Location & Surroundings
Gihinga is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,474 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kayonza, 8 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 59 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 50 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
1° 55' 38" S, 30° 35' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 1474 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,150 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:23
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gihinga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gihinga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 28.4 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 735 W/m2.
Temperature
16.2 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SW (238 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 16.2 | 0.7 | 238 | 87 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 0.5 | 183 | 62 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 92.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.4 | 2.5 | 118 | 34 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 734.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.3 | 0.8 | 212 | 59 | 1,013.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 11 | 113.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.1 | 0.9 | 217 | 75 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.7 | 0.5 | 21 | 55 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 60.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.7 | 1.2 | 113 | 32 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 746.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.1 | 1.7 | 10 | 60 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 181.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.1 | 1.3 | 25 | 82 | 1,012.6 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.3 | 3.0 | 18 | 70 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 87.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.8 | 2.1 | 56 | 39 | 1,009.3 | 0.83 / 0.83 | 94 | 831.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.0 | 2.1 | 29 | 80 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.55 | 3 | 123.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.5 | 1.2 | 21 | 93 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gihinga?
Now 16.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 28.4 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 735 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 Gihinga today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Gihinga?
Local time is 09:23. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gihinga?
Gihinga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gihinga?
DEM 1,474 m.
Where is Gihinga located?
It is at -1.92710, 30.58640 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gihinga in?
It is in Rwanda.