Location & Surroundings
Butu is a settlement in Haut-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 783 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yambio, 90 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1800 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yambio Airport, 87 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 9' 19" N, 29° 5' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 783 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:30
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Weather in Butu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Butu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 32.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 662 W/m2.
Temperature
20.0 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (149 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
67 %
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 | 20.0 | 1.0 | 149 | 73 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 1.4 | 188 | 63 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 39.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.7 | 1.2 | 320 | 30 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 661.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 2.0 | 285 | 55 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 235.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.1 | 0.5 | 125 | 56 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 1.6 | 221 | 64 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 21.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.8 | 2.6 | 32 | 29 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 795.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.8 | 2.0 | 82 | 54 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 195.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.6 | 1.9 | 108 | 73 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.7 | 2.5 | 109 | 52 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 75.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.1 | 3.8 | 60 | 32 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 750.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 1.8 | 104 | 57 | 1,011.4 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 10 | 170.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.8 | 1.8 | 106 | 62 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Butu?
Now 20.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 32.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 662 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 05:48 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Butu?
Local time is 13:30. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Butu?
Butu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Butu?
DEM 783 m.
Where is Butu located?
It is at 4.15541, 29.08900 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Butu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.