Location & Surroundings
Kavumu is a settlement in Kayanza, Burundi, at 1,628 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ngozi, 24 km to the north. The national capital Gitega is 36 km to the south. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 58 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° 7' 22" S, 29° 48' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 1628 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 721 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:20
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Kavumu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kavumu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 29.0 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 737 W/m2.
Temperature
16.5 C
Wind
0.4 m/s W (285 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 16.5 | 0.4 | 285 | 78 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.8 | 3.6 | 112 | 48 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 63.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.0 | 4.2 | 108 | 22 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 737.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 0.8 | 139 | 32 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 274.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.7 | 0.6 | 190 | 41 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.0 | 2.3 | 106 | 33 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 72.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.7 | 3.7 | 101 | 18 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 934.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 1.4 | 258 | 34 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 222.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.1 | 1.6 | 271 | 45 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 3.4 | 136 | 33 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 86.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.4 | 3.4 | 94 | 20 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 880.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 1.1 | 271 | 41 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 96.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.6 | 1.3 | 287 | 43 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kavumu?
Now 16.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 29.0 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 737 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 Kavumu today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kavumu?
Local time is 12:20. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kavumu?
Kavumu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kavumu?
DEM 1,628 m.
Where is Kavumu located?
It is at -3.12290, 29.80250 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kavumu in?
It is in Burundi.