Location & Surroundings
Giheta is a town in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,580 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gitega, 10 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 61 km away.
Basic Data
- Type administrative facility (ADMF)
- a government building
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 21' 53" S, 29° 51' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 1580 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,221 p/km²
- Built-up 6.1%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:40
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Nearby
Weather in Giheta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Giheta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 20.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 580 W/m2.
Temperature
14.8 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NW (319 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,017.5 hPa
Clouds
66 %
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 | 14.8 | 0.4 | 319 | 92 | 1,017.5 | - / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.0 | 0.7 | 38 | 85 | 1,020.1 | 1.05 / 1.05 | 64 | 59.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 2.1 | 61 | 71 | 1,014.6 | 2.44 / 3.49 | 65 | 579.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.6 | 0.6 | 262 | 86 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 1.48 | 53 | 217.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.1 | 1.0 | 275 | 88 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.7 | 0.8 | 48 | 73 | 1,016.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 99 | 85.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.1 | 1.3 | 35 | 59 | 1,010.7 | 3.78 / 3.80 | 93 | 847.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.6 | 1.1 | 292 | 92 | 1,014.4 | 1.66 / 5.46 | 91 | 197.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.8 | 0.0 | 145 | 93 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 2.86 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.0 | 0.9 | 119 | 93 | 1,017.0 | 1.21 / 4.07 | 100 | 22.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.1 | 1.2 | 96 | 81 | 1,011.7 | 2.64 / 6.71 | 98 | 534.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.7 | 0.6 | 263 | 95 | 1,015.0 | 1.35 / 8.06 | 93 | 80.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.0 | 0.7 | 228 | 96 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 3.35 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Giheta?
Now 14.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 20.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 580 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 Giheta today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Giheta?
Local time is 08:40. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Giheta?
Giheta is a administrative facility.
What is the elevation of Giheta?
DEM 1,580 m.
Where is Giheta located?
It is at -3.36472, 29.86222 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Giheta in?
It is in Burundi.