Carnot weather in December
In December, Carnot sees average daytime highs of 33°C and overnight lows near 19°C, with 15 mm of rain across 2.8 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 37% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 42 min at the start of December to 11 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Carnot's 1st-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Carnot's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 33°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 19°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 15 mm
- 2.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 6:01 AM – 5:44 PM
- Cloud cover
- 52%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.84 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.4
- out of 10
Carnot is city.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month.
A typical December day in Carnot reaches about 33°C in the afternoon and slips back to 19°C overnight — a 14°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 31°C and 34°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 2°C warmer than 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 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Avg low (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 20 |
| 2 | 32 | 20 |
| 3 | 32 | 20 |
| 4 | 32 | 20 |
| 5 | 32 | 19 |
| 6 | 32 | 19 |
| 7 | 32 | 19 |
| 8 | 32 | 19 |
| 9 | 32 | 19 |
| 10 | 32 | 19 |
| 11 | 32 | 19 |
| 12 | 32 | 19 |
| 13 | 32 | 19 |
| 14 | 32 | 19 |
| 15 | 33 | 19 |
| 16 | 33 | 19 |
| 17 | 33 | 19 |
| 18 | 33 | 19 |
| 19 | 33 | 19 |
| 20 | 33 | 19 |
| 21 | 33 | 19 |
| 22 | 33 | 19 |
| 23 | 33 | 19 |
| 24 | 33 | 19 |
| 25 | 33 | 19 |
| 26 | 33 | 19 |
| 27 | 33 | 19 |
| 28 | 33 | 19 |
| 29 | 33 | 19 |
| 30 | 33 | 19 |
| 31 | 33 | 19 |
How December really feels in Carnot
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 25 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.
Carnot weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 3rd-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° / 19° | 8 | 1.8 | 11.7 | 4.0 |
| Feb | 34° / 20° | 26 | 4.7 | 11.8 | 3.4 |
| Mar | 32° / 21° | 105 | 15.6 | 12 | 3.3 |
| Apr | 30° / 22° | 176 | 21.4 | 12.1 | 3.4 |
| May | 29° / 21° | 162 | 22.5 | 12.2 | 3.7 |
| Jun | 28° / 21° | 131 | 21.9 | 12.3 | 4.2 |
| Jul | 27° / 20° | 140 | 23.7 | 12.3 | 4.3 |
| Aug | 27° / 20° | 174 | 25.5 | 12.2 | 4.0 |
| Sep | 28° / 20° | 232 | 26.5 | 12 | 3.6 |
| Oct | 29° / 20° | 287 | 28.3 | 11.9 | 3.2 |
| Nov | 31° / 20° | 108 | 14.9 | 11.8 | 4.0 |
| Dec | 33° / 19° | 15 | 2.8 | 11.7 | 4.4 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 37% of the time in December, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 41%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 50 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 |
| Cloudier (%) | 50 | 50 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 50 |
| 2 | 50 | 50 |
| 3 | 52 | 48 |
| 4 | 53 | 47 |
| 5 | 54 | 46 |
| 6 | 55 | 45 |
| 7 | 56 | 44 |
| 8 | 57 | 43 |
| 9 | 57 | 43 |
| 10 | 59 | 41 |
| 11 | 59 | 41 |
| 12 | 60 | 40 |
| 13 | 60 | 40 |
| 14 | 61 | 39 |
| 15 | 61 | 39 |
| 16 | 62 | 38 |
| 17 | 62 | 38 |
| 18 | 62 | 38 |
| 19 | 61 | 39 |
| 20 | 61 | 39 |
| 21 | 61 | 39 |
| 22 | 61 | 39 |
| 23 | 61 | 39 |
| 24 | 61 | 39 |
| 25 | 61 | 39 |
| 26 | 62 | 38 |
| 27 | 61 | 39 |
| 28 | 62 | 38 |
| 29 | 62 | 38 |
| 30 | 62 | 38 |
| 31 | 61 | 39 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Carnot gets around 15 mm of rain over 2.8 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 10% and peaks near 23% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 23 |
| 2 | 22 |
| 3 | 21 |
| 4 | 20 |
| 5 | 19 |
| 6 | 18 |
| 7 | 17 |
| 8 | 16 |
| 9 | 15 |
| 10 | 14 |
| 11 | 12 |
| 12 | 11 |
| 13 | 10 |
| 14 | 9 |
| 15 | 8 |
| 16 | 7 |
| 17 | 6 |
| 18 | 5 |
| 19 | 4 |
| 20 | 4 |
| 21 | 4 |
| 22 | 3 |
| 23 | 3 |
| 24 | 3 |
| 25 | 3 |
| 26 | 3 |
| 27 | 3 |
| 28 | 3 |
| 29 | 3 |
| 30 | 3 |
| 31 | 3 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 44% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 23% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 37 | 39 | 42 | 44 | 47 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 57 | 59 | 60 | 62 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 69 | 69 | 70 |
| Comfortable (%) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| Humid (%) | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Muggy (%) | 48 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 40 | 39 | 37 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Oppressive (%) | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 48 | 3 |
| 2 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 47 | 2 |
| 3 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 45 | 2 |
| 4 | 19 | 15 | 21 | 44 | 2 |
| 5 | 21 | 15 | 21 | 42 | 1 |
| 6 | 22 | 14 | 22 | 40 | 1 |
| 7 | 24 | 14 | 22 | 39 | 1 |
| 8 | 26 | 14 | 22 | 37 | 1 |
| 9 | 28 | 15 | 22 | 35 | 1 |
| 10 | 30 | 15 | 22 | 33 | 0 |
| 11 | 32 | 15 | 22 | 31 | 0 |
| 12 | 34 | 15 | 21 | 29 | 0 |
| 13 | 37 | 16 | 21 | 27 | 0 |
| 14 | 39 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 0 |
| 15 | 42 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 0 |
| 16 | 44 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 0 |
| 17 | 47 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 0 |
| 18 | 50 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 0 |
| 19 | 52 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 0 |
| 20 | 54 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 0 |
| 21 | 57 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 0 |
| 22 | 59 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 0 |
| 23 | 60 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 0 |
| 24 | 62 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 0 |
| 25 | 64 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 0 |
| 26 | 66 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| 27 | 67 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| 28 | 67 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| 29 | 69 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| 30 | 69 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| 31 | 70 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 0 |
Wind in December
Winds average 6 km/h in December.
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 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 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 | 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 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | 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 December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 42 min at the start of December to 11 h 42 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 5:54 AM to 6:08 AM, and sunset from 5:38 PM to 5:51 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 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.7 | 5:54 | 5:38 |
| 2 | 11.7 | 5:55 | 5:39 |
| 3 | 11.7 | 5:55 | 5:39 |
| 4 | 11.7 | 5:56 | 5:39 |
| 5 | 11.7 | 5:56 | 5:40 |
| 6 | 11.7 | 5:56 | 5:40 |
| 7 | 11.7 | 5:57 | 5:40 |
| 8 | 11.7 | 5:57 | 5:41 |
| 9 | 11.7 | 5:58 | 5:41 |
| 10 | 11.7 | 5:58 | 5:42 |
| 11 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:42 |
| 12 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:42 |
| 13 | 11.7 | 6:00 | 5:43 |
| 14 | 11.7 | 6:00 | 5:43 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 6:01 | 5:44 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 6:01 | 5:44 |
| 17 | 11.7 | 6:02 | 5:45 |
| 18 | 11.7 | 6:02 | 5:45 |
| 19 | 11.7 | 6:03 | 5:45 |
| 20 | 11.7 | 6:03 | 5:46 |
| 21 | 11.7 | 6:04 | 5:46 |
| 22 | 11.7 | 6:04 | 5:47 |
| 23 | 11.7 | 6:05 | 5:47 |
| 24 | 11.7 | 6:05 | 5:48 |
| 25 | 11.7 | 6:05 | 5:48 |
| 26 | 11.7 | 6:06 | 5:49 |
| 27 | 11.7 | 6:06 | 5:49 |
| 28 | 11.7 | 6:07 | 5:50 |
| 29 | 11.7 | 6:07 | 5:50 |
| 30 | 11.7 | 6:08 | 5:51 |
| 31 | 11.7 | 6:08 | 5:51 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 5.84 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.65 kWh/m² to a high of 6.21 kWh/m² in February across the year — December's 5.84 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 20 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 21 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 22 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 23 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.1 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Carnot
None of Carnot's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Carnot's rainy season runs April–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Carnot sees seasonal dust haze (March), heaviest in March.
Is December a good time to visit Carnot?
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 Carnot for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Carnot in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Carnot sees daytime highs around 33°C and nights near 19°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection.
UV index in Carnot 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 Carnot peaks around March 21 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 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) | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 9 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Extreme |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Carnot 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 Carnot is worst in December — around 75 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 8.0× the cleanest month (September, 9 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) | 62 | 70 | 40 | 24 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 75 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 70 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 40 | Poor |
| Apr | 24 | Moderate |
| May | 15 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 13 | Moderate |
| Aug | 11 | Good |
| Sep | 9 | Good |
| Oct | 13 | Moderate |
| Nov | 22 | Moderate |
| Dec | 75 | Unhealthy |
Where is Carnot?
Carnot sits at 4.9°N, 15.9°E, 551 m above sea level, in Central African Republic. The nearest listed city is Berbérati, 76 km away.
Topography around Carnot
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Carnot.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Carnot has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 163 m around an average of 506 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 348 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 508 m.
The land around Carnot is covered by grassland (47%) and trees (35%) within 3 km, trees (72%) and grassland (22%) within 16 km, and trees (87%) within 80 km.
Central African Republic travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 42% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $556
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2019
- Safe drinking water
- 6%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 20.1
- per 100k, 2016
- Road deaths
- 37.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
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 Carnot (4.9427°, 15.8773°, elevation 551 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).