Pala weather in October
In October, Pala sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 62 mm of rain across 11.7 wet days and about 11.8 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 31°C in the first days to 34°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 28% of the time in October, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Pala's 6th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Pala's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 62 mm
- 11.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 48 min
- 5:52 AM – 5:39 PM
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.83 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.6
- out of 10
Pala is town in Chad.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Highs climb over the month, from about 31°C in the first days to 34°C by the end.
A typical October day in Pala reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 30°C and 34°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 2°C warmer than September and about 2°C cooler than November.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| 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 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| 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 | 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 | 33 | 23 |
| 20 | 33 | 23 |
| 21 | 33 | 23 |
| 22 | 33 | 23 |
| 23 | 33 | 23 |
| 24 | 33 | 23 |
| 25 | 33 | 23 |
| 26 | 33 | 23 |
| 27 | 33 | 23 |
| 28 | 34 | 23 |
| 29 | 34 | 22 |
| 30 | 34 | 22 |
| 31 | 34 | 22 |
How October really feels in Pala
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October 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 October is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Pala weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 8th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° / 18° | 0 | 0 | 11.5 | 4.3 |
| Feb | 36° / 21° | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | 2.5 |
| Mar | 39° / 25° | 1 | 0.5 | 11.9 | 0.7 |
| Apr | 39° / 27° | 20 | 5.3 | 12.2 | 0.8 |
| May | 35° / 26° | 73 | 13.4 | 12.4 | 2.1 |
| Jun | 32° / 24° | 103 | 17 | 12.5 | 3.3 |
| Jul | 30° / 23° | 164 | 22.9 | 12.5 | 3.5 |
| Aug | 29° / 22° | 223 | 25.4 | 12.3 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 30° / 22° | 167 | 22.8 | 12.1 | 3.4 |
| Oct | 32° / 23° | 62 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 3.6 |
| Nov | 35° / 21° | 1 | 0.4 | 11.6 | 3.4 |
| Dec | 33° / 18° | 0 | 0 | 11.5 | 4.4 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 28% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 52%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 37 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 |
| Cloudier (%) | 63 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 63 |
| 2 | 39 | 61 |
| 3 | 39 | 61 |
| 4 | 40 | 60 |
| 5 | 42 | 58 |
| 6 | 42 | 58 |
| 7 | 43 | 57 |
| 8 | 44 | 56 |
| 9 | 44 | 56 |
| 10 | 45 | 55 |
| 11 | 45 | 55 |
| 12 | 45 | 55 |
| 13 | 46 | 54 |
| 14 | 47 | 53 |
| 15 | 47 | 53 |
| 16 | 49 | 51 |
| 17 | 49 | 51 |
| 18 | 49 | 51 |
| 19 | 50 | 50 |
| 20 | 51 | 49 |
| 21 | 52 | 48 |
| 22 | 52 | 48 |
| 23 | 53 | 47 |
| 24 | 54 | 46 |
| 25 | 54 | 46 |
| 26 | 55 | 45 |
| 27 | 56 | 44 |
| 28 | 57 | 43 |
| 29 | 58 | 42 |
| 30 | 58 | 42 |
| 31 | 59 | 41 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Pala gets around 62 mm of rain over 11.7 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 37% and peaks near 62% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 62 | 61 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 54 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 62 |
| 2 | 61 |
| 3 | 60 |
| 4 | 58 |
| 5 | 57 |
| 6 | 56 |
| 7 | 54 |
| 8 | 52 |
| 9 | 51 |
| 10 | 49 |
| 11 | 47 |
| 12 | 45 |
| 13 | 43 |
| 14 | 41 |
| 15 | 39 |
| 16 | 38 |
| 17 | 36 |
| 18 | 34 |
| 19 | 32 |
| 20 | 30 |
| 21 | 28 |
| 22 | 26 |
| 23 | 25 |
| 24 | 23 |
| 25 | 21 |
| 26 | 20 |
| 27 | 18 |
| 28 | 16 |
| 29 | 15 |
| 30 | 13 |
| 31 | 12 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the oppressive band about 74% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 90% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 |
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
| Muggy (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 |
| Oppressive (%) | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 93 | 91 | 90 | 89 | 87 | 85 | 83 | 81 | 79 | 75 | 74 | 70 | 68 | 63 | 60 | 56 | 52 | 49 | 45 | 41 | 37 | 33 | 29 |
| Miserable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 96 | 2 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 96 | 2 |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 95 | 2 |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 95 | 2 |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 94 | 2 |
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 93 | 3 |
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 91 | 3 |
| 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 90 | 3 |
| 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 89 | 3 |
| 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 87 | 3 |
| 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 85 | 3 |
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 83 | 3 |
| 16 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 81 | 2 |
| 17 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 79 | 2 |
| 18 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 75 | 2 |
| 19 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 74 | 2 |
| 20 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 19 | 70 | 2 |
| 21 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 20 | 68 | 1 |
| 22 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 22 | 63 | 1 |
| 23 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 23 | 60 | 1 |
| 24 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 25 | 56 | 1 |
| 25 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 26 | 52 | 1 |
| 26 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 27 | 49 | 0 |
| 27 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 28 | 45 | 0 |
| 28 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 29 | 41 | 0 |
| 29 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 30 | 37 | 0 |
| 30 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 30 | 33 | 0 |
| 31 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 31 | 29 | 0 |
Wind in October
Winds average 6 km/h in October, the calmest month.
