Location & Surroundings
Gisagara is a fourth-order administrative division in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,614 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Butare, 10 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 77 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 30 km away.
Basic Data
- Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
- a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 36' 31" S, 29° 49' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 1614 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,594 p/km²
- Built-up 8.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:01
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Weather in Gisagara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gisagara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 29.9 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 760 W/m2.
Temperature
16.9 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SW (233 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 16.9 | 0.7 | 233 | 80 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 1.4 | 138 | 57 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 64.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.9 | 3.4 | 109 | 23 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 759.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.2 | 0.8 | 234 | 37 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 208.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.9 | 1.0 | 218 | 49 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 2.1 | 125 | 34 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 77.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.1 | 2.8 | 79 | 19 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 939.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.5 | 1.3 | 342 | 36 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 252.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.4 | 1.3 | 248 | 52 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 0.9 | 140 | 36 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 88.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.2 | 2.9 | 69 | 20 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 891.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.8 | 0.5 | 351 | 38 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 151.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.4 | 1.3 | 241 | 49 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gisagara?
Now 16.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 29.9 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 760 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 Gisagara today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Gisagara?
Local time is 13:01. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gisagara?
Gisagara is a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Gisagara?
DEM 1,614 m.
Where is Gisagara located?
It is at -2.60863, 29.83095 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gisagara in?
It is in Rwanda.