Location & Surroundings
Gatagara is a fourth-order administrative division in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,739 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyanza, 6 km to the south. The national capital Kigali is 51 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 45 km away.
Basic Data
- Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
- a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 17' 56" S, 29° 45' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 1739 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,770 p/km²
- Built-up 5.6%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:38
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Weather in Gatagara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gatagara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 29.3 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 855 W/m2.
Temperature
19.5 C
Wind
0.4 m/s E (76 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,016.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 0.4 | 76 | 68 | 1,016.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.9 | 1.6 | 286 | 79 | 1,015.8 | 1.07 / 1.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.5 | 1.5 | 121 | 61 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 13 | 77.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.3 | 4.1 | 72 | 27 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 854.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.0 | 1.4 | 273 | 54 | 1,014.3 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 28 | 105.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.0 | 1.7 | 283 | 64 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.5 | 0.4 | 143 | 52 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 26.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.0 | 2.7 | 96 | 24 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 837.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.7 | 0.6 | 318 | 46 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 134.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.0 | 1.2 | 271 | 54 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 1.2 | 164 | 47 | 1,015.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 87 | 30.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.5 | 4.8 | 125 | 31 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 67 | 640.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.6 | 1.4 | 143 | 50 | 1,012.7 | 0.10 / 0.11 | 97 | 195.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gatagara?
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 29.3 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 855 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 Gatagara today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Gatagara?
Local time is 02:38. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gatagara?
Gatagara is a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Gatagara?
DEM 1,739 m.
Where is Gatagara located?
It is at -2.29885, 29.76038 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gatagara in?
It is in Rwanda.