Across October, 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 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 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 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | 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 October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 5:52 AM to 5:54 AM, and sunset from 5:47 PM to 5:34 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:34 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 5:52 | 5:47 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 5:52 | 5:46 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 5:52 | 5:46 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 5:52 | 5:45 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 5:52 | 5:45 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 5:52 | 5:44 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 5:52 | 5:44 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 5:52 | 5:43 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 5:52 | 5:42 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 5:52 | 5:42 |
| 11 | 11.8 | 5:52 | 5:41 |
| 12 | 11.8 | 5:52 | 5:41 |
| 13 | 11.8 | 5:52 | 5:40 |
| 14 | 11.8 | 5:52 | 5:40 |
| 15 | 11.8 | 5:52 | 5:40 |
| 16 | 11.8 | 5:52 | 5:39 |
| 17 | 11.8 | 5:52 | 5:39 |
| 18 | 11.8 | 5:52 | 5:38 |
| 19 | 11.8 | 5:52 | 5:38 |
| 20 | 11.8 | 5:52 | 5:37 |
| 21 | 11.7 | 5:52 | 5:37 |
| 22 | 11.7 | 5:52 | 5:37 |
| 23 | 11.7 | 5:52 | 5:36 |
| 24 | 11.7 | 5:53 | 5:36 |
| 25 | 11.7 | 5:53 | 5:36 |
| 26 | 11.7 | 5:53 | 5:35 |
| 27 | 11.7 | 5:53 | 5:35 |
| 28 | 11.7 | 5:53 | 5:35 |
| 29 | 11.7 | 5:53 | 5:35 |
| 30 | 11.7 | 5:54 | 5:34 |
| 31 | 11.7 | 5:54 | 5:34 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 5.83 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.77 kWh/m² to a high of 6.99 kWh/m² in March across the year — October's 5.83 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 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 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 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 | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 25 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 26 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.0 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Pala
None of Pala's seasonal hazards are active in October. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Pala's monsoon runs June–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Pala sees seasonal dust haze (February–April), heaviest in March.
Is October a good time to visit Pala?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Pala. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Pala in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Pala sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 12 days see rain.
UV index in Pala in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Pala peaks around March 15 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 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 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Extreme |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Pala in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Pala is worst in December — around 75 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 5.5× the cleanest month (July, 14 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) | 65 | 66 | 69 | 44 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 26 | 40 | 75 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 66 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 69 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 44 | Poor |
| May | 22 | Moderate |
| Jun | 19 | Moderate |
| Jul | 14 | Moderate |
| Aug | 16 | Moderate |
| Sep | 17 | Moderate |
| Oct | 26 | Moderate |
| Nov | 40 | Poor |
| Dec | 75 | Unhealthy |
Where is Pala?
Pala sits at 9.4°N, 14.9°E, 441 m above sea level, in Chad. The nearest listed city is Fianga, 66 km away.
Topography around Pala
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Pala.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Pala has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 71 m around an average of 434 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 217 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 430 m.
The land around Pala is covered by cropland (63%) within 3 km, cropland (66%) within 16 km, and cropland (52%) and shrubs (26%) 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 Pala (9.3646°, 14.9072°, elevation 441 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).