Calumbo weather in May
In May, Calumbo sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 12 mm of rain across 2 wet days and about 11.6 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 45% of the time in May, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 42 min at the start of May to 11 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Calumbo's 3rd-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Calumbo's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 12 mm
- 2 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min
- 6:15 AM – 5:50 PM
- Cloud cover
- 47%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.83 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.2
- out of 10
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical May day in Calumbo reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs on par with April and about 2°C warmer than June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 23 |
| 2 | 31 | 23 |
| 3 | 31 | 23 |
| 4 | 31 | 23 |
| 5 | 31 | 23 |
| 6 | 31 | 23 |
| 7 | 31 | 23 |
| 8 | 32 | 23 |
| 9 | 32 | 23 |
| 10 | 32 | 23 |
| 11 | 32 | 23 |
| 12 | 32 | 23 |
| 13 | 32 | 23 |
| 14 | 32 | 23 |
| 15 | 32 | 23 |
| 16 | 32 | 22 |
| 17 | 32 | 22 |
| 18 | 32 | 22 |
| 19 | 32 | 22 |
| 20 | 32 | 22 |
| 21 | 31 | 22 |
| 22 | 31 | 22 |
| 23 | 31 | 22 |
| 24 | 31 | 22 |
| 25 | 31 | 22 |
| 26 | 31 | 22 |
| 27 | 31 | 21 |
| 28 | 31 | 21 |
| 29 | 31 | 21 |
| 30 | 31 | 21 |
| 31 | 31 | 21 |
How May really feels in Calumbo
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Calumbo weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 4th-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 23° | 71 | 10.3 | 12.5 | 3.7 |
| Feb | 33° / 23° | 72 | 10.7 | 12.3 | 3.4 |
| Mar | 32° / 24° | 116 | 15.9 | 12.1 | 3.2 |
| Apr | 31° / 24° | 129 | 16.7 | 11.8 | 3.5 |
| May | 31° / 22° | 12 | 2 | 11.6 | 5.2 |
| Jun | 30° / 19° | 0 | 0 | 11.5 | 6.7 |
| Jul | 28° / 18° | 0 | 0 | 11.5 | 7.5 |
| Aug | 29° / 18° | 2 | 0.2 | 11.7 | 7.0 |
| Sep | 30° / 20° | 6 | 1.4 | 11.9 | 5.9 |
| Oct | 30° / 22° | 18 | 4.2 | 12.2 | 5.1 |
| Nov | 31° / 23° | 67 | 12.1 | 12.4 | 4.1 |
| Dec | 31° / 23° | 69 | 11.6 | 12.5 | 3.9 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 45% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 38%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 32 | 34 | 38 | 41 | 43 | 46 | 48 | 51 | 54 | 56 | 59 | 60 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 78 |
| Cloudier (%) | 68 | 66 | 62 | 59 | 57 | 54 | 52 | 49 | 46 | 44 | 41 | 40 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 68 |
| 2 | 34 | 66 |
| 3 | 38 | 62 |
| 4 | 41 | 59 |
| 5 | 43 | 57 |
| 6 | 46 | 54 |
| 7 | 48 | 52 |
| 8 | 51 | 49 |
| 9 | 54 | 46 |
| 10 | 56 | 44 |
| 11 | 59 | 41 |
| 12 | 60 | 40 |
| 13 | 63 | 37 |
| 14 | 64 | 36 |
| 15 | 66 | 34 |
| 16 | 67 | 33 |
| 17 | 68 | 32 |
| 18 | 69 | 31 |
| 19 | 71 | 29 |
| 20 | 71 | 29 |
| 21 | 72 | 28 |
| 22 | 73 | 27 |
| 23 | 74 | 26 |
| 24 | 74 | 26 |
| 25 | 74 | 26 |
| 26 | 74 | 26 |
| 27 | 75 | 25 |
| 28 | 76 | 24 |
| 29 | 76 | 24 |
| 30 | 77 | 23 |
| 31 | 78 | 22 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Calumbo gets around 12 mm of rain over 2 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 8% and peaks near 25% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 25 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 25 |
| 2 | 23 |
| 3 | 21 |
| 4 | 19 |
| 5 | 17 |
| 6 | 16 |
| 7 | 14 |
| 8 | 13 |
| 9 | 12 |
| 10 | 11 |
| 11 | 10 |
| 12 | 9 |
| 13 | 8 |
| 14 | 7 |
| 15 | 6 |
| 16 | 6 |
| 17 | 5 |
| 18 | 4 |
| 19 | 4 |
| 20 | 3 |
| 21 | 2 |
| 22 | 2 |
| 23 | 1 |
| 24 | 1 |
| 25 | 1 |
| 26 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 |
| 29 | 0 |
| 30 | 0 |
| 31 | 0 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the oppressive band about 51% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 97% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 |
| Muggy (%) | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 36 | 39 | 42 | 45 | 48 | 51 | 55 | 58 | 60 | 64 | 66 | 69 | 71 | 72 | 75 | 75 | 76 |
| Oppressive (%) | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 69 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 54 | 51 | 48 | 45 | 41 | 38 | 35 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 13 |
| Miserable (%) | 19 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 8 | 73 | 19 |
| 2 | 0 | 9 | 74 | 17 |
| 3 | 0 | 11 | 74 | 15 |
| 4 | 0 | 12 | 74 | 14 |
| 5 | 0 | 14 | 74 | 12 |
| 6 | 0 | 15 | 74 | 11 |
| 7 | 0 | 17 | 73 | 10 |
| 8 | 0 | 19 | 72 | 9 |
| 9 | 0 | 21 | 71 | 8 |
| 10 | 1 | 23 | 69 | 7 |
| 11 | 1 | 26 | 67 | 6 |
| 12 | 1 | 28 | 66 | 5 |
| 13 | 1 | 30 | 65 | 4 |
| 14 | 2 | 33 | 61 | 4 |
| 15 | 2 | 36 | 59 | 3 |
| 16 | 2 | 39 | 57 | 2 |
| 17 | 2 | 42 | 54 | 2 |
| 18 | 3 | 45 | 51 | 1 |
| 19 | 3 | 48 | 48 | 1 |
| 20 | 3 | 51 | 45 | 1 |
| 21 | 4 | 55 | 41 | 0 |
| 22 | 4 | 58 | 38 | 0 |
