Idiofa weather in May
In May, Idiofa sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 72 mm of rain across 14.2 wet days and about 11.8 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 22% of the time in May, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of May to 11 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Idiofa's 4th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Idiofa's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 72 mm
- 14.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 48 min
- 5:45 AM – 5:31 PM
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.96 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.3
- out of 10
Idiofa is commune in Kwilu, DR Congo.
- Density
- 6,277/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical May day in Idiofa reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs on par with April and on par with June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| 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 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 21 |
| 2 | 30 | 21 |
| 3 | 30 | 21 |
| 4 | 30 | 21 |
| 5 | 30 | 21 |
| 6 | 30 | 21 |
| 7 | 30 | 21 |
| 8 | 30 | 21 |
| 9 | 30 | 21 |
| 10 | 30 | 21 |
| 11 | 30 | 21 |
| 12 | 30 | 21 |
| 13 | 30 | 21 |
| 14 | 31 | 21 |
| 15 | 31 | 21 |
| 16 | 31 | 21 |
| 17 | 31 | 21 |
| 18 | 31 | 21 |
| 19 | 31 | 21 |
| 20 | 31 | 21 |
| 21 | 31 | 21 |
| 22 | 31 | 21 |
| 23 | 31 | 21 |
| 24 | 31 | 21 |
| 25 | 31 | 21 |
| 26 | 31 | 21 |
| 27 | 31 | 21 |
| 28 | 31 | 21 |
| 29 | 31 | 21 |
| 30 | 31 | 21 |
| 31 | 31 | 21 |
How May really feels in Idiofa
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May 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 May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Idiofa weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 5th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 21° | 128 | 21.5 | 12.3 | 3.5 |
| Feb | 31° / 21° | 127 | 19.5 | 12.2 | 3.3 |
| Mar | 30° / 21° | 162 | 23.9 | 12 | 3.1 |
| Apr | 30° / 21° | 157 | 22.5 | 11.9 | 3.3 |
| May | 30° / 21° | 72 | 14.2 | 11.8 | 4.3 |
| Jun | 31° / 20° | 17 | 4.1 | 11.7 | 5.2 |
| Jul | 31° / 20° | 11 | 3.1 | 11.7 | 5.1 |
| Aug | 31° / 21° | 56 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 4.3 |
| Sep | 30° / 21° | 123 | 21.7 | 12 | 3.5 |
| Oct | 30° / 21° | 168 | 25.8 | 12.1 | 3.2 |
| Nov | 29° / 21° | 185 | 25.6 | 12.2 | 3.2 |
| Dec | 29° / 21° | 161 | 25.3 | 12.3 | 3.3 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 22% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 19% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 58%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 36 | 38 | 38 | 41 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 48 | 47 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 |
| Cloudier (%) | 75 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 64 | 62 | 62 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 52 | 53 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 75 |
| 2 | 27 | 73 |
| 3 | 27 | 73 |
| 4 | 27 | 73 |
| 5 | 29 | 71 |
| 6 | 30 | 70 |
| 7 | 32 | 68 |
| 8 | 33 | 67 |
| 9 | 33 | 67 |
| 10 | 36 | 64 |
| 11 | 38 | 62 |
| 12 | 38 | 62 |
| 13 | 41 | 59 |
| 14 | 41 | 59 |
| 15 | 43 | 57 |
| 16 | 45 | 55 |
| 17 | 45 | 55 |
| 18 | 46 | 54 |
| 19 | 48 | 52 |
| 20 | 47 | 53 |
| 21 | 49 | 51 |
| 22 | 49 | 51 |
| 23 | 50 | 50 |
| 24 | 50 | 50 |
| 25 | 51 | 49 |
| 26 | 51 | 49 |
| 27 | 51 | 49 |
| 28 | 51 | 49 |
| 29 | 51 | 49 |
| 30 | 52 | 48 |
| 31 | 52 | 48 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Idiofa gets around 72 mm of rain over 14.2 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 46% and peaks near 65% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 53 | 51 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 65 |
| 2 | 64 |
| 3 | 63 |
| 4 | 62 |
| 5 | 61 |
| 6 | 60 |
| 7 | 58 |
| 8 | 57 |
| 9 | 55 |
| 10 | 53 |
| 11 | 51 |
| 12 | 49 |
| 13 | 47 |
| 14 | 46 |
| 15 | 44 |
| 16 | 43 |
| 17 | 41 |
| 18 | 40 |
| 19 | 39 |
| 20 | 38 |
| 21 | 37 |
| 22 | 37 |
| 23 | 36 |
| 24 | 35 |
| 25 | 35 |
| 26 | 34 |
| 27 | 34 |
| 28 | 33 |
| 29 | 32 |
| 30 | 32 |
| 31 | 31 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the oppressive band about 68% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 94% 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Muggy (%) | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 |
| Oppressive (%) | 89 | 88 | 88 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 82 | 81 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 74 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 45 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 89 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 88 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 88 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 86 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 85 |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 84 |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 82 |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 81 |
| 9 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 78 |
| 10 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 77 |
| 11 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 76 |
| 12 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 74 |
| 13 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 72 |
| 14 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 71 |
| 15 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 24 | 70 |
| 16 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 26 | 68 |
| 17 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 27 | 66 |
| 18 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 28 | 65 |
| 19 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 29 | 64 |
