Location & Surroundings
Gikono is an intermittent stream in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,505 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gahini, 3 km to the southwest. The national capital Kigali is 51 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 44 km away.
Basic Data
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 49' 44" S, 30° 30' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 1505 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 29 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:38
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other intermittent streams nearby
Weather in Gikono
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gikono, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 29.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 783 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SE (121 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 24.0 | 0.9 | 121 | 56 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.4 | 3.1 | 115 | 33 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 783.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.0 | 2.3 | 339 | 67 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 96 | 187.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.6 | 1.2 | 325 | 82 | 1,012.1 | 0.03 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 1.1 | 39 | 65 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 94 | 74.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.2 | 2.4 | 159 | 80 | 1,012.2 | 4.51 / 4.52 | 100 | 645.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.6 | 1.0 | 276 | 83 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 1.44 | 48 | 32.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.0 | 0.5 | 261 | 87 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.4 | 0.4 | 145 | 65 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 86.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.0 | 2.4 | 125 | 35 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 770.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.0 | 0.9 | 270 | 64 | 1,013.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 5 | 120.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.7 | 0.9 | 267 | 70 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.9 | 0.3 | 351 | 52 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 99.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gikono?
Now 24.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 29.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 783 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 Gikono today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Gikono?
Local time is 18:38. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gikono?
Gikono is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Gikono?
DEM 1,505 m.
Where is Gikono located?
It is at -1.82900, 30.50490 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gikono in?
It is in Rwanda.