Location & Surroundings
Gahinga is a stream in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,628 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyagatare, 15 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 76 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kabale Airport, 23 km away.
Overview
Gahinga is river in Rwanda.
It is located in Rwanda.
The elevation is around 1,628 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Rwanda
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 16' 50" S, 30° 11' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 1628 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 321 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:24
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other intermittent streams nearby
Weather in Gahinga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gahinga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 25.5 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 713 W/m2.
Temperature
15.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s W (266 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.45 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 | 15.8 | 1.2 | 266 | 83 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.5 | 1.6 | 54 | 67 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 72.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.5 | 2.5 | 14 | 49 | 1,010.8 | 0.94 / 0.94 | 100 | 712.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.3 | 1.0 | 314 | 81 | 1,014.4 | 0.05 / 0.99 | 100 | 151.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.7 | 1.3 | 238 | 84 | 1,013.8 | 0.47 / 1.45 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.3 | 1.2 | 177 | 70 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 68 | 92.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 2.2 | 64 | 61 | 1,010.8 | 1.69 / 1.72 | 99 | 737.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.9 | 1.3 | 286 | 86 | 1,014.5 | 0.77 / 2.49 | 59 | 163.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.8 | 0.7 | 274 | 86 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 1.76 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.1 | 1.4 | 135 | 72 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 69.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.7 | 2.0 | 39 | 47 | 1,009.8 | 1.03 / 1.03 | 85 | 686.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.8 | 1.7 | 246 | 84 | 1,013.4 | 0.87 / 1.90 | 85 | 242.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.6 | 1.2 | 270 | 85 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 1.86 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gahinga?
Now 15.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 25.5 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 713 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gahinga today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Gahinga?
Local time is 11:24. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gahinga?
Gahinga is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Gahinga?
DEM 1,628 m.
Where is Gahinga located?
It is at -1.28050, 30.18530 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gahinga in?
It is in Rwanda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry