Location & Surroundings
Gashiru is a stream in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,594 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyanza, 15 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 62 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 59 km away.
Overview
Gashiru is river in Rwanda; GeoNames ID = 7062241.
It is located in Rwanda.
The elevation is around 1,594 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Rwanda
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 17' 58" S, 29° 37' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 1594 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 375 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:05
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other intermittent streams nearby
Weather in Gashiru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gashiru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 26.0 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 551 W/m2.
Temperature
16.4 C
Wind
1.3 m/s W (288 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,013.4 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 | 16.4 | 1.3 | 288 | 73 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.1 | 0.8 | 111 | 57 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 26.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.0 | 3.5 | 68 | 33 | 1,010.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 51 | 551.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.9 | 1.0 | 241 | 61 | 1,013.4 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 90 | 182.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.6 | 1.4 | 255 | 65 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.1 | 1.5 | 101 | 49 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 63.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.1 | 4.5 | 112 | 27 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 843.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.0 | 0.8 | 339 | 44 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 181.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.3 | 1.8 | 281 | 55 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 1.2 | 131 | 40 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 72.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.3 | 2.7 | 65 | 22 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 877.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 0.8 | 251 | 41 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 133.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.8 | 1.7 | 184 | 57 | 1,012.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gashiru?
Now 16.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 26.0 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 551 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 Gashiru today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Gashiru?
Local time is 11:05. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gashiru?
Gashiru is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Gashiru?
DEM 1,594 m.
Where is Gashiru located?
It is at -2.29940, 29.62750 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gashiru in?
It is in Rwanda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry