Location & Surroundings
Gihara is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,694 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mabanza, 3 km to the southwest. The national capital Kigali is 71 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 45 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° 2' 0" S, 29° 25' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 1694 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,274 p/km²
- Built-up 8.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:26
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gihara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gihara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 21.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 653 W/m2.
Temperature
16.3 C
Wind
0.6 m/s NE (26 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.78 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 | 16.3 | 0.6 | 26 | 77 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.2 | 1.7 | 98 | 62 | 1,017.1 | 0.41 / 0.41 | 27 | 77.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 1.1 | 4 | 61 | 1,012.5 | 0.76 / 1.17 | 99 | 653.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.7 | 1.1 | 316 | 79 | 1,015.1 | 0.28 / 1.45 | 58 | 112.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.1 | 1.3 | 29 | 77 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.78 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.2 | 2.1 | 96 | 64 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.51 | 94 | 84.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 2.0 | 163 | 59 | 1,012.4 | 0.99 / 1.49 | 53 | 776.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.0 | 1.1 | 54 | 73 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.73 | 10 | 160.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.0 | 1.2 | 82 | 72 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.8 | 2.7 | 101 | 59 | 1,016.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 91 | 65.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 0.7 | 110 | 68 | 1,012.3 | 0.84 / 0.90 | 93 | 696.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.3 | 1.3 | 18 | 81 | 1,014.2 | 2.64 / 3.55 | 92 | 138.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.4 | 1.3 | 92 | 76 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gihara?
Now 16.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 21.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 653 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gihara today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Gihara?
Local time is 13:26. 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 1,694 m.
Where is Gihara located?
It is at -2.03320, 29.42300 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gihara in?
It is in Rwanda.