Location & Surroundings
Ruhuma is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,919 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nzega, 22 km to the north. The national capital Kigali is 99 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 63 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° 40' 35" S, 29° 32' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 1919 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:52
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Ruhuma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ruhuma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 27.5 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 859 W/m2.
Temperature
16.9 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NW (309 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
65 %
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 | 16.9 | 0.7 | 309 | 72 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.9 | 1.1 | 291 | 66 | 1,013.3 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.3 | 2.9 | 117 | 47 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 73.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.5 | 3.9 | 77 | 26 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 858.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.7 | 0.9 | 253 | 42 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 167.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.8 | 1.5 | 265 | 51 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.4 | 1.6 | 119 | 37 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 71.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 3.1 | 96 | 29 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 681.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.4 | 1.1 | 302 | 51 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 105.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.0 | 0.5 | 296 | 58 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.6 | 1.6 | 76 | 58 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 23.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 2.2 | 83 | 48 | 1,011.3 | 1.47 / 1.47 | 66 | 504.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.2 | 0.9 | 251 | 79 | 1,014.4 | 1.17 / 2.63 | 100 | 137.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ruhuma?
Now 16.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 27.5 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 859 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 Ruhuma today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Ruhuma?
Local time is 02:52. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ruhuma?
Ruhuma is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Ruhuma?
DEM 1,919 m.
Where is Ruhuma located?
It is at -2.67650, 29.54440 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ruhuma in?
It is in Rwanda.