Location & Surroundings
Karama is a settlement in Kigali, Rwanda, at 1,506 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi, 4 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 13 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° 57' 32" S, 30° 0' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 1506 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,838 p/km²
- Built-up 12.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:10
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Karama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 22.2 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 2.3 mm. Solar peaks near 607 W/m2.
Temperature
17.9 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NW (317 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
2.33 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 | 17.9 | 1.5 | 317 | 84 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.4 | 1.2 | 22 | 93 | 1,014.5 | 0.74 / 0.74 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.9 | 0.8 | 297 | 73 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 64.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 1.3 | 312 | 65 | 1,011.1 | 1.80 / 1.81 | 80 | 607.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.5 | 1.3 | 311 | 89 | 1,014.2 | 0.52 / 2.33 | 71 | 158.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.6 | 1.7 | 323 | 94 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 1.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 0.7 | 92 | 70 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 96.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 2.6 | 42 | 45 | 1,009.2 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 64 | 704.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.6 | 1.5 | 311 | 89 | 1,014.5 | 1.50 / 1.69 | 39 | 188.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.6 | 0.1 | 276 | 95 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 0.4 | 188 | 75 | 1,017.0 | 0.25 / 0.31 | 96 | 77.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 3.0 | 47 | 63 | 1,010.7 | 1.73 / 2.04 | 57 | 674.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.6 | 1.9 | 221 | 93 | 1,015.8 | 1.49 / 3.53 | 100 | 185.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karama?
Now 17.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 22.2 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 2.3 mm. Solar peaks near 607 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Karama today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Karama?
Local time is 04:10. 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 1,506 m.
Where is Karama located?
It is at -1.95878, 30.01624 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karama in?
It is in Rwanda.