Location & Surroundings
Rutsiro is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,968 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mabanza, 11 km to the south. The national capital Kigali is 75 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 36 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 57' 28" S, 29° 23' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 1968 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 751 p/km²
- Built-up 4.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:33
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Rutsiro
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rutsiro, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 23.6 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 799 W/m2.
Temperature
18.1 C
Wind
0.5 m/s N (21 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 18.1 | 0.5 | 21 | 70 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.7 | 3.0 | 109 | 58 | 1,016.9 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 66 | 67.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 1.0 | 338 | 45 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 799.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.8 | 1.6 | 77 | 58 | 1,014.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 98 | 104.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.4 | 0.6 | 46 | 63 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 3.6 | 113 | 56 | 1,017.5 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 25 | 73.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 1.1 | 328 | 45 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 83 | 812.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.1 | 3.3 | 89 | 72 | 1,016.1 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 64 | 139.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.2 | 0.5 | 98 | 68 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 2.0 | 98 | 60 | 1,017.2 | 0.09 / 0.19 | 95 | 71.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.7 | 2.1 | 232 | 56 | 1,013.0 | 0.23 / 0.42 | 100 | 602.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.9 | 1.5 | 54 | 66 | 1,014.8 | 0.06 / 0.49 | 100 | 67.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.8 | 1.3 | 3 | 63 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rutsiro?
Now 18.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 23.6 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 799 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 Rutsiro today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Rutsiro?
Local time is 09:33. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rutsiro?
Rutsiro is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rutsiro?
DEM 1,968 m.
Where is Rutsiro located?
It is at -1.95770, 29.38430 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rutsiro in?
It is in Rwanda.