Location & Surroundings
Gatagara is a canal in Western Province, Rwanda, at 2,363 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mukamira, 3 km to the northeast. The national capital Kigali is 74 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 27 km away.
Overview
Gatagara is canal in Rwanda.
It is located in Rwanda.
Basic Data
- Country Rwanda
- Type canal (CNL)
- an artificial watercourse
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 38' 0" S, 29° 28' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 2363 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,735 p/km²
- Built-up 6.5%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:27
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Weather in Gatagara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gatagara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.2 to 18.4 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 596 W/m2.
Temperature
12.2 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NE (53 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,017.2 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 | 12.2 | 0.4 | 53 | 85 | 1,017.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.5 | 2.0 | 116 | 68 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 61.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.4 | 1.8 | 121 | 62 | 1,014.3 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 96 | 595.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.4 | 0.3 | 98 | 80 | 1,018.1 | 0.20 / 0.41 | 24 | 106.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.7 | 0.4 | 321 | 78 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.5 | 1.7 | 96 | 71 | 1,019.1 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 45 | 70.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.4 | 1.9 | 136 | 59 | 1,013.7 | 0.73 / 0.81 | 63 | 760.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.0 | 1.1 | 329 | 79 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 10 | 224.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 13.0 | 0.4 | 219 | 81 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.7 | 1.5 | 105 | 72 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 99 | 60.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.0 | 1.2 | 166 | 70 | 1,013.3 | 3.79 / 3.85 | 97 | 681.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.6 | 1.1 | 337 | 89 | 1,016.8 | 0.97 / 4.81 | 100 | 203.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.7 | 0.8 | 321 | 87 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gatagara?
Now 12.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.2 to 18.4 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 596 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 05:40 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Gatagara?
Local time is 12:27. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gatagara?
Gatagara is a canal.
What is the elevation of Gatagara?
DEM 2,363 m.
Where is Gatagara located?
It is at -1.63320, 29.47470 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gatagara in?
It is in Rwanda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry