Location & Surroundings
Samwe is a settlement in Cibitoke, Burundi, at 1,099 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, 44 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° 47' 58" S, 29° 6' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 1099 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 450 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:21
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Samwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Samwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 26.8 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 621 W/m2.
Temperature
26.8 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NE (38 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
31 %
Precip
1.74 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 | 26.8 | 1.5 | 38 | 47 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.1 | 0.8 | 348 | 85 | 1,014.8 | 3.76 / 3.76 | 84 | 207.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.7 | 1.1 | 357 | 82 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.5 | 0.9 | 346 | 59 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 76.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.5 | 1.5 | 63 | 75 | 1,011.3 | 1.72 / 1.74 | 92 | 621.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.8 | 1.3 | 36 | 83 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 1.47 | 100 | 143.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.6 | 1.2 | 348 | 80 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.50 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 0.5 | 104 | 61 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 57.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.3 | 2.9 | 94 | 49 | 1,010.4 | 0.99 / 1.01 | 83 | 704.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.1 | 1.7 | 337 | 87 | 1,015.7 | 2.43 / 3.45 | 70 | 123.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.9 | 1.0 | 355 | 83 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 0.8 | 123 | 59 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 79.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.6 | 2.9 | 149 | 34 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 827.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Samwe?
Now 26.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 26.8 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 621 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.7 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 00:21. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Samwe?
Samwe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Samwe?
DEM 1,099 m.
Where is Samwe located?
It is at -2.79940, 29.10330 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Samwe in?
It is in Burundi.