| 20 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 31 | 62 |
| 21 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 32 | 61 |
| 22 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 33 | 60 |
| 23 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 34 | 59 |
| 24 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 36 | 57 |
| 25 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 37 | 56 |
| 26 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 38 | 55 |
| 27 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 39 | 53 |
| 28 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 41 | 51 |
| 29 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 42 | 49 |
| 30 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 43 | 48 |
| 31 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 44 | 45 |
Wind in May
Winds average 5 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 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 | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | 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 | 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 |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of May to 11 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 5:44 AM to 5:47 AM, and sunset from 5:34 PM to 5:31 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 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 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:47 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 5:44 | 5:34 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 5:44 | 5:33 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 5:44 | 5:33 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 5:44 | 5:33 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 5:44 | 5:33 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 5:44 | 5:33 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 5:44 | 5:32 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 5:44 | 5:32 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 5:44 | 5:32 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 5:44 | 5:32 |
| 11 | 11.8 | 5:44 | 5:32 |
| 12 | 11.8 | 5:44 | 5:32 |
| 13 | 11.8 | 5:44 | 5:31 |
| 14 | 11.8 | 5:44 | 5:31 |
| 15 | 11.8 | 5:45 | 5:31 |
| 16 | 11.8 | 5:45 | 5:31 |
| 17 | 11.8 | 5:45 | 5:31 |
| 18 | 11.8 | 5:45 | 5:31 |
| 19 | 11.8 | 5:45 | 5:31 |
| 20 | 11.8 | 5:45 | 5:31 |
| 21 | 11.8 | 5:45 | 5:31 |
| 22 | 11.8 | 5:45 | 5:31 |
| 23 | 11.8 | 5:46 | 5:31 |
| 24 | 11.8 | 5:46 | 5:31 |
| 25 | 11.7 | 5:46 | 5:31 |
| 26 | 11.7 | 5:46 | 5:31 |
| 27 | 11.7 | 5:46 | 5:31 |
| 28 | 11.7 | 5:46 | 5:31 |
| 29 | 11.7 | 5:47 | 5:31 |
| 30 | 11.7 | 5:47 | 5:31 |
| 31 | 11.7 | 5:47 | 5:31 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 4.96 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.96 kWh/m² to a high of 5.54 kWh/m² in February across the year — May's 4.96 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
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| 1 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.0 | Bright |
Is May a good time to visit Idiofa?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a reasonable time to visit Idiofa for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Idiofa in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Idiofa sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 14 days see rain.
UV index in Idiofa in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May 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 Idiofa peaks around March 16 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near August 14 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 11 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 7 | High |
| Aug | 3 | Moderate |
| Sep | 10 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Very high |
Air quality in Idiofa in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Idiofa is worst in August — around 181 µg/m³ PM2.5 (very unhealthy), about 14.1× the cleanest month (November, 13 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) | 21 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 52 | 79 | 135 | 181 | 36 | 16 | 13 | 15 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Very unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | Moderate |
| Feb | 27 | Moderate |
| Mar | 25 | Moderate |
| Apr | 22 | Moderate |
| May | 52 | Poor |
| Jun | 79 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 135 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 181 | Very unhealthy |
| Sep | 36 | Poor |
| Oct | 16 | Moderate |
| Nov | 13 | Moderate |
| Dec | 15 | Moderate |
Where is Idiofa?
Idiofa sits at 5.0°S, 19.6°E, 681 m above sea level, in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The nearest listed city is Kikwit, 86 km away.
Topography around Idiofa
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Idiofa.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Idiofa has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 196 m around an average of 635 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 297 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 420 m.
The land around Idiofa is covered by grassland (38%), artificial surfaces (28%) and trees (24%) within 3 km, grassland (50%) and trees (33%) within 16 km, and trees (48%) and grassland (39%) within 80 km.
Democratic Republic of the Congo 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
- $807
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 12%
- of population, 2024
- Road deaths
- 34.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 400
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 Idiofa (-4.9659°, 19.5915°, elevation 681 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).