Location & Surroundings
Karusha is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 2,245 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mabanza, 6 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 67 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 48 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° 2' 20" S, 29° 27' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 2245 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 387 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:16
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Karusha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karusha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 22.7 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 563 W/m2.
Temperature
16.0 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NW (326 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
76 %
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 | 16.0 | 1.1 | 326 | 73 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 1.5 | 114 | 57 | 1,017.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 22 | 77.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 0.9 | 123 | 50 | 1,012.7 | 0.30 / 0.33 | 87 | 562.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.0 | 0.7 | 6 | 70 | 1,014.9 | 0.18 / 0.51 | 100 | 114.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.8 | 0.4 | 337 | 74 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.0 | 1.5 | 106 | 62 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 72 | 64.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.2 | 0.8 | 206 | 71 | 1,013.5 | 0.74 / 0.96 | 99 | 449.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.3 | 0.5 | 357 | 71 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 98 | 56.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.6 | 1.2 | 331 | 72 | 1,012.8 | 0.19 / 0.36 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.8 | 2.2 | 101 | 73 | 1,016.9 | 0.06 / 0.42 | 100 | 23.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 1.4 | 115 | 46 | 1,010.5 | 0.82 / 1.23 | 51 | 406.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.4 | 2.2 | 2 | 68 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 100 | 247.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.0 | 1.9 | 282 | 73 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karusha?
Now 16.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 22.7 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 563 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 Karusha today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Karusha?
Local time is 10:16. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Karusha?
Karusha is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Karusha?
DEM 2,245 m.
Where is Karusha located?
It is at -2.03900, 29.46360 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karusha in?
It is in Rwanda.