Location & Surroundings
Shembe is a settlement in Kirundo, Burundi, at 1,417 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bwambarangwe, 8 km to the east. The national capital Gitega is about 100 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 19 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° 34' 49" S, 30° 15' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 1417 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 732 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:12
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 8 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 18.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 31.5 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 890 W/m2.
Temperature
18.8 C
Wind
0.2 m/s W (256 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
75 %
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 | 18.8 | 0.2 | 256 | 75 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 2.9 | 122 | 44 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 72.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.5 | 3.2 | 81 | 23 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 889.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.3 | 0.6 | 44 | 44 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 99.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.4 | 0.7 | 266 | 53 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 2.0 | 113 | 34 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 78.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.7 | 3.0 | 85 | 24 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 818.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.2 | 2.1 | 54 | 38 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 61.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.3 | 0.7 | 172 | 48 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 1.1 | 92 | 44 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 44.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.4 | 0.7 | 44 | 30 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 603.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 0.5 | 198 | 58 | 1,012.7 | 0.90 / 0.90 | 41 | 83.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.9 | 0.8 | 41 | 70 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.53 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shembe?
Now 18.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 31.5 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 890 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 05:48 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Shembe?
Local time is 12:12. 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 1,417 m.
Where is Shembe located?
It is at -2.58020, 30.26470 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shembe in?
It is in Burundi.