Tshilenge weather in October
In October, Tshilenge sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 19°C, with 112 mm of rain across 19.8 wet days and about 12.2 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 31°C in the first days to 29°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 13% of the time in October, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of October to 12 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Tshilenge's 7th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Tshilenge's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 19°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 112 mm
- 19.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 12 min
- 6:06 AM – 6:21 PM
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.9 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.8
- out of 10
Temperature in October
Highs ease over the month, from about 31°C in the first days to 29°C by the end.
A typical October day in Tshilenge reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 19°C overnight — a 11°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, October runs about 2°C cooler than September and about 3°C warmer than November.
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| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 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 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 19 |
| 2 | 31 | 19 |
| 3 | 31 | 19 |
| 4 | 31 | 19 |
| 5 | 31 | 19 |
| 6 | 31 | 19 |
| 7 | 31 | 19 |
| 8 | 31 | 19 |
| 9 | 31 | 19 |
| 10 | 31 | 19 |
| 11 | 31 | 19 |
| 12 | 30 | 19 |
| 13 | 30 | 19 |
| 14 | 30 | 19 |
| 15 | 30 | 19 |
| 16 | 30 | 19 |
| 17 | 30 | 19 |
| 18 | 30 | 19 |
| 19 | 30 | 19 |
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| 21 | 30 | 19 |
| 22 | 30 | 19 |
| 23 | 29 | 19 |
| 24 | 29 | 19 |
| 25 | 29 | 19 |
| 26 | 29 | 19 |
| 27 | 29 | 19 |
| 28 | 29 | 19 |
| 29 | 29 | 19 |
| 30 | 29 | 19 |
| 31 | 29 | 19 |
How October really feels in Tshilenge
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
October sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Tshilenge weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 3rd-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 | 26° / 18° | 274 | 28.7 | 12.6 | 3.6 |
| Feb | 27° / 18° | 243 | 25.1 | 12.4 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 27° / 18° | 262 | 28.1 | 12.1 | 3.7 |
| Apr | 28° / 18° | 104 | 14.9 | 11.8 | 5.1 |
| May | 29° / 18° | 3 | 0.9 | 11.5 | 6.6 |
| Jun | 29° / 16° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.4 | 7.5 |
| Jul | 29° / 15° | 0 | 0 | 11.4 | 7.4 |
| Aug | 31° / 18° | 1 | 0.4 | 11.6 | 5.6 |
| Sep | 32° / 19° | 24 | 5.4 | 11.9 | 4.5 |
| Oct | 30° / 19° | 112 | 19.8 | 12.2 | 3.8 |
| Nov | 28° / 18° | 234 | 27.3 | 12.5 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 26° / 18° | 286 | 29.2 | 12.6 | 3.5 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 13% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 19% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 68%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| Cloudier (%) | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 82 | 82 | 83 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 50 |
| 2 | 49 | 51 |
| 3 | 48 | 52 |
| 4 | 47 | 53 |
| 5 | 45 | 55 |
| 6 | 45 | 55 |
| 7 | 43 | 57 |
| 8 | 41 | 59 |
| 9 | 40 | 60 |
| 10 | 39 | 61 |
| 11 | 37 | 63 |
| 12 | 36 | 64 |
| 13 | 35 | 65 |
| 14 | 34 | 66 |
| 15 | 32 | 68 |
| 16 | 31 | 69 |
| 17 | 30 | 70 |
| 18 | 29 | 71 |
| 19 | 28 | 72 |
| 20 | 27 | 73 |
| 21 | 26 | 74 |
| 22 | 24 | 76 |
| 23 | 23 | 77 |
| 24 | 22 | 78 |
| 25 | 22 | 78 |
| 26 | 20 | 80 |
| 27 | 20 | 80 |
| 28 | 20 | 80 |
| 29 | 18 | 82 |
| 30 | 18 | 82 |
| 31 | 17 | 83 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Tshilenge gets around 112 mm of rain over 19.8 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 64% and peaks near 83% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 42 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 50 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 60 | 61 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 83 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 42 |
| 2 | 44 |
| 3 | 45 |
| 4 | 47 |
| 5 | 48 |
| 6 | 50 |
| 7 | 51 |
| 8 | 53 |
| 9 | 54 |
| 10 | 56 |
| 11 | 57 |
| 12 | 58 |
| 13 | 60 |
| 14 | 61 |
| 15 | 63 |
| 16 | 64 |
| 17 | 66 |
| 18 | 67 |
| 19 | 68 |
| 20 | 70 |
| 21 | 71 |
| 22 | 72 |
| 23 | 73 |
| 24 | 74 |
| 25 | 76 |
| 26 | 77 |
| 27 | 78 |
| 28 | 80 |
| 29 | 81 |
| 30 | 82 |
| 31 | 83 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the humid band about 50% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 29% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 22 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Humid (%) | 43 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 39 |
| Muggy (%) | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 53 | 56 | 59 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 26 | 43 | 9 |
| 2 | 20 | 26 | 44 | 10 |
| 3 | 19 | 25 | 46 | 11 |
| 4 | 17 | 24 | 47 | 12 |
| 5 | 16 | 23 | 48 | 13 |
| 6 | 15 | 22 | 49 | 14 |
| 7 | 13 | 22 | 50 | 15 |
| 8 | 12 | 21 | 51 | 16 |
| 9 | 11 | 20 | 52 | 17 |
| 10 | 10 | 20 | 52 | 18 |
| 11 | 9 | 19 | 53 | 19 |
