Location & Surroundings
Gashaka is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,790 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kibuye, 16 km to the south. The national capital Kigali is 79 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 30 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
1° 55' 2" S, 29° 20' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 1790 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 851 p/km²
- Built-up 4.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:28
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gashaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gashaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 24.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 731 W/m2.
Temperature
18.5 C
Wind
1.5 m/s E (100 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,015.7 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 | 18.5 | 1.5 | 100 | 75 | 1,015.7 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 1.8 | 111 | 62 | 1,018.0 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 65 | 54.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 1.2 | 15 | 49 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 87 | 730.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 1.2 | 34 | 60 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 49 | 154.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.9 | 1.1 | 18 | 61 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.5 | 1.3 | 101 | 48 | 1,016.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 44 | 62.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 0.4 | 235 | 41 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 861.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.4 | 1.1 | 50 | 57 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 147.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.8 | 1.2 | 305 | 59 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 1.2 | 138 | 54 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 35.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 0.9 | 352 | 48 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 661.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 0.2 | 112 | 63 | 1,013.6 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 100 | 182.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.5 | 0.7 | 335 | 66 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 87 | 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 Gashaka?
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 24.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 731 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 Gashaka today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gashaka?
Local time is 12:28. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gashaka?
Gashaka is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gashaka?
DEM 1,790 m.
Where is Gashaka located?
It is at -1.91710, 29.34450 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gashaka in?
It is in Rwanda.