Location & Surroundings
Samwe is a mountain in Cibitoke, Burundi, at 1,048 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cibitoke, 10 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is about 115 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 43 km away.
Overview
Samwe is mountain in Burundi.
It is located in Cibitoke Province, Burundi.
Basic Data
- Country Burundi
- Located in Cibitoke Province
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 47' 53" S, 29° 6' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 1048 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 60 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:21
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Nearby
Weather in Samwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Samwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 23.7 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 629 W/m2.
Temperature
19.6 C
Wind
0.7 m/s N (354 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.84 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 | 19.6 | 0.7 | 354 | 84 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.8 | 1.0 | 4 | 82 | 1,012.8 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 1.1 | 346 | 59 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 71 | 75.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 0.9 | 358 | 69 | 1,011.5 | 0.82 / 0.84 | 91 | 628.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.9 | 1.2 | 346 | 76 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.84 | 98 | 193.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.6 | 1.3 | 340 | 74 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 0.6 | 106 | 54 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 68.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.7 | 2.3 | 128 | 38 | 1,009.5 | 0.51 / 0.53 | 35 | 758.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.7 | 1.1 | 356 | 77 | 1,015.1 | 0.70 / 1.22 | 100 | 151.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.6 | 1.2 | 4 | 74 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 1.3 | 139 | 48 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 74.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.8 | 3.4 | 155 | 32 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 747.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.5 | 1.2 | 353 | 57 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 146.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Samwe?
Now 19.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 23.7 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 629 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Samwe today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Samwe?
Local time is 03:21. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Samwe?
Samwe is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Samwe?
DEM 1,048 m.
Where is Samwe located?
It is at -2.79806, 29.10028 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Samwe in?
It is in Burundi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry