Location & Surroundings
Gihuke is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,896 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shyorongi, 12 km to the southwest. The national capital Kigali is 22 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 27 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' 24" S, 30° 0' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 1896 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 250 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:34
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gihuke
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gihuke, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 26.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 307 W/m2.
Temperature
26.4 C
Wind
0.9 m/s S (183 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,009.8 hPa
Clouds
81 %
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 | 26.4 | 0.9 | 183 | 35 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 1.7 | 359 | 49 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 80.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.2 | 2.3 | 327 | 68 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.7 | 1.5 | 129 | 60 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 29.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 0.7 | 3 | 40 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 307.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.5 | 1.3 | 291 | 50 | 1,012.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 221.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.3 | 2.1 | 314 | 66 | 1,013.0 | 0.20 / 0.26 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.2 | 0.4 | 137 | 61 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 30.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.5 | 1.7 | 85 | 39 | 1,009.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 478.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.3 | 1.4 | 22 | 61 | 1,011.8 | 0.13 / 0.19 | 100 | 214.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.6 | 1.8 | 302 | 81 | 1,012.5 | 1.11 / 1.30 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.4 | 0.5 | 133 | 73 | 1,016.1 | 0.12 / 1.42 | 100 | 48.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.5 | 1.0 | 251 | 70 | 1,011.8 | 4.01 / 5.43 | 100 | 477.7 | 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 Gihuke?
Now 26.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 26.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 307 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 Gihuke today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Gihuke?
Local time is 23:34. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gihuke?
Gihuke is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gihuke?
DEM 1,896 m.
Where is Gihuke located?
It is at -1.75670, 30.00430 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gihuke in?
It is in Rwanda.