Location & Surroundings
Rusiga is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 2,214 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mabanza, 16 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 57 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 51 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° 0' 16" S, 29° 32' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 2214 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 335 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:02
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rusiga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rusiga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 26.9 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 647 W/m2.
Temperature
15.4 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NW (317 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.10 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 | 15.4 | 1.5 | 317 | 74 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 0.8 | 88 | 51 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 70.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.9 | 0.9 | 71 | 32 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 647.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.2 | 1.3 | 122 | 53 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 142.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.7 | 1.2 | 318 | 76 | 1,013.3 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 2.1 | 121 | 50 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 71.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 3.2 | 74 | 35 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 634.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.5 | 1.8 | 20 | 57 | 1,013.2 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 265.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.1 | 1.0 | 342 | 61 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.7 | 2.1 | 95 | 54 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 46.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.3 | 3.3 | 87 | 35 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 736.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.7 | 1.8 | 25 | 52 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 167.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.3 | 1.3 | 335 | 56 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 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 Rusiga?
Now 15.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 26.9 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 647 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rusiga today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Rusiga?
Local time is 13:02. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rusiga?
Rusiga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rusiga?
DEM 2,214 m.
Where is Rusiga located?
It is at -2.00437, 29.54701 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rusiga in?
It is in Rwanda.