Location & Surroundings
Rutare is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,590 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kayonza, 4 km to the southwest. The national capital Kigali is 55 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 46 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° 55' 30" S, 30° 33' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 1590 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,635 p/km²
- Built-up 6.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:27
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rutare
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rutare, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 27.6 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 632 W/m2.
Temperature
17.8 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (269 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 17.8 | 1.1 | 269 | 85 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 1.5 | 94 | 63 | 1,016.8 | 0.48 / 0.48 | 22 | 88.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.6 | 3.4 | 110 | 36 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 61 | 632.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 1.3 | 9 | 51 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 134.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.9 | 0.9 | 347 | 65 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 1.7 | 87 | 47 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 93.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.6 | 3.1 | 144 | 48 | 1,009.7 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 72 | 488.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.4 | 0.7 | 319 | 75 | 1,012.8 | 0.62 / 0.89 | 6 | 128.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.1 | 0.6 | 32 | 82 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.68 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 1.1 | 162 | 66 | 1,015.4 | 0.48 / 1.15 | 100 | 77.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.2 | 2.4 | 123 | 41 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.80 | 97 | 644.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.9 | 1.5 | 339 | 75 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 22 | 58.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.3 | 0.8 | 1 | 89 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rutare?
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 27.6 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 632 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 Rutare today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Rutare?
Local time is 12:27. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rutare?
Rutare is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rutare?
DEM 1,590 m.
Where is Rutare located?
It is at -1.92494, 30.55072 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rutare in?
It is in Rwanda.