Dar weather in December
In December, Dar sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 33 mm of rain across 4.9 wet days and about 11.3 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 23% of the time in December, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 24 min at the start of December to 11 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Dar's 5th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Dar's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 33 mm
- 4.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min
- 6:12 AM – 5:31 PM
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.84 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.3
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month.
A typical December day in Dar reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°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 34°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs on par with November and about 1°C cooler than January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 24 |
| 2 | 32 | 24 |
| 3 | 32 | 24 |
| 4 | 32 | 24 |
| 5 | 32 | 24 |
| 6 | 32 | 24 |
| 7 | 32 | 24 |
| 8 | 32 | 24 |
| 9 | 32 | 24 |
| 10 | 32 | 24 |
| 11 | 32 | 23 |
| 12 | 32 | 23 |
| 13 | 32 | 23 |
| 14 | 32 | 23 |
| 15 | 32 | 23 |
| 16 | 32 | 23 |
| 17 | 32 | 23 |
| 18 | 32 | 23 |
| 19 | 32 | 23 |
| 20 | 32 | 23 |
| 21 | 32 | 23 |
| 22 | 32 | 23 |
| 23 | 32 | 23 |
| 24 | 32 | 23 |
| 25 | 32 | 23 |
| 26 | 32 | 23 |
| 27 | 32 | 23 |
| 28 | 32 | 23 |
| 29 | 33 | 23 |
| 30 | 33 | 23 |
| 31 | 33 | 23 |
How December really feels in Dar
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December 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 December is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Dar weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 7th-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 | 33° / 23° | 13 | 2.7 | 11.4 | 3.9 |
| Feb | 34° / 24° | 10 | 1.9 | 11.6 | 3.3 |
| Mar | 35° / 25° | 44 | 6.7 | 11.9 | 2.6 |
| Apr | 35° / 26° | 99 | 14.3 | 12.3 | 2.1 |
| May | 34° / 26° | 201 | 23.8 | 12.5 | 2.0 |
| Jun | 33° / 25° | 220 | 25.3 | 12.7 | 2.2 |
| Jul | 32° / 25° | 253 | 27.7 | 12.6 | 2.3 |
| Aug | 32° / 25° | 261 | 28 | 12.4 | 2.3 |
| Sep | 31° / 25° | 308 | 28.1 | 12.1 | 2.3 |
| Oct | 31° / 24° | 249 | 24 | 11.7 | 2.9 |
| Nov | 32° / 24° | 93 | 11.2 | 11.5 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 32° / 23° | 33 | 4.9 | 11.3 | 4.3 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 23% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 19% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 58%.
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| Clearer (%) | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 |
| Cloudier (%) | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | 58 |
| 2 | 42 | 58 |
| 3 | 42 | 58 |
| 4 | 42 | 58 |
| 5 | 41 | 59 |
| 6 | 41 | 59 |
| 7 | 41 | 59 |
| 8 | 40 | 60 |
| 9 | 40 | 60 |
| 10 | 39 | 61 |
| 11 | 39 | 61 |
| 12 | 40 | 60 |
| 13 | 40 | 60 |
| 14 | 40 | 60 |
| 15 | 40 | 60 |
| 16 | 41 | 59 |
| 17 | 42 | 58 |
| 18 | 41 | 59 |
| 19 | 42 | 58 |
| 20 | 43 | 57 |
| 21 | 43 | 57 |
| 22 | 43 | 57 |
| 23 | 44 | 56 |
| 24 | 44 | 56 |
| 25 | 45 | 55 |
| 26 | 45 | 55 |
| 27 | 46 | 54 |
| 28 | 46 | 54 |
| 29 | 47 | 53 |
| 30 | 47 | 53 |
| 31 | 47 | 53 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Dar gets around 33 mm of rain over 4.9 wet days in December. 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 25% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 25 |
| 2 | 24 |
| 3 | 23 |
| 4 | 23 |
| 5 | 22 |
| 6 | 22 |
| 7 | 21 |
| 8 | 21 |
| 9 | 20 |
| 10 | 20 |
| 11 | 19 |
| 12 | 19 |
| 13 | 18 |
| 14 | 18 |
| 15 | 17 |
| 16 | 17 |
| 17 | 16 |
| 18 | 16 |
| 19 | 15 |
| 20 | 14 |
| 21 | 14 |
| 22 | 13 |
| 23 | 12 |
| 24 | 12 |
| 25 | 11 |
| 26 | 11 |
| 27 | 10 |
| 28 | 10 |
| 29 | 10 |
| 30 | 9 |
| 31 | 9 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the muggy band about 35% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 68% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Comfortable (%) | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Humid (%) | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Muggy (%) | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Oppressive (%) | 36 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Miserable (%) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 29 | 36 | 16 |
| 2 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 30 | 35 | 16 |
| 3 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 31 | 34 | 15 |
| 4 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 32 | 34 | 14 |
| 5 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 33 | 33 | 13 |
| 6 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 34 | 32 | 12 |
| 7 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 35 | 31 | 11 |
| 8 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 36 | 31 | 11 |
| 9 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 37 | 30 | 10 |
| 10 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 38 | 30 | 9 |
| 11 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 38 | 30 | 8 |
| 12 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 38 | 30 | 7 |
| 13 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 39 | 29 | 6 |
| 14 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 38 | 29 | 5 |
| 15 | 1 | 5 | 24 | 37 | 28 | 5 |
| 16 | 1 | 5 | 24 | 38 | 28 | 4 |
| 17 | 1 | 6 | 25 | 37 | 28 | 4 |
| 18 | 1 | 6 | 26 | 36 | 27 | 3 |
| 19 | 1 | 7 | 27 | 36 | 26 | 3 |
| 20 | 1 | 8 | 27 | 36 | 25 | 3 |
| 21 | 1 | 9 | 28 | 35 | 24 | 2 |
| 22 | 2 | 9 | 29 | 35 | 23 | 2 |
| 23 | 2 | 10 | 29 | 35 | 22 | 2 |
| 24 | 2 | 11 | 30 | 35 | 21 | 2 |
| 25 | 2 | 11 | 30 | 35 | 20 | 1 |
| 26 | 2 | 12 | 30 | 35 | 19 | 1 |
| 27 | 2 | 12 | 30 | 35 | 19 | 1 |
| 28 | 2 | 13 | 30 | 35 | 18 | 1 |
| 29 | 2 | 13 | 30 | 36 | 18 | 1 |
| 30 | 2 | 13 | 30 | 36 | 18 | 1 |
| 31 | 2 | 13 | 30 | 36 | 18 | 1 |
Wind in December
Winds average 9 km/h in December, the windiest month of the year.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| 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 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 24 min at the start of December to 11 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:05 AM to 6:19 AM, and sunset from 5:26 PM to 5:38 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:38 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.4 | 6:05 | 5:26 |
| 2 | 11.4 | 6:05 | 5:26 |
| 3 | 11.3 | 6:06 | 5:27 |
| 4 | 11.3 | 6:06 | 5:27 |
| 5 | 11.3 | 6:07 | 5:27 |
| 6 | 11.3 | 6:07 | 5:27 |
| 7 | 11.3 | 6:08 | 5:28 |
| 8 | 11.3 | 6:08 | 5:28 |
| 9 | 11.3 | 6:09 | 5:28 |
| 10 | 11.3 | 6:09 | 5:29 |
| 11 | 11.3 | 6:10 | 5:29 |
| 12 | 11.3 | 6:10 | 5:30 |
| 13 | 11.3 | 6:11 | 5:30 |
| 14 | 11.3 | 6:11 | 5:30 |
| 15 | 11.3 | 6:12 | 5:31 |
| 16 | 11.3 | 6:12 | 5:31 |
| 17 | 11.3 | 6:13 | 5:32 |
| 18 | 11.3 | 6:13 | 5:32 |
| 19 | 11.3 | 6:14 | 5:32 |
| 20 | 11.3 | 6:14 | 5:33 |
| 21 | 11.3 | 6:15 | 5:33 |
| 22 | 11.3 | 6:15 | 5:34 |
| 23 | 11.3 | 6:16 | 5:34 |
| 24 | 11.3 | 6:16 | 5:35 |
| 25 | 11.3 | 6:17 | 5:35 |
| 26 | 11.3 | 6:17 | 5:36 |
| 27 | 11.3 | 6:18 | 5:36 |
| 28 | 11.3 | 6:18 | 5:37 |
| 29 | 11.3 | 6:18 | 5:37 |
| 30 | 11.3 | 6:19 | 5:38 |
| 31 | 11.3 | 6:19 | 5:38 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 4.84 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.7 kWh/m² to a high of 6.22 kWh/m² in March across the year — December's 4.84 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| 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 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.1 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Dar
None of Dar's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Dar's monsoon runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Dar?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Dar for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Dar in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Dar sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection. About 5 days see rain.
UV index in Dar in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December 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 Dar peaks around August 18 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 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) | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 9 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Extreme |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Dar in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Dar is worst in February — around 45 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 2.7× the cleanest month (November, 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) | 38 | 45 | 42 | 33 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | Poor |
| Feb | 45 | Poor |
| Mar | 42 | Poor |
| Apr | 33 | Moderate |
| May | 24 | Moderate |
| Jun | 20 | Moderate |
| Jul | 19 | Moderate |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 20 | Moderate |
| Oct | 20 | Moderate |
| Nov | 17 | Moderate |
| Dec | 20 | Moderate |
Where is Dar?
Dar sits at 11.8°N, 106.1°E, 59 m above sea level, in Cambodia. The nearest listed city is Mémót, 11 km away.
Topography around Dar
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Dar.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Dar has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 79 m around an average of 66 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 177 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 954 m.
The land around Dar is covered by trees (43%) and cropland (42%) within 3 km, trees (68%) and cropland (26%) within 16 km, and trees (51%) and cropland (34%) within 80 km.
Cambodia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / C / G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 34% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $2,872
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 30%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.8
- per 100k, 2011
- Road deaths
- 19.6
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 390
- 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 Dar (11.7885°, 106.0933°, elevation 59 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).