Location & Surroundings
Karama is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,571 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gahini, 4 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 47 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 40 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
1° 48' 24" S, 30° 27' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 1571 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,401 p/km²
- Built-up 4.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:41
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Weather in Karama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 28.7 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 785 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
0.7 m/s E (89 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,016.4 hPa
Clouds
76 %
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 | 23.4 | 0.7 | 89 | 45 | 1,016.4 | - / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.7 | 3.6 | 96 | 31 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 785.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 2.4 | 47 | 46 | 1,013.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 91 | 66.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.2 | 0.2 | 328 | 52 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.1 | 2.1 | 90 | 39 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 78.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.9 | 2.7 | 87 | 31 | 1,010.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 72 | 730.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.1 | 0.9 | 195 | 70 | 1,016.2 | 1.55 / 1.61 | 94 | 125.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.6 | 0.7 | 253 | 73 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.3 | 0.7 | 162 | 53 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 67.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.7 | 4.4 | 70 | 37 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 667.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 1.4 | 359 | 48 | 1,013.4 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 17 | 152.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.7 | 0.6 | 256 | 65 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.5 | 1.1 | 150 | 41 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 72.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karama?
Now 23.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 28.7 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 785 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 05:48 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Karama?
Local time is 18:41. 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 1,571 m.
Where is Karama located?
It is at -1.80670, 30.45960 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karama in?
It is in Rwanda.