Foumban weather in April
In April, Foumban sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 20°C, with 140 mm of rain across 19.9 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 31°C in the first days to 29°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 8% of the time in April, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 hours at the start of April to 12 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Foumban's 7th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Foumban's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 20°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 140 mm
- 19.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:13 AM – 6:20 PM
- Cloud cover
- 78%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.61 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.7
- out of 10
Foumban is commune of Cameroon.
- Density
- 312/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in April
Highs ease over the month, from about 31°C in the first days to 29°C by the end.
A typical April day in Foumban reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 20°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, April runs about 3°C cooler than March and about 2°C warmer than May.
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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 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 21 |
| 2 | 31 | 21 |
| 3 | 31 | 21 |
| 4 | 31 | 21 |
| 5 | 31 | 21 |
| 6 | 31 | 21 |
| 7 | 31 | 21 |
| 8 | 31 | 21 |
| 9 | 30 | 21 |
| 10 | 30 | 21 |
| 11 | 30 | 21 |
| 12 | 30 | 21 |
| 13 | 30 | 20 |
| 14 | 30 | 20 |
| 15 | 30 | 20 |
| 16 | 30 | 20 |
| 17 | 30 | 20 |
| 18 | 30 | 20 |
| 19 | 30 | 20 |
| 20 | 29 | 20 |
| 21 | 29 | 20 |
| 22 | 29 | 20 |
| 23 | 29 | 20 |
| 24 | 29 | 20 |
| 25 | 29 | 20 |
| 26 | 29 | 20 |
| 27 | 29 | 20 |
| 28 | 29 | 20 |
| 29 | 29 | 20 |
| 30 | 29 | 20 |
How April really feels in Foumban
Once humidity and wind are folded in, April averages 7 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 April is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Foumban weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 5th-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 18° | 1 | 0.5 | 11.7 | 4.9 |
| Feb | 33° / 19° | 9 | 1.5 | 11.8 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 33° / 21° | 52 | 7.8 | 12 | 3.7 |
| Apr | 30° / 20° | 140 | 19.9 | 12.1 | 3.7 |
| May | 28° / 20° | 185 | 26 | 12.3 | 3.7 |
| Jun | 27° / 19° | 188 | 25.6 | 12.3 | 4.0 |
| Jul | 26° / 19° | 270 | 28.8 | 12.3 | 3.7 |
| Aug | 26° / 19° | 311 | 29 | 12.2 | 3.6 |
| Sep | 26° / 19° | 250 | 27.9 | 12 | 3.7 |
| Oct | 27° / 19° | 200 | 26 | 11.9 | 4.0 |
| Nov | 29° / 18° | 48 | 8 | 11.7 | 5.8 |
| Dec | 31° / 18° | 3 | 0.4 | 11.7 | 5.9 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 8% of the time in April.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 79%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 30 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Cloudier (%) | 70 | 71 | 71 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 70 |
| 2 | 29 | 71 |
| 3 | 29 | 71 |
| 4 | 26 | 74 |
| 5 | 26 | 74 |
| 6 | 25 | 75 |
| 7 | 24 | 76 |
| 8 | 23 | 77 |
| 9 | 23 | 77 |
| 10 | 21 | 79 |
| 11 | 21 | 79 |
| 12 | 21 | 79 |
| 13 | 20 | 80 |
| 14 | 20 | 80 |
| 15 | 19 | 81 |
| 16 | 19 | 81 |
| 17 | 19 | 81 |
| 18 | 18 | 82 |
| 19 | 18 | 82 |
| 20 | 18 | 82 |
| 21 | 18 | 82 |
| 22 | 19 | 81 |
| 23 | 19 | 81 |
| 24 | 19 | 81 |
| 25 | 19 | 81 |
| 26 | 19 | 81 |
| 27 | 19 | 81 |
| 28 | 19 | 81 |
| 29 | 19 | 81 |
| 30 | 18 | 82 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Foumban gets around 140 mm of rain over 19.9 wet days in April. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 65% and peaks near 78% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 44 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 55 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 62 | 64 | 65 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 44 |
| 2 | 45 |
| 3 | 47 |
| 4 | 48 |
| 5 | 50 |
| 6 | 52 |
| 7 | 55 |
| 8 | 57 |
| 9 | 59 |
| 10 | 61 |
| 11 | 62 |
| 12 | 64 |
| 13 | 65 |
| 14 | 67 |
| 15 | 68 |
| 16 | 69 |
| 17 | 70 |
| 18 | 71 |
| 19 | 72 |
| 20 | 73 |
| 21 | 74 |
| 22 | 74 |
| 23 | 75 |
| 24 | 76 |
| 25 | 76 |
| 26 | 77 |
| 27 | 77 |
| 28 | 78 |
| 29 | 78 |
| 30 | 78 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April lands in the muggy band about 86% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 87% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Muggy (%) | 63 | 67 | 69 | 72 | 73 | 75 | 77 | 79 | 81 | 83 | 84 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 7 | 29 | 63 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 6 | 27 | 67 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 | 5 | 26 | 69 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 72 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 73 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 75 | 1 |
| 7 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 77 | 1 |
| 8 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 79 | 1 |
| 9 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 81 | 1 |
| 10 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 83 | 1 |
| 11 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 84 | 1 |
| 12 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 86 | 1 |
| 13 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 87 | 1 |
| 14 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 88 | 1 |
| 15 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 89 | 1 |
| 16 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 90 | 1 |
| 17 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 91 | 1 |
| 18 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 92 | 1 |
| 19 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 93 | 1 |
