Location & Surroundings
Gihuma is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,882 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Butare, 8 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 82 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 47 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
2° 34' 40" S, 29° 40' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 1882 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 204 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:03
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Weather in Gihuma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gihuma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 27.4 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 762 W/m2.
Temperature
18.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s W (272 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,015.3 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 | 18.8 | 1.2 | 272 | 73 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.3 | 0.9 | 256 | 76 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.0 | 2.1 | 118 | 55 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 68.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.4 | 3.6 | 90 | 27 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 762.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.8 | 1.6 | 259 | 42 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 178.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.3 | 1.6 | 242 | 51 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 3.1 | 116 | 35 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 77.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.5 | 3.0 | 79 | 20 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 928.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.5 | 1.5 | 299 | 37 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 240.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.3 | 1.7 | 277 | 46 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 1.8 | 139 | 33 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 87.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.2 | 3.1 | 67 | 21 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 875.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.6 | 1.2 | 246 | 42 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 168.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gihuma?
Now 18.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 27.4 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 762 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 Gihuma today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Gihuma?
Local time is 04:03. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gihuma?
Gihuma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gihuma?
DEM 1,882 m.
Where is Gihuma located?
It is at -2.57780, 29.66960 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gihuma in?
It is in Rwanda.