Location & Surroundings
Karobabeza is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,737 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gitesi, 3 km to the south. The national capital Kigali is 73 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 50 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° 5' 10" S, 29° 24' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 1737 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,415 p/km²
- Built-up 13.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:53
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Karobabeza
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karobabeza, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 23.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 651 W/m2.
Temperature
16.9 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (95 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,016.1 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.89 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 | 16.9 | 1.2 | 95 | 82 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.4 | 0.3 | 64 | 78 | 1,014.8 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.5 | 1.8 | 109 | 62 | 1,016.8 | 0.19 / 0.33 | 99 | 70.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 1.2 | 37 | 49 | 1,011.1 | 0.51 / 0.84 | 100 | 651.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.7 | 0.1 | 5 | 76 | 1,015.0 | 0.05 / 0.89 | 69 | 124.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.6 | 0.8 | 37 | 76 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.56 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 1.7 | 94 | 60 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 58 | 53.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 1.1 | 102 | 48 | 1,011.4 | 0.69 / 1.08 | 67 | 675.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.1 | 0.1 | 63 | 68 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 6 | 173.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.8 | 0.9 | 40 | 78 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.7 | 2.1 | 111 | 60 | 1,016.3 | 0.32 / 0.42 | 59 | 61.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.3 | 0.5 | 164 | 68 | 1,012.4 | 1.21 / 1.63 | 86 | 489.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.9 | 0.7 | 22 | 82 | 1,014.4 | 4.24 / 5.87 | 99 | 98.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karobabeza?
Now 16.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 23.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 651 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Karobabeza today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Karobabeza?
Local time is 02:53. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Karobabeza?
Karobabeza is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Karobabeza?
DEM 1,737 m.
Where is Karobabeza located?
It is at -2.08620, 29.41350 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karobabeza in?
It is in Rwanda.