Kumba weather in January
In January, Kumba sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 30 mm of rain across 7.8 wet days and about 11.8 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 25% of the time in January, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 42 min at the start of January to 11 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Kumba's 2nd-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kumba's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 30 mm
- 7.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 48 min
- 6:39 AM – 6:24 PM
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.1 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.5
- out of 10
Kumba is a city in the Southwest Region of Cameroon and the administrative capital of Meme Division, which is one of the largest and most economically significant cities in the Anglophone regions of Cameroon.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical January day in Kumba reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs about 1°C warmer than December and on par with February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| 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 | 31 | 21 |
| 10 | 31 | 21 |
| 11 | 31 | 21 |
| 12 | 31 | 21 |
| 13 | 31 | 21 |
| 14 | 31 | 21 |
| 15 | 31 | 21 |
| 16 | 31 | 21 |
| 17 | 31 | 21 |
| 18 | 31 | 21 |
| 19 | 31 | 21 |
| 20 | 31 | 21 |
| 21 | 32 | 21 |
| 22 | 32 | 21 |
| 23 | 32 | 21 |
| 24 | 32 | 21 |
| 25 | 32 | 21 |
| 26 | 32 | 21 |
| 27 | 32 | 22 |
| 28 | 32 | 22 |
| 29 | 32 | 22 |
| 30 | 32 | 22 |
| 31 | 32 | 22 |
How January really feels in Kumba
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.
Kumba weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 2nd-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° / 21° | 30 | 7.8 | 11.8 | 4.5 |
| Feb | 32° / 22° | 55 | 11.2 | 11.8 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 31° / 22° | 167 | 24.9 | 12 | 2.9 |
| Apr | 30° / 22° | 221 | 28.2 | 12.1 | 2.8 |
| May | 29° / 22° | 218 | 29.3 | 12.2 | 2.9 |
| Jun | 28° / 22° | 289 | 29.3 | 12.3 | 3.3 |
| Jul | 26° / 21° | 375 | 29.8 | 12.2 | 3.5 |
| Aug | 26° / 21° | 408 | 29.9 | 12.2 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 27° / 21° | 347 | 29.6 | 12 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 28° / 21° | 323 | 30.8 | 11.9 | 3.2 |
| Nov | 29° / 21° | 178 | 25.7 | 11.8 | 3.4 |
| Dec | 30° / 21° | 40 | 9.5 | 11.7 | 5.0 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 25% 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 54%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 47 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 |
| Cloudier (%) | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 53 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 58 | 58 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56 | 44 |
| 2 | 56 | 44 |
| 3 | 55 | 45 |
| 4 | 55 | 45 |
| 5 | 54 | 46 |
| 6 | 53 | 47 |
| 7 | 52 | 48 |
| 8 | 52 | 48 |
| 9 | 50 | 50 |
| 10 | 49 | 51 |
| 11 | 49 | 51 |
| 12 | 49 | 51 |
| 13 | 47 | 53 |
| 14 | 46 | 54 |
| 15 | 47 | 53 |
| 16 | 45 | 55 |
| 17 | 45 | 55 |
| 18 | 44 | 56 |
| 19 | 42 | 58 |
| 20 | 42 | 58 |
| 21 | 40 | 60 |
| 22 | 40 | 60 |
| 23 | 40 | 60 |
| 24 | 40 | 60 |
| 25 | 40 | 60 |
| 26 | 40 | 60 |
| 27 | 40 | 60 |
| 28 | 40 | 60 |
| 29 | 41 | 59 |
| 30 | 41 | 59 |
| 31 | 42 | 58 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Kumba gets around 30 mm of rain over 7.8 wet days in January, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 25% and peaks near 34% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 15 |
| 2 | 16 |
| 3 | 16 |
| 4 | 17 |
| 5 | 18 |
| 6 | 18 |
| 7 | 19 |
| 8 | 19 |
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| 20 | 27 |
| 21 | 28 |
| 22 | 29 |
| 23 | 30 |
| 24 | 31 |
| 25 | 32 |
| 26 | 32 |
| 27 | 33 |
| 28 | 33 |
| 29 | 33 |
| 30 | 34 |
| 31 | 34 |
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 47% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 95% of them.
