Location & Surroundings
Gitara is a locality in Bururi, Burundi, at 1,859 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bururi, 21 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 50 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 59 km away.
Basic Data
- Type locality (LCTY)
- a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 45' 35" S, 29° 37' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 1859 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 304 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:15
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Weather in Gitara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 22.0 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 345 W/m2.
Temperature
18.3 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (102 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,015.7 hPa
Clouds
83 %
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 | 18.3 | 1.6 | 102 | 60 | 1,015.7 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.1 | 2.7 | 76 | 62 | 1,019.1 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 95 | 26.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.0 | 1.1 | 143 | 51 | 1,013.4 | 0.49 / 0.70 | 100 | 345.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.2 | 2.2 | 36 | 62 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 99 | 25.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.9 | 1.3 | 40 | 71 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.5 | 4.8 | 92 | 40 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 72.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.4 | 1.9 | 125 | 30 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 722.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 0.8 | 36 | 38 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 114.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.0 | 1.0 | 25 | 54 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 2.9 | 88 | 43 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 64.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.3 | 1.2 | 142 | 36 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 628.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 1.2 | 340 | 45 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 67.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.9 | 0.6 | 3 | 60 | 1,011.9 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitara?
Now 18.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 22.0 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 345 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 Gitara today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Gitara?
Local time is 09:15. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitara?
Gitara is a locality.
What is the elevation of Gitara?
DEM 1,859 m.
Where is Gitara located?
It is at -3.75972, 29.62778 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitara in?
It is in Burundi.