Location & Surroundings
Gahara is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,516 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kibungo, 20 km to the north. The national capital Kigali is 65 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 43 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 19' 51" S, 30° 30' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 1516 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,936 p/km²
- Built-up 7.0%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:08
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gahara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gahara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 30.3 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 636 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NE (54 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
52 %
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 | 1.3 | 54 | 58 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.8 | 0.8 | 268 | 71 | 1,012.6 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.5 | 1.1 | 169 | 47 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 75.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.3 | 3.0 | 64 | 28 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 635.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.4 | 1.1 | 12 | 49 | 1,011.4 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 6 | 120.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.2 | 0.3 | 358 | 64 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 2.1 | 94 | 39 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 75.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.8 | 2.1 | 110 | 25 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 702.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.2 | 1.3 | 61 | 41 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 173.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.9 | 1.2 | 16 | 50 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.9 | 1.7 | 93 | 33 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 91.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.0 | 4.7 | 93 | 24 | 1,006.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 825.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.0 | 1.9 | 93 | 41 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 253.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gahara?
Now 21.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 30.3 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 636 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 Gahara today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Gahara?
Local time is 03:08. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gahara?
Gahara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gahara?
DEM 1,516 m.
Where is Gahara located?
It is at -2.33070, 30.50370 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gahara in?
It is in Rwanda.