Pursat weather in December
In December, Pursat sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 22 mm of rain across 4 wet days and about 11.3 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 33% of the time in December, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 18 min at the start of December to 11 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Pursat's 4th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Pursat's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 22 mm
- 4 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min
- 6:22 AM – 5:38 PM
- Cloud cover
- 56%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.81 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.4
- out of 10
Pursat is capital of the same named Cambodian province.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical December day in Pursat reaches about 30°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 27°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) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 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 | 22 |
| 8 | 31 | 22 |
| 9 | 30 | 22 |
| 10 | 30 | 22 |
| 11 | 30 | 22 |
| 12 | 30 | 22 |
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| 27 | 31 | 21 |
| 28 | 31 | 21 |
| 29 | 31 | 21 |
| 30 | 31 | 21 |
| 31 | 31 | 21 |
How December really feels in Pursat
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 23 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.
Pursat weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 12th-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 | 32° / 22° | 11 | 2.3 | 11.3 | 5.0 |
| Feb | 33° / 23° | 14 | 2.7 | 11.6 | 4.0 |
| Mar | 35° / 25° | 49 | 7.2 | 11.9 | 2.6 |
| Apr | 36° / 26° | 86 | 14.3 | 12.3 | 1.8 |
| May | 35° / 26° | 134 | 20.7 | 12.6 | 1.7 |
| Jun | 34° / 26° | 130 | 20.8 | 12.7 | 1.9 |
| Jul | 34° / 26° | 143 | 21.3 | 12.7 | 2.2 |
| Aug | 34° / 26° | 159 | 23.6 | 12.4 | 2.1 |
| Sep | 32° / 25° | 236 | 25.4 | 12.1 | 2.3 |
| Oct | 31° / 24° | 228 | 24 | 11.7 | 2.9 |
| Nov | 31° / 23° | 72 | 11.1 | 11.4 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 30° / 22° | 22 | 4 | 11.3 | 5.4 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 33% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 47%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 |
| Cloudier (%) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 50 |
| 2 | 50 | 50 |
| 3 | 50 | 50 |
| 4 | 50 | 50 |
| 5 | 49 | 51 |
| 6 | 49 | 51 |
| 7 | 50 | 50 |
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| 12 | 50 | 50 |
| 13 | 50 | 50 |
| 14 | 51 | 49 |
| 15 | 51 | 49 |
| 16 | 52 | 48 |
| 17 | 52 | 48 |
| 18 | 52 | 48 |
| 19 | 54 | 46 |
| 20 | 54 | 46 |
| 21 | 54 | 46 |
| 22 | 55 | 45 |
| 23 | 56 | 44 |
| 24 | 56 | 44 |
| 25 | 57 | 43 |
| 26 | 57 | 43 |
| 27 | 58 | 42 |
| 28 | 58 | 42 |
| 29 | 59 | 41 |
| 30 | 59 | 41 |
| 31 | 60 | 40 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Pursat gets around 22 mm of rain over 4 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 13% and peaks near 22% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 22 |
| 2 | 21 |
| 3 | 20 |
| 4 | 19 |
| 5 | 19 |
| 6 | 18 |
| 7 | 18 |
| 8 | 17 |
| 9 | 17 |
| 10 | 17 |
| 11 | 16 |
| 12 | 16 |
| 13 | 15 |
| 14 | 15 |
| 15 | 14 |
| 16 | 13 |
| 17 | 13 |
| 18 | 12 |
| 19 | 12 |
| 20 | 11 |
| 21 | 11 |
| 22 | 10 |
| 23 | 9 |
| 24 | 9 |
| 25 | 8 |
| 26 | 8 |
| 27 | 7 |
| 28 | 7 |
| 29 | 7 |
| 30 | 6 |
| 31 | 6 |
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 38% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 78% 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 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Humid (%) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Muggy (%) | 30 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 |
| Oppressive (%) | 51 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Miserable (%) | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 30 | 51 | 12 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 32 | 50 | 11 |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 33 | 49 | 10 |
| 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 34 | 49 | 9 |
| 5 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 35 | 48 | 8 |
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 36 | 47 | 8 |
| 7 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 37 | 46 | 7 |
| 8 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 38 | 45 | 7 |
| 9 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 38 | 45 | 6 |
| 10 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 39 | 44 | 6 |
| 11 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 39 | 43 | 5 |
| 12 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 39 | 42 | 5 |
| 13 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 39 | 41 | 4 |
| 14 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 39 | 40 | 4 |
| 15 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 39 | 38 | 4 |
| 16 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 39 | 37 | 3 |
| 17 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 38 | 36 | 3 |
| 18 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 38 | 34 | 3 |
| 19 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 38 | 33 | 3 |
| 20 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 38 | 32 | 2 |
| 21 | 1 | 6 | 23 | 38 | 30 | 2 |
| 22 | 1 | 6 | 24 | 38 | 29 | 2 |
| 23 | 1 | 7 | 25 | 38 | 28 | 1 |
| 24 | 1 | 7 | 26 | 38 | 27 | 1 |
| 25 | 1 | 7 | 27 | 38 | 26 | 1 |
| 26 | 1 | 7 | 27 | 39 | 25 | 1 |
| 27 | 1 | 7 | 27 | 39 | 24 | 1 |
| 28 | 1 | 7 | 27 | 40 | 24 | 1 |
| 29 | 1 | 7 | 27 | 40 | 24 | 0 |
| 30 | 1 | 7 | 27 | 41 | 24 | 0 |
| 31 | 1 | 7 | 27 | 41 | 24 | 0 |
Wind in December
Winds average 6 km/h in December, the windiest month of the year.
