Location & Surroundings
Gikagata is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,488 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyagatare, 19 km to the northeast. The national capital Kigali is 64 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kabale 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° 23' 3" S, 30° 10' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 1488 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 733 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:45
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gikagata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gikagata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 25.5 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 748 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (218 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 | 21.0 | 1.0 | 218 | 69 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.7 | 1.7 | 275 | 89 | 1,016.6 | 8.76 / 8.76 | 85 | 130.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.6 | 1.4 | 278 | 84 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.7 | 1.5 | 162 | 69 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 85.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.5 | 2.4 | 156 | 44 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 748.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.7 | 1.5 | 273 | 62 | 1,014.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 24 | 117.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.7 | 1.6 | 274 | 68 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.8 | 1.3 | 133 | 59 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 78.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.6 | 1.7 | 162 | 37 | 1,010.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 76 | 847.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.5 | 2.1 | 317 | 70 | 1,013.4 | 0.01 / 0.04 | 36 | 153.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.2 | 1.4 | 338 | 88 | 1,014.3 | 0.51 / 0.55 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.4 | 1.9 | 51 | 79 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 50 | 84.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.5 | 2.9 | 44 | 58 | 1,011.4 | 2.65 / 2.69 | 88 | 813.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gikagata?
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 25.5 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 748 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 Gikagata today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Gikagata?
Local time is 21:45. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gikagata?
Gikagata is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gikagata?
DEM 1,488 m.
Where is Gikagata located?
It is at -1.38420, 30.17700 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gikagata in?
It is in Rwanda.