Watsa weather in January
In January, Watsa sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 20°C, with 20 mm of rain across 3.8 wet days and about 11.8 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 27% of the time in January, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of January to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Watsa's 1st-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Watsa's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 20°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 20 mm
- 3.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 48 min
- 6:16 AM – 6:06 PM
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.83 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.9
- out of 10
Watsa is place in Haut-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical January day in Watsa reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 20°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 34°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs about 2°C warmer than December and on par with February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| 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 | 31 | 20 |
| 13 | 31 | 20 |
| 14 | 31 | 20 |
| 15 | 31 | 20 |
| 16 | 31 | 20 |
| 17 | 31 | 20 |
| 18 | 31 | 20 |
| 19 | 31 | 20 |
| 20 | 32 | 20 |
| 21 | 32 | 20 |
| 22 | 32 | 20 |
| 23 | 32 | 20 |
| 24 | 32 | 20 |
| 25 | 32 | 20 |
| 26 | 32 | 20 |
| 27 | 32 | 20 |
| 28 | 32 | 20 |
| 29 | 32 | 20 |
| 30 | 32 | 20 |
| 31 | 32 | 20 |
How January really feels in Watsa
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 1 day 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 January is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Watsa weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 2nd-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° / 20° | 20 | 3.8 | 11.8 | 4.9 |
| Feb | 32° / 20° | 46 | 6.9 | 11.9 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 31° / 20° | 129 | 16.5 | 12 | 3.8 |
| Apr | 29° / 20° | 208 | 23.8 | 12.1 | 3.6 |
| May | 28° / 20° | 213 | 26.5 | 12.1 | 3.8 |
| Jun | 27° / 19° | 192 | 26 | 12.2 | 3.9 |
| Jul | 26° / 18° | 206 | 27 | 12.2 | 4.0 |
| Aug | 27° / 19° | 226 | 28 | 12.1 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 27° / 19° | 227 | 27.7 | 12 | 3.7 |
| Oct | 27° / 19° | 280 | 28.6 | 11.9 | 3.6 |
| Nov | 28° / 19° | 193 | 21.1 | 11.9 | 4.4 |
| Dec | 30° / 19° | 40 | 6.6 | 11.8 | 5.5 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 27% of the time in January, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 52%.
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| Clearer (%) | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Cloudier (%) | 49 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51 | 49 |
| 2 | 51 | 49 |
| 3 | 50 | 50 |
| 4 | 49 | 51 |
| 5 | 49 | 51 |
| 6 | 48 | 52 |
| 7 | 47 | 53 |
| 8 | 47 | 53 |
| 9 | 47 | 53 |
| 10 | 46 | 54 |
| 11 | 46 | 54 |
| 12 | 46 | 54 |
| 13 | 44 | 56 |
| 14 | 45 | 55 |
| 15 | 45 | 55 |
| 16 | 45 | 55 |
| 17 | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | 46 | 54 |
| 19 | 45 | 55 |
| 20 | 47 | 53 |
| 21 | 47 | 53 |
| 22 | 48 | 52 |
| 23 | 48 | 52 |
| 24 | 48 | 52 |
| 25 | 49 | 51 |
| 26 | 49 | 51 |
| 27 | 49 | 51 |
| 28 | 50 | 50 |
| 29 | 50 | 50 |
| 30 | 50 | 50 |
| 31 | 50 | 50 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Watsa gets around 20 mm of rain over 3.8 wet days in January, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 12% and peaks near 17% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9 |
| 2 | 9 |
| 3 | 9 |
| 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 9 |
| 6 | 9 |
| 7 | 9 |
| 8 | 9 |
| 9 | 9 |
| 10 | 9 |
| 11 | 10 |
| 12 | 10 |
| 13 | 10 |
| 14 | 10 |
| 15 | 11 |
| 16 | 11 |
| 17 | 12 |
| 18 | 12 |
| 19 | 13 |
| 20 | 13 |
| 21 | 14 |
| 22 | 14 |
| 23 | 15 |
| 24 | 15 |
| 25 | 16 |
| 26 | 16 |
| 27 | 16 |
| 28 | 16 |
| 29 | 17 |
| 30 | 17 |
| 31 | 17 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the humid band about 32% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 13% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Comfortable (%) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
| Humid (%) | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Muggy (%) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 30 | 39 | 13 |
| 2 | 20 | 30 | 38 | 12 |
| 3 | 21 | 30 | 38 | 12 |
| 4 | 22 | 30 | 37 | 12 |
| 5 | 23 | 30 | 36 | 12 |
| 6 | 24 | 29 | 35 | 11 |
| 7 | 25 | 29 | 34 | 11 |
| 8 | 26 | 29 | 34 | 11 |
| 9 | 27 | 29 | 33 | 11 |
| 10 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 11 |
| 11 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 11 |
| 12 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 11 |
| 13 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 11 |
| 14 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 11 |
| 15 | 32 | 26 | 30 | 11 |
| 16 | 33 | 26 | 30 | 12 |
| 17 | 33 | 25 | 30 | 12 |
| 18 | 33 | 24 | 30 | 12 |
| 19 | 33 | 24 | 30 | 13 |
| 20 | 33 | 23 | 30 | 14 |
| 21 | 33 | 23 | 30 | 14 |
| 22 | 33 | 22 | 30 | 15 |
| 23 | 33 | 22 | 30 | 15 |
| 24 | 32 | 22 | 30 | 16 |
| 25 | 32 | 22 | 30 | 16 |
| 26 | 32 | 22 | 30 | 16 |
