Location & Surroundings
Karama is a grassland in Rutana, Burundi, at 1,628 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruyigi, 30 km to the north. The national capital Gitega is 47 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, about 110 km away.
Basic Data
- Type grassland (GRSLD)
- an area dominated by grass vegetation
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 44' 30" S, 30° 12' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 1628 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 10 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:00
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other grasslands nearby
Weather in Karama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 31.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 786 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
2.3 m/s E (111 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,016.8 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 | 23.7 | 2.3 | 111 | 29 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.0 | 1.7 | 132 | 18 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 785.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.5 | 0.9 | 247 | 26 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 148.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.6 | 1.2 | 255 | 38 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 2.3 | 131 | 33 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 90.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.7 | 3.3 | 83 | 17 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 929.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.5 | 1.5 | 229 | 31 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 260.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.8 | 0.9 | 215 | 47 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.5 | 1.7 | 122 | 42 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 40.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.3 | 2.4 | 73 | 22 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 751.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.0 | 0.9 | 300 | 32 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 143.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 1.1 | 281 | 40 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.9 | 1.4 | 125 | 41 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 9.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karama?
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 31.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 786 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 Karama today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Karama?
Local time is 18:00. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Karama?
Karama is a grassland.
What is the elevation of Karama?
DEM 1,628 m.
Where is Karama located?
It is at -3.74180, 30.20500 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karama in?
It is in Burundi.