Location & Surroundings
Gihengeli is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,582 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, 15 km to the southwest. The national capital Kigali is 51 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kabale Airport, 37 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° 30' 40" S, 30° 11' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 1582 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 227 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:49
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gihengeli
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gihengeli, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 21.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 W/m2.
Temperature
17.1 C
Wind
0.8 m/s N (21 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 0.8 | 21 | 84 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 1.1 | 53 | 69 | 1,016.0 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 100 | 80.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.3 | 1.5 | 185 | 69 | 1,012.0 | 3.29 / 3.49 | 98 | 621.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.8 | 1.8 | 268 | 87 | 1,016.3 | 0.19 / 3.68 | 98 | 115.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.3 | 0.9 | 257 | 84 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.6 | 0.6 | 176 | 62 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 82.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.6 | 2.9 | 152 | 43 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 731.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.3 | 1.9 | 286 | 61 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 116.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.8 | 1.4 | 271 | 68 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 0.2 | 22 | 56 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 95.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.5 | 0.7 | 112 | 42 | 1,010.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 99 | 715.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.3 | 1.3 | 331 | 65 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 109.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.0 | 0.4 | 360 | 81 | 1,013.7 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 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 Gihengeli?
Now 17.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 21.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 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 Gihengeli today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Gihengeli?
Local time is 08:49. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gihengeli?
Gihengeli is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gihengeli?
DEM 1,582 m.
Where is Gihengeli located?
It is at -1.51110, 30.18760 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gihengeli in?
It is in Rwanda.