Location & Surroundings
Rutsiro District is a historical second-order administrative division in Rwanda, at 2,401 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mabanza, 14 km to the south. The national capital Kigali is 68 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 37 km away.
Also known as: Rutsiro
Basic Data
- Type historical second-order administrative division (ADM2H)
- a former second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 55' 44" S, 29° 26' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 2401 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 732 p/km²
- Built-up 4.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:08
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Rutsiro District
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rutsiro District, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 22.8 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 421 W/m2.
Temperature
19.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NE (37 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.13 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 | 19.1 | 1.1 | 37 | 63 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.0 | 0.9 | 358 | 74 | 1,014.3 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.2 | 1.4 | 101 | 58 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 36.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 1.4 | 77 | 46 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 421.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.6 | 0.9 | 79 | 62 | 1,013.9 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 100 | 229.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.3 | 1.6 | 351 | 64 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.0 | 2.2 | 101 | 53 | 1,016.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 67.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 2.9 | 67 | 39 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 777.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.1 | 1.7 | 35 | 54 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 148.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.0 | 1.4 | 336 | 58 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 1.2 | 88 | 43 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 85.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.1 | 0.8 | 52 | 34 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 783.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.0 | 1.5 | 352 | 49 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 144.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rutsiro District?
Now 19.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 22.8 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 421 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rutsiro District today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Rutsiro District?
Local time is 03:08. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rutsiro District?
Rutsiro District is a historical second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Rutsiro District?
DEM 2,401 m.
Where is Rutsiro District located?
It is at -1.92900, 29.44500 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rutsiro District in?
It is in Rwanda.