Location & Surroundings
Rugote is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,801 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, 22 km to the northeast. The national capital Kigali is 36 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 42 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
1° 40' 15" S, 29° 53' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 1801 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,112 p/km²
- Built-up 8.6%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:22
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rugote
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rugote, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 26.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 603 W/m2.
Temperature
26.5 C
Wind
2.1 m/s E (95 deg)
Humidity
32 %
Pressure
1,009.4 hPa
Clouds
85 %
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 | 26.5 | 2.1 | 95 | 32 | 1,009.4 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 1.1 | 36 | 47 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 151.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.1 | 0.9 | 340 | 65 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.5 | 1.4 | 85 | 46 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 83.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 1.6 | 138 | 37 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 602.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.0 | 1.5 | 334 | 60 | 1,012.9 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 63 | 71.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.9 | 1.6 | 357 | 67 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.2 | 0.7 | 64 | 53 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 60.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.8 | 2.1 | 55 | 53 | 1,011.4 | 1.17 / 1.17 | 100 | 422.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.5 | 1.5 | 353 | 71 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.65 | 40 | 139.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.2 | 1.2 | 336 | 68 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 0.8 | 142 | 55 | 1,016.7 | 0.01 / 0.04 | 72 | 65.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.8 | 1.8 | 90 | 50 | 1,011.1 | 1.43 / 1.47 | 82 | 491.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rugote?
Now 26.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 26.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 603 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 Rugote today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Rugote?
Local time is 22:22. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rugote?
Rugote is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rugote?
DEM 1,801 m.
Where is Rugote located?
It is at -1.67079, 29.89736 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rugote in?
It is in Rwanda.