Location & Surroundings
Rugunga is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,628 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gahini, 19 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 41 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 36 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° 43' 33" S, 30° 21' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 1628 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,565 p/km²
- Built-up 7.1%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:22
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Rugunga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rugunga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 28.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 746 W/m2.
Temperature
23.5 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (120 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
17 %
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 | 23.5 | 1.0 | 120 | 57 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.3 | 2.4 | 118 | 36 | 1,008.3 | 0.49 / 0.49 | 63 | 746.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.7 | 2.4 | 338 | 75 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 96 | 181.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.3 | 1.3 | 329 | 80 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.5 | 1.0 | 43 | 66 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 69.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.0 | 3.1 | 113 | 64 | 1,011.3 | 2.74 / 2.74 | 100 | 662.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.5 | 1.3 | 266 | 84 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 1.60 | 80 | 33.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.7 | 0.8 | 273 | 84 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.1 | 0.7 | 155 | 63 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 88.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.8 | 1.9 | 133 | 39 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 726.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.6 | 1.2 | 280 | 64 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 105.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.5 | 1.1 | 270 | 70 | 1,012.4 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.5 | 0.3 | 215 | 52 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 98.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rugunga?
Now 23.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 28.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 746 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 Rugunga today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Rugunga?
Local time is 19:22. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rugunga?
Rugunga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rugunga?
DEM 1,628 m.
Where is Rugunga located?
It is at -1.72570, 30.35120 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rugunga in?
It is in Rwanda.