Dassa-Zoumè weather in February
In February, Dassa-Zoumè sees average daytime highs of 35°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 17 mm of rain across 3.2 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 43% of the time in February, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 42 min at the start of February to 11 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, February is Dassa-Zoumè's 3rd-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Dassa-Zoumè's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 35°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 17 mm
- 3.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 7:13 AM – 6:58 PM
- Cloud cover
- 51%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.89 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.7
- out of 10
Dassa-Zoumè is commune and city in Collines Department, Benin.
- Density
- 17/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1200
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in February
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month.
A typical February day in Dassa-Zoumè reaches about 35°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 34°C and 37°C. Set against its neighbours, February runs about 1°C warmer than January and on par with March.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 23 |
| 2 | 35 | 23 |
| 3 | 35 | 23 |
| 4 | 35 | 23 |
| 5 | 35 | 23 |
| 6 | 35 | 24 |
| 7 | 35 | 24 |
| 8 | 35 | 24 |
| 9 | 35 | 24 |
| 10 | 35 | 24 |
| 11 | 35 | 24 |
| 12 | 35 | 24 |
| 13 | 35 | 24 |
| 14 | 35 | 24 |
| 15 | 36 | 24 |
| 16 | 36 | 24 |
| 17 | 36 | 24 |
| 18 | 36 | 24 |
| 19 | 36 | 24 |
| 20 | 36 | 24 |
| 21 | 36 | 24 |
| 22 | 36 | 25 |
| 23 | 36 | 25 |
| 24 | 36 | 25 |
| 25 | 36 | 25 |
| 26 | 36 | 25 |
| 27 | 36 | 25 |
| 28 | 36 | 25 |
How February really feels in Dassa-Zoumè
Once humidity and wind are folded in, February averages 28 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 February is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Dassa-Zoumè weather by month
How February compares with the rest of the year at a glance. February is the 1st-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34° / 22° | 6 | 1.3 | 11.6 | 3.7 |
| Feb | 35° / 24° | 17 | 3.2 | 11.7 | 2.7 |
| Mar | 35° / 25° | 49 | 9 | 11.9 | 2.3 |
| Apr | 34° / 25° | 87 | 14 | 12.2 | 2.5 |
| May | 33° / 24° | 129 | 19.1 | 12.3 | 2.7 |
| Jun | 31° / 23° | 150 | 22 | 12.4 | 3.1 |
| Jul | 30° / 23° | 169 | 23.4 | 12.4 | 3.5 |
| Aug | 29° / 23° | 181 | 22.4 | 12.3 | 3.7 |
| Sep | 30° / 23° | 175 | 23 | 12 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 32° / 23° | 96 | 16.5 | 11.8 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 34° / 23° | 18 | 4.2 | 11.6 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 34° / 23° | 5 | 1.3 | 11.6 | 3.8 |
Cloud cover in February
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 43% of the time in February.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of February, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 41%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 68 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 47 |
| Cloudier (%) | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 53 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68 | 32 |
| 2 | 69 | 31 |
| 3 | 69 | 31 |
| 4 | 68 | 32 |
| 5 | 67 | 33 |
| 6 | 67 | 33 |
| 7 | 67 | 33 |
| 8 | 67 | 33 |
| 9 | 66 | 34 |
| 10 | 65 | 35 |
| 11 | 65 | 35 |
| 12 | 63 | 37 |
| 13 | 62 | 38 |
| 14 | 61 | 39 |
| 15 | 59 | 41 |
| 16 | 57 | 43 |
| 17 | 56 | 44 |
| 18 | 55 | 45 |
| 19 | 54 | 46 |
| 20 | 53 | 47 |
| 21 | 52 | 48 |
| 22 | 51 | 49 |
| 23 | 50 | 50 |
| 24 | 50 | 50 |
| 25 | 49 | 51 |
| 26 | 48 | 52 |
| 27 | 47 | 53 |
| 28 | 47 | 53 |
Chance of precipitation in February
Dassa-Zoumè gets around 17 mm of rain over 3.2 wet days in February. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 12% and peaks near 20% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5 |
| 2 | 6 |
| 3 | 6 |
| 4 | 6 |
| 5 | 7 |
| 6 | 7 |
| 7 | 8 |
| 8 | 8 |
| 9 | 9 |
| 10 | 9 |
| 11 | 10 |
| 12 | 10 |
| 13 | 11 |
| 14 | 11 |
| 15 | 12 |
| 16 | 12 |
| 17 | 12 |
| 18 | 13 |
| 19 | 13 |
| 20 | 14 |
| 21 | 15 |
| 22 | 15 |
| 23 | 16 |
| 24 | 17 |
| 25 | 17 |
| 26 | 18 |
| 27 | 19 |
| 28 | 20 |
Humidity in February
Most of February feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, February lands in the oppressive band about 61% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 81% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Comfortable (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Humid (%) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Muggy (%) | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Oppressive (%) | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 60 | 62 | 63 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 69 | 70 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 75 | 76 | 76 |
| Miserable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 21 | 49 | 1 |
| 2 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 20 | 50 | 1 |
| 3 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 20 | 50 | 1 |
| 4 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 20 | 50 | 1 |
| 5 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 19 | 52 | 1 |
| 6 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 19 | 52 | 1 |
| 7 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 19 | 53 | 1 |
| 8 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 19 | 53 | 1 |
| 9 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 54 | 1 |
| 10 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 54 | 1 |
| 11 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 55 | 1 |
| 12 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 56 | 1 |
| 13 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 57 | 1 |
| 14 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 58 | 1 |
| 15 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 60 | 1 |
| 16 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 62 | 1 |
| 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 63 | 1 |
| 18 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 65 | 1 |
| 19 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 65 | 2 |
| 20 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 66 | 2 |
| 21 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 69 | 2 |
| 22 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 70 | 2 |
| 23 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 72 | 2 |
| 24 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 72 | 3 |
| 25 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 73 | 3 |
| 26 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 75 | 3 |
| 27 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 76 | 3 |
| 28 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 76 | 4 |
Wind in February
Winds average 7 km/h in February.
