Location & Surroundings
Gatare is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,352 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyamata, 9 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 21 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 7 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° 7' 53" S, 30° 6' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 1352 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 116 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:09
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gatare
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gatare, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 28.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 663 W/m2.
Temperature
19.1 C
Wind
0.5 m/s N (339 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
76 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 19.1 | 0.5 | 339 | 61 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.4 | 0.2 | 38 | 42 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 81.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.9 | 2.6 | 101 | 32 | 1,008.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 70 | 662.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 1.2 | 337 | 57 | 1,013.1 | 0.42 / 0.47 | 64 | 118.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.1 | 0.5 | 9 | 69 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.8 | 0.6 | 138 | 49 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 77.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.4 | 2.6 | 111 | 25 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 727.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 1.3 | 9 | 48 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 125.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.0 | 0.2 | 207 | 62 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 1.3 | 144 | 41 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 65.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.6 | 3.5 | 113 | 20 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 869.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 1.1 | 32 | 36 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 174.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.3 | 0.8 | 294 | 49 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gatare?
Now 19.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 28.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 663 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 Gatare today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gatare?
Local time is 12:09. 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 1,352 m.
Where is Gatare located?
It is at -2.13140, 30.10940 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gatare in?
It is in Rwanda.