Location & Surroundings
Gitunginka is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,497 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gahini, 12 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 38 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 31 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° 49' 7" S, 30° 22' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 1497 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 570 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:32
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gitunginka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitunginka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 29.2 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 708 W/m2.
Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
3.1 m/s SE (117 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,010.6 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 | 26.9 | 3.1 | 117 | 37 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.2 | 1.0 | 336 | 63 | 1,013.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 95 | 92.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.2 | 0.8 | 316 | 69 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 1.0 | 111 | 53 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 96.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.2 | 2.5 | 105 | 29 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 708.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.7 | 1.6 | 6 | 52 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 132.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.8 | 1.1 | 345 | 66 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 0.1 | 92 | 52 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 45.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.6 | 1.3 | 126 | 33 | 1,008.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 67 | 596.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 0.8 | 335 | 51 | 1,011.3 | 0.02 / 0.05 | 20 | 126.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitunginka?
Now 26.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 29.2 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 708 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 Gitunginka today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Gitunginka?
Local time is 19:32. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitunginka?
Gitunginka is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gitunginka?
DEM 1,497 m.
Where is Gitunginka located?
It is at -1.81850, 30.37370 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitunginka in?
It is in Rwanda.