Location & Surroundings
Nkanda is a third-order administrative division in Ruyigi, Burundi, at 1,476 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zanandore, 23 km to the west. The national capital Gitega is 47 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 84 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° 16' 10" S, 30° 19' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1476 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 402 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:19
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Nkanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nkanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 28.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 628 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (82 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,017.8 hPa
Clouds
70 %
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 | 23.1 | 0.9 | 82 | 54 | 1,017.8 | - / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.5 | 2.1 | 103 | 30 | 1,011.0 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 70 | 628.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 1.4 | 10 | 45 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 132.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.7 | 1.0 | 311 | 67 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 0.3 | 189 | 59 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 9.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.3 | 1.4 | 80 | 34 | 1,010.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 62 | 347.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.7 | 0.6 | 52 | 50 | 1,012.9 | 0.04 / 0.07 | 83 | 223.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.9 | 0.3 | 99 | 56 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.0 | 1.3 | 121 | 45 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 33.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.3 | 3.0 | 107 | 24 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 841.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 0.3 | 42 | 43 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 124.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 1.4 | 218 | 56 | 1,011.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.7 | 2.5 | 119 | 42 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 34.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nkanda?
Now 23.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 28.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 628 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 Nkanda today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Nkanda?
Local time is 19:19. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Nkanda?
Nkanda is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Nkanda?
DEM 1,476 m.
Where is Nkanda located?
It is at -3.26955, 30.31659 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nkanda in?
It is in Burundi.