Ziniaré weather in October
In October, Ziniaré sees average daytime highs of 35°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 25 mm of rain across 5.2 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 34°C in the first days to 36°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 53% of the time in October, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Ziniaré's 6th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ziniaré's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 35°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 25 mm
- 5.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 5:59 AM – 5:42 PM
- Cloud cover
- 45%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.05 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.9
- out of 10
Ziniaré is village in Burkina Faso.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Highs climb over the month, from about 34°C in the first days to 36°C by the end.
A typical October day in Ziniaré 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 32°C and 37°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 3°C warmer than September and on par with November.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 24 |
| 2 | 34 | 24 |
| 3 | 34 | 24 |
| 4 | 34 | 24 |
| 5 | 34 | 24 |
| 6 | 34 | 24 |
| 7 | 34 | 24 |
| 8 | 34 | 24 |
| 9 | 34 | 24 |
| 10 | 34 | 24 |
| 11 | 34 | 24 |
| 12 | 35 | 24 |
| 13 | 35 | 24 |
| 14 | 35 | 24 |
| 15 | 35 | 24 |
| 16 | 35 | 24 |
| 17 | 35 | 24 |
| 18 | 35 | 24 |
| 19 | 35 | 24 |
| 20 | 35 | 24 |
| 21 | 35 | 24 |
| 22 | 36 | 24 |
| 23 | 36 | 24 |
| 24 | 36 | 24 |
| 25 | 36 | 24 |
| 26 | 36 | 24 |
| 27 | 36 | 24 |
| 28 | 36 | 24 |
| 29 | 36 | 23 |
| 30 | 36 | 23 |
| 31 | 36 | 23 |
How October really feels in Ziniaré
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October 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 October is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Ziniaré weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 6th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 19° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.3 | 5.2 |
| Feb | 35° / 21° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.6 | 3.2 |
| Mar | 38° / 25° | 2 | 0.6 | 11.9 | 1.2 |
| Apr | 39° / 28° | 8 | 2.6 | 12.3 | 0.5 |
| May | 38° / 28° | 22 | 5.7 | 12.6 | 1.3 |
| Jun | 35° / 26° | 45 | 9.2 | 12.7 | 2.7 |
| Jul | 32° / 24° | 111 | 17.2 | 12.7 | 3.3 |
| Aug | 31° / 24° | 183 | 20.9 | 12.4 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 32° / 24° | 93 | 14.3 | 12.1 | 3.5 |
| Oct | 35° / 24° | 25 | 5.2 | 11.7 | 2.9 |
| Nov | 36° / 21° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.4 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 33° / 19° | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 4.6 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 53% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 29%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 |
| Cloudier (%) | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70 | 30 |
| 2 | 69 | 31 |
| 3 | 69 | 31 |
| 4 | 69 | 31 |
| 5 | 69 | 31 |
| 6 | 69 | 31 |
| 7 | 69 | 31 |
| 8 | 69 | 31 |
| 9 | 69 | 31 |
| 10 | 68 | 32 |
| 11 | 68 | 32 |
| 12 | 69 | 31 |
| 13 | 69 | 31 |
| 14 | 69 | 31 |
| 15 | 70 | 30 |
| 16 | 70 | 30 |
| 17 | 72 | 28 |
| 18 | 72 | 28 |
| 19 | 73 | 27 |
| 20 | 73 | 27 |
| 21 | 73 | 27 |
| 22 | 73 | 27 |
| 23 | 74 | 26 |
| 24 | 74 | 26 |
| 25 | 74 | 26 |
| 26 | 74 | 26 |
| 27 | 74 | 26 |
| 28 | 74 | 26 |
| 29 | 74 | 26 |
| 30 | 74 | 26 |
| 31 | 73 | 27 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Ziniaré gets around 25 mm of rain over 5.2 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 16% and peaks near 29% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 29 |
| 2 | 28 |
| 3 | 27 |
| 4 | 27 |
| 5 | 26 |
| 6 | 25 |
| 7 | 25 |
| 8 | 24 |
| 9 | 23 |
| 10 | 23 |
| 11 | 22 |
| 12 | 21 |
| 13 | 20 |
| 14 | 19 |
| 15 | 18 |
| 16 | 16 |
| 17 | 15 |
| 18 | 14 |
| 19 | 13 |
| 20 | 12 |
| 21 | 11 |
| 22 | 10 |
| 23 | 9 |
| 24 | 8 |
| 25 | 7 |
| 26 | 6 |
| 27 | 6 |
| 28 | 5 |
| 29 | 5 |
| 30 | 4 |
| 31 | 4 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the oppressive band about 55% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 83% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 28 |
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Muggy (%) | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 29 |
| Oppressive (%) | 92 | 91 | 91 | 89 | 88 | 86 | 84 | 82 | 80 | 78 | 74 | 71 | 68 | 65 | 61 | 58 | 53 | 50 | 46 | 43 | 39 | 36 | 33 | 30 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 11 |
| Miserable (%) | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 92 | 4 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 91 | 4 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 91 | 3 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 89 | 3 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 88 | 3 |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 86 | 2 |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 84 | 2 |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 82 | 2 |
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 80 | 2 |
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 78 | 1 |
| 11 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 74 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 71 | 1 |
| 13 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 26 | 68 | 1 |
| 14 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 65 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 30 | 61 | 1 |
| 16 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 32 | 58 | 1 |
| 17 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 34 | 53 | 1 |
| 18 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 36 | 50 | 1 |
| 19 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 37 | 46 | 1 |
