Location & Surroundings
Shikankoni is a settlement in Kayanza, Burundi, at 1,730 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kayanza, 5 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 69 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 61 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° 52' 31" S, 29° 38' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 1730 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 395 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:00
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Shikankoni
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shikankoni, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 28.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 833 W/m2.
Temperature
19.5 C
Wind
0.7 m/s W (261 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 19.5 | 0.7 | 261 | 38 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.1 | 0.5 | 293 | 46 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 1.3 | 114 | 35 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 87.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.9 | 2.3 | 58 | 22 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 832.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.6 | 1.0 | 265 | 40 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 151.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.7 | 1.1 | 294 | 51 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 1.6 | 144 | 40 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 71.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.8 | 1.7 | 99 | 29 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 598.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.1 | 0.7 | 348 | 45 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 192.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.9 | 0.5 | 250 | 58 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.0 | 1.1 | 214 | 55 | 1,016.5 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 100 | 25.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.1 | 1.6 | 54 | 30 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 513.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.9 | 1.4 | 5 | 63 | 1,014.1 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 66 | 94.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shikankoni?
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 28.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 833 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 Shikankoni today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Shikankoni?
Local time is 07:00. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shikankoni?
Shikankoni is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Shikankoni?
DEM 1,730 m.
Where is Shikankoni located?
It is at -2.87530, 29.64150 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shikankoni in?
It is in Burundi.