Location & Surroundings
Butaka is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 2,497 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kora, 9 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 87 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 22 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
1° 32' 51" S, 29° 23' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 2497 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,132 p/km²
- Built-up 8.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:42
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Butaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Butaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.4 to 22.8 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 538 W/m2.
Temperature
13.4 C
Wind
0.3 m/s E (82 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,015.5 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 | 13.4 | 0.3 | 82 | 76 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.4 | 1.3 | 102 | 56 | 1,017.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 83 | 56.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 0.6 | 131 | 41 | 1,011.4 | 0.27 / 0.30 | 65 | 538.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.6 | 0.3 | 43 | 67 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 97 | 142.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.8 | 1.0 | 38 | 71 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.1 | 0.6 | 100 | 45 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 89.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 0.9 | 49 | 47 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 543.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.9 | 0.7 | 86 | 67 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 76.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.2 | 1.4 | 43 | 77 | 1,014.5 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.6 | 1.2 | 81 | 68 | 1,018.1 | 0.06 / 0.15 | 100 | 27.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.8 | 1.2 | 73 | 69 | 1,013.8 | 2.38 / 2.53 | 92 | 559.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.7 | 1.1 | 107 | 85 | 1,015.5 | 0.01 / 2.54 | 98 | 177.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 13.6 | 1.0 | 105 | 81 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Butaka?
Now 13.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.4 to 22.8 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 538 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 Butaka today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Butaka?
Local time is 09:42. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Butaka?
Butaka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Butaka?
DEM 2,497 m.
Where is Butaka located?
It is at -1.54750, 29.38780 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Butaka in?
It is in Rwanda.