Location & Surroundings
Giheta is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,894 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kisoro, 15 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is 70 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kisoro Airport, 14 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° 24' 1" S, 29° 45' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 1894 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 990 p/km²
- Built-up 8.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:06
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Giheta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Giheta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.4 to 20.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 590 W/m2.
Temperature
18.8 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (93 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 18.8 | 0.9 | 93 | 72 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.4 | 1.6 | 85 | 65 | 1,012.9 | 1.62 / 1.62 | 99 | 590.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.3 | 0.7 | 266 | 94 | 1,017.8 | 1.58 / 3.20 | 98 | 93.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.4 | 0.1 | 29 | 88 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.5 | 1.5 | 143 | 69 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 78.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 1.1 | 198 | 57 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 583.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.1 | 0.2 | 308 | 81 | 1,017.0 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 74 | 66.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.8 | 0.8 | 324 | 80 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.8 | 1.5 | 124 | 54 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 96.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.5 | 0.2 | 179 | 68 | 1,013.1 | 1.21 / 1.21 | 92 | 489.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.8 | 1.5 | 355 | 74 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 99 | 182.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.5 | 1.1 | 348 | 96 | 1,015.5 | 0.32 / 0.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.4 | 0.4 | 27 | 75 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 99 | 72.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Giheta?
Now 18.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.4 to 20.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 590 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 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 19:06. 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 1,894 m.
Where is Giheta located?
It is at -1.40020, 29.76080 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Giheta in?
It is in Rwanda.