Location & Surroundings

Gashishima is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 2,092 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muramvya, 14 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 50 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 34 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

  • Coordinates
    3° 8' 50" S, 29° 34' 20" E
  • Elevation DEM: 2092 m
  • Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 570 p/km²
  • Built-up 1.9%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Franc (BIF)
  • Phone Prefix +257

Sun & Local Time

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Weather in Gashishima

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gashishima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 29.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 799 W/m2.

Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NE (52 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 22.2 1.8 52 48 1,012.7 - / 0.00 88 0.0 n/a
6h 19.2 0.5 115 61 1,012.2 0.00 / 0.00 87 0.0 n/a
12h 23.8 1.3 119 44 1,015.2 0.00 / 0.00 93 68.3 n/a
18h 29.1 1.5 116 25 1,008.8 0.00 / 0.00 94 798.8 n/a
Tomorrow 21.8 1.2 72 37 1,012.3 0.00 / 0.00 56 133.4 n/a
30h 20.4 0.5 29 41 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 67 0.0 n/a
36h 24.3 1.0 85 35 1,015.2 0.00 / 0.00 99 65.0 n/a
42h 26.4 0.4 153 33 1,009.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 630.3 n/a
Tuesday 20.2 1.6 24 59 1,013.7 0.33 / 0.33 70 93.1 n/a
54h 18.1 1.5 85 63 1,013.4 0.00 / 0.00 87 0.0 n/a
60h 22.6 3.6 98 37 1,016.9 0.03 / 0.03 100 54.6 n/a
66h 30.7 2.0 132 19 1,009.3 0.00 / 0.00 87 864.8 n/a
Wednesday 20.5 0.8 97 35 1,013.2 0.00 / 0.00 81 158.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gashishima?
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 29.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 799 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 Gashishima today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Gashishima?
Local time is 06:39. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gashishima?
Gashishima is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gashishima?
DEM 2,092 m.
Where is Gashishima located?
It is at -3.14710, 29.57210 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gashishima in?
It is in Burundi.

Sources

Last updated 2025-12-15
geonames https://www.geonames.org/428974

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