Location & Surroundings
Bwire is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,564 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gitega, 12 km to the south. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 63 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° 19' 21" S, 29° 53' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 1564 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 595 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:08
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Bwire
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bwire, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 28.6 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 764 W/m2.
Temperature
20.4 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NW (332 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
86 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 20.4 | 1.3 | 332 | 57 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.8 | 0.8 | 249 | 67 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 2.0 | 112 | 48 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 62.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.6 | 3.1 | 111 | 30 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 764.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 0.4 | 220 | 43 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 118.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.5 | 0.9 | 121 | 72 | 1,013.3 | 0.90 / 0.90 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.9 | 1.4 | 47 | 69 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 47.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.6 | 1.7 | 156 | 39 | 1,009.1 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 71 | 692.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.2 | 0.8 | 299 | 83 | 1,014.7 | 1.50 / 1.65 | 100 | 122.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.6 | 1.2 | 316 | 88 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 1.50 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.1 | 1.4 | 2 | 68 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 92.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 0.7 | 157 | 55 | 1,010.1 | 1.87 / 1.87 | 64 | 554.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.0 | 0.8 | 223 | 90 | 1,015.1 | 1.87 / 3.74 | 81 | 153.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bwire?
Now 20.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 28.6 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 764 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 Bwire today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Bwire?
Local time is 07:08. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bwire?
Bwire is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Bwire?
DEM 1,564 m.
Where is Bwire located?
It is at -3.32250, 29.88360 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bwire in?
It is in Burundi.