Location & Surroundings
Gatarama is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,596 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kibungo, 25 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is 83 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 65 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° 16' 56" S, 30° 43' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 1596 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 423 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:01
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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Weather in Gatarama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gatarama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 30.8 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 875 W/m2.
Temperature
22.0 C
Wind
1.0 m/s E (103 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
71 %
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 | 22.0 | 1.0 | 103 | 36 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.5 | 0.5 | 160 | 43 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 1.3 | 120 | 35 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 70.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.8 | 3.2 | 137 | 21 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 875.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.9 | 2.0 | 53 | 37 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 254.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.4 | 1.0 | 315 | 39 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 2.2 | 93 | 33 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 83.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.7 | 3.0 | 113 | 23 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 851.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.7 | 1.8 | 58 | 35 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 115.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.4 | 1.1 | 327 | 41 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 1.4 | 93 | 37 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 27.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.9 | 1.7 | 90 | 27 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 672.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.0 | 1.5 | 7 | 46 | 1,012.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 55 | 118.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gatarama?
Now 22.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 30.8 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 875 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 Gatarama today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Gatarama?
Local time is 06:01. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gatarama?
Gatarama is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gatarama?
DEM 1,596 m.
Where is Gatarama located?
It is at -2.28230, 30.72710 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gatarama in?
It is in Rwanda.