Location & Surroundings
Butobwe is a settlement in Bururi, Burundi, at 1,874 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rutana, 26 km to the southeast. The national capital Gitega is 40 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 74 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° 46' 5" S, 29° 49' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 1874 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 446 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:53
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Butobwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Butobwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.4 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 27.8 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 793 W/m2.
Temperature
27.4 C
Wind
4.1 m/s E (107 deg)
Humidity
26 %
Pressure
1,009.4 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 | 27.4 | 4.1 | 107 | 26 | 1,009.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.2 | 1.9 | 3 | 64 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 103.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.0 | 0.7 | 309 | 57 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 4.0 | 105 | 43 | 1,016.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 60.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.8 | 4.4 | 70 | 26 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 793.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.5 | 0.5 | 180 | 40 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 248.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.0 | 1.3 | 257 | 45 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 3.6 | 104 | 41 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 81.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.9 | 1.9 | 130 | 29 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 731.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 0.6 | 230 | 40 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 117.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 1.8 | 93 | 43 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.6 | 1.5 | 38 | 55 | 1,016.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 12.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.2 | 2.7 | 33 | 44 | 1,010.4 | 0.32 / 0.36 | 88 | 440.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Butobwe?
Now 27.4 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 27.8 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 793 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 Butobwe today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Butobwe?
Local time is 23:53. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Butobwe?
Butobwe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Butobwe?
DEM 1,874 m.
Where is Butobwe located?
It is at -3.76800, 29.81880 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Butobwe in?
It is in Burundi.