Location & Surroundings
Butu is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 679 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 37 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 620 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 36 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
6° 27' 24" S, 20° 28' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 679 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,446 p/km²
- Built-up 9.3%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:39
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Butu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Butu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 35.1 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 796 W/m2.
Temperature
34.5 C
Wind
2.4 m/s N (5 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,009.6 hPa
Clouds
19 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 34.5 | 2.4 | 5 | 33 | 1,009.6 | - / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.9 | 0.9 | 328 | 54 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 333.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 0.1 | 190 | 76 | 1,013.0 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.8 | 0.7 | 203 | 90 | 1,017.2 | 3.74 / 3.99 | 48 | 39.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.1 | 0.5 | 300 | 37 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 88 | 795.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 0.4 | 14 | 72 | 1,011.9 | 0.22 / 0.23 | 89 | 205.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 1.4 | 182 | 97 | 1,013.8 | 3.17 / 3.40 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.8 | 1.7 | 237 | 94 | 1,017.3 | 0.93 / 4.33 | 100 | 25.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.2 | 2.4 | 286 | 62 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 1.22 | 65 | 466.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.6 | 1.4 | 292 | 86 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 295.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 1.4 | 300 | 84 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.8 | 1.4 | 313 | 81 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 21.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.4 | 0.6 | 153 | 86 | 1,013.2 | 4.73 / 4.73 | 100 | 558.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Butu?
Now 34.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 35.1 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 796 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 06:09 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Butu?
Local time is 01:39. 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 679 m.
Where is Butu located?
It is at -6.45659, 20.46689 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Butu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.