Gambēla weather in November
In November, Gambēla sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 74 mm of rain across 13.2 wet days and about 11.6 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 37% of the time in November, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 42 min at the start of November to 11 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Gambēla's 5th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Gambēla's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 74 mm
- 13.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min
- 6:38 AM – 6:15 PM
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.28 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.5
- out of 10
Gambēla is city in Ethiopia.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month.
A typical November day in Gambēla reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 30°C and 35°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs on par with October and about 2°C cooler than December.
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| Avg high (°C) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Avg low (°C) | 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 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 22 |
| 2 | 32 | 22 |
| 3 | 32 | 22 |
| 4 | 32 | 22 |
| 5 | 32 | 22 |
| 6 | 32 | 22 |
| 7 | 32 | 22 |
| 8 | 32 | 22 |
| 9 | 32 | 22 |
| 10 | 32 | 22 |
| 11 | 32 | 22 |
| 12 | 32 | 22 |
| 13 | 32 | 22 |
| 14 | 32 | 22 |
| 15 | 32 | 22 |
| 16 | 32 | 22 |
| 17 | 32 | 22 |
| 18 | 33 | 22 |
| 19 | 33 | 22 |
| 20 | 33 | 22 |
| 21 | 33 | 22 |
| 22 | 33 | 22 |
| 23 | 33 | 22 |
| 24 | 33 | 22 |
| 25 | 33 | 22 |
| 26 | 33 | 22 |
| 27 | 33 | 22 |
| 28 | 33 | 22 |
| 29 | 33 | 22 |
| 30 | 33 | 22 |
How November really feels in Gambēla
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 30 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 November is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Gambēla weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 6th-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 | 36° / 23° | 1 | 0.4 | 11.6 | 2.5 |
| Feb | 38° / 24° | 3 | 1 | 11.7 | 1.5 |
| Mar | 37° / 26° | 16 | 4.7 | 11.9 | 1.5 |
| Apr | 35° / 25° | 93 | 14.6 | 12.2 | 2.1 |
| May | 32° / 24° | 136 | 20.1 | 12.4 | 2.9 |
| Jun | 31° / 23° | 128 | 16.3 | 12.5 | 3.9 |
| Jul | 29° / 22° | 119 | 16.7 | 12.4 | 4.3 |
| Aug | 30° / 22° | 105 | 16.7 | 12.3 | 4.2 |
| Sep | 32° / 23° | 74 | 13.4 | 12 | 3.8 |
| Oct | 32° / 23° | 112 | 19.5 | 11.8 | 3.1 |
| Nov | 32° / 22° | 74 | 13.2 | 11.6 | 3.5 |
| Dec | 34° / 22° | 9 | 2.2 | 11.5 | 3.5 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 37% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 26% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 37%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 50 | 51 | 51 | 53 | 53 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 76 | 77 | 77 |
| Cloudier (%) | 50 | 49 | 49 | 47 | 47 | 45 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 50 |
| 2 | 51 | 49 |
| 3 | 51 | 49 |
| 4 | 53 | 47 |
| 5 | 53 | 47 |
| 6 | 55 | 45 |
| 7 | 55 | 45 |
| 8 | 57 | 43 |
| 9 | 58 | 42 |
| 10 | 58 | 42 |
| 11 | 59 | 41 |
| 12 | 60 | 40 |
| 13 | 61 | 39 |
| 14 | 61 | 39 |
| 15 | 62 | 38 |
| 16 | 63 | 37 |
| 17 | 64 | 36 |
| 18 | 65 | 35 |
| 19 | 66 | 34 |
| 20 | 67 | 33 |
| 21 | 68 | 32 |
| 22 | 70 | 30 |
| 23 | 70 | 30 |
| 24 | 71 | 29 |
| 25 | 73 | 27 |
| 26 | 74 | 26 |
| 27 | 74 | 26 |
| 28 | 76 | 24 |
| 29 | 77 | 23 |
| 30 | 77 | 23 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Gambēla gets around 74 mm of rain over 13.2 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 44% and peaks near 62% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 40 | 38 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 62 |
| 2 | 62 |
| 3 | 62 |
| 4 | 61 |
| 5 | 60 |
| 6 | 60 |
| 7 | 59 |
| 8 | 58 |
| 9 | 56 |
| 10 | 55 |
| 11 | 53 |
| 12 | 52 |
| 13 | 50 |
| 14 | 48 |
| 15 | 46 |
| 16 | 45 |
| 17 | 43 |
| 18 | 40 |
| 19 | 38 |
| 20 | 36 |
| 21 | 34 |
| 22 | 32 |
| 23 | 30 |
| 24 | 28 |
| 25 | 26 |
| 26 | 25 |
| 27 | 23 |
| 28 | 22 |
| 29 | 20 |
| 30 | 19 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the muggy band about 65% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 71% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Humid (%) | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 40 | 41 | 42 |
| Muggy (%) | 80 | 80 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 60 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 45 | 43 | 41 |
| Oppressive (%) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 80 | 9 |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 80 | 9 |
| 3 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 78 | 9 |
| 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 78 | 9 |
| 5 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 77 | 9 |
| 6 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 76 | 9 |
| 7 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 75 | 9 |
