Location & Surroundings
Giheta is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,904 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kayanza, 24 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is about 105 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 65 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 43' 28" S, 29° 32' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 1904 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 933 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:09
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Weather in Giheta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Giheta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 26.8 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 380 W/m2.
Temperature
26.8 C
Wind
3.3 m/s E (96 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,009.7 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
1.08 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 | 26.8 | 3.3 | 96 | 31 | 1,009.7 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.7 | 0.8 | 187 | 58 | 1,014.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 86 | 124.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.7 | 0.9 | 278 | 67 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 3.1 | 114 | 51 | 1,016.0 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 82 | 75.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.1 | 1.2 | 228 | 57 | 1,012.0 | 0.71 / 1.08 | 96 | 379.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.1 | 1.4 | 251 | 71 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 100 | 71.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.5 | 1.4 | 271 | 72 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.9 | 1.2 | 80 | 60 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 28.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.4 | 2.6 | 150 | 43 | 1,009.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 645.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.7 | 1.3 | 161 | 67 | 1,013.5 | 0.50 / 0.56 | 97 | 43.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.5 | 1.2 | 278 | 72 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.6 | 0.5 | 80 | 68 | 1,016.6 | 0.33 / 0.44 | 100 | 42.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.9 | 1.0 | 132 | 69 | 1,012.0 | 3.93 / 4.37 | 98 | 433.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Giheta?
Now 26.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 26.8 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 380 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Giheta today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Giheta?
Local time is 01:09. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Giheta?
Giheta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Giheta?
DEM 1,904 m.
Where is Giheta located?
It is at -2.72450, 29.53480 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Giheta in?
It is in Rwanda.