Location & Surroundings
Karugamba is a settlement in Bujumbura Rural, Burundi, at 1,681 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Isale, 4 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 51 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 18 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° 19' 0" S, 29° 28' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 1681 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 996 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:38
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Karugamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karugamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 26.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 613 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
0.4 m/s N (21 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 24.0 | 0.4 | 21 | 54 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.3 | 1.8 | 244 | 45 | 1,009.4 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 82 | 612.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.3 | 1.9 | 103 | 55 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 184.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.5 | 1.8 | 86 | 62 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 1.3 | 107 | 54 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 52.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 0.9 | 169 | 45 | 1,010.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 493.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.9 | 1.6 | 65 | 64 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 98 | 77.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.2 | 2.0 | 90 | 65 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.0 | 2.4 | 116 | 43 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 79.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.1 | 0.8 | 200 | 33 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 770.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.1 | 2.2 | 96 | 55 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 128.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.6 | 2.1 | 87 | 57 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.8 | 1.7 | 73 | 48 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 96.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karugamba?
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 26.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 613 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 Karugamba today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Karugamba?
Local time is 18:38. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Karugamba?
Karugamba is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Karugamba?
DEM 1,681 m.
Where is Karugamba located?
It is at -3.31670, 29.47980 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karugamba in?
It is in Burundi.