Kankan weather in February
In February, Kankan sees average daytime highs of 35°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 3 mm of rain across 0.6 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 34°C in the first days to 36°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 65% of the time in February, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 30 min at the start of February to 11 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, February is Kankan's 1st-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kankan's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 35°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 3 mm
- 0.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 7:02 AM – 6:42 PM
- Cloud cover
- 31%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.29 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.2
- out of 10
Kankan is city in Guinea.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in February
Highs climb over the month, from about 34°C in the first days to 36°C by the end.
A typical February day in Kankan reaches about 35°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 14°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 33°C and 37°C. Set against its neighbours, February runs about 3°C warmer than January and about 2°C cooler than March.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 19 |
| 2 | 34 | 19 |
| 3 | 34 | 20 |
| 4 | 34 | 20 |
| 5 | 34 | 20 |
| 6 | 34 | 20 |
| 7 | 34 | 20 |
| 8 | 35 | 20 |
| 9 | 35 | 20 |
| 10 | 35 | 20 |
| 11 | 35 | 20 |
| 12 | 35 | 20 |
| 13 | 35 | 21 |
| 14 | 35 | 21 |
| 15 | 35 | 21 |
| 16 | 35 | 21 |
| 17 | 35 | 21 |
| 18 | 35 | 21 |
| 19 | 36 | 21 |
| 20 | 36 | 21 |
| 21 | 36 | 21 |
| 22 | 36 | 22 |
| 23 | 36 | 22 |
| 24 | 36 | 22 |
| 25 | 36 | 22 |
| 26 | 36 | 22 |
| 27 | 36 | 22 |
| 28 | 36 | 22 |
How February really feels in Kankan
Once humidity and wind are folded in, February averages 28 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 February is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Kankan weather by month
How February compares with the rest of the year at a glance. February is the 3rd-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° / 18° | 2 | 0.6 | 11.5 | 4.8 |
| Feb | 35° / 21° | 3 | 0.6 | 11.7 | 3.2 |
| Mar | 37° / 24° | 14 | 2.8 | 11.9 | 2.0 |
| Apr | 36° / 25° | 46 | 9.4 | 12.2 | 1.9 |
| May | 34° / 24° | 126 | 17.1 | 12.5 | 2.5 |
| Jun | 31° / 22° | 185 | 22.1 | 12.6 | 3.2 |
| Jul | 29° / 22° | 245 | 25.1 | 12.5 | 3.4 |
| Aug | 29° / 22° | 279 | 26.4 | 12.3 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 30° / 22° | 275 | 25.8 | 12.1 | 3.1 |
| Oct | 31° / 21° | 176 | 21.9 | 11.8 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 32° / 19° | 28 | 4 | 11.5 | 4.4 |
| Dec | 32° / 18° | 1 | 0.1 | 11.4 | 4.9 |
Cloud cover in February
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 65% of the time in February, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of February, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 21%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 |
| Cloudier (%) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 82 | 18 |
| 2 | 82 | 18 |
| 3 | 82 | 18 |
| 4 | 82 | 18 |
| 5 | 81 | 19 |
| 6 | 80 | 20 |
| 7 | 80 | 20 |
| 8 | 79 | 21 |
| 9 | 79 | 21 |
| 10 | 79 | 21 |
| 11 | 79 | 21 |
| 12 | 79 | 21 |
| 13 | 78 | 22 |
| 14 | 78 | 22 |
| 15 | 78 | 22 |
| 16 | 77 | 23 |
| 17 | 77 | 23 |
| 18 | 77 | 23 |
| 19 | 78 | 22 |
| 20 | 78 | 22 |
| 21 | 78 | 22 |
| 22 | 78 | 22 |
| 23 | 78 | 22 |
| 24 | 79 | 21 |
| 25 | 79 | 21 |
| 26 | 79 | 21 |
| 27 | 79 | 21 |
| 28 | 79 | 21 |
Chance of precipitation in February
Kankan gets around 3 mm of rain over 0.6 wet days in February. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 2% and peaks near 4% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 |
| 4 | 1 |
| 5 | 1 |
| 6 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 |
| 10 | 2 |
| 11 | 2 |
| 12 | 2 |
| 13 | 2 |
| 14 | 2 |
| 15 | 2 |
| 16 | 2 |
| 17 | 2 |
| 18 | 3 |
| 19 | 3 |
| 20 | 3 |
| 21 | 3 |
| 22 | 3 |
| 23 | 4 |
| 24 | 4 |
| 25 | 4 |
| 26 | 4 |
| 27 | 4 |
| 28 | 4 |
Humidity in February
Most of February feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, February lands in the dry band about 77% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 6% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 85 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 84 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 66 |
| Comfortable (%) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Humid (%) | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Muggy (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 85 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2 | 84 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 3 | 84 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 85 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 5 | 84 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 6 | 84 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 7 | 83 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 8 | 84 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 9 | 82 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| 10 | 82 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| 11 | 81 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| 12 | 81 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| 13 | 80 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| 14 | 80 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| 15 | 78 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| 16 | 77 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| 17 | 77 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| 18 | 76 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| 19 | 74 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| 20 | 73 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 1 |
| 21 | 72 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 1 |
| 22 | 72 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 1 |
| 23 | 71 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 1 |
| 24 | 69 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 2 |
| 25 | 69 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 2 |
| 26 | 68 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 2 |
| 27 | 66 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 3 |
| 28 | 66 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 3 |
Wind in February
Winds average 8 km/h in February.
