Location & Surroundings
Butaha is a settlement in Rutana, Burundi, at 1,395 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruyigi, 22 km to the north. The national capital Gitega is 40 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, about 105 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° 39' 49" S, 30° 11' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 1395 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 677 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:50
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Butaha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Butaha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 31.1 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 838 W/m2.
Temperature
27.6 C
Wind
3.3 m/s SW (206 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,010.0 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 | 27.6 | 3.3 | 206 | 33 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 1.5 | 289 | 47 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 85.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.5 | 0.6 | 295 | 57 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 2.9 | 99 | 42 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 80.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.1 | 2.8 | 128 | 26 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 838.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.6 | 0.9 | 50 | 44 | 1,010.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 146.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.7 | 1.1 | 289 | 65 | 1,011.6 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 1.7 | 343 | 60 | 1,015.7 | 0.17 / 0.44 | 100 | 74.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.5 | 3.3 | 95 | 37 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 92 | 649.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.7 | 1.6 | 298 | 73 | 1,012.0 | 0.28 / 0.38 | 100 | 100.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.8 | 1.7 | 308 | 75 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 0.9 | 42 | 61 | 1,014.8 | 0.86 / 0.91 | 53 | 92.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.9 | 1.1 | 340 | 78 | 1,011.3 | 1.68 / 2.58 | 93 | 564.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Butaha?
Now 27.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 31.1 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 838 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 Butaha today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Butaha?
Local time is 21:50. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Butaha?
Butaha is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Butaha?
DEM 1,395 m.
Where is Butaha located?
It is at -3.66360, 30.19900 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Butaha in?
It is in Burundi.