Location & Surroundings
Rutuntu is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,588 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyanza, 18 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 63 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 62 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
2° 17' 4" S, 29° 36' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 1588 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 661 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:13
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rutuntu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rutuntu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 18.4 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 257 W/m2.
Temperature
15.5 C
Wind
1.4 m/s W (281 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,016.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 15.5 | 1.4 | 281 | 95 | 1,016.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.0 | 0.5 | 9 | 93 | 1,019.5 | 1.63 / 1.63 | 100 | 9.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.4 | 1.8 | 309 | 82 | 1,014.4 | 1.53 / 3.16 | 97 | 256.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.5 | 1.4 | 277 | 89 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.74 | 88 | 56.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.3 | 1.2 | 281 | 90 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.9 | 0.9 | 309 | 91 | 1,020.4 | 0.99 / 1.01 | 93 | 8.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.9 | 1.7 | 299 | 94 | 1,017.1 | 4.19 / 5.20 | 100 | 100.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.8 | 0.5 | 46 | 96 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 1.29 | 99 | 18.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 13.7 | 0.5 | 254 | 98 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.3 | 0.5 | 58 | 83 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 88 | 77.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.3 | 1.2 | 22 | 81 | 1,015.7 | 4.19 / 4.21 | 91 | 635.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.6 | 1.3 | 262 | 90 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 3.69 | 98 | 122.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 14.0 | 1.3 | 301 | 96 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rutuntu?
Now 15.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 18.4 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 257 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 Rutuntu today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Rutuntu?
Local time is 14:13. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rutuntu?
Rutuntu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rutuntu?
DEM 1,588 m.
Where is Rutuntu located?
It is at -2.28440, 29.60360 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rutuntu in?
It is in Rwanda.