Location & Surroundings
Karutimbo is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,497 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rwamagana, less than 2 km away. The national capital Kigali is 42 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 33 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
1° 57' 37" S, 30° 25' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 1497 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,150 p/km²
- Built-up 22.7%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:41
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Karutimbo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karutimbo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 27.7 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 568 W/m2.
Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SW (238 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,016.0 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 | 21.2 | 1.3 | 238 | 72 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.7 | 0.6 | 317 | 39 | 1,008.5 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 83 | 568.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.7 | 0.4 | 65 | 61 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 26 | 159.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.4 | 0.4 | 17 | 72 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 0.6 | 3 | 56 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 30.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.5 | 2.0 | 138 | 28 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 447.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 1.2 | 74 | 48 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 171.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.0 | 0.7 | 64 | 62 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.1 | 0.9 | 81 | 50 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 74.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.2 | 2.5 | 98 | 27 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 693.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 2.2 | 334 | 65 | 1,013.5 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 86 | 133.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.8 | 0.5 | 250 | 78 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.8 | 0.9 | 172 | 56 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 58.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karutimbo?
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 27.7 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 568 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 Karutimbo today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Karutimbo?
Local time is 18:41. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Karutimbo?
Karutimbo is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Karutimbo?
DEM 1,497 m.
Where is Karutimbo located?
It is at -1.96030, 30.43270 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karutimbo in?
It is in Rwanda.