| 20 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 92 | 2 |
| 21 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 93 | 2 |
| 22 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 93 | 2 |
| 23 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 94 | 2 |
| 24 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 95 | 2 |
| 25 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 94 | 3 |
| 26 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 94 | 3 |
| 27 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 94 | 3 |
| 28 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 94 | 3 |
| 29 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 94 | 3 |
| 30 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 94 | 3 |
Wind in April
Winds average 5 km/h in April.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 6 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 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 12 hours at the start of April to 12 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 6:20 AM to 6:08 AM, and sunset from 6:22 PM to 6:20 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.0 | 6:20 | 6:22 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 6:19 | 6:22 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 6:19 | 6:22 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:22 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:22 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 6:17 | 6:22 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 6:17 | 6:22 |
| 8 | 12.1 | 6:16 | 6:21 |
| 9 | 12.1 | 6:16 | 6:21 |
| 10 | 12.1 | 6:15 | 6:21 |
| 11 | 12.1 | 6:15 | 6:21 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 6:15 | 6:21 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:21 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:21 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 6:13 | 6:21 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:13 | 6:20 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:12 | 6:20 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:12 | 6:20 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:12 | 6:20 |
| 20 | 12.1 | 6:11 | 6:20 |
| 21 | 12.2 | 6:11 | 6:20 |
| 22 | 12.2 | 6:11 | 6:20 |
| 23 | 12.2 | 6:10 | 6:20 |
| 24 | 12.2 | 6:10 | 6:20 |
| 25 | 12.2 | 6:09 | 6:20 |
| 26 | 12.2 | 6:09 | 6:20 |
| 27 | 12.2 | 6:09 | 6:20 |
| 28 | 12.2 | 6:09 | 6:20 |
| 29 | 12.2 | 6:08 | 6:20 |
| 30 | 12.2 | 6:08 | 6:20 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 5.61 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.6 kWh/m² to a high of 6.55 kWh/m² in February across the year — April's 5.61 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Level | Intense | 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 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.3 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Foumban
In April, Foumban sits inside its monsoon and dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Foumban's monsoon runs April–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Foumban sees seasonal dust haze (February–April), heaviest in March.
Is April a good time to visit Foumban?
Our two travel scores rate April for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
April is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Foumban.
What to pack for Foumban in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Foumban sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 20°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 20 days see rain.
UV index in Foumban in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Foumban peaks around April 10 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 10 (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 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Extreme |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Very high |
Air quality in Foumban in April
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where April falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Foumban is worst in February — around 230 µg/m³ PM2.5 (very unhealthy), about 13.1× the cleanest month (September, 18 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) | 94 | 230 | 105 | 47 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 26 | 35 | 73 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Very unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 94 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 230 | Very unhealthy |
| Mar | 105 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 47 | Poor |
| May | 26 | Moderate |
| Jun | 22 | Moderate |
| Jul | 18 | Moderate |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 18 | Moderate |
| Oct | 26 | Moderate |
| Nov | 35 | Moderate |
| Dec | 73 | Unhealthy |
Where is Foumban?
Foumban sits at 5.7°N, 10.9°E, 1,179 m above sea level, in Cameroon. The nearest listed city is Foumbot, 38 km away.
Topography around Foumban
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Foumban.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Foumban has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 183 m around an average of 1,141 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 730 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,428 m.
The land around Foumban is covered by artificial surfaces (35%), grassland (34%) and trees (28%) within 3 km, trees (48%) and grassland (42%) within 16 km, and trees (55%) and grassland (36%) within 80 km.
Cameroon 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
- $1,972
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 6.8
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 30.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 445
- 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 Foumban (5.7266°, 10.8986°, elevation 1,179 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).