Location & Surroundings
Bugunga is a settlement in Rutana, Burundi, at 1,647 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rutana, 13 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 44 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 92 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° 48' 50" S, 29° 59' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 1647 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 381 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:09
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Bugunga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bugunga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 23.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 5.5 mm. Solar peaks near 670 W/m2.
Temperature
20.2 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NW (336 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
62 %
Precip
5.54 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 | 20.2 | 0.8 | 336 | 78 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.4 | 1.0 | 274 | 88 | 1,016.0 | 6.22 / 6.22 | 79 | 169.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.8 | 1.2 | 281 | 89 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 1.35 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.6 | 1.0 | 114 | 84 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 1.34 | 100 | 33.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 1.9 | 142 | 68 | 1,011.6 | 4.20 / 5.54 | 91 | 670.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.3 | 0.7 | 339 | 96 | 1,015.2 | 7.03 / 12.57 | 100 | 206.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.2 | 1.5 | 294 | 90 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 2.30 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.7 | 0.7 | 85 | 87 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 78 | 21.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.1 | 1.2 | 24 | 73 | 1,011.0 | 6.10 / 6.38 | 100 | 685.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.5 | 1.9 | 46 | 97 | 1,015.4 | 9.71 / 16.09 | 100 | 26.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.6 | 0.9 | 271 | 93 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 15.29 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.4 | 0.6 | 106 | 86 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 36.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.1 | 2.4 | 113 | 73 | 1,012.2 | 4.24 / 4.31 | 55 | 738.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bugunga?
Now 20.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 23.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 5.5 mm. Solar peaks near 670 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bugunga today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Bugunga?
Local time is 23:09. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bugunga?
Bugunga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Bugunga?
DEM 1,647 m.
Where is Bugunga located?
It is at -3.81400, 29.98930 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bugunga in?
It is in Burundi.