Location & Surroundings
Rutongo is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,832 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shyorongi, 10 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 19 km away.
Also known as: Colline Rutongo
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° 49' 6" S, 30° 2' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 1832 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 529 p/km²
- Built-up 7.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:59
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Rutongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rutongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 21.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 470 W/m2.
Temperature
17.1 C
Wind
0.8 m/s N (344 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.34 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 | 17.1 | 0.8 | 344 | 75 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 1.4 | 154 | 63 | 1,016.9 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 80 | 63.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 1.8 | 102 | 62 | 1,011.7 | 1.22 / 1.35 | 96 | 469.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.3 | 1.5 | 306 | 87 | 1,015.0 | 2.00 / 3.35 | 61 | 84.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.2 | 1.0 | 321 | 85 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.1 | 1.4 | 154 | 72 | 1,016.3 | 1.05 / 1.39 | 98 | 82.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 0.9 | 57 | 59 | 1,011.0 | 0.51 / 1.91 | 92 | 580.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.2 | 2.1 | 333 | 72 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 81 | 113.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.5 | 1.3 | 57 | 79 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.6 | 1.5 | 94 | 67 | 1,017.0 | 1.15 / 1.15 | 96 | 70.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 2.0 | 47 | 48 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.86 | 91 | 664.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.5 | 2.2 | 354 | 70 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 45 | 95.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.0 | 1.3 | 323 | 78 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rutongo?
Now 17.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 21.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 470 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rutongo today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Rutongo?
Local time is 10:59. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rutongo?
Rutongo is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rutongo?
DEM 1,832 m.
Where is Rutongo located?
It is at -1.81820, 30.04930 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rutongo in?
It is in Rwanda.