Location & Surroundings
Butwe is a settlement in Kayanza, Burundi, at 1,663 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kayanza, 13 km to the northwest. The national capital Gitega is 53 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 56 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° 0' 24" S, 29° 42' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 1663 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,193 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:40
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Butwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Butwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 21.1 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 550 W/m2.
Temperature
19.8 C
Wind
0.8 m/s N (345 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.16 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 | 19.8 | 0.8 | 345 | 66 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.9 | 0.9 | 354 | 71 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 1.4 | 119 | 61 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 68.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 1.7 | 145 | 61 | 1,012.6 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 100 | 549.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.7 | 0.3 | 306 | 80 | 1,015.8 | 0.92 / 1.16 | 99 | 19.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.9 | 0.6 | 296 | 84 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.1 | 1.3 | 140 | 61 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 66.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 2.7 | 99 | 34 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 758.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.4 | 0.9 | 313 | 56 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 149.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.7 | 0.8 | 275 | 63 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 2.6 | 94 | 48 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 95.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.8 | 2.4 | 129 | 26 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 882.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.0 | 1.2 | 303 | 52 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 161.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Butwe?
Now 19.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 21.1 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 550 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Butwe today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Butwe?
Local time is 06:40. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Butwe?
Butwe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Butwe?
DEM 1,663 m.
Where is Butwe located?
It is at -3.00660, 29.70430 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Butwe in?
It is in Burundi.