 2.1 | 62 | 50 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 176.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.8 | 0.8 | 263 | 66 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.0 | 0.4 | 133 | 55 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 16.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.5 | 4.4 | 67 | 31 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 636.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 1.6 | 49 | 46 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 129.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.8 | 0.4 | 255 | 56 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 1.0 | 123 | 37 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 80.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 29.8 | 3.1 | 94 | 28 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 703.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 1.9 | 56 | 48 | 1,010.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 18 | 116.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.0 | 0.7 | 253 | 52 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.3 | 2.0 | 85 | 36 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 76.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.8 | 2.8 | 107 | 24 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 743.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rugese?
Now 31.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 31.2 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 637 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 Rugese today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Rugese?
Local time is 21:43. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rugese?
Rugese is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rugese?
DEM 1,414 m.
Where is Rugese located?
It is at -2.08240, 30.47990 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rugese in?
It is in Rwanda.