| 12 | 8 | 18 | 54 | 20 |
| 13 | 7 | 17 | 55 | 21 |
| 14 | 6 | 17 | 55 | 22 |
| 15 | 5 | 16 | 55 | 24 |
| 16 | 5 | 15 | 55 | 25 |
| 17 | 4 | 14 | 55 | 27 |
| 18 | 4 | 13 | 54 | 29 |
| 19 | 3 | 12 | 55 | 30 |
| 20 | 3 | 11 | 54 | 32 |
| 21 | 2 | 10 | 54 | 34 |
| 22 | 2 | 9 | 52 | 37 |
| 23 | 1 | 8 | 52 | 39 |
| 24 | 1 | 7 | 51 | 41 |
| 25 | 1 | 6 | 50 | 43 |
| 26 | 1 | 5 | 48 | 46 |
| 27 | 1 | 5 | 46 | 48 |
| 28 | 1 | 4 | 45 | 50 |
| 29 | 1 | 3 | 43 | 53 |
| 30 | 0 | 3 | 41 | 56 |
| 31 | 0 | 2 | 39 | 59 |
Wind in October
Winds average 6 km/h in October.
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) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 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 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | 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 October
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of October to 12 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 6:14 AM to 6:00 AM, and sunset from 6:20 PM to 6:24 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:00 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:20 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:20 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 6:13 | 6:20 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 6:13 | 6:20 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 6:12 | 6:20 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 6:11 | 6:20 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 6:11 | 6:20 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 6:10 | 6:20 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 6:10 | 6:20 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 6:09 | 6:20 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 6:09 | 6:20 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 6:08 | 6:21 |
| 13 | 12.2 | 6:08 | 6:21 |
| 14 | 12.2 | 6:07 | 6:21 |
| 15 | 12.2 | 6:06 | 6:21 |
| 16 | 12.2 | 6:06 | 6:21 |
| 17 | 12.3 | 6:06 | 6:21 |
| 18 | 12.3 | 6:05 | 6:21 |
| 19 | 12.3 | 6:05 | 6:21 |
| 20 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:21 |
| 21 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:22 |
| 22 | 12.3 | 6:03 | 6:22 |
| 23 | 12.3 | 6:03 | 6:22 |
| 24 | 12.3 | 6:03 | 6:22 |
| 25 | 12.3 | 6:02 | 6:22 |
| 26 | 12.3 | 6:02 | 6:22 |
| 27 | 12.4 | 6:02 | 6:23 |
| 28 | 12.4 | 6:01 | 6:23 |
| 29 | 12.4 | 6:01 | 6:23 |
| 30 | 12.4 | 6:01 | 6:23 |
| 31 | 12.4 | 6:00 | 6:24 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 5.9 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.67 kWh/m² to a high of 6.15 kWh/m² in September across the year — October's 5.9 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | 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 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 6 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 7 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.7 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Tshilenge
None of Tshilenge's seasonal hazards are active in October. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Tshilenge's monsoon runs November–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Tshilenge?
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 Tshilenge.
What to pack for Tshilenge in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Tshilenge sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 19°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 20 days see rain.
UV index in Tshilenge in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Tshilenge peaks around January 20 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 17 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) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Tshilenge 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 Tshilenge is worst in August — around 97 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 14.5× the cleanest month (April, 7 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) | 11 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 32 | 60 | 97 | 89 | 25 | 10 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Good |
| Feb | 11 | Good |
| Mar | 8 | Good |
| Apr | 7 | Good |
| May | 10 | Good |
| Jun | 32 | Moderate |
| Jul | 60 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 97 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 89 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 25 | Moderate |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Tshilenge?
Tshilenge sits at 11.0°S, 22.9°E, 1,145 m above sea level, in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The nearest listed city is Luau, 79 km away.
Topography around Tshilenge
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Tshilenge.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Tshilenge has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 59 m around an average of 1,154 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 159 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 367 m.
The land around Tshilenge is covered by trees (60%) and shrubs (33%) within 3 km, trees (74%) within 16 km, and trees (69%) 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 Tshilenge (-10.9667°, 22.9°, elevation 1,145 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).