Location & Surroundings
Karama is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,442 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ndera, 13 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is 24 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 15 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° 0' 37" S, 30° 15' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 1442 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 553 p/km²
- Built-up 6.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:52
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Karama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 29.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 706 W/m2.
Temperature
18.7 C
Wind
0.2 m/s E (78 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,013.7 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 | 18.7 | 0.2 | 78 | 76 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 0.7 | 183 | 56 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 76.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.2 | 2.9 | 125 | 28 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 706.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 1.7 | 34 | 41 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 158.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.7 | 0.9 | 106 | 56 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 1.1 | 137 | 36 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 90.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.4 | 3.0 | 123 | 19 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 931.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.2 | 2.0 | 358 | 35 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 140.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.0 | 0.6 | 276 | 58 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 1.1 | 148 | 37 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 82.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.3 | 2.0 | 84 | 18 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 830.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 2.4 | 50 | 38 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 238.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.0 | 0.3 | 226 | 62 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karama?
Now 18.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 29.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 706 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 Karama today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Karama?
Local time is 12:52. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Karama?
Karama is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Karama?
DEM 1,442 m.
Where is Karama located?
It is at -2.01030, 30.26460 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karama in?
It is in Rwanda.