Location & Surroundings
Mwegera is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,606 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gitega, 8 km to the east. 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° 24' 19" S, 29° 51' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 1606 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,338 p/km²
- Built-up 4.8%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:59
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Mwegera
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mwegera, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 20.6 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 340 W/m2.
Temperature
17.9 C
Wind
1.4 m/s W (256 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.10 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 | 17.9 | 1.4 | 256 | 78 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.2 | 0.6 | 109 | 77 | 1,017.4 | 1.14 / 1.14 | 91 | 11.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.6 | 1.3 | 37 | 67 | 1,013.1 | 2.54 / 3.68 | 100 | 340.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.4 | 1.2 | 271 | 85 | 1,015.8 | 0.33 / 4.01 | 98 | 25.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.9 | 1.2 | 334 | 86 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.4 | 1.7 | 33 | 73 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 80 | 64.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.9 | 1.8 | 60 | 63 | 1,012.0 | 2.58 / 2.59 | 99 | 615.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.5 | 1.9 | 238 | 95 | 1,017.3 | 39.57 / 42.16 | 100 | 11.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.2 | 1.4 | 297 | 86 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 4.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.3 | 0.5 | 350 | 67 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 77.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.5 | 2.6 | 115 | 52 | 1,011.1 | 0.55 / 0.55 | 92 | 730.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.6 | 1.6 | 258 | 77 | 1,015.2 | 0.60 / 1.15 | 62 | 120.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.2 | 1.4 | 266 | 81 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mwegera?
Now 17.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 20.6 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 340 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mwegera today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Mwegera?
Local time is 08:59. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mwegera?
Mwegera is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Mwegera?
DEM 1,606 m.
Where is Mwegera located?
It is at -3.40540, 29.85250 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mwegera in?
It is in Burundi.