Location & Surroundings
Gikararanka is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 2,142 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ngororero, 16 km to the south. The national capital Kigali is 58 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 40 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° 43' 38" S, 29° 35' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 2142 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 497 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:30
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gikararanka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gikararanka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.8 to 21.0 C, max wind 0.8 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 743 W/m2.
Temperature
12.8 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NW (324 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,017.0 hPa
Clouds
8 %
Precip
0.90 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 | 12.8 | 0.8 | 324 | 91 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.9 | 0.8 | 69 | 78 | 1,018.3 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 62 | 59.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.0 | 0.6 | 97 | 62 | 1,012.8 | 1.79 / 2.14 | 83 | 742.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.8 | 0.5 | 356 | 84 | 1,016.5 | 0.36 / 2.50 | 59 | 148.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.0 | 0.8 | 331 | 87 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.90 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.4 | 1.5 | 60 | 74 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 15 | 91.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.7 | 2.7 | 92 | 66 | 1,012.9 | 2.00 / 2.16 | 95 | 799.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.1 | 0.8 | 310 | 87 | 1,016.8 | 0.32 / 2.48 | 9 | 132.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 13.7 | 1.4 | 329 | 88 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.73 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.9 | 1.2 | 93 | 73 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 75.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.4 | 1.6 | 107 | 62 | 1,012.4 | 2.09 / 2.13 | 79 | 733.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.0 | 0.7 | 344 | 89 | 1,016.7 | 1.38 / 3.51 | 99 | 214.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 13.8 | 1.0 | 314 | 90 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 1.02 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gikararanka?
Now 12.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.8 to 21.0 C, max wind 0.8 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 743 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gikararanka today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Gikararanka?
Local time is 08:30. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gikararanka?
Gikararanka is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gikararanka?
DEM 2,142 m.
Where is Gikararanka located?
It is at -1.72730, 29.59070 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gikararanka in?
It is in Rwanda.