Location & Surroundings
Gihara is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,519 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi, 6 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 20 km away.
Also known as: Girwa
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° 54' 55" S, 29° 57' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 1519 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 155 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:01
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Gihara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gihara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 21.2 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 536 W/m2.
Temperature
17.1 C
Wind
0.7 m/s N (348 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,012.5 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 | 17.1 | 0.7 | 348 | 83 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 0.7 | 126 | 67 | 1,015.8 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 93 | 77.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.7 | 0.4 | 90 | 69 | 1,012.6 | 1.72 / 1.86 | 100 | 536.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.8 | 2.2 | 324 | 86 | 1,016.4 | 0.15 / 2.01 | 100 | 89.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.8 | 1.2 | 314 | 89 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.4 | 0.4 | 246 | 65 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 82.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.3 | 1.8 | 108 | 42 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 807.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.1 | 1.6 | 353 | 63 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 75.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.2 | 1.6 | 320 | 75 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.1 | 0.4 | 153 | 55 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 95.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.9 | 0.9 | 119 | 38 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 814.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.2 | 1.4 | 327 | 63 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 129.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.6 | 1.7 | 327 | 76 | 1,013.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gihara?
Now 17.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 21.2 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 536 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 Gihara today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Gihara?
Local time is 09:01. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gihara?
Gihara is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gihara?
DEM 1,519 m.
Where is Gihara located?
It is at -1.91540, 29.96190 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gihara in?
It is in Rwanda.