Across February, daily wind ranges from about 8 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) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 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 |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | 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 |
Sunrise & sunset in February
Daylight runs from about 11 h 30 min at the start of February to 11 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over February. Sunrise moves from 7:04 AM to 6:57 AM, and sunset from 6:37 PM to 6:44 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.5 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:57 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.5 | 7:04 | 6:37 |
| 2 | 11.6 | 7:04 | 6:38 |
| 3 | 11.6 | 7:04 | 6:38 |
| 4 | 11.6 | 7:04 | 6:38 |
| 5 | 11.6 | 7:04 | 6:39 |
| 6 | 11.6 | 7:04 | 6:39 |
| 7 | 11.6 | 7:04 | 6:39 |
| 8 | 11.6 | 7:04 | 6:40 |
| 9 | 11.6 | 7:03 | 6:40 |
| 10 | 11.6 | 7:03 | 6:40 |
| 11 | 11.6 | 7:03 | 6:41 |
| 12 | 11.6 | 7:03 | 6:41 |
| 13 | 11.6 | 7:03 | 6:41 |
| 14 | 11.7 | 7:02 | 6:41 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 7:02 | 6:42 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 7:02 | 6:42 |
| 17 | 11.7 | 7:01 | 6:42 |
| 18 | 11.7 | 7:01 | 6:42 |
| 19 | 11.7 | 7:01 | 6:42 |
| 20 | 11.7 | 7:01 | 6:43 |
| 21 | 11.7 | 7:00 | 6:43 |
| 22 | 11.7 | 7:00 | 6:43 |
| 23 | 11.7 | 6:59 | 6:43 |
| 24 | 11.7 | 6:59 | 6:43 |
| 25 | 11.7 | 6:59 | 6:43 |
| 26 | 11.8 | 6:58 | 6:44 |
| 27 | 11.8 | 6:58 | 6:44 |
| 28 | 11.8 | 6:57 | 6:44 |
Solar energy in February
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in February, about 6.29 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.25 kWh/m² to a high of 6.52 kWh/m² in March across the year — February's 6.29 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| 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 | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.1 | 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 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.5 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Kankan
In February, Kankan sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Kankan's monsoon runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Kankan sees seasonal dust haze (February–June), heaviest in April.
Is February a good time to visit Kankan?
Our two travel scores rate February for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
February is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Kankan. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Kankan in February
From February's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In February, Kankan sees daytime highs around 35°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Kankan in February
Clear-sky midday UV in February peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kankan peaks around March 17 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 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) | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 7 |
| 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 | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | Very high |
Air quality in Kankan in February
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where February falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Kankan is worst in March — around 71 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 7.6× the cleanest month (August, 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) | 55 | 67 | 71 | 50 | 24 | 20 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 23 | 27 | 42 |
| Level | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55 | Poor |
| Feb | 67 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 71 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 50 | Poor |
| May | 24 | Moderate |
| Jun | 20 | Moderate |
| Jul | 13 | Moderate |
| Aug | 9 | Good |
| Sep | 14 | Moderate |
| Oct | 23 | Moderate |
| Nov | 27 | Moderate |
| Dec | 42 | Poor |
Where is Kankan?
Kankan sits at 10.4°N, 9.3°W, 381 m above sea level, in Guinea. The nearest listed city is Kouroussa, 70 km away.
Topography around Kankan
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kankan.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kankan has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 45 m around an average of 377 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 130 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 416 m.
The land around Kankan is covered by artificial surfaces (70%) within 3 km, grassland (34%), shrubs (30%) and trees (23%) within 16 km, and trees (39%), grassland (30%) and shrubs (25%) within 80 km.
Guinea travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F / K
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 34% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,877
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Road deaths
- 29.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- 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 Kankan (10.3854°, -9.3057°, elevation 381 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).