Location & Surroundings
Butera is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,512 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi, 6 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 22 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
2° 0' 9" S, 29° 56' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 1512 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 383 p/km²
- Built-up 5.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:58
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Weather in Butera
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Butera, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 28.8 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 731 W/m2.
Temperature
28.8 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SE (124 deg)
Humidity
32 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 28.8 | 1.1 | 124 | 32 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.5 | 2.1 | 329 | 65 | 1,015.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 73.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.0 | 1.1 | 310 | 72 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.3 | 1.6 | 104 | 55 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 64.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.8 | 2.5 | 93 | 31 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 730.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 2.3 | 353 | 57 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 69.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.1 | 1.2 | 312 | 68 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 1.7 | 113 | 50 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 76.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.5 | 2.3 | 66 | 37 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 624.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 0.6 | 122 | 61 | 1,014.6 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 98 | 131.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.1 | 1.3 | 336 | 74 | 1,013.9 | 0.42 / 0.58 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.9 | 0.9 | 125 | 66 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 100 | 39.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.3 | 3.2 | 46 | 43 | 1,011.8 | 0.03 / 0.18 | 100 | 592.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Butera?
Now 28.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 28.8 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 731 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 Butera today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Butera?
Local time is 19:58. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Butera?
Butera is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Butera?
DEM 1,512 m.
Where is Butera located?
It is at -2.00250, 29.94100 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Butera in?
It is in Rwanda.