Location & Surroundings
Kigaga is a stream in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,719 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, 7 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 43 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kabale Airport, 39 km away.
Overview
Kigaga is DE Bach in Ruanda; geonames ID = 7592704.
It is located in Rwanda.
Basic Data
- Country Rwanda
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 33' 57" S, 30° 7' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 1719 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 450 p/km²
- Built-up 6.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:27
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Kigaga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kigaga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 26.8 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 596 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (64 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,016.7 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 21.3 | 1.4 | 64 | 54 | 1,016.7 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.8 | 2.5 | 58 | 33 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 596.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 0.9 | 19 | 51 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 140.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.3 | 1.4 | 286 | 62 | 1,012.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.5 | 1.3 | 46 | 54 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 10.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.0 | 2.2 | 84 | 35 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 476.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 1.5 | 345 | 56 | 1,012.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 98 | 152.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.8 | 1.3 | 281 | 60 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.9 | 1.5 | 101 | 47 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 51.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.9 | 3.1 | 97 | 33 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 687.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 1.2 | 334 | 50 | 1,011.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 20 | 170.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.7 | 1.5 | 300 | 53 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.5 | 1.8 | 84 | 39 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 82.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kigaga?
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 26.8 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 596 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 Kigaga today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kigaga?
Local time is 18:27. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kigaga?
Kigaga is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kigaga?
DEM 1,719 m.
Where is Kigaga located?
It is at -1.56590, 30.13300 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kigaga in?
It is in Rwanda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry