Location & Surroundings
Karehe is a settlement in Kirundo, Burundi, at 1,448 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kirundo, 18 km to the southwest. The national capital Gitega is about 115 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 14 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
2° 26' 47" S, 30° 10' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 1448 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,372 p/km²
- Built-up 6.3%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:31
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Karehe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karehe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 28.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 450 W/m2.
Temperature
28.2 C
Wind
0.3 m/s SW (238 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,009.0 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 28.2 | 0.3 | 238 | 38 | 1,009.0 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 1.8 | 176 | 64 | 1,012.3 | 0.47 / 0.47 | 69 | 131.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.1 | 0.8 | 274 | 77 | 1,011.1 | 0.21 / 0.68 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 0.7 | 4 | 70 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.51 | 93 | 20.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.6 | 2.7 | 338 | 39 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 450.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.0 | 1.6 | 4 | 72 | 1,012.1 | 0.58 / 0.58 | 82 | 210.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.3 | 0.9 | 218 | 77 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.4 | 0.6 | 158 | 56 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 65.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.8 | 2.2 | 92 | 27 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 696.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 0.7 | 113 | 48 | 1,010.9 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 84 | 127.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.1 | 0.5 | 301 | 61 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.8 | 0.2 | 229 | 55 | 1,015.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 17.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.4 | 3.3 | 12 | 33 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 459.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karehe?
Now 28.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 28.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 450 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 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Karehe?
Local time is 22:31. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Karehe?
Karehe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Karehe?
DEM 1,448 m.
Where is Karehe located?
It is at -2.44650, 30.17720 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karehe in?
It is in Burundi.