Location & Surroundings
Zigati is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,987 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gikongoro, 10 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 78 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 66 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
2° 23' 23" S, 29° 31' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1987 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 214 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:25
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Zigati
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zigati, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 24.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 553 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (212 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
86 %
Precip
0.12 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 | 19.4 | 1.1 | 212 | 56 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.3 | 1.6 | 248 | 70 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.9 | 2.1 | 141 | 59 | 1,016.6 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 98 | 58.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 2.7 | 121 | 40 | 1,010.6 | 0.09 / 0.19 | 100 | 553.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.0 | 1.7 | 254 | 64 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 103.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.0 | 1.7 | 242 | 71 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.8 | 0.8 | 109 | 62 | 1,017.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 19.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.3 | 1.0 | 97 | 35 | 1,009.1 | 0.06 / 0.09 | 99 | 686.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.7 | 1.4 | 216 | 68 | 1,012.9 | 0.36 / 0.45 | 99 | 44.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.0 | 1.2 | 256 | 77 | 1,013.0 | 0.68 / 1.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.7 | 1.4 | 105 | 78 | 1,017.0 | 1.04 / 2.16 | 100 | 30.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.3 | 1.3 | 63 | 68 | 1,011.8 | 2.29 / 4.45 | 85 | 474.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.2 | 0.8 | 305 | 96 | 1,017.1 | 4.80 / 9.26 | 100 | 122.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zigati?
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 24.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 553 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Zigati today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Zigati?
Local time is 07:25. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Zigati?
Zigati is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Zigati?
DEM 1,987 m.
Where is Zigati located?
It is at -2.38970, 29.51680 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zigati in?
It is in Rwanda.