| 23 | 5 | 60 | 35 | 0 |
| 24 | 5 | 64 | 31 | 0 |
| 25 | 6 | 66 | 28 | 0 |
| 26 | 6 | 69 | 25 | 0 |
| 27 | 7 | 71 | 22 | 0 |
| 28 | 8 | 72 | 20 | 0 |
| 29 | 8 | 75 | 17 | 0 |
| 30 | 10 | 75 | 15 | 0 |
| 31 | 11 | 76 | 13 | 0 |
Wind in May
Winds average 6 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 11 h 42 min at the start of May to 11 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 6:13 AM to 6:18 AM, and sunset from 5:54 PM to 5:49 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.7 | 6:13 | 5:54 |
| 2 | 11.7 | 6:13 | 5:54 |
| 3 | 11.7 | 6:13 | 5:53 |
| 4 | 11.7 | 6:13 | 5:53 |
| 5 | 11.7 | 6:13 | 5:53 |
| 6 | 11.6 | 6:14 | 5:52 |
| 7 | 11.6 | 6:14 | 5:52 |
| 8 | 11.6 | 6:14 | 5:52 |
| 9 | 11.6 | 6:14 | 5:52 |
| 10 | 11.6 | 6:14 | 5:51 |
| 11 | 11.6 | 6:14 | 5:51 |
| 12 | 11.6 | 6:14 | 5:51 |
| 13 | 11.6 | 6:15 | 5:51 |
| 14 | 11.6 | 6:15 | 5:50 |
| 15 | 11.6 | 6:15 | 5:50 |
| 16 | 11.6 | 6:15 | 5:50 |
| 17 | 11.6 | 6:15 | 5:50 |
| 18 | 11.6 | 6:15 | 5:50 |
| 19 | 11.6 | 6:16 | 5:50 |
| 20 | 11.6 | 6:16 | 5:49 |
| 21 | 11.6 | 6:16 | 5:49 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 6:16 | 5:49 |
| 23 | 11.5 | 6:17 | 5:49 |
| 24 | 11.5 | 6:17 | 5:49 |
| 25 | 11.5 | 6:17 | 5:49 |
| 26 | 11.5 | 6:17 | 5:49 |
| 27 | 11.5 | 6:17 | 5:49 |
| 28 | 11.5 | 6:18 | 5:49 |
| 29 | 11.5 | 6:18 | 5:49 |
| 30 | 11.5 | 6:18 | 5:49 |
| 31 | 11.5 | 6:18 | 5:49 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 4.83 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.23 kWh/m² to a high of 5.56 kWh/m² in February across the year — May's 4.83 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.8 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Calumbo
None of Calumbo's seasonal hazards are active in May. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Calumbo's rainy season runs November–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Calumbo?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a reasonable time to visit Calumbo for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Calumbo in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Calumbo sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection.
Sea temperature near Calumbo in May
The nearest coast averages about 25°C in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 41 km away) is warmest in March at about 28°C and coldest in August near 20°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 26 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 28 | Warm |
| Apr | 27 | Warm |
| May | 25 | Warm |
| Jun | 23 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 21 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 20 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 21 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 24 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 26 | Warm |
| Dec | 26 | Warm |
UV index in Calumbo in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Calumbo peaks around March 12 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near August 11 at about 6 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 7 | Very high |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Calumbo in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Calumbo is worst in July — around 47 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 2.1× the cleanest month (January, 23 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 23 | 24 | 29 | 34 | 35 | 41 | 47 | 43 | 32 | 27 | 25 | 26 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | Moderate |
| Feb | 24 | Moderate |
| Mar | 29 | Moderate |
| Apr | 34 | Moderate |
| May | 35 | Moderate |
| Jun | 41 | Poor |
| Jul | 47 | Poor |
| Aug | 43 | Poor |
| Sep | 32 | Moderate |
| Oct | 27 | Moderate |
| Nov | 25 | Moderate |
| Dec | 26 | Moderate |
Where is Calumbo?
Calumbo sits at 9.1°S, 13.4°E, 15 m above sea level, in Angola. The nearest listed city is Zango, 15 km away.
Topography around Calumbo
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Calumbo.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Calumbo has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 106 m around an average of 20 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 182 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 257 m.
The land around Calumbo is covered by wetland (42%) and grassland (41%) within 3 km, grassland (54%) and wetland (20%) within 16 km, and water (32%), grassland (31%) and trees (28%) within 80 km.
Angola travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 35% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $3,129
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2017
- Homicide rate
- 4.1
- per 100k, 2016
- Road deaths
- 26.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 413
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Calumbo (-9.1469°, 13.4194°, elevation 15 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).