Location & Surroundings
Tarasi is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,892 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gisenyi, 10 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is 85 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 14 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° 46' 15" S, 29° 18' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 1892 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,616 p/km²
- Built-up 8.5%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:31
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Tarasi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tarasi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 22.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 540 W/m2.
Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (147 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
91 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 20.1 | 1.0 | 147 | 57 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.1 | 0.4 | 109 | 52 | 1,012.8 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 83 | 539.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.1 | 2.0 | 38 | 60 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 117.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.9 | 1.1 | 18 | 63 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.0 | 0.3 | 207 | 54 | 1,016.4 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 52 | 60.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 1.6 | 15 | 52 | 1,012.7 | 0.06 / 0.09 | 96 | 484.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.9 | 2.0 | 49 | 58 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 149.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.2 | 1.4 | 18 | 71 | 1,014.5 | 0.69 / 0.69 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.4 | 0.4 | 176 | 53 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 62.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 2.1 | 49 | 61 | 1,012.7 | 0.81 / 0.81 | 68 | 547.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.7 | 0.7 | 277 | 73 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.77 | 93 | 192.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.9 | 1.7 | 25 | 81 | 1,015.4 | 0.59 / 1.35 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.3 | 0.3 | 59 | 64 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 66 | 37.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tarasi?
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 22.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 540 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 Tarasi today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Tarasi?
Local time is 16:31. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tarasi?
Tarasi is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Tarasi?
DEM 1,892 m.
Where is Tarasi located?
It is at -1.77090, 29.31340 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tarasi in?
It is in Rwanda.