| 8 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 75 | 9 |
| 9 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 74 | 9 |
| 10 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 73 | 9 |
| 11 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 72 | 9 |
| 12 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 71 | 9 |
| 13 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 70 | 8 |
| 14 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 69 | 8 |
| 15 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 68 | 7 |
| 16 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 67 | 7 |
| 17 | 1 | 3 | 24 | 66 | 6 |
| 18 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 64 | 6 |
| 19 | 1 | 4 | 27 | 63 | 5 |
| 20 | 2 | 5 | 28 | 60 | 5 |
| 21 | 2 | 5 | 30 | 59 | 4 |
| 22 | 2 | 6 | 31 | 57 | 4 |
| 23 | 2 | 7 | 33 | 55 | 3 |
| 24 | 2 | 7 | 34 | 54 | 3 |
| 25 | 2 | 8 | 36 | 52 | 2 |
| 26 | 2 | 9 | 37 | 50 | 2 |
| 27 | 2 | 10 | 38 | 48 | 2 |
| 28 | 3 | 11 | 40 | 45 | 2 |
| 29 | 3 | 12 | 41 | 43 | 2 |
| 30 | 3 | 12 | 42 | 41 | 1 |
Wind in November
Winds average 5 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 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 |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 11 h 42 min at the start of November to 11 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 6:34 AM to 6:44 AM, and sunset from 6:16 PM to 6:18 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.7 | 6:34 | 6:16 |
| 2 | 11.7 | 6:34 | 6:16 |
| 3 | 11.7 | 6:35 | 6:16 |
| 4 | 11.7 | 6:35 | 6:16 |
| 5 | 11.7 | 6:35 | 6:16 |
| 6 | 11.7 | 6:35 | 6:16 |
| 7 | 11.7 | 6:36 | 6:16 |
| 8 | 11.7 | 6:36 | 6:15 |
| 9 | 11.7 | 6:36 | 6:15 |
| 10 | 11.6 | 6:36 | 6:15 |
| 11 | 11.6 | 6:37 | 6:15 |
| 12 | 11.6 | 6:37 | 6:15 |
| 13 | 11.6 | 6:37 | 6:15 |
| 14 | 11.6 | 6:38 | 6:15 |
| 15 | 11.6 | 6:38 | 6:15 |
| 16 | 11.6 | 6:38 | 6:15 |
| 17 | 11.6 | 6:39 | 6:15 |
| 18 | 11.6 | 6:39 | 6:16 |
| 19 | 11.6 | 6:40 | 6:16 |
| 20 | 11.6 | 6:40 | 6:16 |
| 21 | 11.6 | 6:40 | 6:16 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 6:41 | 6:16 |
| 23 | 11.6 | 6:41 | 6:16 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 6:42 | 6:16 |
| 25 | 11.6 | 6:42 | 6:17 |
| 26 | 11.6 | 6:43 | 6:17 |
| 27 | 11.6 | 6:43 | 6:17 |
| 28 | 11.6 | 6:43 | 6:17 |
| 29 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:18 |
| 30 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:18 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 5.28 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.66 kWh/m² to a high of 6.18 kWh/m² in March across the year — November's 5.28 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| 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 |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.3 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Gambēla
In November, Gambēla sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Gambēla's rainy season runs April–November, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is November a good time to visit Gambēla?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Gambēla.
What to pack for Gambēla in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Gambēla sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 13 days see rain.
UV index in Gambēla in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Gambēla peaks around March 19 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 17 at about 9 (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) | 9 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Gambēla in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Gambēla is worst in January — around 98 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 7.2× the cleanest month (May, 14 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) | 98 | 78 | 42 | 21 | 14 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 36 | 84 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 98 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 78 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 42 | Poor |
| Apr | 21 | Moderate |
| May | 14 | Moderate |
| Jun | 20 | Moderate |
| Jul | 22 | Moderate |
| Aug | 17 | Moderate |
| Sep | 16 | Moderate |
| Oct | 16 | Moderate |
| Nov | 36 | Poor |
| Dec | 84 | Unhealthy |
Where is Gambēla?
Gambēla sits at 8.3°N, 34.6°E, 439 m above sea level, in Ethiopia. The nearest listed city is Dembī Dolo, 40 km away.
Topography around Gambēla
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Gambēla.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Gambēla has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 98 m around an average of 454 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 857 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,842 m.
The land around Gambēla is covered by grassland (44%) and trees (33%) within 3 km, trees (47%) and grassland (46%) within 16 km, and trees (54%) and grassland (35%) 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 Gambēla (8.25°, 34.5833°, elevation 439 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).