Location & Surroundings
Gashinga is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,530 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kibungo, 8 km to the south. The national capital Kigali is 55 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bugesera 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° 5' 21" S, 30° 32' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 1530 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 662 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:09
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gashinga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gashinga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 23.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 553 W/m2.
Temperature
19.5 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NE (33 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
67 %
Precip
0.10 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 | 19.5 | 2.0 | 33 | 68 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.6 | 1.1 | 18 | 84 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 1.2 | 56 | 63 | 1,015.4 | 0.61 / 0.61 | 79 | 85.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 2.0 | 114 | 56 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.57 | 100 | 553.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.6 | 0.6 | 263 | 75 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 20 | 112.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.2 | 1.1 | 226 | 91 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.9 | 1.2 | 199 | 63 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 81.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.0 | 3.7 | 114 | 33 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 837.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.6 | 0.4 | 68 | 56 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 102.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.4 | 0.9 | 294 | 68 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 0.6 | 67 | 51 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 86.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.7 | 2.5 | 112 | 31 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 826.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.1 | 1.8 | 53 | 61 | 1,011.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 13 | 141.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gashinga?
Now 19.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 23.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 553 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gashinga today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Gashinga?
Local time is 05:09. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gashinga?
Gashinga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gashinga?
DEM 1,530 m.
Where is Gashinga located?
It is at -2.08910, 30.53590 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gashinga in?
It is in Rwanda.