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.
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° 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
- Local time 16:23
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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.