Location & Surroundings
Shimwe is a third-order administrative division in Cibitoke, Burundi, at 1,627 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cibitoke, 19 km to the west. The national capital Gitega is 95 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 52 km away.
Basic Data
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 51' 14" S, 29° 17' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 1627 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 160 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:29
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Shimwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shimwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 27.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 607 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (52 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
89 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 21.3 | 1.2 | 52 | 63 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.7 | 1.7 | 40 | 68 | 1,014.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 1.6 | 173 | 48 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 75.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.6 | 2.1 | 117 | 35 | 1,011.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 79 | 606.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 1.6 | 57 | 50 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 30 | 193.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.4 | 1.3 | 51 | 57 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 1.1 | 181 | 42 | 1,015.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 46 | 71.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.4 | 2.7 | 136 | 32 | 1,010.4 | 0.07 / 0.08 | 53 | 648.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.9 | 0.6 | 70 | 50 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 218.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.0 | 1.3 | 50 | 61 | 1,012.3 | 0.10 / 0.11 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 0.8 | 142 | 42 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 66.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.0 | 1.6 | 140 | 34 | 1,009.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 63 | 497.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.1 | 0.8 | 14 | 58 | 1,012.8 | 0.24 / 0.28 | 100 | 159.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shimwe?
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 27.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 607 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 Shimwe today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Shimwe?
Local time is 06:29. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shimwe?
Shimwe is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Shimwe?
DEM 1,627 m.
Where is Shimwe located?
It is at -2.85386, 29.29288 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shimwe in?
It is in Burundi.