Location & Surroundings
Rushishima is a stream in Kayanza, Burundi, at 1,826 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kayanza, 8 km to the northeast. The national capital Gitega is 62 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 48 km away.
Overview
Rushishima is watercourse in Burundi.
It is located in Kayanza Province, Burundi.
The elevation is around 1,826 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Burundi
- Located in Kayanza Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 59' 3" S, 29° 35' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 1826 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 955 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:31
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Weather in Rushishima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rushishima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 23.0 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 439 W/m2.
Temperature
19.1 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NE (38 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
1.54 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 | 19.1 | 0.9 | 38 | 59 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.5 | 0.6 | 16 | 68 | 1,012.5 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 0.9 | 127 | 56 | 1,016.5 | 0.08 / 0.16 | 99 | 42.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 1.4 | 60 | 52 | 1,011.0 | 1.20 / 1.36 | 56 | 439.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.1 | 0.5 | 106 | 77 | 1,014.5 | 0.17 / 1.54 | 78 | 114.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.2 | 1.0 | 43 | 80 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.6 | 0.8 | 92 | 70 | 1,017.2 | 0.14 / 0.78 | 90 | 38.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 1.4 | 102 | 62 | 1,012.0 | 2.33 / 3.11 | 15 | 455.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.7 | 0.8 | 315 | 88 | 1,014.6 | 7.27 / 10.38 | 99 | 165.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.0 | 0.7 | 47 | 86 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.77 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.1 | 1.7 | 105 | 70 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 84 | 51.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 0.4 | 82 | 52 | 1,010.9 | 1.26 / 1.64 | 99 | 597.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.2 | 0.8 | 298 | 70 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 98 | 102.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rushishima?
Now 19.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 23.0 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 439 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rushishima today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Rushishima?
Local time is 04:31. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rushishima?
Rushishima is a stream.
What is the elevation of Rushishima?
DEM 1,826 m.
Where is Rushishima located?
It is at -2.98430, 29.58640 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rushishima in?
It is in Burundi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry