Location & Surroundings
Karama is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,500 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Karengera, 9 km to the northeast. The national capital Kigali is about 140 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 18 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° 35' 36" S, 28° 59' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 1500 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 536 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:43
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:01
- 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 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 26.9 C, max wind 0.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 546 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SE (132 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 20.8 | 0.8 | 132 | 64 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.1 | 0.6 | 32 | 71 | 1,015.1 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 0.6 | 120 | 54 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 52 | 42.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.9 | 0.7 | 14 | 38 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 546.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.7 | 0.2 | 311 | 52 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 138.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.1 | 1.0 | 321 | 60 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 0.6 | 141 | 47 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 50.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.2 | 2.6 | 86 | 32 | 1,008.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 97 | 687.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.4 | 0.4 | 342 | 49 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 96 | 60.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.1 | 0.4 | 317 | 55 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.2 | 0.6 | 162 | 53 | 1,015.2 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 90 | 14.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.6 | 1.2 | 269 | 28 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 503.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.1 | 0.9 | 317 | 63 | 1,013.6 | 0.25 / 0.26 | 100 | 103.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karama?
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 26.9 C, max wind 0.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 546 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 05:53 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Karama?
Local time is 06:43. 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 1,500 m.
Where is Karama located?
It is at -2.59320, 28.99450 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karama in?
It is in Rwanda.