Location & Surroundings
Rusambu is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,732 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cyangugu, 6 km to the north. The national capital Kigali is about 145 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 8 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° 32' 3" S, 28° 54' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 1732 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 616 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:01
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rusambu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rusambu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 23.5 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 2.0 mm. Solar peaks near 631 W/m2.
Temperature
20.4 C
Wind
1.5 m/s N (6 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
82 %
Precip
2.04 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 | 20.4 | 1.5 | 6 | 81 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.7 | 0.3 | 101 | 90 | 1,017.8 | 2.40 / 2.40 | 34 | 212.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.8 | 0.9 | 338 | 92 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.7 | 1.2 | 353 | 77 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 100 | 88.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 1.1 | 271 | 59 | 1,013.2 | 1.87 / 2.04 | 78 | 630.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.9 | 0.5 | 352 | 93 | 1,017.0 | 0.88 / 2.92 | 59 | 170.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.5 | 0.7 | 327 | 95 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 1.91 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.8 | 0.9 | 292 | 84 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 1.36 | 100 | 75.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.5 | 1.6 | 301 | 78 | 1,013.1 | 4.89 / 6.25 | 52 | 833.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.9 | 0.4 | 272 | 96 | 1,016.6 | 0.22 / 6.47 | 93 | 194.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.7 | 0.4 | 314 | 94 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.7 | 1.0 | 360 | 97 | 1,018.4 | 6.90 / 7.06 | 100 | 5.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.8 | 1.3 | 296 | 82 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 4.72 | 96 | 229.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rusambu?
Now 20.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 23.5 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 2.0 mm. Solar peaks near 631 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rusambu today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Rusambu?
Local time is 00:01. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rusambu?
Rusambu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rusambu?
DEM 1,732 m.
Where is Rusambu located?
It is at -2.53430, 28.91580 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rusambu in?
It is in Rwanda.