Location & Surroundings
Karambo is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 2,019 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gitesi, 11 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is 68 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 61 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° 9' 55" S, 29° 28' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 2019 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 248 p/km²
- Built-up 4.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:29
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Karambo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karambo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 25.5 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 759 W/m2.
Temperature
19.3 C
Wind
0.3 m/s N (348 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,015.7 hPa
Clouds
40 %
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 | 19.3 | 0.3 | 348 | 60 | 1,015.7 | - / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.4 | 0.6 | 253 | 64 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.5 | 1.9 | 129 | 48 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 80.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 1.9 | 91 | 34 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 759.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.4 | 0.2 | 202 | 56 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 133.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.9 | 0.6 | 302 | 65 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.8 | 1.8 | 113 | 52 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 70.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.2 | 1.3 | 168 | 43 | 1,010.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 99 | 666.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.5 | 0.6 | 244 | 67 | 1,014.8 | 0.27 / 0.29 | 99 | 70.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.0 | 1.0 | 269 | 78 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 2.0 | 111 | 57 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 66 | 75.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 1.5 | 139 | 48 | 1,012.0 | 0.89 / 0.93 | 88 | 511.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.6 | 0.7 | 1 | 61 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 99 | 152.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karambo?
Now 19.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 25.5 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 759 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 Karambo today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Karambo?
Local time is 02:29. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Karambo?
Karambo is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Karambo?
DEM 2,019 m.
Where is Karambo located?
It is at -2.16540, 29.48250 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karambo in?
It is in Rwanda.