Location & Surroundings
Butu is a stream in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 445 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Inkisi, 51 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is 73 km to the north. The nearest airport is N'djili Airport, 64 km away.
Also known as: Bulu
Overview
Butu is watercourse in Bas-Congo province, Democratic Republic of the Congo; geonames ID = 10049158.
It is located in Kongo Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The elevation is around 445 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kongo Central
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 57' 46" S, 15° 29' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 445 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:11
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Butu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Butu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 25.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 598 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SW (215 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 23.1 | 1.7 | 215 | 91 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.9 | 2.3 | 35 | 82 | 1,012.6 | 11.44 / 11.44 | 100 | 598.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.0 | 1.2 | 9 | 97 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 6.63 | 100 | 117.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.7 | 1.3 | 228 | 99 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 1.7 | 215 | 91 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 27.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.2 | 1.9 | 204 | 72 | 1,011.5 | 3.04 / 3.04 | 100 | 723.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 1.1 | 253 | 97 | 1,013.2 | 5.77 / 8.81 | 100 | 222.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.1 | 0.9 | 213 | 98 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.4 | 0.8 | 241 | 96 | 1,014.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 99 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.1 | 1.4 | 247 | 62 | 1,011.2 | 1.27 / 1.33 | 73 | 379.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 1.8 | 307 | 95 | 1,012.7 | 3.02 / 4.35 | 100 | 347.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 0.8 | 312 | 99 | 1,013.7 | 5.72 / 10.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.2 | 0.6 | 302 | 98 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 9.18 | 100 | 1.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Butu?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 25.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 598 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 Butu today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Butu?
Local time is 14:11. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Butu?
Butu is a stream.
What is the elevation of Butu?
DEM 445 m.
Where is Butu located?
It is at -4.96286, 15.48627 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Butu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry