Location & Surroundings
Karama is a settlement in Kayanza, Burundi, at 1,795 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kayanza, 12 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 76 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 62 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° 49' 0" S, 29° 36' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 1795 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 299 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:24
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 7 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 25.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 26.4 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 W/m2.
Temperature
25.4 C
Wind
1.0 m/s S (185 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 25.4 | 1.0 | 185 | 38 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 0.6 | 62 | 46 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 187.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.8 | 0.9 | 294 | 55 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.8 | 2.5 | 123 | 44 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 57.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.4 | 2.4 | 104 | 33 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 629.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.1 | 1.5 | 307 | 48 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 168.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.1 | 0.8 | 289 | 57 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 1.8 | 104 | 41 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 74.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.0 | 0.8 | 146 | 31 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 597.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.7 | 0.9 | 301 | 62 | 1,015.9 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 94 | 164.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.3 | 1.0 | 287 | 71 | 1,014.8 | 0.02 / 0.39 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.1 | 1.5 | 105 | 53 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 0 | 75.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.7 | 2.1 | 142 | 30 | 1,010.5 | 1.14 / 1.34 | 67 | 597.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karama?
Now 25.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 26.4 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 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 05:54 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Karama?
Local time is 20:24. 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 1,795 m.
Where is Karama located?
It is at -2.81680, 29.61260 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karama in?
It is in Burundi.