Location & Surroundings
Bitare is a settlement in Rutana, Burundi, at 1,226 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rutana, 24 km to the west. The national capital Gitega is 58 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, about 115 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
3° 52' 12" S, 30° 12' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 1226 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 598 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:34
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Bitare
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bitare, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 26.8 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 729 W/m2.
Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
0.3 m/s NW (306 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
0.59 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 | 21.2 | 0.3 | 306 | 70 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.5 | 1.3 | 247 | 91 | 1,015.2 | 1.32 / 1.32 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.1 | 1.5 | 60 | 69 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 95 | 73.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.8 | 1.5 | 105 | 48 | 1,010.3 | 0.96 / 1.13 | 92 | 729.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.4 | 0.7 | 265 | 72 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.59 | 64 | 95.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.7 | 1.7 | 300 | 77 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 1.6 | 140 | 55 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 97.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.5 | 2.8 | 152 | 26 | 1,006.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 81 | 814.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.5 | 1.3 | 338 | 57 | 1,011.4 | 0.05 / 0.08 | 77 | 113.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.6 | 0.9 | 277 | 71 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.6 | 1.3 | 122 | 61 | 1,015.6 | 0.48 / 0.48 | 97 | 51.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.6 | 1.9 | 56 | 25 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 84 | 773.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.7 | 1.2 | 223 | 36 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 245.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bitare?
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 26.8 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 729 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bitare today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Bitare?
Local time is 04:34. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bitare?
Bitare is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Bitare?
DEM 1,226 m.
Where is Bitare located?
It is at -3.87010, 30.20120 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bitare in?
It is in Burundi.