Location & Surroundings
Mbuga is a settlement in Rumonge, Burundi, at 780 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rumonge, 4 km to the southeast. The national capital Gitega is 80 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 70 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 56' 31" S, 29° 24' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 780 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,899 p/km²
- Built-up 13.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:36
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Weather in Mbuga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mbuga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 25.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 594 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NE (49 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,009.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 22.7 | 1.7 | 49 | 70 | 1,009.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 2.0 | 25 | 65 | 1,009.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.4 | 1.1 | 218 | 57 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 89.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.7 | 1.0 | 148 | 59 | 1,008.3 | 0.40 / 0.40 | 100 | 593.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 1.6 | 40 | 70 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 5 | 167.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.7 | 0.6 | 316 | 64 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 2.0 | 207 | 63 | 1,014.0 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 95 | 67.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.7 | 1.9 | 179 | 62 | 1,009.8 | 2.05 / 2.10 | 96 | 807.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.0 | 1.0 | 58 | 75 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.86 | 52 | 138.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 3.0 | 16 | 75 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.7 | 0.8 | 266 | 70 | 1,016.4 | 0.57 / 0.73 | 98 | 81.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.3 | 2.0 | 163 | 63 | 1,011.8 | 2.19 / 2.91 | 85 | 753.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.3 | 2.2 | 54 | 81 | 1,014.4 | 0.12 / 3.03 | 11 | 191.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mbuga?
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 25.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 594 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 Mbuga today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Mbuga?
Local time is 02:36. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mbuga?
Mbuga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mbuga?
DEM 780 m.
Where is Mbuga located?
It is at -3.94200, 29.41620 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mbuga in?
It is in Burundi.