Ch’ench’a weather in March
In March, Ch’ench’a sees average daytime highs of 26°C and overnight lows near 15°C, with 345 mm of rain across 21.5 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 20% of the time in March, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of March to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Ch’ench’a's 5th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ch’ench’a's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 26°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 15°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 345 mm
- 21.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:41 AM – 6:38 PM
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.1 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.0
- out of 10
Ch’ench’a is place in Ethiopia.
- Density
- 5,647/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month.
A typical March day in Ch’ench’a reaches about 26°C in the afternoon and slips back to 15°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 23°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs on par with February and about 1°C warmer than April.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg low (°C) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 15 |
| 2 | 26 | 15 |
| 3 | 26 | 15 |
| 4 | 26 | 15 |
| 5 | 26 | 15 |
| 6 | 26 | 15 |
| 7 | 26 | 15 |
| 8 | 26 | 15 |
| 9 | 26 | 15 |
| 10 | 26 | 15 |
| 11 | 26 | 15 |
| 12 | 26 | 15 |
| 13 | 26 | 15 |
| 14 | 26 | 15 |
| 15 | 26 | 15 |
| 16 | 26 | 15 |
| 17 | 26 | 15 |
| 18 | 26 | 15 |
| 19 | 26 | 15 |
| 20 | 26 | 15 |
| 21 | 26 | 15 |
| 22 | 26 | 15 |
| 23 | 26 | 15 |
| 24 | 26 | 15 |
| 25 | 26 | 15 |
| 26 | 26 | 15 |
| 27 | 26 | 15 |
| 28 | 25 | 15 |
| 29 | 25 | 15 |
| 30 | 25 | 15 |
| 31 | 25 | 15 |
Ch’ench’a weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 2nd-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25° / 14° | 149 | 12.6 | 11.7 | 6.6 |
| Feb | 26° / 15° | 144 | 12.1 | 11.8 | 6.2 |
| Mar | 26° / 15° | 345 | 21.5 | 12 | 5.0 |
| Apr | 25° / 15° | 633 | 27.5 | 12.1 | 3.9 |
| May | 23° / 15° | 671 | 30.2 | 12.3 | 3.6 |
| Jun | 22° / 15° | 274 | 27.7 | 12.4 | 3.8 |
| Jul | 21° / 14° | 232 | 27.7 | 12.3 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 21° / 15° | 265 | 27.1 | 12.2 | 3.9 |
| Sep | 22° / 15° | 489 | 28.6 | 12 | 3.8 |
| Oct | 23° / 14° | 699 | 29.4 | 11.9 | 3.8 |
| Nov | 24° / 14° | 308 | 19.1 | 11.7 | 5.4 |
| Dec | 25° / 14° | 156 | 12.4 | 11.6 | 6.7 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 20% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 60%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 53 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
| Cloudier (%) | 47 | 48 | 49 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 71 | 72 | 74 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53 | 47 |
| 2 | 52 | 48 |
| 3 | 51 | 49 |
| 4 | 49 | 51 |
| 5 | 49 | 51 |
| 6 | 48 | 52 |
| 7 | 48 | 52 |
| 8 | 47 | 53 |
| 9 | 46 | 54 |
| 10 | 45 | 55 |
| 11 | 44 | 56 |
| 12 | 42 | 58 |
| 13 | 42 | 58 |
| 14 | 41 | 59 |
| 15 | 41 | 59 |
| 16 | 39 | 61 |
| 17 | 38 | 62 |
| 18 | 38 | 62 |
| 19 | 37 | 63 |
| 20 | 37 | 63 |
| 21 | 37 | 63 |
| 22 | 35 | 65 |
| 23 | 35 | 65 |
| 24 | 34 | 66 |
| 25 | 33 | 67 |
| 26 | 32 | 68 |
| 27 | 31 | 69 |
| 28 | 31 | 69 |
| 29 | 29 | 71 |
| 30 | 28 | 72 |
| 31 | 26 | 74 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Ch’ench’a gets around 345 mm of rain over 21.5 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 69% and peaks near 84% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 69 | 70 | 72 | 73 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 84 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 53 |
| 2 | 54 |
| 3 | 55 |
| 4 | 56 |
| 5 | 57 |
| 6 | 58 |
| 7 | 59 |
| 8 | 59 |
| 9 | 60 |
| 10 | 61 |
| 11 | 62 |
| 12 | 63 |
| 13 | 64 |
| 14 | 65 |
| 15 | 66 |
| 16 | 67 |
| 17 | 69 |
| 18 | 70 |
| 19 | 72 |
| 20 | 73 |
| 21 | 75 |
| 22 | 76 |
| 23 | 77 |
| 24 | 79 |
| 25 | 80 |
| 26 | 81 |
| 27 | 81 |
| 28 | 82 |
| 29 | 83 |
| 30 | 83 |
| 31 | 84 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the dry band about 46% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 65 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 40 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
| Comfortable (%) | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 57 |
| Humid (%) | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65 | 32 | 3 |
| 2 | 63 | 33 | 4 |
| 3 | 62 | 34 | 4 |
| 4 | 61 | 35 | 4 |
| 5 | 60 | 35 | 5 |
| 6 | 59 | 36 | 5 |
| 7 | 58 | 37 | 5 |
| 8 | 57 | 38 | 5 |
| 9 | 55 | 39 | 6 |
| 10 | 54 | 40 | 6 |
| 11 | 54 | 40 | 6 |
| 12 | 52 | 41 | 7 |
| 13 | 51 | 42 | 7 |
| 14 | 50 | 43 | 7 |
| 15 | 49 | 43 | 8 |
| 16 | 48 | 44 | 8 |
| 17 | 47 | 45 | 8 |
| 18 | 45 | 46 | 9 |
| 19 | 44 | 47 | 10 |
| 20 | 42 | 48 | 10 |
| 21 | 40 | 49 | 11 |
| 22 | 39 | 50 | 11 |
| 23 | 37 | 51 | 12 |
| 24 | 36 | 51 | 13 |
| 25 | 34 | 53 | 13 |
| 26 | 32 | 54 | 14 |
| 27 | 31 | 55 | 14 |
| 28 | 30 | 55 | 15 |
| 29 | 28 | 56 | 16 |
