Location & Surroundings

Nkoma is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 2,240 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Isale, 22 km to the northwest. The national capital Gitega is 36 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 38 km away.

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Basic Data

  • Type populated locality (PPLL)
  • an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings

Geography

  • Coordinates
    3° 30' 17" S, 29° 36' 24" E
  • Elevation DEM: 2240 m
  • Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 496 p/km²
  • Built-up 3.8%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Franc (BIF)
  • Phone Prefix +257

Sun & Local Time

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Weather in Nkoma

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nkoma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 22.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 26.5 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 571 W/m2.

Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
3.1 m/s E (86 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,016.3 hPa
Clouds
52 %
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 22.3 3.1 86 46 1,016.3 - / 0.00 52 0.0 n/a
6h 26.5 3.0 101 31 1,010.5 0.00 / 0.00 98 570.6 n/a
12h 20.5 1.0 26 48 1,013.9 0.00 / 0.00 80 117.8 n/a
18h 18.5 0.9 113 52 1,013.6 0.00 / 0.00 87 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 21.3 4.7 90 40 1,017.8 0.00 / 0.00 68 62.9 n/a
30h 27.0 2.3 102 25 1,010.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 782.6 n/a
36h 21.8 1.5 164 32 1,012.7 0.00 / 0.00 98 111.9 n/a
42h 17.7 1.2 141 40 1,013.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Thursday 21.3 2.7 112 29 1,017.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 65.4 n/a
54h 27.7 2.4 93 21 1,009.5 0.00 / 0.00 97 881.3 n/a
60h 20.1 1.4 156 35 1,013.7 0.00 / 0.00 88 238.8 n/a
66h 18.7 0.7 217 41 1,013.2 0.00 / 0.00 95 0.0 n/a
Friday 21.9 3.9 114 31 1,017.7 0.00 / 0.00 92 75.6 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nkoma?
Now 22.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 26.5 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 571 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 Nkoma today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Nkoma?
Local time is 16:23. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Nkoma?
Nkoma is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Nkoma?
DEM 2,240 m.
Where is Nkoma located?
It is at -3.50460, 29.60660 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nkoma in?
It is in Burundi.

Sources

Last updated 2025-12-15
geonames https://www.geonames.org/423786

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