Location & Surroundings
Karanka is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 2,116 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nzega, 24 km to the northeast. The national capital Kigali is about 105 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 63 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° 39' 39" S, 29° 26' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 2116 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 277 p/km²
- Built-up 4.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:31
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Karanka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karanka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 21.5 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 383 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
1.8 m/s E (112 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 21.5 | 1.8 | 112 | 48 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.2 | 1.2 | 360 | 56 | 1,012.6 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 67 | 382.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.6 | 0.7 | 4 | 65 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 90 | 108.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.6 | 0.9 | 291 | 56 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.4 | 3.3 | 121 | 42 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 59.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.0 | 3.3 | 80 | 24 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 862.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.4 | 1.1 | 323 | 43 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 204.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.1 | 0.9 | 279 | 47 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.7 | 0.9 | 159 | 51 | 1,015.9 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 89 | 18.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.9 | 1.2 | 92 | 26 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 719.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.8 | 0.4 | 215 | 50 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 101.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.7 | 0.8 | 112 | 52 | 1,012.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.0 | 0.7 | 63 | 63 | 1,017.6 | 0.27 / 0.31 | 68 | 22.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karanka?
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 21.5 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 383 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 Karanka today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Karanka?
Local time is 15:31. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Karanka?
Karanka is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Karanka?
DEM 2,116 m.
Where is Karanka located?
It is at -2.66080, 29.44120 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karanka in?
It is in Rwanda.