| 27 | 32 | 22 | 29 | 17 |
| 28 | 32 | 22 | 29 | 17 |
| 29 | 31 | 22 | 29 | 17 |
| 30 | 31 | 23 | 29 | 17 |
| 31 | 31 | 23 | 29 | 17 |
Wind in January
Winds average 7 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 8 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 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 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 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of January 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 January. Sunrise moves from 6:10 AM to 6:19 AM, and sunset from 6:00 PM to 6:11 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 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:10 | 6:00 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:11 | 6:00 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 6:11 | 6:01 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:11 | 6:01 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 6:12 | 6:02 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:12 | 6:02 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 6:13 | 6:03 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 6:13 | 6:03 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 6:13 | 6:03 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 6:14 | 6:04 |
| 11 | 11.8 | 6:14 | 6:04 |
| 12 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:05 |
| 13 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:05 |
| 14 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:06 |
| 15 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:06 |
| 16 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:06 |
| 17 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:07 |
| 18 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:07 |
| 19 | 11.8 | 6:17 | 6:08 |
| 20 | 11.8 | 6:17 | 6:08 |
| 21 | 11.8 | 6:17 | 6:08 |
| 22 | 11.9 | 6:18 | 6:09 |
| 23 | 11.9 | 6:18 | 6:09 |
| 24 | 11.9 | 6:18 | 6:09 |
| 25 | 11.9 | 6:18 | 6:10 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 6:18 | 6:10 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 6:19 | 6:10 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 6:19 | 6:10 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 6:19 | 6:11 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 6:19 | 6:11 |
| 31 | 11.9 | 6:19 | 6:11 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 5.83 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.96 kWh/m² to a high of 5.96 kWh/m² in February across the year — January's 5.83 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 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 | 5.8 | 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 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| 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 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.8 | 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 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.9 | Bright |
Is January a good time to visit Watsa?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a reasonable time to visit Watsa for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Watsa in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Watsa sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 20°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection. About 4 days see rain.
UV index in Watsa in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January 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 Watsa peaks around March 22 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 10 (extreme).
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) | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Extreme |
Air quality in Watsa in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Watsa is worst in February — around 107 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 12.0× the cleanest month (October, 9 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) | 78 | 107 | 43 | 12 | 9 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 42 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 107 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 43 | Poor |
| Apr | 12 | Good |
| May | 9 | Good |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 18 | Moderate |
| Aug | 13 | Moderate |
| Sep | 10 | Good |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 14 | Moderate |
| Dec | 42 | Poor |
Where is Watsa?
Watsa sits at 3.0°N, 29.5°E, 1,018 m above sea level, in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The nearest listed city is Mangbwalu, 134 km away.
Topography around Watsa
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Watsa.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Watsa has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 271 m around an average of 970 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 434 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 777 m.
The land around Watsa is covered by trees (69%) and grassland (21%) within 3 km, trees (78%) within 16 km, and trees (73%) 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 Watsa (3.0372°, 29.5355°, elevation 1,018 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).