Location & Surroundings
Kigarama is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,706 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gihombo, 4 km to the southwest. The national capital Kigali is 93 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 49 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 11' 48" S, 29° 15' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 1706 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,491 p/km²
- Built-up 8.2%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:05
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kigarama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kigarama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 23.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 644 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
2.9 m/s E (108 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
74 %
Precip
1.15 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 | 2.9 | 108 | 59 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 0.9 | 259 | 51 | 1,010.4 | 0.46 / 0.46 | 88 | 644.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.0 | 1.3 | 39 | 81 | 1,014.8 | 0.23 / 0.69 | 100 | 85.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.1 | 0.5 | 3 | 76 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.1 | 1.2 | 128 | 58 | 1,016.1 | 0.51 / 1.15 | 55 | 38.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 0.4 | 218 | 55 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 95 | 547.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.1 | 1.1 | 34 | 69 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 53 | 163.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.7 | 0.5 | 140 | 81 | 1,014.1 | 0.17 / 0.19 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.9 | 1.5 | 117 | 69 | 1,017.6 | 0.27 / 0.46 | 100 | 28.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 1.6 | 214 | 59 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 86 | 413.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.5 | 1.8 | 66 | 73 | 1,015.2 | 0.08 / 0.36 | 60 | 161.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.1 | 1.0 | 141 | 76 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.0 | 0.6 | 50 | 55 | 1,015.8 | 0.18 / 0.23 | 36 | 89.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kigarama?
Now 21.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 23.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 644 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kigarama today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Kigarama?
Local time is 17:05. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kigarama?
Kigarama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kigarama?
DEM 1,706 m.
Where is Kigarama located?
It is at -2.19670, 29.26020 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kigarama in?
It is in Rwanda.