Location & Surroundings
Kigara is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,697 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gitega, 22 km to the northeast. The national capital Gitega is 22 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 57 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° 33' 15" S, 29° 46' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 1697 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 565 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:13
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Kigara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kigara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 26.9 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 667 W/m2.
Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SW (243 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
9 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 20.1 | 1.2 | 243 | 47 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.6 | 1.7 | 174 | 53 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.3 | 3.6 | 102 | 55 | 1,018.7 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 82 | 20.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.9 | 3.9 | 150 | 32 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 666.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 1.1 | 218 | 44 | 1,013.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 113.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.9 | 1.0 | 160 | 52 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 4.2 | 98 | 49 | 1,018.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 92 | 42.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 3.1 | 151 | 32 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 630.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.1 | 1.8 | 214 | 44 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 102.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.0 | 1.0 | 246 | 48 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 4.1 | 111 | 39 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 29.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.1 | 4.0 | 110 | 27 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 761.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.8 | 0.9 | 243 | 39 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 69.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kigara?
Now 20.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 26.9 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 667 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 Kigara today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Kigara?
Local time is 05:13. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kigara?
Kigara is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kigara?
DEM 1,697 m.
Where is Kigara located?
It is at -3.55430, 29.77780 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kigara in?
It is in Burundi.