| 20 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 38 | 43 | 1 |
| 21 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 39 | 39 | 1 |
| 22 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 39 | 36 | 1 |
| 23 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 39 | 33 | 0 |
| 24 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 39 | 30 | 0 |
| 25 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 38 | 26 | 0 |
| 26 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 37 | 24 | 0 |
| 27 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 36 | 21 | 0 |
| 28 | 18 | 11 | 18 | 34 | 18 | 0 |
| 29 | 21 | 12 | 19 | 33 | 16 | 0 |
| 30 | 24 | 13 | 19 | 31 | 13 | 0 |
| 31 | 28 | 13 | 19 | 29 | 11 | 0 |
Wind in October
Winds average 7 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 7 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) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 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 | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | 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 |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 5:57 AM to 6:02 AM, and sunset from 5:51 PM to 5:35 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 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 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:35 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 5:57 | 5:51 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 5:58 | 5:50 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 5:58 | 5:50 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 5:58 | 5:49 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:48 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:48 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:47 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:46 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:46 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:45 |
| 11 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:44 |
| 12 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:44 |
| 13 | 11.7 | 5:58 | 5:43 |
| 14 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:43 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:42 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:42 |
| 17 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:41 |
| 18 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:41 |
| 19 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:40 |
| 20 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:40 |
| 21 | 11.7 | 6:00 | 5:39 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 6:00 | 5:39 |
| 23 | 11.6 | 6:00 | 5:38 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 6:00 | 5:38 |
| 25 | 11.6 | 6:01 | 5:37 |
| 26 | 11.6 | 6:01 | 5:37 |
| 27 | 11.6 | 6:01 | 5:37 |
| 28 | 11.6 | 6:01 | 5:36 |
| 29 | 11.6 | 6:02 | 5:36 |
| 30 | 11.6 | 6:02 | 5:36 |
| 31 | 11.6 | 6:02 | 5:35 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 6.05 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.19 kWh/m² to a high of 6.75 kWh/m² in March across the year — October's 6.05 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.0 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Ziniaré
In October, Ziniaré sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Ziniaré sees seasonal dust haze (February–July), heaviest in March.
Is October a good time to visit Ziniaré?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Ziniaré. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Ziniaré in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Ziniaré sees daytime highs around 35°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 5 days see rain.
UV index in Ziniaré in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ziniaré peaks around March 15 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 14 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) | 10 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Very high |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Ziniaré in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Ziniaré is worst in March — around 79 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 4.7× the cleanest month (August, 17 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) | 66 | 77 | 79 | 61 | 36 | 28 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 35 | 43 | 56 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 77 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 79 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 61 | Unhealthy |
| May | 36 | Poor |
| Jun | 28 | Moderate |
| Jul | 19 | Moderate |
| Aug | 17 | Moderate |
| Sep | 23 | Moderate |
| Oct | 35 | Poor |
| Nov | 43 | Poor |
| Dec | 56 | Unhealthy |
Where is Ziniaré?
Ziniaré sits at 12.6°N, 1.3°W, 303 m above sea level, in Burkina Faso. The nearest listed city is Nioko I, 26 km away.
Topography around Ziniaré
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ziniaré.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ziniaré has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 34 m around an average of 307 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 83 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 270 m.
The land around Ziniaré is covered by cropland (44%), artificial surfaces (23%) and grassland (22%) within 3 km, grassland (42%) and cropland (38%) within 16 km, and grassland (39%), cropland (36%) and shrubs (21%) within 80 km.
Burkina Faso travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 37% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,148
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 1.3
- per 100k, 2017
- Road deaths
- 31
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- 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 Ziniaré (12.5824°, -1.2975°, elevation 303 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).