Location & Surroundings
Shembe is a settlement in Rutana, Burundi, at 1,461 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rutana, 15 km to the north. The national capital Gitega is 70 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kigoma Airport, 99 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° 3' 19" S, 29° 57' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 1461 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 324 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:09
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Shembe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shembe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 29.8 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 791 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SW (226 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 24.0 | 1.2 | 226 | 43 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 1.0 | 324 | 45 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 4.0 | 111 | 45 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 59.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.8 | 2.6 | 129 | 26 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 790.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 2.0 | 265 | 47 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 160.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.1 | 0.3 | 94 | 48 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 2.6 | 125 | 39 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 54.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.5 | 5.8 | 76 | 30 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 805.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.2 | 1.6 | 290 | 44 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 100.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 1.5 | 336 | 45 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 3.2 | 99 | 43 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 64.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.7 | 4.5 | 215 | 30 | 1,009.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 79 | 685.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.2 | 2.1 | 265 | 43 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 150.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shembe?
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 29.8 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 791 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 Shembe today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Shembe?
Local time is 06:09. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shembe?
Shembe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Shembe?
DEM 1,461 m.
Where is Shembe located?
It is at -4.05540, 29.95620 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shembe in?
It is in Burundi.