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| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Muggy (%) | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 42 |
| Oppressive (%) | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 55 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 4 | 48 | 48 |
| 2 | 1 | 4 | 48 | 47 |
| 3 | 1 | 5 | 49 | 46 |
| 4 | 1 | 5 | 49 | 46 |
| 5 | 1 | 5 | 49 | 45 |
| 6 | 1 | 6 | 48 | 45 |
| 7 | 1 | 6 | 48 | 44 |
| 8 | 1 | 6 | 48 | 44 |
| 9 | 1 | 7 | 48 | 44 |
| 10 | 1 | 7 | 48 | 44 |
| 11 | 1 | 7 | 48 | 43 |
| 12 | 1 | 6 | 49 | 44 |
| 13 | 1 | 6 | 49 | 44 |
| 14 | 1 | 6 | 49 | 44 |
| 15 | 1 | 6 | 49 | 44 |
| 16 | 1 | 5 | 49 | 45 |
| 17 | 1 | 5 | 49 | 45 |
| 18 | 1 | 5 | 49 | 46 |
| 19 | 1 | 4 | 48 | 47 |
| 20 | 1 | 4 | 48 | 47 |
| 21 | 0 | 4 | 47 | 48 |
| 22 | 0 | 4 | 47 | 49 |
| 23 | 0 | 4 | 47 | 49 |
| 24 | 0 | 3 | 46 | 51 |
| 25 | 0 | 3 | 46 | 51 |
| 26 | 0 | 3 | 45 | 52 |
| 27 | 0 | 3 | 44 | 53 |
| 28 | 0 | 3 | 44 | 53 |
| 29 | 0 | 3 | 43 | 54 |
| 30 | 0 | 3 | 42 | 55 |
| 31 | 0 | 3 | 42 | 55 |
Wind in January
Winds average 4 km/h in January, the windiest month of the year.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 3 km/h on the calmest days to 4 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | 3 | calm |
| 2 | 3 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
| 31 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 11 h 42 min at the start of January to 11 h 48 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 6:33 AM to 6:42 AM, and sunset from 6:17 PM to 6:29 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 |
| Sunset (PM) | 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 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.7 | 6:33 | 6:17 |
| 2 | 11.7 | 6:34 | 6:18 |
| 3 | 11.7 | 6:34 | 6:18 |
| 4 | 11.7 | 6:35 | 6:19 |
| 5 | 11.7 | 6:35 | 6:19 |
| 6 | 11.7 | 6:35 | 6:20 |
| 7 | 11.7 | 6:36 | 6:20 |
| 8 | 11.7 | 6:36 | 6:21 |
| 9 | 11.7 | 6:36 | 6:21 |
| 10 | 11.7 | 6:37 | 6:22 |
| 11 | 11.7 | 6:37 | 6:22 |
| 12 | 11.8 | 6:38 | 6:23 |
| 13 | 11.8 | 6:38 | 6:23 |
| 14 | 11.8 | 6:38 | 6:23 |
| 15 | 11.8 | 6:38 | 6:24 |
| 16 | 11.8 | 6:39 | 6:24 |
| 17 | 11.8 | 6:39 | 6:25 |
| 18 | 11.8 | 6:39 | 6:25 |
| 19 | 11.8 | 6:40 | 6:25 |
| 20 | 11.8 | 6:40 | 6:26 |
| 21 | 11.8 | 6:40 | 6:26 |
| 22 | 11.8 | 6:40 | 6:27 |
| 23 | 11.8 | 6:40 | 6:27 |
| 24 | 11.8 | 6:41 | 6:27 |
| 25 | 11.8 | 6:41 | 6:28 |
| 26 | 11.8 | 6:41 | 6:28 |
| 27 | 11.8 | 6:41 | 6:28 |
| 28 | 11.8 | 6:41 | 6:29 |
| 29 | 11.8 | 6:41 | 6:29 |
| 30 | 11.8 | 6:42 | 6:29 |
| 31 | 11.8 | 6:42 | 6:29 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 5.1 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.12 kWh/m² to a high of 5.14 kWh/m² in February across the year — January's 5.1 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 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 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.1 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Kumba
In January, Kumba sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Kumba's rainy season runs April–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Kumba sees seasonal dust haze (January–March), heaviest in February.
Is January a good time to visit Kumba?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a reasonable time to visit Kumba for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Kumba in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Kumba sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection. About 8 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Kumba in January
The nearest coast averages about 29°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 70 km away) is warmest in May at about 29°C and coldest in August near 26°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) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 28 | Tropical |
| Jul | 27 | Warm |
| Aug | 26 | Warm |
| Sep | 27 | Warm |
| Oct | 28 | Warm |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Kumba in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January 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 Kumba peaks around April 11 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 9 (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) | 9 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Kumba 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 Kumba is worst in February — around 112 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 4.2× the cleanest month (August, 27 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) | 85 | 112 | 64 | 50 | 37 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 35 | 46 | 74 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 112 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 64 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 50 | Poor |
| May | 37 | Poor |
| Jun | 31 | Moderate |
| Jul | 28 | Moderate |
| Aug | 27 | Moderate |
| Sep | 28 | Moderate |
| Oct | 35 | Poor |
| Nov | 46 | Poor |
| Dec | 74 | Unhealthy |
Where is Kumba?
Kumba sits at 4.6°N, 9.4°E, 244 m above sea level, in Cameroon. The nearest listed city is Mbanga, 20 km away.
Topography around Kumba
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kumba.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kumba has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 137 m around an average of 234 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 719 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 4,007 m.
The land around Kumba is covered by artificial surfaces (45%) and trees (44%) within 3 km, trees (94%) within 16 km, and trees (84%) 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 Kumba (4.6363°, 9.4469°, elevation 244 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).