Location & Surroundings
Gasharu is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,469 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gihombo, less than 2 km away. The national capital Kigali is 97 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 44 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
2° 12' 53" S, 29° 13' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 1469 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 703 p/km²
- Built-up 4.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:51
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gasharu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gasharu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 26.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 884 W/m2.
Temperature
19.9 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SE (119 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,014.3 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 | 19.9 | 1.6 | 119 | 54 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.1 | 0.8 | 128 | 54 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.2 | 0.9 | 104 | 43 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 65.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.5 | 2.0 | 357 | 31 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 884.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.2 | 0.9 | 138 | 45 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 261.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.5 | 0.8 | 170 | 56 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 0.3 | 268 | 47 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 85.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.7 | 2.1 | 280 | 38 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 816.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.4 | 1.4 | 164 | 51 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 113.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.2 | 0.5 | 164 | 64 | 1,013.5 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 0.1 | 138 | 50 | 1,015.4 | 0.01 / 0.06 | 100 | 67.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.1 | 2.6 | 272 | 42 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 575.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.2 | 1.0 | 86 | 51 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 154.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gasharu?
Now 19.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 26.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 884 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 Gasharu today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Gasharu?
Local time is 05:51. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gasharu?
Gasharu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gasharu?
DEM 1,469 m.
Where is Gasharu located?
It is at -2.21460, 29.22260 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gasharu in?
It is in Rwanda.