Location & Surroundings
Karo is a settlement in Kagera, Tanzania, at 1,371 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bugene, 30 km to the east. The national capital Dodoma is about 750 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 98 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
1° 29' 56" S, 30° 53' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 1371 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 594 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:42
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:47
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Karo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 25.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 721 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NE (31 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.83 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 | 21.1 | 0.9 | 31 | 80 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.8 | 0.4 | 91 | 92 | 1,017.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 24 | 102.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.3 | 0.6 | 304 | 96 | 1,016.8 | 0.45 / 0.48 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.6 | 0.7 | 320 | 78 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 87.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 2.3 | 38 | 57 | 1,012.1 | 0.83 / 0.83 | 40 | 721.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.1 | 1.0 | 57 | 87 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.66 | 40 | 179.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.2 | 1.0 | 239 | 96 | 1,014.2 | 0.46 / 1.12 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.8 | 0.0 | 79 | 73 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 10 | 94.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.6 | 0.4 | 289 | 58 | 1,009.4 | 1.87 / 1.93 | 100 | 695.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.2 | 1.0 | 6 | 97 | 1,014.3 | 3.66 / 5.59 | 100 | 44.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.2 | 0.8 | 254 | 98 | 1,013.7 | 2.07 / 7.66 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.7 | 1.0 | 213 | 89 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 5.24 | 100 | 51.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.6 | 1.1 | 282 | 97 | 1,013.5 | 14.21 / 19.45 | 100 | 197.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karo?
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 25.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 721 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Karo today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Karo?
Local time is 23:42. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Karo?
Karo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Karo?
DEM 1,371 m.
Where is Karo located?
It is at -1.49889, 30.88667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karo in?
It is in Tanzania.