Pobé weather in January
In January, Pobé sees average daytime highs of 34°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 20 mm of rain across 5.8 wet days and about 11.6 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 34°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 42% of the time in January, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 36 min at the start of January to 11 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Pobé's 2nd-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Pobé's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 34°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 20 mm
- 5.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min
- 7:10 AM – 6:48 PM
- Cloud cover
- 49%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.36 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.6
- out of 10
Pobé is Benin.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 34°C through the month.
A typical January day in Pobé reaches about 34°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 32°C and 35°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and on par with February.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 23 |
| 2 | 33 | 23 |
| 3 | 33 | 23 |
| 4 | 33 | 23 |
| 5 | 33 | 23 |
| 6 | 33 | 23 |
| 7 | 33 | 23 |
| 8 | 33 | 23 |
| 9 | 33 | 23 |
| 10 | 33 | 23 |
| 11 | 33 | 23 |
| 12 | 33 | 23 |
| 13 | 33 | 23 |
| 14 | 33 | 23 |
| 15 | 33 | 23 |
| 16 | 33 | 23 |
| 17 | 33 | 24 |
| 18 | 33 | 24 |
| 19 | 34 | 24 |
| 20 | 34 | 24 |
| 21 | 34 | 24 |
| 22 | 34 | 24 |
| 23 | 34 | 24 |
| 24 | 34 | 24 |
| 25 | 34 | 24 |
| 26 | 34 | 24 |
| 27 | 34 | 24 |
| 28 | 34 | 24 |
| 29 | 34 | 24 |
| 30 | 34 | 24 |
| 31 | 34 | 24 |
How January really feels in Pobé
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January 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 January is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Pobé weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 2nd-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34° / 24° | 20 | 5.8 | 11.6 | 3.6 |
| Feb | 34° / 25° | 32 | 8.4 | 11.8 | 2.9 |
| Mar | 34° / 25° | 71 | 16.2 | 12 | 2.7 |
| Apr | 33° / 25° | 102 | 19 | 12.1 | 2.8 |
| May | 31° / 24° | 165 | 25.4 | 12.3 | 2.7 |
| Jun | 30° / 23° | 177 | 26.2 | 12.4 | 3.0 |
| Jul | 29° / 23° | 151 | 23.8 | 12.4 | 3.6 |
| Aug | 29° / 23° | 128 | 21.3 | 12.2 | 3.9 |
| Sep | 29° / 23° | 160 | 25.1 | 12 | 3.2 |
| Oct | 31° / 23° | 143 | 24.5 | 11.8 | 3.1 |
| Nov | 32° / 24° | 50 | 12.7 | 11.7 | 3.7 |
| Dec | 33° / 24° | 19 | 5.2 | 11.6 | 4.0 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 42% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 36%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 76 | 75 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 |
| Cloudier (%) | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76 | 24 |
| 2 | 75 | 25 |
| 3 | 73 | 27 |
| 4 | 73 | 27 |
| 5 | 72 | 28 |
| 6 | 70 | 30 |
| 7 | 69 | 31 |
| 8 | 68 | 32 |
| 9 | 68 | 32 |
| 10 | 67 | 33 |
| 11 | 66 | 34 |
| 12 | 65 | 35 |
| 13 | 64 | 36 |
| 14 | 63 | 37 |
| 15 | 62 | 38 |
| 16 | 62 | 38 |
| 17 | 61 | 39 |
| 18 | 60 | 40 |
| 19 | 59 | 41 |
| 20 | 59 | 41 |
| 21 | 58 | 42 |
| 22 | 58 | 42 |
| 23 | 58 | 42 |
| 24 | 58 | 42 |
| 25 | 59 | 41 |
| 26 | 59 | 41 |
| 27 | 59 | 41 |
| 28 | 60 | 40 |
| 29 | 61 | 39 |
| 30 | 61 | 39 |
| 31 | 62 | 38 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Pobé gets around 20 mm of rain over 5.8 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 19% and peaks near 23% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 |
| 2 | 12 |
| 3 | 13 |
| 4 | 13 |
| 5 | 14 |
| 6 | 14 |
| 7 | 15 |
| 8 | 15 |
| 9 | 16 |
| 10 | 16 |
| 11 | 17 |
| 12 | 17 |
| 13 | 18 |
| 14 | 19 |
| 15 | 20 |
| 16 | 20 |
| 17 | 21 |
| 18 | 21 |
| 19 | 21 |
| 20 | 22 |
| 21 | 22 |
| 22 | 22 |
| 23 | 22 |
| 24 | 23 |
| 25 | 23 |
| 26 | 23 |
| 27 | 23 |
| 28 | 23 |
| 29 | 23 |
| 30 | 23 |
| 31 | 23 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the oppressive band about 51% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 79% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Comfortable (%) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Humid (%) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Muggy (%) | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Oppressive (%) | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 |
| Miserable (%) | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 51 | 9 |
| 2 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 51 | 9 |
| 3 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 50 | 10 |
| 4 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 49 | 10 |
| 5 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 48 | 10 |
| 6 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 48 | 11 |
| 7 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 48 | 11 |
| 8 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 47 | 11 |
| 9 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 47 | 12 |
| 10 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 47 | 12 |
| 11 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 47 | 13 |
| 12 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 47 | 13 |
| 13 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 48 | 14 |
| 14 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 48 | 14 |
| 15 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 49 | 14 |
| 16 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 50 | 14 |
| 17 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 51 | 15 |
| 18 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 52 | 15 |
| 19 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 53 | 15 |
| 20 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 53 | 16 |
| 21 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 52 | 17 |
| 22 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 53 | 17 |
| 23 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 53 | 18 |
| 24 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 54 | 19 |
| 25 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 53 | 20 |
| 26 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 53 | 20 |
| 27 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 52 | 21 |
| 28 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 53 | 22 |
| 29 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 52 | 23 |
| 30 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 51 | 24 |
| 31 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 50 | 26 |
Wind in January
Winds average 7 km/h in January.
