Location & Surroundings
Rutagara is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,656 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gahini, 22 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 40 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 35 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° 42' 45" S, 30° 19' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 1656 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 935 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:02
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rutagara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rutagara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 27.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 757 W/m2.
Temperature
17.4 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (269 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 17.4 | 1.1 | 269 | 78 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 1.0 | 117 | 59 | 1,014.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 13 | 96.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.6 | 2.1 | 76 | 41 | 1,008.4 | 0.82 / 0.84 | 83 | 756.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.8 | 1.6 | 333 | 76 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 56 | 180.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.8 | 1.3 | 4 | 79 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.2 | 0.3 | 113 | 72 | 1,016.4 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 51.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.8 | 1.4 | 121 | 73 | 1,012.0 | 4.39 / 4.51 | 87 | 594.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.3 | 1.6 | 250 | 83 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 1.20 | 83 | 73.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.1 | 1.0 | 294 | 82 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.7 | 1.1 | 201 | 64 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 75.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.7 | 2.0 | 117 | 39 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 696.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.9 | 1.2 | 262 | 67 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 198.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.2 | 1.5 | 279 | 69 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rutagara?
Now 17.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 27.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 757 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 Rutagara today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Rutagara?
Local time is 09:02. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rutagara?
Rutagara is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rutagara?
DEM 1,656 m.
Where is Rutagara located?
It is at -1.71240, 30.33010 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rutagara in?
It is in Rwanda.