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 19:24
- 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 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 22.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 603 W/m2.
Temperature
22.6 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SE (122 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 22.6 | 1.9 | 122 | 52 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 0.9 | 314 | 57 | 1,011.6 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 99 | 603.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.0 | 1.0 | 77 | 77 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 98 | 31.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.0 | 1.9 | 94 | 66 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.3 | 1.8 | 102 | 48 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 39.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.6 | 1.4 | 193 | 31 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 626.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.9 | 1.8 | 103 | 54 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 102.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.4 | 1.6 | 92 | 54 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.4 | 2.1 | 98 | 52 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 30.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.9 | 2.2 | 251 | 28 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 797.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 1.2 | 118 | 52 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 157.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.4 | 1.7 | 87 | 58 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.8 | 1.6 | 77 | 55 | 1,015.1 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 100 | 54.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karugamba?
Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 22.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 603 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 19:24. 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.