Location & Surroundings
Gihembe is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,647 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muhanga, 3 km to the north. The national capital Kigali is 41 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 49 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° 3' 9" S, 29° 42' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 1647 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 251 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:11
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gihembe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gihembe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.2 to 19.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 581 W/m2.
Temperature
17.1 C
Wind
0.6 m/s NE (25 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,012.7 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 | 17.1 | 0.6 | 25 | 81 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.9 | 1.0 | 108 | 71 | 1,016.1 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 100 | 68.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.3 | 2.2 | 140 | 75 | 1,013.2 | 1.63 / 1.86 | 100 | 581.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.5 | 2.0 | 316 | 88 | 1,016.7 | 0.30 / 2.16 | 99 | 48.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.2 | 1.3 | 315 | 86 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.2 | 0.2 | 54 | 67 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 82.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.6 | 2.6 | 116 | 37 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 915.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.7 | 1.1 | 315 | 61 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 130.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.9 | 1.4 | 299 | 71 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 0.9 | 113 | 58 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 94.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.1 | 2.0 | 129 | 36 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 889.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.3 | 1.5 | 273 | 64 | 1,012.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 4 | 168.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.4 | 1.4 | 309 | 75 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 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 Gihembe?
Now 17.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.2 to 19.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 581 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 Gihembe today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Gihembe?
Local time is 10:11. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gihembe?
Gihembe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gihembe?
DEM 1,647 m.
Where is Gihembe located?
It is at -2.05257, 29.70674 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gihembe in?
It is in Rwanda.