Location & Surroundings
Giheta is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 2,043 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nzega, 16 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 81 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 63 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° 22' 5" S, 29° 27' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 2043 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 225 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:27
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Giheta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Giheta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.6 to 24.2 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 5.8 mm. Solar peaks near 852 W/m2.
Temperature
14.6 C
Wind
1.3 m/s W (277 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
5.83 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 | 14.6 | 1.3 | 277 | 88 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.4 | 0.4 | 86 | 71 | 1,016.2 | 0.42 / 0.42 | 94 | 78.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 1.3 | 82 | 49 | 1,010.8 | 3.08 / 3.50 | 59 | 851.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.4 | 0.4 | 252 | 95 | 1,017.1 | 4.28 / 7.77 | 98 | 131.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.8 | 0.4 | 196 | 94 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 5.83 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.9 | 1.1 | 2 | 92 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 3.31 | 98 | 14.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.0 | 1.8 | 60 | 84 | 1,014.5 | 2.38 / 5.69 | 88 | 595.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.0 | 1.8 | 247 | 94 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 3.44 | 45 | 124.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 13.6 | 0.9 | 206 | 93 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.4 | 0.6 | 31 | 81 | 1,019.0 | 0.02 / 0.26 | 100 | 76.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.1 | 1.7 | 85 | 85 | 1,014.7 | 5.65 / 5.91 | 100 | 741.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.3 | 0.6 | 242 | 90 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 2.60 | 6 | 89.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 13.2 | 1.2 | 241 | 91 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Giheta?
Now 14.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.6 to 24.2 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 5.8 mm. Solar peaks near 852 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.8 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 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Giheta?
Local time is 13:27. 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 2,043 m.
Where is Giheta located?
It is at -2.36806, 29.46361 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Giheta in?
It is in Rwanda.