Location & Surroundings
Gatsima is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,615 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ngororero, 15 km to the southwest. The national capital Kigali is 46 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kisoro Airport, 52 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
1° 45' 0" S, 29° 42' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1615 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 373 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:32
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gatsima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gatsima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 23.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 732 W/m2.
Temperature
15.1 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NW (322 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,016.1 hPa
Clouds
71 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 15.1 | 0.8 | 322 | 85 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.3 | 1.2 | 109 | 68 | 1,019.0 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 50 | 70.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 1.9 | 129 | 45 | 1,012.9 | 0.60 / 0.65 | 100 | 732.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.8 | 1.8 | 355 | 84 | 1,017.0 | 0.86 / 1.51 | 100 | 44.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.5 | 1.0 | 329 | 80 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.1 | 0.3 | 89 | 62 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 68 | 74.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 2.1 | 165 | 60 | 1,013.3 | 0.91 / 0.96 | 86 | 562.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.2 | 0.6 | 287 | 74 | 1,015.5 | 0.81 / 1.78 | 100 | 81.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.3 | 0.8 | 311 | 80 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.1 | 0.8 | 95 | 63 | 1,017.1 | 0.29 / 0.30 | 100 | 73.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.4 | 1.4 | 85 | 49 | 1,011.3 | 0.91 / 1.21 | 100 | 648.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.4 | 1.4 | 310 | 80 | 1,014.5 | 0.45 / 1.66 | 100 | 79.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.4 | 0.8 | 315 | 82 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gatsima?
Now 15.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 23.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 732 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 Gatsima today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gatsima?
Local time is 11:32. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gatsima?
Gatsima is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gatsima?
DEM 1,615 m.
Where is Gatsima located?
It is at -1.75000, 29.70000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gatsima in?
It is in Rwanda.