Mweka weather in August
In August, Mweka sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 78 mm of rain across 13.8 wet days and about 11.8 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 10th-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 20% of the time in August, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of August to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Mweka's 3rd-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Mweka's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 78 mm
- 13.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 48 min
- 6:43 AM – 6:33 PM
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.03 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.4
- out of 10
Mweka is a locality, capital of the territory of the province of Kasaï in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical August day in Mweka reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs about 1°C cooler than July and on par with September.
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| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 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 | 30 | 22 |
| 8 | 30 | 22 |
| 9 | 30 | 22 |
| 10 | 30 | 22 |
| 11 | 30 | 22 |
| 12 | 30 | 22 |
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| 24 | 30 | 22 |
| 25 | 30 | 22 |
| 26 | 30 | 22 |
| 27 | 30 | 22 |
| 28 | 30 | 22 |
| 29 | 30 | 22 |
| 30 | 30 | 22 |
| 31 | 30 | 22 |
How August really feels in Mweka
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.
Mweka weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 3rd-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 22° | 143 | 21.9 | 12.2 | 3.8 |
| Feb | 30° / 22° | 136 | 19.5 | 12.2 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 29° / 22° | 168 | 22.6 | 12 | 3.6 |
| Apr | 29° / 22° | 163 | 23.1 | 11.9 | 3.6 |
| May | 29° / 22° | 90 | 15.8 | 11.8 | 4.5 |
| Jun | 30° / 21° | 22 | 4.9 | 11.7 | 5.5 |
| Jul | 31° / 21° | 16 | 3.8 | 11.7 | 5.1 |
| Aug | 30° / 22° | 78 | 13.8 | 11.8 | 4.4 |
| Sep | 29° / 21° | 132 | 22.2 | 12 | 3.7 |
| Oct | 29° / 21° | 173 | 25.1 | 12.1 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 28° / 21° | 182 | 24.8 | 12.2 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 28° / 21° | 170 | 25.1 | 12.3 | 3.6 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 20% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 57%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 37 |
| Cloudier (%) | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 63 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51 | 49 |
| 2 | 51 | 49 |
| 3 | 50 | 50 |
| 4 | 50 | 50 |
| 5 | 49 | 51 |
| 6 | 49 | 51 |
| 7 | 49 | 51 |
| 8 | 47 | 53 |
| 9 | 47 | 53 |
| 10 | 47 | 53 |
| 11 | 46 | 54 |
| 12 | 45 | 55 |
| 13 | 44 | 56 |
| 14 | 42 | 58 |
| 15 | 42 | 58 |
| 16 | 41 | 59 |
| 17 | 40 | 60 |
| 18 | 39 | 61 |
| 19 | 39 | 61 |
| 20 | 39 | 61 |
| 21 | 39 | 61 |
| 22 | 38 | 62 |
| 23 | 38 | 62 |
| 24 | 38 | 62 |
| 25 | 37 | 63 |
| 26 | 37 | 63 |
| 27 | 38 | 62 |
| 28 | 38 | 62 |
| 29 | 38 | 62 |
| 30 | 39 | 61 |
| 31 | 37 | 63 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Mweka gets around 78 mm of rain over 13.8 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 45% and peaks near 60% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 |
| 2 | 27 |
| 3 | 29 |
| 4 | 30 |
| 5 | 32 |
| 6 | 33 |
| 7 | 35 |
| 8 | 36 |
| 9 | 38 |
| 10 | 39 |
| 11 | 41 |
| 12 | 42 |
| 13 | 43 |
| 14 | 45 |
| 15 | 46 |
| 16 | 47 |
| 17 | 48 |
| 18 | 49 |
| 19 | 50 |
| 20 | 50 |
| 21 | 51 |
| 22 | 52 |
| 23 | 52 |
| 24 | 53 |
| 25 | 54 |
| 26 | 55 |
| 27 | 56 |
| 28 | 57 |
| 29 | 58 |
| 30 | 59 |
| 31 | 60 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the muggy band about 53% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 92% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 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 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Muggy (%) | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 37 |
| Oppressive (%) | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 48 | 49 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 62 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 60 | 17 |
| 2 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 61 | 18 |
| 3 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 61 | 19 |
| 4 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 62 | 20 |
| 5 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 61 | 22 |
| 6 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 61 | 23 |
| 7 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 61 | 24 |
| 8 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 61 | 26 |
| 9 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 61 | 27 |
| 10 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 60 | 29 |
| 11 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 60 | 30 |
| 12 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 60 | 32 |
| 13 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 60 | 33 |
| 14 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 58 | 35 |
| 15 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 57 | 37 |
| 16 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 56 | 38 |
| 17 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 55 | 40 |
| 18 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 55 | 41 |
| 19 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 53 | 43 |
| 20 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 52 | 45 |
| 21 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 51 | 46 |
| 22 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 49 | 48 |
| 23 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 48 | 49 |
| 24 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 46 | 52 |
| 25 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 45 | 53 |
| 26 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 44 | 54 |
| 27 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 42 | 56 |
| 28 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 41 | 58 |
| 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 40 | 59 |
| 30 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 39 | 60 |
| 31 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 37 | 62 |
Wind in August
Winds average 6 km/h in August, the windiest month of the year.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 6 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 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 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 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of August to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 6:46 AM to 6:37 AM, and sunset from 6:33 PM to 6:31 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 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:37 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:46 | 6:33 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:46 | 6:33 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 6:46 | 6:33 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:46 | 6:33 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 6:46 | 6:34 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:45 | 6:34 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 6:45 | 6:34 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 6:45 | 6:33 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 6:45 | 6:33 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 6:44 | 6:33 |
| 11 | 11.8 | 6:44 | 6:33 |
| 12 | 11.8 | 6:44 | 6:33 |
| 13 | 11.8 | 6:44 | 6:33 |
| 14 | 11.8 | 6:43 | 6:33 |
| 15 | 11.8 | 6:43 | 6:33 |
| 16 | 11.8 | 6:43 | 6:33 |
| 17 | 11.8 | 6:42 | 6:33 |
| 18 | 11.8 | 6:42 | 6:33 |
| 19 | 11.9 | 6:42 | 6:33 |
| 20 | 11.9 | 6:41 | 6:33 |
| 21 | 11.9 | 6:41 | 6:33 |
| 22 | 11.9 | 6:41 | 6:32 |
| 23 | 11.9 | 6:40 | 6:32 |
| 24 | 11.9 | 6:40 | 6:32 |
| 25 | 11.9 | 6:39 | 6:32 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 6:39 | 6:32 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 6:38 | 6:32 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 6:38 | 6:31 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 6:38 | 6:31 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 6:37 | 6:31 |
| 31 | 11.9 | 6:37 | 6:31 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 5.03 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.82 kWh/m² to a high of 5.42 kWh/m² in February across the year — August's 5.03 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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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 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| 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 | 5.0 | 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 | 5.1 | 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 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.2 | Bright |
Is August a good time to visit Mweka?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a reasonable time to visit Mweka for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Mweka in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Mweka sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 14 days see rain.
UV index in Mweka in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 4 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Mweka peaks around March 18 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near August 13 at about 5 (moderate).
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) | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 7 | High |
| Aug | 4 | Moderate |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Extreme |
Air quality in Mweka 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 Mweka is worst in August — around 90 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 8.5× the cleanest month (November, 11 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) | 19 | 31 | 17 | 13 | 25 | 47 | 85 | 90 | 35 | 13 | 11 | 14 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | Moderate |
| Feb | 31 | Moderate |
| Mar | 17 | Moderate |
| Apr | 13 | Moderate |
| May | 25 | Moderate |
| Jun | 47 | Poor |
| Jul | 85 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 90 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 35 | Moderate |
| Oct | 13 | Moderate |
| Nov | 11 | Good |
| Dec | 14 | Moderate |
Where is Mweka?
Mweka sits at 4.9°S, 21.6°E, 591 m above sea level, in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The nearest listed city is Luebo, 58 km away.
Topography around Mweka
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Mweka.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Mweka has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 143 m around an average of 550 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 401 m.
The land around Mweka is covered by trees (46%) and shrubs (20%) within 3 km, trees (70%) and shrubs (25%) within 16 km, and trees (86%) 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 Mweka (-4.8519°, 21.5595°, elevation 591 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).