Location & Surroundings
Gikuyu is an intermittent stream in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,432 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kayonza, 6 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 57 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 49 km away.
Basic Data
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 57' 36" S, 30° 34' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 1432 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:55
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Weather in Gikuyu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gikuyu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 25.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 542 W/m2.
Temperature
19.1 C
Wind
1.8 m/s N (346 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
38 %
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 | 19.1 | 1.8 | 346 | 78 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.2 | 0.8 | 248 | 87 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 0.8 | 76 | 56 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 95.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 2.7 | 61 | 42 | 1,010.9 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 98 | 542.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 1.7 | 350 | 52 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 92.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.2 | 1.4 | 44 | 75 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.5 | 2.6 | 27 | 59 | 1,017.1 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 45 | 94.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 2.4 | 42 | 43 | 1,010.6 | 0.21 / 0.26 | 99 | 558.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.8 | 0.8 | 346 | 64 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 5 | 163.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.1 | 0.9 | 17 | 78 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 1.2 | 99 | 49 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 97.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.9 | 1.7 | 113 | 35 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 570.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.4 | 1.3 | 22 | 53 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 116.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gikuyu?
Now 19.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 25.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 542 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 Gikuyu today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Gikuyu?
Local time is 03:55. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gikuyu?
Gikuyu is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Gikuyu?
DEM 1,432 m.
Where is Gikuyu located?
It is at -1.96010, 30.57380 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gikuyu in?
It is in Rwanda.