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Bute, Kenya
Wajir County · Kenya
Bute is a small city in Wajir County, Kenya with a population of 14,108. Elevation: 2,894 ft (882 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bute
Jima is a village in the Pandaguo area of Lamu County, Kenya. It is approximately 2 kilometers from Pandanguo.
People
Climate
| Population | 14,108 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,894 ft (882 m) |
| Coordinates | 3.3588°, 39.4197° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Wajir County |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.7 inches (449 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bute
Bute is a small city in Kenya (Wajir County) with a population of 14,108. The city sits at an elevation of 2,894 feet (882 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Bute
Bute has an average annual temperature of 24.5°C (76°F). The hottest month is Mar (27.4°C), the coldest is Jul (22.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 731 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.5°F |
| 40% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,894 ft (882 m) |
| Area | 4,278.4 sq mi (11,081.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.3588°N, 39.4197°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Marsabit (198 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Marsabit | Shield | 1,707 m (5,600 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in |
Bute has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 71°F in July to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Bute
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bute Polytechnic Center | College | - | , |
Schools in Bute
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bute Aridzone Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Bute Boys Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bute Girls Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chalaqa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Malaba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Adadijole Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Bute
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bute National Library | 0.0 |
Clinics in Bute
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Bute
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Buna Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bute Moyale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Moyale Airport | OYL | Small Airport |
| Moyale Airport | MYS | Small Airport |
| Moyale Boma Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bute
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Adadijole Mosque | |
| Bute Mosque | |
| Bute Mosque |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Kenya
10 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Bute
What is the population of Bute?
Bute has a population of 14,108 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 4,278.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bute?
Bute has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.7 inches.