Location & Surroundings
Karama is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,727 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Butare, 8 km to the south. The national capital Kigali is 73 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 37 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° 31' 48" S, 29° 45' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 1727 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,463 p/km²
- Built-up 11.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:30
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Karama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 21.6 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 516 W/m2.
Temperature
16.8 C
Wind
0.7 m/s W (274 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,013.2 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 | 16.8 | 0.7 | 274 | 76 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.6 | 1.6 | 121 | 60 | 1,016.6 | 0.57 / 0.57 | 26 | 58.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.4 | 3.1 | 191 | 72 | 1,012.4 | 3.05 / 3.63 | 100 | 516.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.2 | 1.4 | 284 | 89 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 2.02 | 52 | 99.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.7 | 1.2 | 281 | 88 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 1.4 | 103 | 67 | 1,016.3 | 0.19 / 0.20 | 72 | 80.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 1.3 | 88 | 47 | 1,010.0 | 0.89 / 1.09 | 99 | 536.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.6 | 1.6 | 300 | 59 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 144.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.6 | 0.5 | 165 | 67 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.1 | 1.8 | 82 | 64 | 1,017.0 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 69 | 78.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 2.7 | 144 | 37 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 93 | 633.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.5 | 1.7 | 302 | 61 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 176.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.9 | 1.2 | 243 | 71 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karama?
Now 16.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 21.6 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 516 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 05:42 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Karama?
Local time is 11:30. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Karama?
Karama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Karama?
DEM 1,727 m.
Where is Karama located?
It is at -2.53010, 29.75950 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karama in?
It is in Rwanda.