Location & Surroundings
Butega is a settlement in Bujumbura Rural, Burundi, at 1,536 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Isale, 5 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 52 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 17 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° 18' 24" S, 29° 28' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 1536 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 896 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:13
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Butega
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Butega, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 27.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 642 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
0.8 m/s E (93 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
87 %
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 | 22.2 | 0.8 | 93 | 50 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.4 | 1.1 | 102 | 51 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 0.9 | 62 | 44 | 1,015.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 95 | 36.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.9 | 2.3 | 228 | 32 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 642.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 0.8 | 120 | 46 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 219.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.0 | 0.7 | 24 | 48 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.9 | 1.1 | 80 | 37 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 70.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.1 | 2.6 | 228 | 32 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 571.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.8 | 1.3 | 130 | 52 | 1,013.5 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 87 | 145.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.3 | 1.4 | 92 | 55 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.5 | 1.8 | 82 | 45 | 1,015.7 | 0.01 / 0.06 | 5 | 74.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.3 | 0.4 | 104 | 41 | 1,011.6 | 0.15 / 0.21 | 86 | 411.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.6 | 1.3 | 92 | 48 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 148.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Butega?
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 27.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 642 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 Butega today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Butega?
Local time is 07:13. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Butega?
Butega is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Butega?
DEM 1,536 m.
Where is Butega located?
It is at -3.30670, 29.47300 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Butega in?
It is in Burundi.