Location & Surroundings
Ruhinga is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,561 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Karengera, 2 km to the northeast. The national capital Kigali is about 130 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 14 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° 31' 38" S, 29° 1' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1561 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:22
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Ruhinga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ruhinga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 25.1 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 417 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
0.8 m/s E (106 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
84 %
Precip
0.16 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 | 25.1 | 0.8 | 106 | 42 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.6 | 0.4 | 345 | 63 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 146.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.3 | 1.0 | 351 | 78 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 0.7 | 159 | 55 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 77.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 0.6 | 75 | 52 | 1,011.7 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 99 | 416.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.1 | 0.6 | 19 | 68 | 1,013.8 | 0.05 / 0.21 | 41 | 67.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.4 | 1.2 | 353 | 79 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 1.0 | 176 | 53 | 1,015.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 98 | 86.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.9 | 0.9 | 40 | 39 | 1,010.0 | 0.29 / 0.35 | 64 | 506.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.6 | 0.6 | 2 | 69 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 96 | 100.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.4 | 1.2 | 355 | 78 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 0.9 | 22 | 53 | 1,014.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 76.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.9 | 1.7 | 14 | 54 | 1,009.6 | 0.38 / 0.43 | 63 | 461.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ruhinga?
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 25.1 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 417 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 Ruhinga today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Ruhinga?
Local time is 23:22. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ruhinga?
Ruhinga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Ruhinga?
DEM 1,561 m.
Where is Ruhinga located?
It is at -2.52710, 29.01660 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ruhinga in?
It is in Rwanda.