Location & Surroundings
Karama is a settlement in Kayanza, Burundi, at 1,753 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muramvya, 23 km to the southwest. The national capital Gitega is 35 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 55 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
3° 8' 50" S, 29° 47' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 1753 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 328 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:07
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Karama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 27.1 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 641 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
1.5 m/s N (346 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 22.1 | 1.5 | 346 | 45 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.8 | 0.8 | 268 | 60 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 2.5 | 117 | 48 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 80.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.1 | 3.2 | 90 | 30 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 641.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.6 | 0.8 | 212 | 45 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 88.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.7 | 1.0 | 236 | 51 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.3 | 2.1 | 129 | 47 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 49.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.3 | 1.2 | 342 | 44 | 1,010.3 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 89 | 464.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.0 | 0.1 | 253 | 65 | 1,013.9 | 0.64 / 0.75 | 97 | 105.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.8 | 1.5 | 239 | 73 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.2 | 2.2 | 143 | 56 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 49.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.2 | 2.8 | 99 | 29 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 607.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.7 | 1.3 | 293 | 43 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 163.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karama?
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 27.1 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 641 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 05:49 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Karama?
Local time is 06:07. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Karama?
Karama is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Karama?
DEM 1,753 m.
Where is Karama located?
It is at -3.14710, 29.78530 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karama in?
It is in Burundi.