Location & Surroundings
Giheta is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,826 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Musanze, 8 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 65 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kisoro Airport, 22 km away.
Also known as: Colline Giheta
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° 29' 5" S, 29° 42' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 1826 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 691 p/km²
- Built-up 5.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:25
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Giheta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Giheta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 20.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 613 W/m2.
Temperature
13.4 C
Wind
0.8 m/s W (256 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,019.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.06 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 | 13.4 | 0.8 | 256 | 97 | 1,019.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.9 | 0.4 | 358 | 90 | 1,016.6 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.5 | 1.8 | 153 | 72 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 73.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 1.0 | 142 | 58 | 1,012.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 99 | 613.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.3 | 0.8 | 316 | 72 | 1,016.5 | 0.05 / 0.06 | 28 | 71.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.4 | 0.7 | 330 | 80 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.5 | 1.1 | 136 | 67 | 1,018.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 84 | 55.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 1.5 | 174 | 44 | 1,012.3 | 0.33 / 0.36 | 91 | 648.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 14.8 | 1.7 | 342 | 84 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 30 | 254.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.9 | 1.5 | 343 | 96 | 1,015.6 | 0.13 / 0.27 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.8 | 1.0 | 43 | 69 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 71.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 1.1 | 60 | 68 | 1,012.4 | 4.35 / 4.42 | 100 | 765.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.1 | 1.1 | 335 | 93 | 1,016.3 | 1.12 / 5.55 | 100 | 239.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Giheta?
Now 13.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 20.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 613 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Giheta today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Giheta?
Local time is 08:25. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Giheta?
Giheta is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Giheta?
DEM 1,826 m.
Where is Giheta located?
It is at -1.48460, 29.70350 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Giheta in?
It is in Rwanda.