Location & Surroundings
Rubumba is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 2,020 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muramvya, 9 km to the northwest. The national capital Gitega is 32 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 37 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° 20' 21" S, 29° 39' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 2020 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 863 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:24
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rubumba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rubumba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 27.8 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 499 W/m2.
Temperature
27.8 C
Wind
3.1 m/s SE (124 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,009.3 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 | 27.8 | 3.1 | 124 | 27 | 1,009.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.8 | 0.5 | 213 | 43 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 83.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.8 | 0.8 | 244 | 54 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.5 | 0.8 | 75 | 51 | 1,016.6 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 93 | 13.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.3 | 1.5 | 110 | 34 | 1,010.0 | 0.01 / 0.10 | 99 | 499.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.7 | 1.0 | 349 | 54 | 1,013.7 | 0.03 / 0.13 | 97 | 80.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.5 | 1.6 | 137 | 59 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 4.9 | 98 | 39 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 64.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.7 | 3.6 | 107 | 21 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 875.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 1.0 | 161 | 32 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 171.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.6 | 1.1 | 183 | 37 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 2.3 | 112 | 28 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 63.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.8 | 2.2 | 112 | 18 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 913.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rubumba?
Now 27.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 27.8 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 499 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 Rubumba today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Rubumba?
Local time is 21:24. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rubumba?
Rubumba is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rubumba?
DEM 2,020 m.
Where is Rubumba located?
It is at -3.33930, 29.65190 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rubumba in?
It is in Burundi.