Location & Surroundings
Ruhembe is a settlement in Cibitoke, Burundi, at 860 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cibitoke, 13 km to the northwest. The national capital Gitega is 94 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 42 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
2° 57' 55" S, 29° 12' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 860 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 361 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:52
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Ruhembe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ruhembe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 31.0 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 756 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SE (136 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 24.8 | 1.7 | 136 | 46 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 0.6 | 23 | 50 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 0.3 | 287 | 46 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 32.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.0 | 4.6 | 134 | 28 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 756.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 0.9 | 81 | 45 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 182.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 1.5 | 14 | 47 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.9 | 0.6 | 300 | 35 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 71.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.7 | 3.7 | 144 | 26 | 1,008.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 15 | 740.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.2 | 0.7 | 18 | 46 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 270.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 1.3 | 20 | 51 | 1,012.0 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.1 | 0.4 | 205 | 40 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 1 | 72.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.6 | 5.0 | 176 | 29 | 1,009.2 | 0.15 / 0.24 | 54 | 742.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.8 | 1.6 | 17 | 46 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 99 | 207.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ruhembe?
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 31.0 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 756 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 Ruhembe today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Ruhembe?
Local time is 01:52. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ruhembe?
Ruhembe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Ruhembe?
DEM 860 m.
Where is Ruhembe located?
It is at -2.96520, 29.21330 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ruhembe in?
It is in Burundi.