Location & Surroundings
Rushamvu is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,630 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruyigi, 21 km to the northeast. The national capital Gitega is 22 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 88 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° 33' 22" S, 30° 4' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 1630 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 45 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:48
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rushamvu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rushamvu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 25.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 4.4 mm. Solar peaks near 293 W/m2.
Temperature
25.4 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NE (33 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,009.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
4.41 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 | 25.4 | 1.7 | 33 | 46 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 0.5 | 283 | 81 | 1,015.1 | 2.51 / 2.51 | 96 | 56.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.9 | 0.7 | 4 | 92 | 1,015.4 | 3.59 / 6.10 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.0 | 1.4 | 345 | 80 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 1.81 | 100 | 18.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.9 | 1.2 | 149 | 67 | 1,013.4 | 2.61 / 4.41 | 59 | 293.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.0 | 1.1 | 283 | 93 | 1,017.1 | 28.02 / 32.43 | 100 | 135.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.4 | 0.7 | 272 | 94 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 4.86 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.1 | 0.5 | 314 | 84 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 90 | 23.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.1 | 1.5 | 110 | 58 | 1,012.2 | 2.67 / 2.77 | 80 | 732.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.9 | 1.2 | 266 | 88 | 1,015.5 | 4.66 / 7.43 | 66 | 169.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.4 | 1.0 | 129 | 96 | 1,015.7 | 0.20 / 7.64 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.6 | 0.5 | 112 | 90 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 3.03 | 100 | 19.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.8 | 1.4 | 10 | 75 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 1.82 | 99 | 341.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rushamvu?
Now 25.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 25.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 4.4 mm. Solar peaks near 293 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rushamvu today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Rushamvu?
Local time is 22:48. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rushamvu?
Rushamvu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rushamvu?
DEM 1,630 m.
Where is Rushamvu located?
It is at -3.55620, 30.07650 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rushamvu in?
It is in Burundi.