Location & Surroundings
Mugende is a third-order administrative division in Karuzi, Burundi, at 1,615 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Karuzi, 11 km to the southeast. The national capital Gitega is 48 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 54 km away.
Basic Data
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 1' 52" S, 30° 5' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 1615 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,454 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:40
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Weather in Mugende
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mugende, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 28.1 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 694 W/m2.
Temperature
17.4 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SW (225 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 17.4 | 0.9 | 225 | 49 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 2.8 | 109 | 37 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 92.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.1 | 2.9 | 48 | 30 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 694.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.0 | 0.4 | 338 | 51 | 1,011.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 97 | 98.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.6 | 0.9 | 5 | 56 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.4 | 0.7 | 6 | 59 | 1,016.9 | 0.12 / 0.14 | 100 | 23.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 1.8 | 56 | 46 | 1,010.6 | 0.40 / 0.54 | 70 | 429.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 0.9 | 357 | 65 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.52 | 73 | 165.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.7 | 0.7 | 106 | 87 | 1,014.0 | 0.26 / 0.78 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 0.4 | 40 | 66 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.75 | 97 | 55.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 1.9 | 50 | 49 | 1,010.7 | 0.17 / 0.93 | 77 | 438.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.1 | 1.8 | 271 | 83 | 1,014.2 | 0.29 / 1.21 | 65 | 132.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.0 | 0.6 | 244 | 81 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mugende?
Now 17.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 28.1 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 694 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 Mugende today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Mugende?
Local time is 11:40. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mugende?
Mugende is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Mugende?
DEM 1,615 m.
Where is Mugende located?
It is at -3.03100, 30.09368 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mugende in?
It is in Burundi.