Location & Surroundings
Gikana is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,453 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyamata, 14 km to the southwest. The national capital Kigali is 23 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 11 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
2° 5' 39" S, 30° 12' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 1453 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 421 p/km²
- Built-up 4.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:35
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gikana
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gikana, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 27.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 441 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SE (137 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,017.8 hPa
Clouds
80 %
Precip
0.20 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 | 22.9 | 1.8 | 137 | 50 | 1,017.8 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.8 | 1.9 | 116 | 37 | 1,011.3 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 90 | 441.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.8 | 1.2 | 36 | 77 | 1,015.8 | 1.13 / 1.29 | 98 | 128.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.8 | 1.2 | 316 | 86 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.7 | 0.8 | 175 | 63 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 50 | 78.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.9 | 0.2 | 330 | 30 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 81 | 539.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.9 | 1.0 | 13 | 54 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 79 | 89.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.4 | 1.1 | 341 | 67 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.2 | 0.7 | 162 | 46 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 80.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.6 | 3.3 | 98 | 26 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 798.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 1.2 | 42 | 42 | 1,011.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 50 | 89.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.2 | 1.0 | 347 | 56 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.3 | 0.3 | 250 | 51 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 20.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gikana?
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 27.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 441 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gikana today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gikana?
Local time is 13:35. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gikana?
Gikana is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gikana?
DEM 1,453 m.
Where is Gikana located?
It is at -2.09430, 30.20480 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gikana in?
It is in Rwanda.