Location & Surroundings
Runaba is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 2,119 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, 5 km to the south. The national capital Kigali is 46 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kabale Airport, 32 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° 31' 54" S, 30° 3' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 2119 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 636 p/km²
- Built-up 7.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:17
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Runaba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Runaba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 25.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 686 W/m2.
Temperature
16.3 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NW (302 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 16.3 | 1.5 | 302 | 77 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.4 | 1.5 | 119 | 65 | 1,016.6 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 29 | 95.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.3 | 0.5 | 173 | 39 | 1,010.3 | 0.04 / 0.19 | 100 | 685.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.5 | 1.9 | 353 | 54 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 52.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.3 | 2.1 | 309 | 75 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.1 | 1.6 | 159 | 65 | 1,016.6 | 1.05 / 1.05 | 49 | 74.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 2.3 | 147 | 44 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 95 | 642.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.9 | 0.7 | 246 | 57 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 81 | 124.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.8 | 1.3 | 272 | 79 | 1,013.2 | 0.82 / 0.86 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.2 | 0.8 | 129 | 64 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 67.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.7 | 1.3 | 110 | 54 | 1,010.4 | 1.51 / 1.51 | 82 | 624.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.7 | 0.5 | 108 | 68 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 100 | 193.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.2 | 1.5 | 284 | 85 | 1,012.5 | 2.79 / 3.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Runaba?
Now 16.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 25.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 686 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 Runaba today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Runaba?
Local time is 10:17. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Runaba?
Runaba is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Runaba?
DEM 2,119 m.
Where is Runaba located?
It is at -1.53180, 30.05800 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Runaba in?
It is in Rwanda.