Location & Surroundings
Gicaca is a settlement in Kigali, Rwanda, at 1,508 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ndera, 12 km to the southwest. The national capital Kigali is 22 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 15 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° 52' 2" S, 30° 14' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 1508 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,369 p/km²
- Built-up 4.7%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:38
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gicaca
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gicaca, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 25.7 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 554 W/m2.
Temperature
17.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NW (320 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
16 %
Precip
0.19 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 | 17.1 | 1.1 | 320 | 78 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 0.3 | 57 | 57 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 81.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.7 | 1.9 | 170 | 42 | 1,011.0 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 71 | 553.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 1.0 | 336 | 56 | 1,013.4 | 0.01 / 0.13 | 74 | 190.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.2 | 0.6 | 249 | 71 | 1,012.2 | 0.07 / 0.19 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 0.5 | 80 | 59 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 47.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.4 | 0.9 | 179 | 28 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 567.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.8 | 0.7 | 311 | 56 | 1,011.1 | 0.42 / 0.42 | 9 | 186.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.7 | 1.0 | 277 | 69 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.8 | 0.5 | 164 | 61 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 27.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.7 | 2.3 | 175 | 40 | 1,008.2 | 0.05 / 0.06 | 97 | 598.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.6 | 0.8 | 274 | 65 | 1,011.2 | 0.43 / 0.49 | 97 | 158.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.6 | 0.7 | 340 | 68 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 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 Gicaca?
Now 17.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 25.7 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 554 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 Gicaca today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gicaca?
Local time is 11:38. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gicaca?
Gicaca is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gicaca?
DEM 1,508 m.
Where is Gicaca located?
It is at -1.86720, 30.23580 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gicaca in?
It is in Rwanda.