Location & Surroundings
Karubumba is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,562 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mugina, 4 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 22 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 28 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
2° 4' 59" S, 29° 54' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 1562 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,220 p/km²
- Built-up 6.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:29
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Karubumba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karubumba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 29.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 762 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s N (358 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
84 %
Precip
0.26 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 | 22.7 | 0.9 | 358 | 42 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.8 | 1.1 | 304 | 54 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 1.3 | 133 | 41 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 56.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.1 | 2.3 | 103 | 28 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 762.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.0 | 1.2 | 318 | 56 | 1,010.8 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 10 | 66.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.8 | 0.6 | 318 | 66 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.5 | 0.6 | 102 | 58 | 1,016.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 97 | 26.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.0 | 3.2 | 91 | 36 | 1,009.2 | 0.13 / 0.16 | 93 | 579.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.6 | 1.3 | 320 | 70 | 1,012.8 | 0.44 / 0.59 | 68 | 127.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.1 | 1.0 | 341 | 81 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 0.6 | 152 | 57 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 72.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 3.2 | 40 | 52 | 1,010.9 | 0.46 / 0.48 | 76 | 558.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.5 | 0.9 | 295 | 81 | 1,013.2 | 0.79 / 1.27 | 43 | 132.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karubumba?
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 29.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 762 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Karubumba today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Karubumba?
Local time is 06:29. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Karubumba?
Karubumba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Karubumba?
DEM 1,562 m.
Where is Karubumba located?
It is at -2.08300, 29.91160 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karubumba in?
It is in Rwanda.