Location & Surroundings
Buga is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,652 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gitega, 13 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 73 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° 32' 36" S, 29° 56' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 1652 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 547 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:01
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Buga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 20.7 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 7.3 mm. Solar peaks near 402 W/m2.
Temperature
18.6 C
Wind
0.4 m/s SW (234 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
7.34 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 | 18.6 | 0.4 | 234 | 80 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.5 | 1.2 | 29 | 92 | 1,016.1 | 6.53 / 6.53 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.1 | 1.8 | 358 | 76 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 3.89 | 99 | 42.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.7 | 1.4 | 51 | 69 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 3.51 | 88 | 402.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.1 | 1.5 | 237 | 93 | 1,016.6 | 3.82 / 7.34 | 99 | 78.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.4 | 1.0 | 208 | 92 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 5.92 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.0 | 0.7 | 288 | 88 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 1.63 | 93 | 10.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 2.8 | 61 | 58 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 1.12 | 96 | 662.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.7 | 1.3 | 227 | 89 | 1,016.2 | 21.39 / 22.51 | 96 | 70.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.7 | 1.2 | 212 | 91 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 2.65 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.5 | 1.2 | 62 | 77 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.54 | 71 | 92.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 3.1 | 99 | 59 | 1,012.0 | 3.29 / 3.82 | 100 | 831.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.3 | 0.6 | 200 | 88 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 3.70 | 100 | 36.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buga?
Now 18.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 20.7 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 7.3 mm. Solar peaks near 402 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 7.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Buga today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Buga?
Local time is 05:01. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Buga?
Buga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Buga?
DEM 1,652 m.
Where is Buga located?
It is at -3.54320, 29.94020 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buga in?
It is in Burundi.