Location & Surroundings
Karwasa is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,845 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Musanze, 6 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 66 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kisoro Airport, 23 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
1° 29' 10" S, 29° 40' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 1845 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9,572 p/km²
- Built-up 12.0%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:23
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Weather in Karwasa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karwasa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.7 to 20.9 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 503 W/m2.
Temperature
14.6 C
Wind
0.3 m/s N (340 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 14.6 | 0.3 | 340 | 82 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.5 | 1.4 | 134 | 62 | 1,017.0 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 17 | 93.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 0.5 | 235 | 56 | 1,012.5 | 0.03 / 0.14 | 100 | 502.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.4 | 1.2 | 9 | 65 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 97 | 91.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.7 | 1.4 | 338 | 84 | 1,014.7 | 0.02 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.5 | 1.0 | 185 | 85 | 1,018.6 | 0.82 / 0.86 | 66 | 18.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.1 | 1.1 | 157 | 49 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.76 | 92 | 563.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.3 | 0.7 | 168 | 69 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 94 | 96.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 13.7 | 0.4 | 281 | 82 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.6 | 0.9 | 153 | 60 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 71.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.5 | 0.7 | 162 | 57 | 1,010.7 | 2.36 / 2.36 | 72 | 614.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.4 | 0.2 | 290 | 90 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.86 | 100 | 105.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 14.6 | 0.6 | 293 | 92 | 1,013.8 | 2.82 / 3.67 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karwasa?
Now 14.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.7 to 20.9 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 503 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 Karwasa today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Karwasa?
Local time is 09:23. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Karwasa?
Karwasa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Karwasa?
DEM 1,845 m.
Where is Karwasa located?
It is at -1.48610, 29.68310 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karwasa in?
It is in Rwanda.