Across December, 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 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 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 | 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 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 18 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 grow by about 0 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:15 AM to 6:29 AM, and sunset from 5:34 PM to 5:46 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 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 | 11.3 | 11.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.3 | 6:15 | 5:34 |
| 2 | 11.3 | 6:15 | 5:34 |
| 3 | 11.3 | 6:16 | 5:34 |
| 4 | 11.3 | 6:16 | 5:34 |
| 5 | 11.3 | 6:17 | 5:35 |
| 6 | 11.3 | 6:17 | 5:35 |
| 7 | 11.3 | 6:18 | 5:35 |
| 8 | 11.3 | 6:18 | 5:35 |
| 9 | 11.3 | 6:19 | 5:36 |
| 10 | 11.3 | 6:19 | 5:36 |
| 11 | 11.3 | 6:20 | 5:37 |
| 12 | 11.3 | 6:20 | 5:37 |
| 13 | 11.3 | 6:21 | 5:37 |
| 14 | 11.3 | 6:21 | 5:38 |
| 15 | 11.3 | 6:22 | 5:38 |
| 16 | 11.3 | 6:22 | 5:38 |
| 17 | 11.3 | 6:23 | 5:39 |
| 18 | 11.3 | 6:23 | 5:39 |
| 19 | 11.3 | 6:24 | 5:40 |
| 20 | 11.3 | 6:24 | 5:40 |
| 21 | 11.3 | 6:25 | 5:41 |
| 22 | 11.3 | 6:25 | 5:41 |
| 23 | 11.3 | 6:26 | 5:42 |
| 24 | 11.3 | 6:26 | 5:42 |
| 25 | 11.3 | 6:27 | 5:43 |
| 26 | 11.3 | 6:27 | 5:43 |
| 27 | 11.3 | 6:28 | 5:44 |
| 28 | 11.3 | 6:28 | 5:44 |
| 29 | 11.3 | 6:29 | 5:45 |
| 30 | 11.3 | 6:29 | 5:45 |
| 31 | 11.3 | 6:29 | 5:46 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 4.81 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.72 kWh/m² to a high of 6.14 kWh/m² in April across the year — December's 4.81 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 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 | 5.0 | 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 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.7 | 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 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.0 | 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 Pursat
In December, Pursat sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Pursat sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Pursat's rainy season runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Pursat?
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 Pursat for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Pursat in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Pursat sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection. About 4 days see rain.
UV index in Pursat 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 Pursat peaks around August 17 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 23 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 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 9 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Very high |
| Feb | 9 | Very high |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Pursat 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 Pursat is worst in April — around 47 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 4.1× the cleanest month (November, 12 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) | 25 | 42 | 42 | 47 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 12 |
| Level | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | Moderate |
| Feb | 42 | Poor |
| Mar | 42 | Poor |
| Apr | 47 | Poor |
| May | 21 | Moderate |
| Jun | 17 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 13 | Moderate |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 15 | Moderate |
| Nov | 12 | Good |
| Dec | 12 | Good |
Where is Pursat?
Pursat sits at 12.5°N, 103.9°E, 25 m above sea level, in Cambodia. The nearest listed city is Phumĭ Tnaôt, 84 km away.
Topography around Pursat
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Pursat.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Pursat has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 12 m around an average of 16 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 349 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,795 m.
The land around Pursat is covered by cropland (62%) within 3 km, cropland (76%) within 16 km, and trees (41%) and cropland (33%) 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 Pursat (12.5388°, 103.9192°, elevation 25 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. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). 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).