Location & Surroundings
Karwuma is a settlement in Ngozi, Burundi, at 1,740 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Karuzi, 18 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 57 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 45 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
2° 57' 2" S, 30° 6' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 1740 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 467 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:06
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Karwuma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karwuma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 27.6 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 515 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (30 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
87 %
Precip
0.55 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 | 22.3 | 0.7 | 30 | 50 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.1 | 0.9 | 298 | 65 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 0.9 | 108 | 46 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 65.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.6 | 3.4 | 81 | 38 | 1,009.5 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 68 | 514.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.8 | 1.0 | 160 | 65 | 1,013.4 | 0.34 / 0.55 | 52 | 172.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.5 | 0.4 | 281 | 79 | 1,013.3 | 0.55 / 1.10 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 0.8 | 97 | 60 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.93 | 66 | 79.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.3 | 2.3 | 100 | 34 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.84 | 51 | 667.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.9 | 1.1 | 245 | 87 | 1,013.7 | 5.91 / 6.75 | 95 | 90.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.3 | 0.6 | 258 | 88 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.69 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 2.1 | 120 | 64 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.48 | 75 | 80.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.2 | 2.3 | 88 | 36 | 1,009.1 | 0.24 / 0.72 | 93 | 650.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.9 | 0.7 | 301 | 53 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 132.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karwuma?
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 27.6 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 515 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Karwuma today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Karwuma?
Local time is 06:06. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Karwuma?
Karwuma is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Karwuma?
DEM 1,740 m.
Where is Karwuma located?
It is at -2.95050, 30.10250 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karwuma in?
It is in Burundi.