Location & Surroundings
Giheta is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,628 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gitega, 10 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 60 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 21' 49" S, 29° 51' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 1628 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,227 p/km²
- Built-up 6.1%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:28
- 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 16.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 21.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 8.1 mm. Solar peaks near 712 W/m2.
Temperature
16.9 C
Wind
1.5 m/s W (248 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,017.7 hPa
Clouds
67 %
Precip
8.11 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 | 16.9 | 1.5 | 248 | 90 | 1,017.7 | - / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.3 | 0.3 | 337 | 92 | 1,017.2 | 1.84 / 1.84 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.8 | 0.3 | 327 | 87 | 1,019.8 | 0.41 / 2.25 | 76 | 43.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.5 | 2.0 | 64 | 74 | 1,013.9 | 6.69 / 8.94 | 96 | 711.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.5 | 1.7 | 246 | 93 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 8.11 | 76 | 74.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.2 | 1.0 | 260 | 90 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.6 | 0.6 | 4 | 79 | 1,016.6 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 66 | 91.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 1.6 | 49 | 65 | 1,010.7 | 5.79 / 5.88 | 96 | 887.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.1 | 1.0 | 327 | 92 | 1,014.5 | 2.46 / 8.34 | 83 | 227.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.1 | 1.2 | 231 | 96 | 1,014.3 | 1.02 / 9.36 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.9 | 0.2 | 38 | 97 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 9.09 | 100 | 6.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.0 | 1.4 | 261 | 82 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 4.67 | 99 | 193.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.2 | 1.0 | 93 | 92 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 2.04 | 95 | 161.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Giheta?
Now 16.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 21.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 8.1 mm. Solar peaks near 712 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 8.1 mm of 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 08:28. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Giheta?
Giheta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Giheta?
DEM 1,628 m.
Where is Giheta located?
It is at -3.36370, 29.85820 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Giheta in?
It is in Burundi.