Location & Surroundings
Gihinga is a third-order administrative division in Rutana, Burundi, at 1,927 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rutana, 29 km to the southwest. The national capital Gitega is 45 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, about 105 km away.
Basic Data
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 44' 38" S, 30° 10' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 1927 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 828 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:30
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Weather in Gihinga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gihinga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 29.0 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 595 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (94 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
85 %
Precip
1.56 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 | 24.8 | 1.2 | 94 | 51 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.0 | 3.9 | 71 | 35 | 1,008.4 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 95 | 594.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.7 | 1.9 | 295 | 82 | 1,012.9 | 2.34 / 2.47 | 88 | 116.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.6 | 1.4 | 299 | 80 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 0.5 | 90 | 67 | 1,015.4 | 1.52 / 1.56 | 100 | 72.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.0 | 2.7 | 150 | 46 | 1,009.1 | 0.24 / 1.80 | 100 | 670.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.9 | 1.2 | 275 | 84 | 1,014.3 | 5.15 / 6.95 | 75 | 45.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.4 | 2.2 | 21 | 95 | 1,016.0 | 0.02 / 6.97 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.9 | 0.5 | 42 | 81 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 3.04 | 87 | 19.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.5 | 3.1 | 94 | 44 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 1.32 | 89 | 827.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.3 | 1.2 | 211 | 88 | 1,014.9 | 3.49 / 4.81 | 92 | 101.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.4 | 1.0 | 125 | 96 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 3.40 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.7 | 1.1 | 351 | 83 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 97 | 16.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gihinga?
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 29.0 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 595 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gihinga today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Gihinga?
Local time is 18:30. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gihinga?
Gihinga is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Gihinga?
DEM 1,927 m.
Where is Gihinga located?
It is at -3.74394, 30.17955 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gihinga in?
It is in Burundi.