Location & Surroundings
Ruhete is a stream in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,661 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, 17 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is 37 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 35 km away.
Also known as: Rutete · Ruheli
Overview
Ruhete is DE Bach in Ruanda.
It is located in Rwanda.
Basic Data
- Country Rwanda
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 39' 12" S, 30° 12' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 1661 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 533 p/km²
- Built-up 5.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:17
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Ruhete
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ruhete, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 23.8 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 596 W/m2.
Temperature
15.4 C
Wind
0.7 m/s W (250 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
73 %
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 | 15.4 | 0.7 | 250 | 83 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 0.7 | 101 | 63 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 94.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 2.7 | 115 | 48 | 1,012.2 | 0.74 / 0.74 | 100 | 596.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.8 | 1.6 | 337 | 67 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 98 | 55.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.5 | 1.4 | 325 | 76 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.1 | 1.3 | 56 | 63 | 1,017.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 5 | 94.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.8 | 3.6 | 100 | 41 | 1,010.4 | 0.57 / 0.63 | 100 | 715.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.7 | 1.0 | 345 | 75 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 15 | 105.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.8 | 1.4 | 347 | 80 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 0.7 | 48 | 56 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 94.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 1.4 | 136 | 45 | 1,010.5 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 64 | 565.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.7 | 1.7 | 319 | 61 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 49 | 145.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.4 | 1.4 | 325 | 67 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ruhete?
Now 15.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 23.8 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 596 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 Ruhete today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Ruhete?
Local time is 13:17. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ruhete?
Ruhete is a stream.
What is the elevation of Ruhete?
DEM 1,661 m.
Where is Ruhete located?
It is at -1.65330, 30.20200 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ruhete in?
It is in Rwanda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry