Bale Hawassa weather in October
In October, Bale Hawassa sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 16°C, with 104 mm of rain across 17 wet days and about 11.8 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 26°C in the first days to 28°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 21% of the time in October, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Bale Hawassa's 6th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bale Hawassa's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 16°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 104 mm
- 17 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 48 min
- 6:20 AM – 6:10 PM
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.3
- out of 10
Bale Hawassa is City in Wolayita, Ethiopia.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Highs climb over the month, from about 26°C in the first days to 28°C by the end.
A typical October day in Bale Hawassa reaches about 27°C in the afternoon and slips back to 16°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 25°C and 30°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) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 16 |
| 2 | 26 | 16 |
| 3 | 26 | 16 |
| 4 | 26 | 16 |
| 5 | 27 | 16 |
| 6 | 27 | 16 |
| 7 | 27 | 16 |
| 8 | 27 | 16 |
| 9 | 27 | 16 |
| 10 | 27 | 16 |
| 11 | 27 | 16 |
| 12 | 27 | 16 |
| 13 | 27 | 16 |
| 14 | 27 | 16 |
| 15 | 27 | 16 |
| 16 | 27 | 16 |
| 17 | 28 | 16 |
| 18 | 28 | 16 |
| 19 | 28 | 16 |
| 20 | 28 | 16 |
| 21 | 28 | 16 |
| 22 | 28 | 16 |
| 23 | 28 | 16 |
| 24 | 28 | 16 |
| 25 | 28 | 16 |
| 26 | 28 | 16 |
| 27 | 28 | 16 |
| 28 | 28 | 16 |
| 29 | 28 | 16 |
| 30 | 28 | 16 |
| 31 | 28 | 16 |
Bale Hawassa weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 7th-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 16° | 13 | 3.2 | 11.6 | 5.9 |
| Feb | 31° / 17° | 15 | 3.8 | 11.8 | 5.0 |
| Mar | 31° / 18° | 51 | 10.9 | 12 | 4.4 |
| Apr | 29° / 18° | 135 | 20.8 | 12.1 | 4.0 |
| May | 27° / 17° | 184 | 26 | 12.3 | 4.1 |
| Jun | 25° / 16° | 136 | 26.6 | 12.4 | 4.2 |
| Jul | 24° / 16° | 149 | 27 | 12.4 | 4.3 |
| Aug | 25° / 16° | 164 | 27.4 | 12.2 | 4.2 |
| Sep | 26° / 16° | 186 | 27.3 | 12 | 4.1 |
| Oct | 27° / 16° | 104 | 17 | 11.8 | 5.3 |
| Nov | 29° / 16° | 31 | 5.3 | 11.7 | 6.1 |
| Dec | 30° / 16° | 11 | 2.5 | 11.6 | 6.3 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 21% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 31% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 48%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 46 | 45 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 |
| Cloudier (%) | 54 | 55 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46 | 54 |
| 2 | 45 | 55 |
| 3 | 46 | 54 |
| 4 | 45 | 55 |
| 5 | 44 | 56 |
| 6 | 44 | 56 |
| 7 | 45 | 55 |
| 8 | 45 | 55 |
| 9 | 45 | 55 |
| 10 | 45 | 55 |
| 11 | 45 | 55 |
| 12 | 46 | 54 |
| 13 | 47 | 53 |
| 14 | 48 | 52 |
| 15 | 49 | 51 |
| 16 | 49 | 51 |
| 17 | 51 | 49 |
| 18 | 52 | 48 |
| 19 | 53 | 47 |
| 20 | 54 | 46 |
| 21 | 56 | 44 |
| 22 | 57 | 43 |
| 23 | 58 | 42 |
| 24 | 59 | 41 |
| 25 | 60 | 40 |
| 26 | 60 | 40 |
| 27 | 61 | 39 |
| 28 | 61 | 39 |
| 29 | 62 | 38 |
| 30 | 62 | 38 |
| 31 | 63 | 37 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Bale Hawassa gets around 104 mm of rain over 17 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 56% and peaks near 81% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 81 | 80 | 79 | 77 | 75 | 74 | 72 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 58 | 56 | 54 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 29 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 81 |
| 2 | 80 |
| 3 | 79 |
| 4 | 77 |
| 5 | 75 |
| 6 | 74 |
| 7 | 72 |
| 8 | 70 |
| 9 | 68 |
| 10 | 66 |
| 11 | 65 |
| 12 | 63 |
| 13 | 62 |
| 14 | 60 |
| 15 | 58 |
| 16 | 56 |
| 17 | 54 |
| 18 | 52 |
| 19 | 50 |
| 20 | 48 |
| 21 | 46 |
| 22 | 44 |
| 23 | 42 |
| 24 | 41 |
| 25 | 39 |
| 26 | 37 |
| 27 | 36 |
| 28 | 34 |
| 29 | 32 |
| 30 | 31 |
| 31 | 29 |
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 41% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 51 |
| Comfortable (%) | 27 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 |
| Humid (%) | 70 | 67 | 66 | 63 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 54 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 27 | 70 |
| 2 | 4 | 29 | 67 |
| 3 | 4 | 30 | 66 |
| 4 | 5 | 32 | 63 |
| 5 | 6 | 33 | 61 |
| 6 | 6 | 35 | 59 |
| 7 | 7 | 36 | 57 |
| 8 | 8 | 38 | 54 |
| 9 | 9 | 39 | 52 |
| 10 | 10 | 40 | 50 |
| 11 | 11 | 40 | 49 |
| 12 | 13 | 41 | 47 |
| 13 | 14 | 41 | 45 |
| 14 | 16 | 41 | 43 |
| 15 | 17 | 41 | 42 |
| 16 | 19 | 41 | 40 |
| 17 | 21 | 40 | 38 |
| 18 | 23 | 40 | 37 |
| 19 | 25 | 40 | 35 |
| 20 | 28 | 39 | 33 |
| 21 | 30 | 39 | 32 |
| 22 | 32 | 38 | 30 |
| 23 | 34 | 38 | 28 |
| 24 | 36 | 37 | 27 |
| 25 | 38 | 37 | 25 |
| 26 | 41 | 36 | 24 |
| 27 | 43 | 35 | 22 |
| 28 | 45 | 35 | 21 |
| 29 | 47 | 34 | 19 |
| 30 | 49 | 33 | 18 |
| 31 | 51 | 32 | 17 |
Wind in October
Winds average 4 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 3 km/h on the calmest days to 4 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | 3 | calm |
| 2 | 3 | calm |
| 3 | 3 | calm |
| 4 | 3 | calm |
| 5 | 3 | calm |
| 6 | 3 | calm |
| 7 | 3 | calm |
| 8 | 3 | calm |
| 9 | 3 | calm |
| 10 | 3 | calm |
| 11 | 3 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
| 31 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 6:21 AM to 6:21 AM, and sunset from 6:17 PM to 6:06 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 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 | 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 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 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 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:06 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 6:21 | 6:17 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 6:21 | 6:17 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 6:20 | 6:16 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 6:20 | 6:16 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 6:20 | 6:15 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 6:20 | 6:15 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 6:20 | 6:14 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:20 | 6:14 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:20 | 6:13 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:20 | 6:13 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:20 | 6:12 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:20 | 6:12 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:20 | 6:11 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:20 | 6:11 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 6:20 | 6:11 |
| 16 | 11.8 | 6:20 | 6:10 |
| 17 | 11.8 | 6:20 | 6:10 |
| 18 | 11.8 | 6:20 | 6:10 |
| 19 | 11.8 | 6:20 | 6:09 |
| 20 | 11.8 | 6:20 | 6:09 |
| 21 | 11.8 | 6:20 | 6:09 |
| 22 | 11.8 | 6:20 | 6:08 |
| 23 | 11.8 | 6:20 | 6:08 |
| 24 | 11.8 | 6:20 | 6:08 |
| 25 | 11.8 | 6:20 | 6:07 |
| 26 | 11.8 | 6:20 | 6:07 |
| 27 | 11.8 | 6:20 | 6:07 |
| 28 | 11.8 | 6:20 | 6:07 |
| 29 | 11.8 | 6:20 | 6:07 |
| 30 | 11.8 | 6:21 | 6:06 |
| 31 | 11.8 | 6:21 | 6:06 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 6 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.67 kWh/m² to a high of 6.4 kWh/m² in March across the year — October's 6 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 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 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 16 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.2 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Bale Hawassa
In October, Bale Hawassa sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Bale Hawassa's rainy season runs April–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Bale Hawassa?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit Bale Hawassa for sightseeing.
What to pack for Bale Hawassa in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Bale Hawassa sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 16°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 17 days see rain.
UV index in Bale Hawassa 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 Bale Hawassa peaks around March 16 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 22 at about 11 (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) | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Bale Hawassa 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 Bale Hawassa is worst in January — around 69 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 1.8× the cleanest month (May, 38 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) | 69 | 61 | 49 | 38 | 38 | 45 | 44 | 39 | 40 | 45 | 56 | 65 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 61 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 49 | Poor |
| Apr | 38 | Poor |
| May | 38 | Poor |
| Jun | 45 | Poor |
| Jul | 44 | Poor |
| Aug | 39 | Poor |
| Sep | 40 | Poor |
| Oct | 45 | Poor |
| Nov | 56 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 65 | Unhealthy |
Where is Bale Hawassa?
Bale Hawassa sits at 6.9°N, 37.5°E, 1,239 m above sea level, in Ethiopia. The nearest listed city is Gununo, 14 km away.
Topography around Bale Hawassa
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Bale Hawassa.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Bale Hawassa has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 242 m around an average of 1,225 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,062 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,948 m.
The land around Bale Hawassa is covered by cropland (61%) within 3 km, shrubs (38%) and cropland (24%) within 16 km, and shrubs (35%) and cropland (29%) within 80 km.
Ethiopia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / E / F / L
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 37% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $933
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 14%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 8.5
- per 100k, 2012
- Road deaths
- 28.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 499
- 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 Bale Hawassa (6.919°, 37.529°, elevation 1,239 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).