Location & Surroundings
Rutare is a peak in Western Province, Rwanda, at 2,884 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kora, 17 km to the north. The national capital Kigali is 70 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 27 km away.
Overview
Rutare is summit in Rwanda.
It is located in Rwanda.
The elevation is around 2,626 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Rwanda
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 45' 46" S, 29° 27' 43" E
- Elevation 2884 m (DEM: 2787 m)
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 41 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:27
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Nearby
Weather in Rutare
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rutare, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.7 to 20.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 808 W/m2.
Temperature
14.7 C
Wind
2.0 m/s E (72 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,015.8 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 | 14.7 | 2.0 | 72 | 83 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.4 | 3.1 | 95 | 74 | 1,018.7 | 1.29 / 1.29 | 71 | 70.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.4 | 3.0 | 103 | 62 | 1,013.7 | 1.27 / 2.56 | 100 | 808.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.9 | 1.9 | 34 | 80 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 1.83 | 85 | 159.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.8 | 1.3 | 359 | 72 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.2 | 1.9 | 92 | 68 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 56.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.8 | 2.3 | 97 | 70 | 1,013.4 | 3.63 / 3.63 | 79 | 668.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.1 | 1.4 | 10 | 87 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 3.31 | 99 | 137.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 14.1 | 1.1 | 13 | 81 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.0 | 2.3 | 94 | 76 | 1,017.3 | 0.29 / 0.35 | 100 | 69.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.3 | 2.4 | 96 | 71 | 1,012.8 | 3.46 / 3.81 | 86 | 761.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.8 | 1.5 | 2 | 83 | 1,015.1 | 1.39 / 5.19 | 100 | 45.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 14.6 | 0.5 | 358 | 78 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 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 14.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.7 to 20.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 808 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 05:44 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Rutare?
Local time is 13:27. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rutare?
Rutare is a peak.
What is the elevation of Rutare?
Elevation about 2,884 m. DEM 2,787 m.
Where is Rutare located?
It is at -1.76270, 29.46190 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rutare in?
It is in Rwanda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry