Location & Surroundings
Karehe is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,537 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zanandore, 23 km to the east. The national capital Gitega is 26 km to the south. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 68 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° 11' 23" S, 29° 55' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 1537 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 459 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:24
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Karehe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karehe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 29.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 621 W/m2.
Temperature
18.8 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SW (245 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 18.8 | 0.9 | 245 | 70 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 0.1 | 164 | 54 | 1,015.7 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 99 | 50.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.9 | 2.6 | 128 | 25 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 621.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 1.3 | 46 | 39 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 101.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.6 | 1.2 | 254 | 51 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 2.7 | 132 | 39 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 73.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.7 | 4.2 | 81 | 22 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 851.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 1.0 | 151 | 44 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 120.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.4 | 0.6 | 230 | 53 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.8 | 1.2 | 220 | 63 | 1,016.9 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 100 | 15.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.0 | 2.6 | 35 | 32 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 475.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.1 | 1.5 | 286 | 58 | 1,012.7 | 0.06 / 0.18 | 98 | 94.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.7 | 0.7 | 182 | 65 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karehe?
Now 18.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 29.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 621 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 Karehe today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Karehe?
Local time is 08:24. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Karehe?
Karehe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Karehe?
DEM 1,537 m.
Where is Karehe located?
It is at -3.18960, 29.91890 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karehe in?
It is in Burundi.