Location & Surroundings
Karama is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,502 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi, 8 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 22 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° 1' 15" S, 29° 56' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 1502 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 287 p/km²
- Built-up 4.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:20
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:58
- 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 29.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 29.8 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 696 W/m2.
Temperature
29.5 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SE (115 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,009.8 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 | 29.5 | 2.1 | 115 | 27 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 2.6 | 35 | 50 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 97.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.7 | 1.2 | 305 | 67 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 1.5 | 135 | 52 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 42.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.8 | 1.9 | 89 | 29 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 695.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.9 | 1.1 | 278 | 70 | 1,016.1 | 0.49 / 0.50 | 73 | 51.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.0 | 1.3 | 295 | 79 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 0.8 | 106 | 59 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 100 | 72.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.7 | 3.3 | 112 | 37 | 1,011.4 | 0.11 / 0.26 | 99 | 587.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.4 | 1.3 | 321 | 72 | 1,014.8 | 0.20 / 0.47 | 38 | 41.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.3 | 1.1 | 289 | 78 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 0.4 | 223 | 53 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 72.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.4 | 2.3 | 75 | 28 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 758.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karama?
Now 29.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 29.8 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 696 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 05:50 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Karama?
Local time is 21:20. 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 1,502 m.
Where is Karama located?
It is at -2.02090, 29.94190 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karama in?
It is in Rwanda.