Location & Surroundings
Gatare is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,830 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cyangugu, 6 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is about 140 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 9 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° 32' 0" S, 28° 56' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 1830 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 187 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:58
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gatare
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gatare, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 23.0 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 481 W/m2.
Temperature
16.8 C
Wind
0.8 m/s N (348 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.16 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 | 16.8 | 0.8 | 348 | 79 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 0.3 | 126 | 53 | 1,016.1 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 40 | 75.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.5 | 1.6 | 66 | 55 | 1,012.4 | 0.08 / 0.21 | 73 | 481.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.9 | 1.0 | 43 | 65 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 98 | 149.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.3 | 0.4 | 348 | 76 | 1,013.5 | 0.08 / 0.16 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 0.7 | 109 | 48 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 73.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.1 | 0.7 | 68 | 48 | 1,011.1 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 90 | 433.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.0 | 0.4 | 253 | 71 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 124.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.4 | 1.2 | 346 | 78 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 1.3 | 123 | 57 | 1,014.8 | 0.05 / 0.11 | 99 | 40.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 2.3 | 9 | 50 | 1,010.0 | 0.40 / 0.51 | 83 | 438.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.8 | 1.2 | 328 | 75 | 1,012.7 | 0.61 / 1.12 | 100 | 163.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.2 | 0.7 | 335 | 75 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gatare?
Now 16.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 23.0 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 481 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gatare today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gatare?
Local time is 10:58. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gatare?
Gatare is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gatare?
DEM 1,830 m.
Where is Gatare located?
It is at -2.53330, 28.93540 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gatare in?
It is in Rwanda.