Location & Surroundings
Kato is an intermittent stream in Ruyigi, Burundi, at 1,253 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruyigi, 19 km to the north. The national capital Gitega is 40 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, about 105 km away.
Overview
Kato is watercourse in Burundi.
It is located in Ruyigi Province, Burundi.
Basic Data
- Country Burundi
- Located in Ruyigi Province
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 38' 39" S, 30° 12' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 1253 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 526 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:06
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other intermittent streams nearby
Weather in Kato
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kato, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 24.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 402 W/m2.
Temperature
20.4 C
Wind
1.0 m/s W (284 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 20.4 | 1.0 | 284 | 71 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 0.8 | 117 | 70 | 1,016.3 | 1.91 / 1.91 | 97 | 21.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 2.0 | 102 | 49 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 1.38 | 100 | 402.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.8 | 1.6 | 303 | 76 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 1.05 | 97 | 68.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.1 | 1.7 | 307 | 78 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 1.7 | 45 | 62 | 1,016.5 | 0.01 / 0.04 | 83 | 60.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 4.2 | 111 | 59 | 1,011.5 | 0.92 / 0.96 | 84 | 599.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.7 | 2.7 | 280 | 88 | 1,015.7 | 10.56 / 11.52 | 100 | 50.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.1 | 1.7 | 314 | 82 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.71 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 0.7 | 33 | 60 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 85.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.0 | 1.4 | 51 | 41 | 1,010.3 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 99 | 589.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.9 | 0.9 | 270 | 69 | 1,013.6 | 0.51 / 0.54 | 77 | 183.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.0 | 1.5 | 296 | 77 | 1,012.3 | 0.05 / 0.59 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kato?
Now 20.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 24.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 402 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 Kato today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Kato?
Local time is 08:06. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kato?
Kato is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Kato?
DEM 1,253 m.
Where is Kato located?
It is at -3.64420, 30.21250 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kato in?
It is in Burundi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry