Location & Surroundings
Karira is a stream in Kayanza, Burundi, at 1,657 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kayanza, 12 km to the northwest. The national capital Gitega is 55 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 60 km away.
Overview
Karira is watercourse in Burundi.
It is located in Kayanza Province, Burundi.
Basic Data
- Country Burundi
- Located in Kayanza Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 58' 17" S, 29° 43' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 1657 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,050 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:49
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Weather in Karira
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karira, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 24.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 635 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
2.3 m/s N (12 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
71 %
Precip
0.34 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 | 21.7 | 2.3 | 12 | 59 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.1 | 0.9 | 327 | 65 | 1,013.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 131.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.3 | 0.8 | 326 | 75 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 1.5 | 102 | 62 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 66.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 2.0 | 120 | 45 | 1,010.8 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 100 | 634.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.0 | 1.1 | 329 | 82 | 1,015.7 | 0.23 / 0.57 | 94 | 79.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.4 | 1.0 | 266 | 83 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.1 | 1.5 | 144 | 60 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 63.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.3 | 2.5 | 115 | 30 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 763.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 1.0 | 305 | 50 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 88.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.7 | 1.1 | 291 | 63 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 2.5 | 91 | 48 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 98.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.3 | 2.0 | 116 | 29 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 822.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karira?
Now 21.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 24.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 635 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Karira today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Karira?
Local time is 20:49. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Karira?
Karira is a stream.
What is the elevation of Karira?
DEM 1,657 m.
Where is Karira located?
It is at -2.97140, 29.72810 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karira in?
It is in Burundi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry