Location & Surroundings
Gataba is a stream in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,754 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, 25 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 40 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kisoro Airport, 44 km away.
Overview
Gataba is river in Rwanda.
It is located in Rwanda.
The elevation is around 1,754 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Rwanda
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 39' 4" S, 29° 51' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 1754 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 393 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:59
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other intermittent streams nearby
Weather in Gataba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gataba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 24.2 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 408 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
0.8 m/s E (101 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,016.0 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 | 19.4 | 0.8 | 101 | 53 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.2 | 1.6 | 60 | 41 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 407.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.6 | 1.7 | 325 | 67 | 1,014.4 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 57 | 177.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.8 | 1.6 | 330 | 69 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.1 | 0.9 | 111 | 53 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 40.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.1 | 3.0 | 92 | 32 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 693.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.5 | 1.5 | 348 | 56 | 1,013.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 71 | 123.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.7 | 1.7 | 335 | 64 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.9 | 2.0 | 133 | 43 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 85.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.1 | 1.8 | 44 | 29 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 671.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.5 | 1.5 | 9 | 54 | 1,011.6 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 97 | 146.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.7 | 1.1 | 27 | 69 | 1,013.1 | 0.14 / 0.26 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.4 | 1.5 | 50 | 60 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 29.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gataba?
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 24.2 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 408 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 Gataba today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Gataba?
Local time is 13:59. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gataba?
Gataba is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Gataba?
DEM 1,754 m.
Where is Gataba located?
It is at -1.65100, 29.85960 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gataba in?
It is in Rwanda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry