Biltine weather in August
In August, Biltine sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 160 mm of rain across 19 wet days and about 12.5 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 1st-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 14% of the time in August, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 42 min at the start of August to 12 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Biltine's 12th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Biltine's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 160 mm
- 19 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 30 min
- 5:26 AM – 5:55 PM
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.77 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.2
- out of 10
Biltine is place in Wadi Fira Region, Chad.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month.
A typical August day in Biltine 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 35°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs about 3°C cooler than July and about 3°C cooler than September.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 33 | 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 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 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 | 33 | 23 |
| 2 | 32 | 23 |
| 3 | 32 | 23 |
| 4 | 32 | 23 |
| 5 | 32 | 23 |
| 6 | 32 | 23 |
| 7 | 32 | 23 |
| 8 | 32 | 23 |
| 9 | 32 | 23 |
| 10 | 32 | 23 |
| 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 | 32 | 23 |
| 30 | 33 | 23 |
| 31 | 33 | 23 |
How August really feels in Biltine
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August 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 August is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Biltine weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 11th-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 17° | 0 | 0 | 11.2 | 5.3 |
| Feb | 35° / 19° | 0 | 0 | 11.5 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 37° / 22° | 0 | 0 | 11.9 | 1.7 |
| Apr | 40° / 26° | 1 | 0.3 | 12.3 | 0.2 |
| May | 40° / 27° | 6 | 1.9 | 12.7 | 0.1 |
| Jun | 39° / 26° | 15 | 4.2 | 12.8 | 0.9 |
| Jul | 35° / 24° | 83 | 12.9 | 12.8 | 2.4 |
| Aug | 32° / 23° | 160 | 19 | 12.5 | 3.2 |
| Sep | 35° / 24° | 41 | 6.4 | 12.1 | 2.5 |
| Oct | 37° / 24° | 4 | 1.2 | 11.7 | 1.8 |
| Nov | 35° / 21° | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 3.3 |
| Dec | 33° / 17° | 0 | 0 | 11.2 | 4.9 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 14% of the time in August, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 27% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 58%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 44 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 50 | 51 | 53 | 54 |
| Cloudier (%) | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 47 | 46 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 57 |
| 2 | 42 | 58 |
| 3 | 41 | 59 |
| 4 | 40 | 60 |
| 5 | 38 | 62 |
| 6 | 38 | 62 |
| 7 | 37 | 63 |
| 8 | 37 | 63 |
| 9 | 37 | 63 |
| 10 | 36 | 64 |
| 11 | 36 | 64 |
| 12 | 37 | 63 |
| 13 | 37 | 63 |
| 14 | 37 | 63 |
| 15 | 38 | 62 |
| 16 | 38 | 62 |
| 17 | 38 | 62 |
| 18 | 39 | 61 |
| 19 | 39 | 61 |
| 20 | 41 | 59 |
| 21 | 42 | 58 |
| 22 | 42 | 58 |
| 23 | 44 | 56 |
| 24 | 44 | 56 |
| 25 | 46 | 54 |
| 26 | 47 | 53 |
| 27 | 48 | 52 |
| 28 | 50 | 50 |
| 29 | 51 | 49 |
| 30 | 53 | 47 |
| 31 | 54 | 46 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Biltine gets around 160 mm of rain over 19 wet days in August, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 59% and peaks near 64% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 46 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 58 |
| 2 | 59 |
| 3 | 60 |
| 4 | 61 |
| 5 | 62 |
| 6 | 62 |
| 7 | 63 |
| 8 | 63 |
| 9 | 63 |
| 10 | 64 |
| 11 | 64 |
| 12 | 63 |
| 13 | 63 |
| 14 | 63 |
| 15 | 62 |
| 16 | 62 |
| 17 | 61 |
| 18 | 61 |
| 19 | 60 |
| 20 | 60 |
| 21 | 59 |
| 22 | 58 |
| 23 | 57 |
| 24 | 56 |
| 25 | 55 |
| 26 | 54 |
| 27 | 53 |
| 28 | 51 |
| 29 | 49 |
| 30 | 48 |
| 31 | 46 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the oppressive band about 74% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 98% of them.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 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 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 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 | 0 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Muggy (%) | 40 | 38 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 |
| Oppressive (%) | 55 | 58 | 60 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 69 | 71 | 73 | 74 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 75 | 74 | 72 | 69 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 40 | 55 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 38 | 58 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 36 | 60 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 34 | 63 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 33 | 64 |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 31 | 66 |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 69 |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 71 |
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 73 |
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 74 |
| 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 77 |
| 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 78 |
| 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 79 |
| 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 80 |
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 81 |
| 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 82 |
| 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 83 |
| 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 83 |
| 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 83 |
| 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 83 |
| 21 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 82 |
| 22 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 82 |
| 23 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 82 |
| 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 81 |
| 25 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 80 |
| 26 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 79 |
| 27 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 78 |
| 28 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 75 |
| 29 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 74 |
| 30 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 72 |
| 31 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 69 |
Wind in August
Winds average 10 km/h in August.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| 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 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | 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 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | 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 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 12 h 42 min at the start of August to 12 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 5:23 AM to 5:27 AM, and sunset from 6:02 PM to 5:45 PM.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.7 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:27 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:45 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.7 | 5:23 | 6:02 |
| 2 | 12.6 | 5:23 | 6:02 |
| 3 | 12.6 | 5:23 | 6:01 |
| 4 | 12.6 | 5:23 | 6:01 |
| 5 | 12.6 | 5:24 | 6:00 |
| 6 | 12.6 | 5:24 | 6:00 |
| 7 | 12.6 | 5:24 | 6:00 |
| 8 | 12.6 | 5:24 | 5:59 |
| 9 | 12.6 | 5:25 | 5:59 |
| 10 | 12.6 | 5:25 | 5:58 |
| 11 | 12.5 | 5:25 | 5:58 |
| 12 | 12.5 | 5:25 | 5:57 |
| 13 | 12.5 | 5:25 | 5:57 |
| 14 | 12.5 | 5:25 | 5:56 |
| 15 | 12.5 | 5:26 | 5:56 |
| 16 | 12.5 | 5:26 | 5:55 |
| 17 | 12.5 | 5:26 | 5:54 |
| 18 | 12.5 | 5:26 | 5:54 |
| 19 | 12.5 | 5:26 | 5:53 |
| 20 | 12.4 | 5:26 | 5:53 |
| 21 | 12.4 | 5:26 | 5:52 |
| 22 | 12.4 | 5:27 | 5:51 |
| 23 | 12.4 | 5:27 | 5:51 |
| 24 | 12.4 | 5:27 | 5:50 |
| 25 | 12.4 | 5:27 | 5:49 |
| 26 | 12.4 | 5:27 | 5:49 |
| 27 | 12.4 | 5:27 | 5:48 |
| 28 | 12.3 | 5:27 | 5:47 |
| 29 | 12.3 | 5:27 | 5:47 |
| 30 | 12.3 | 5:27 | 5:46 |
| 31 | 12.3 | 5:27 | 5:45 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 5.77 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.77 kWh/m² to a high of 7.61 kWh/m² in April across the year — August's 5.77 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 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 | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.1 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Biltine
In August, Biltine sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Biltine sees seasonal dust haze (March–October), heaviest in June.
Is August a good time to visit Biltine?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Biltine.
What to pack for Biltine in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Biltine sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 19 days see rain.
UV index in Biltine in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Biltine peaks around August 21 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 16 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) | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 11 | Extreme |
| Apr | 10 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Biltine in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Biltine is worst in March — around 63 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.8× the cleanest month (September, 22 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) | 37 | 48 | 63 | 50 | 42 | 42 | 35 | 22 | 22 | 29 | 25 | 32 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | Poor |
| Feb | 48 | Poor |
| Mar | 63 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 50 | Poor |
| May | 42 | Poor |
| Jun | 42 | Poor |
| Jul | 35 | Poor |
| Aug | 22 | Moderate |
| Sep | 22 | Moderate |
| Oct | 29 | Moderate |
| Nov | 25 | Moderate |
| Dec | 32 | Moderate |
Where is Biltine?
Biltine sits at 14.5°N, 20.9°E, 518 m above sea level, in Chad. The nearest listed city is Abéché, 78 km away.
Topography around Biltine
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Biltine.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Biltine has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 159 m around an average of 516 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 398 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 773 m.
The land around Biltine is covered by grassland (58%) and bare terrain (37%) within 3 km, grassland (85%) within 16 km, and grassland (89%) within 80 km.
Chad travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / D / E / F
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 35% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,022
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.4 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 6%
- of population, 2024
- Road deaths
- 32.4
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- 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 Biltine (14.5273°, 20.926°, elevation 518 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).