Location & Surroundings
Kigora is a settlement in Kayanza, Burundi, at 1,610 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ngozi, 18 km to the north. The national capital Gitega is 44 km to the south. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 60 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° 3' 37" S, 29° 47' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 1610 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,104 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:20
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Kigora
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kigora, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 23.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 611 W/m2.
Temperature
17.7 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NW (333 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,012.2 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 | 17.7 | 0.8 | 333 | 71 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.3 | 1.6 | 119 | 59 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 70.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 2.6 | 83 | 50 | 1,011.3 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 611.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.4 | 1.3 | 271 | 70 | 1,015.6 | 0.45 / 0.55 | 73 | 53.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.1 | 0.7 | 240 | 78 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.5 | 1.8 | 146 | 54 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 60.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.4 | 4.0 | 126 | 28 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 864.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.5 | 0.9 | 291 | 49 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 106.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.2 | 1.1 | 276 | 63 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 3.3 | 112 | 49 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 98.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.0 | 2.6 | 105 | 26 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 877.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.6 | 1.6 | 279 | 53 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 111.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.5 | 0.6 | 355 | 58 | 1,012.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kigora?
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 23.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 611 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 Kigora today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Kigora?
Local time is 12:20. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kigora?
Kigora is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kigora?
DEM 1,610 m.
Where is Kigora located?
It is at -3.06030, 29.78830 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kigora in?
It is in Burundi.