| 30 | 27 | 56 | 17 |
| 31 | 26 | 57 | 17 |
Wind in March
Winds average 4 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 4 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) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 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 | 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 | 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 March
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of March to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:47 AM to 6:33 AM, and sunset from 6:39 PM to 6:36 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 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:33 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 6:47 | 6:39 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 6:46 | 6:39 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 6:46 | 6:39 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 6:46 | 6:39 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 6:45 | 6:39 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 6:45 | 6:39 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 6:45 | 6:39 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:44 | 6:39 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:44 | 6:39 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:43 | 6:39 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:43 | 6:39 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:42 | 6:39 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:42 | 6:38 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:42 | 6:38 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:41 | 6:38 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:41 | 6:38 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:40 | 6:38 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:40 | 6:38 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:39 | 6:38 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:39 | 6:38 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:38 | 6:37 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:38 | 6:37 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:37 | 6:37 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:37 | 6:37 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:36 | 6:37 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:36 | 6:37 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:35 | 6:37 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:35 | 6:37 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:34 | 6:36 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 6:34 | 6:36 |
| 31 | 12.0 | 6:33 | 6:36 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 6.1 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.21 kWh/m² to a high of 6.13 kWh/m² in February across the year — March's 6.1 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.9 | Bright |
Is March a good time to visit Ch’ench’a?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a reasonable time to visit Ch’ench’a for sightseeing.
What to pack for Ch’ench’a in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Ch’ench’a sees daytime highs around 26°C and nights near 15°C. Pack rain gear and sun protection. Worth having: light clothes. About 22 days see rain.
UV index in Ch’ench’a in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 16 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ch’ench’a peaks around March 15 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 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 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 | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Ch’ench’a in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Ch’ench’a is worst in December — around 37 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 36 | 35 | 29 | 24 | 24 | 32 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 32 | 37 |
| Level | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | Poor |
| Feb | 35 | Moderate |
| Mar | 29 | Moderate |
| Apr | 24 | Moderate |
| May | 24 | Moderate |
| Jun | 32 | Moderate |
| Jul | 30 | Moderate |
| Aug | 25 | Moderate |
| Sep | 25 | Moderate |
| Oct | 25 | Moderate |
| Nov | 32 | Moderate |
| Dec | 37 | Poor |
Where is Ch’ench’a?
Ch’ench’a sits at 6.3°N, 37.6°E, 2,739 m above sea level, in Ethiopia. The nearest listed city is Arba Minch, 24 km away.
Topography around Ch’ench’a
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ch’ench’a.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ch’ench’a has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 490 m around an average of 2,700 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,309 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,935 m.
The land around Ch’ench’a is covered by cropland (34%) and trees (27%) within 3 km, shrubs (30%), trees (26%) and grassland (23%) within 16 km, and shrubs (43%) 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 Ch’ench’a (6.25°, 37.5667°, elevation 2,739 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).