Location & Surroundings
Gashara is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 2,330 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mukamira, 4 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 69 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 33 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° 37' 9" S, 29° 31' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 2330 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 328 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:14
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gashara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gashara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.1 to 23.0 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 836 W/m2.
Temperature
16.3 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SE (116 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,019.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 16.3 | 2.0 | 116 | 54 | 1,019.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 3.3 | 103 | 31 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 836.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.6 | 1.1 | 4 | 58 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 193.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.1 | 0.7 | 345 | 62 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.5 | 1.9 | 83 | 34 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 88.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 1.4 | 95 | 36 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 643.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.3 | 0.7 | 109 | 63 | 1,016.3 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 112.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.3 | 1.2 | 294 | 76 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.1 | 1.8 | 115 | 49 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 77.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 1.3 | 94 | 46 | 1,012.6 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 96 | 507.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.3 | 1.8 | 53 | 75 | 1,016.1 | 0.52 / 0.88 | 100 | 144.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.7 | 0.3 | 1 | 72 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.4 | 1.5 | 39 | 68 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 99 | 19.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gashara?
Now 16.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.1 to 23.0 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 836 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 Gashara today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Gashara?
Local time is 18:14. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gashara?
Gashara is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gashara?
DEM 2,330 m.
Where is Gashara located?
It is at -1.61930, 29.53090 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gashara in?
It is in Rwanda.