Location & Surroundings
Shaka is a settlement in Makamba, Burundi, at 1,413 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Makamba, 12 km to the northwest. The national capital Gitega is 85 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kigoma Airport, 83 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
4° 11' 14" S, 29° 54' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1413 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 243 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:41
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Weather in Shaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 31.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 825 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
1.5 m/s W (261 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
76 %
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 | 24.1 | 1.5 | 261 | 47 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 1.2 | 188 | 50 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 1.8 | 74 | 43 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 46.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.2 | 1.8 | 40 | 24 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 824.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 1.2 | 246 | 40 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 130.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.2 | 0.9 | 49 | 45 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 3.1 | 88 | 36 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 77.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.3 | 2.7 | 124 | 27 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 685.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.4 | 1.2 | 244 | 42 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 177.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 1.3 | 54 | 44 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 4.2 | 82 | 34 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 48.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.1 | 2.5 | 76 | 16 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 785.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.3 | 1.3 | 285 | 31 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 275.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shaka?
Now 24.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 31.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 825 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 Shaka today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Shaka?
Local time is 05:41. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shaka?
Shaka is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Shaka?
DEM 1,413 m.
Where is Shaka located?
It is at -4.18720, 29.90000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shaka in?
It is in Burundi.