Location & Surroundings
Gihambwe is a settlement in Ruyigi, Burundi, at 1,210 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruyigi, 13 km to the northwest. The national capital Gitega is 46 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, about 115 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° 34' 16" S, 30° 18' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 1210 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 204 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:20
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gihambwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gihambwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 29.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 724 W/m2.
Temperature
19.7 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NW (317 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 19.7 | 1.3 | 317 | 59 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 2.1 | 145 | 55 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 72.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.1 | 4.2 | 125 | 28 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 724.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.8 | 1.7 | 265 | 43 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 138.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.2 | 1.4 | 325 | 59 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 1.9 | 138 | 39 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 87.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.1 | 3.8 | 141 | 26 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 796.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 0.7 | 279 | 37 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 122.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.2 | 1.5 | 315 | 53 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 3.1 | 95 | 46 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 101.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.0 | 3.0 | 124 | 23 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 934.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 0.8 | 178 | 38 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 208.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.1 | 1.7 | 325 | 50 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gihambwe?
Now 19.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 29.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 724 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 Gihambwe today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Gihambwe?
Local time is 10:20. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gihambwe?
Gihambwe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gihambwe?
DEM 1,210 m.
Where is Gihambwe located?
It is at -3.57120, 30.31570 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gihambwe in?
It is in Burundi.