Location & Surroundings
Rusaniro is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,693 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Butare, 14 km to the northeast. The national capital Kigali is 92 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 53 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° 39' 22" S, 29° 37' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 1693 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 474 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:17
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rusaniro
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rusaniro, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 22.3 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 438 W/m2.
Temperature
16.0 C
Wind
1.7 m/s W (265 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 16.0 | 1.7 | 265 | 69 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 1.4 | 120 | 49 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 64.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 2.3 | 157 | 47 | 1,012.3 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 88 | 437.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.5 | 0.5 | 328 | 52 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 155.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.7 | 1.6 | 268 | 66 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 1.3 | 120 | 45 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 81.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.8 | 0.8 | 122 | 31 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 508.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 0.9 | 292 | 52 | 1,012.1 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 100 | 179.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.9 | 1.4 | 264 | 59 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 2.8 | 104 | 40 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 82.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.6 | 3.5 | 67 | 26 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 805.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.6 | 1.3 | 299 | 43 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 114.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.1 | 1.5 | 264 | 53 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rusaniro?
Now 16.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 22.3 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 438 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 Rusaniro today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Rusaniro?
Local time is 12:17. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rusaniro?
Rusaniro is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rusaniro?
DEM 1,693 m.
Where is Rusaniro located?
It is at -2.65620, 29.62640 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rusaniro in?
It is in Rwanda.