Location & Surroundings
Gihinga is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,750 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shyorongi, 13 km to the southwest. The national capital Kigali is 22 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 26 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° 45' 21" S, 30° 1' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 1750 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 579 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:00
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gihinga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gihinga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 24.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 667 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (79 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
79 %
Precip
0.80 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 | 21.9 | 1.2 | 79 | 57 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.8 | 1.7 | 337 | 71 | 1,015.7 | 0.62 / 0.62 | 59 | 113.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.8 | 2.4 | 320 | 75 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.3 | 1.4 | 122 | 63 | 1,017.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 20 | 94.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.3 | 1.9 | 133 | 46 | 1,011.2 | 0.75 / 0.80 | 98 | 667.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.9 | 2.3 | 358 | 75 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 88 | 44.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.0 | 2.0 | 345 | 74 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.1 | 1.4 | 149 | 59 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 94.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.6 | 1.7 | 92 | 53 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 494.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.5 | 1.9 | 325 | 65 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 64.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.8 | 2.3 | 321 | 69 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 0.3 | 10 | 56 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 88.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.2 | 0.3 | 54 | 46 | 1,009.9 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 78 | 458.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gihinga?
Now 21.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 24.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 667 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gihinga today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Gihinga?
Local time is 20:00. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gihinga?
Gihinga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gihinga?
DEM 1,750 m.
Where is Gihinga located?
It is at -1.75580, 30.02200 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gihinga in?
It is in Rwanda.