Location & Surroundings
Kato is a settlement in Bururi, Burundi, at 1,906 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rutana, 17 km to the southeast. The national capital Gitega is 49 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 84 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 51' 48" S, 29° 51' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 1906 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 541 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:33
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Kato
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kato, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 27.3 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 754 W/m2.
Temperature
20.9 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SW (207 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
64 %
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 | 20.9 | 1.3 | 207 | 48 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.6 | 0.4 | 289 | 54 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.6 | 4.0 | 117 | 48 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 60.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.3 | 2.6 | 140 | 29 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 753.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.6 | 1.5 | 244 | 50 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 135.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.7 | 0.7 | 159 | 50 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.4 | 2.2 | 129 | 43 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 41.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.6 | 3.4 | 86 | 31 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 696.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.6 | 1.3 | 281 | 50 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 115.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.7 | 0.6 | 324 | 51 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 3.3 | 106 | 44 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 68.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.5 | 3.3 | 226 | 39 | 1,011.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 76 | 509.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.1 | 1.9 | 255 | 52 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 168.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kato?
Now 20.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 27.3 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 754 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 05:53 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Kato?
Local time is 03:33. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kato?
Kato is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kato?
DEM 1,906 m.
Where is Kato located?
It is at -3.86330, 29.85180 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kato in?
It is in Burundi.