Across February, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 7 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 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in February
Daylight runs from about 11 h 42 min at the start of February to 11 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over February. Sunrise moves from 7:15 AM to 7:10 AM, and sunset from 6:55 PM to 7:00 PM.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.7 | 7:15 | 6:55 |
| 2 | 11.7 | 7:15 | 6:55 |
| 3 | 11.7 | 7:15 | 6:55 |
| 4 | 11.7 | 7:15 | 6:56 |
| 5 | 11.7 | 7:15 | 6:56 |
| 6 | 11.7 | 7:15 | 6:56 |
| 7 | 11.7 | 7:15 | 6:57 |
| 8 | 11.7 | 7:15 | 6:57 |
| 9 | 11.7 | 7:14 | 6:57 |
| 10 | 11.7 | 7:14 | 6:57 |
| 11 | 11.7 | 7:14 | 6:57 |
| 12 | 11.7 | 7:14 | 6:58 |
| 13 | 11.7 | 7:14 | 6:58 |
| 14 | 11.7 | 7:14 | 6:58 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 7:13 | 6:58 |
| 16 | 11.8 | 7:13 | 6:58 |
| 17 | 11.8 | 7:13 | 6:59 |
| 18 | 11.8 | 7:13 | 6:59 |
| 19 | 11.8 | 7:13 | 6:59 |
| 20 | 11.8 | 7:12 | 6:59 |
| 21 | 11.8 | 7:12 | 6:59 |
| 22 | 11.8 | 7:12 | 6:59 |
| 23 | 11.8 | 7:11 | 6:59 |
| 24 | 11.8 | 7:11 | 6:59 |
| 25 | 11.8 | 7:11 | 6:59 |
| 26 | 11.8 | 7:10 | 7:00 |
| 27 | 11.8 | 7:10 | 7:00 |
| 28 | 11.8 | 7:10 | 7:00 |
Solar energy in February
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in February, about 5.89 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.92 kWh/m² to a high of 5.89 kWh/m² in February across the year — February's 5.89 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| 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 |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.9 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Dassa-Zoumè
In February, Dassa-Zoumè sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Dassa-Zoumè's monsoon runs April–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Dassa-Zoumè sees seasonal dust haze (January–April), heaviest in February.
Is February a good time to visit Dassa-Zoumè?
Our two travel scores rate February for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
February is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Dassa-Zoumè.
What to pack for Dassa-Zoumè in February
From February's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In February, Dassa-Zoumè sees daytime highs around 35°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection. About 3 days see rain.
UV index in Dassa-Zoumè in February
Clear-sky midday UV in February 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 Dassa-Zoumè peaks around April 11 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 18 at about 7 (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) | 8 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 9 | Very high |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | High |
Air quality in Dassa-Zoumè in February
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where February falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Dassa-Zoumè is worst in January — around 97 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 4.2× the cleanest month (August, 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) | 97 | 87 | 46 | 42 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 35 | 43 | 85 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 97 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 87 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 46 | Poor |
| Apr | 42 | Poor |
| May | 28 | Moderate |
| Jun | 26 | Moderate |
| Jul | 24 | Moderate |
| Aug | 23 | Moderate |
| Sep | 26 | Moderate |
| Oct | 35 | Moderate |
| Nov | 43 | Poor |
| Dec | 85 | Unhealthy |
Where is Dassa-Zoumè?
Dassa-Zoumè sits at 7.8°N, 2.2°E, 156 m above sea level, in Benin. The nearest listed city is Glazoué, 25 km away.
Topography around Dassa-Zoumè
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Dassa-Zoumè.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Dassa-Zoumè has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 268 m around an average of 162 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 378 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 526 m.
The land around Dassa-Zoumè is covered by trees (27%), shrubs (24%) and cropland (23%) within 3 km, shrubs (44%), cropland (22%) and trees (20%) within 16 km, and shrubs (44%) and trees (32%) within 80 km.
Benin travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 34% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,658
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.4 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 18%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.1
- per 100k, 2017
- Road deaths
- 26.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 406
- 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 Dassa-Zoumè (7.75°, 2.1833°, elevation 156 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. 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).