Location & Surroundings
Gashirwe is a settlement in Rutana, Burundi, at 1,748 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rutana, 13 km to the southeast. The national capital Gitega is 46 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 87 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° 50' 24" S, 29° 54' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 1748 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 205 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:13
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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Weather in Gashirwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gashirwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 29.5 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 845 W/m2.
Temperature
18.7 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SW (223 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
69 %
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 | 18.7 | 0.5 | 223 | 56 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 2.5 | 104 | 43 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 74.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.5 | 2.8 | 119 | 25 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 844.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 0.3 | 215 | 40 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 162.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.9 | 1.0 | 305 | 48 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 1.4 | 100 | 44 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 17.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.1 | 3.1 | 149 | 29 | 1,010.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 91 | 714.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 0.9 | 283 | 48 | 1,014.3 | 0.03 / 0.04 | 8 | 128.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.6 | 1.1 | 301 | 53 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.1 | 4.2 | 87 | 53 | 1,017.4 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 29 | 76.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.6 | 2.8 | 133 | 33 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 98 | 718.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 1.6 | 265 | 54 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 8 | 107.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.0 | 0.7 | 330 | 55 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gashirwe?
Now 18.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 29.5 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 845 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 Gashirwe today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Gashirwe?
Local time is 08:13. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gashirwe?
Gashirwe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gashirwe?
DEM 1,748 m.
Where is Gashirwe located?
It is at -3.84000, 29.91360 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gashirwe in?
It is in Burundi.