Across January, 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 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 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 | 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 | 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 |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 11 h 36 min at the start of January to 11 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 7:04 AM to 7:12 AM, and sunset from 6:41 PM to 6:53 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 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 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:12 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.6 | 7:04 | 6:41 |
| 2 | 11.6 | 7:05 | 6:41 |
| 3 | 11.6 | 7:05 | 6:42 |
| 4 | 11.6 | 7:06 | 6:42 |
| 5 | 11.6 | 7:06 | 6:42 |
| 6 | 11.6 | 7:06 | 6:43 |
| 7 | 11.6 | 7:07 | 6:43 |
| 8 | 11.6 | 7:07 | 6:44 |
| 9 | 11.6 | 7:07 | 6:44 |
| 10 | 11.6 | 7:08 | 6:45 |
| 11 | 11.6 | 7:08 | 6:45 |
| 12 | 11.6 | 7:08 | 6:46 |
| 13 | 11.6 | 7:09 | 6:46 |
| 14 | 11.6 | 7:09 | 6:47 |
| 15 | 11.6 | 7:09 | 6:47 |
| 16 | 11.6 | 7:10 | 6:48 |
| 17 | 11.6 | 7:10 | 6:48 |
| 18 | 11.6 | 7:10 | 6:49 |
| 19 | 11.6 | 7:10 | 6:49 |
| 20 | 11.6 | 7:10 | 6:49 |
| 21 | 11.7 | 7:11 | 6:50 |
| 22 | 11.7 | 7:11 | 6:50 |
| 23 | 11.7 | 7:11 | 6:51 |
| 24 | 11.7 | 7:11 | 6:51 |
| 25 | 11.7 | 7:11 | 6:51 |
| 26 | 11.7 | 7:11 | 6:52 |
| 27 | 11.7 | 7:12 | 6:52 |
| 28 | 11.7 | 7:12 | 6:52 |
| 29 | 11.7 | 7:12 | 6:53 |
| 30 | 11.7 | 7:12 | 6:53 |
| 31 | 11.7 | 7:12 | 6:53 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 5.36 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.75 kWh/m² to a high of 5.43 kWh/m² in February across the year — January's 5.36 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| 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 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.4 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Pobé
In January, Pobé sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Pobé's rainy season runs April–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Pobé sees seasonal dust haze (January–April), heaviest in February.
Is January a good time to visit Pobé?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Pobé. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Pobé in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Pobé sees daytime highs around 34°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection. About 6 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Pobé in January
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in January — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 67 km away) is warmest in May at about 29°C and coldest in August near 25°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) | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Warm |
| Feb | 28 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 28 | Warm |
| Jul | 26 | Warm |
| Aug | 25 | Warm |
| Sep | 26 | Warm |
| Oct | 27 | Warm |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Tropical |
UV index in Pobé in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 8 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Pobé peaks around April 9 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 8 (very 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 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 8 | Very high |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Pobé in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Pobé is worst in January — around 139 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 3.7× the cleanest month (August, 37 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) | 139 | 117 | 69 | 64 | 55 | 48 | 40 | 37 | 47 | 65 | 76 | 127 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 139 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 117 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 69 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 64 | Unhealthy |
| May | 55 | Poor |
| Jun | 48 | Poor |
| Jul | 40 | Poor |
| Aug | 37 | Poor |
| Sep | 47 | Poor |
| Oct | 65 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 76 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 127 | Unhealthy |
Where is Pobé?
Pobé sits at 7.0°N, 2.7°E, 136 m above sea level, in Benin. The nearest listed city is Adjaouèrè, 7.0 km away.
Topography around Pobé
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Pobé.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Pobé has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 98 m around an average of 109 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 150 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 292 m.
The land around Pobé is covered by trees (62%) and artificial surfaces (23%) within 3 km, trees (48%) and cropland (22%) within 16 km, and trees (46%) 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 Pobé (6.9801°, 2.6649°, elevation 136 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).