Location & Surroundings
Butu is a settlement in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, at 55 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Raha, 27 km to the northeast. The national capital Jakarta is about 1740 km to the west. The nearest airport is Sugimanuru Airport, 21 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° 56' 34" S, 122° 30' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 55 m
- Timezone Asia/Makassar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 418 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:12
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Butu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Butu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 32.6 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 896 W/m2.
Temperature
27.1 C
Wind
3.4 m/s E (97 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
10 %
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 | 27.1 | 3.4 | 97 | 60 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.6 | 3.9 | 99 | 36 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 895.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 2.5 | 101 | 78 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 260.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.5 | 1.4 | 91 | 94 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.1 | 2.6 | 93 | 63 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 88.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.8 | 1.4 | 100 | 38 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 888.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 2.7 | 103 | 77 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 254.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.2 | 1.6 | 83 | 92 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.2 | 2.8 | 80 | 64 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 84.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.3 | 4.2 | 98 | 37 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 876.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 3.3 | 91 | 80 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 228.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 1.8 | 79 | 96 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.0 | 2.9 | 80 | 71 | 1,015.3 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 99 | 80.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Butu?
Now 27.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 32.6 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 896 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 05:41 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Butu?
Local time is 16:12. Time zone: Asia/Makassar (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Butu?
Butu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Butu?
DEM 55 m.
Where is Butu located?
It is at -4.94290, 122.50130 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Butu in?
It is in Indonesia.