Location & Surroundings
Gicuba is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,985 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, 18 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 42 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kabale Airport, 40 km away.
Also known as: Colline Gicuba
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° 36' 14" S, 29° 54' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 1985 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 476 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:34
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Gicuba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gicuba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.9 to 22.7 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 595 W/m2.
Temperature
20.3 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NE (47 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 20.3 | 0.4 | 47 | 63 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.4 | 1.5 | 359 | 76 | 1,016.2 | 0.65 / 0.65 | 85 | 35.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.9 | 1.4 | 311 | 80 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.0 | 1.0 | 90 | 57 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 83.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.7 | 1.1 | 175 | 50 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 595.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.4 | 0.9 | 326 | 60 | 1,013.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 71 | 67.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.3 | 1.3 | 297 | 70 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.6 | 0.9 | 150 | 61 | 1,016.7 | 0.14 / 0.17 | 100 | 41.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.0 | 1.3 | 103 | 45 | 1,009.8 | 0.06 / 0.23 | 94 | 585.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.0 | 1.6 | 315 | 69 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 100 | 146.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.9 | 1.5 | 304 | 66 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.3 | 0.7 | 85 | 55 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 46.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.4 | 1.7 | 118 | 41 | 1,009.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 94 | 590.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gicuba?
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.9 to 22.7 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 595 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 Gicuba today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gicuba?
Local time is 23:34. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gicuba?
Gicuba is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gicuba?
DEM 1,985 m.
Where is Gicuba located?
It is at -1.60375, 29.91191 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gicuba in?
It is in Rwanda.