Location & Surroundings
Karama is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,765 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruhango, 7 km to the north. The national capital Kigali is 48 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 42 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° 17' 2" S, 29° 47' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 1765 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,412 p/km²
- Built-up 6.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:28
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 8 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 18.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 27.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 628 W/m2.
Temperature
18.2 C
Wind
1.3 m/s W (268 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 | 18.2 | 1.3 | 268 | 75 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 3.0 | 133 | 54 | 1,018.0 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 73 | 28.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.1 | 2.2 | 107 | 33 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 627.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 2.1 | 327 | 53 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 130.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.6 | 1.0 | 301 | 63 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.0 | 2.4 | 106 | 59 | 1,016.6 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 83 | 45.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 5.0 | 121 | 38 | 1,011.2 | 0.08 / 0.42 | 99 | 505.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.5 | 1.5 | 326 | 50 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 29.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.7 | 1.1 | 263 | 65 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 1.5 | 58 | 48 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 78.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.8 | 4.4 | 84 | 32 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 763.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.5 | 0.8 | 19 | 66 | 1,015.7 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 100 | 71.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.5 | 1.3 | 335 | 69 | 1,014.1 | 0.03 / 0.19 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karama?
Now 18.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 27.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 628 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 05:51 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Karama?
Local time is 11:28. 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 1,765 m.
Where is Karama located?
It is at -2.28380, 29.78970 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karama in?
It is in Rwanda.