Koumbia weather in May
In May, Koumbia sees average daytime highs of 36°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 35 mm of rain across 6.8 wet days and about 12.5 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 37°C in the first days to 35°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 37% of the time in May, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 24 min at the start of May to 12 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Koumbia's 7th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Koumbia's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 36°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 35 mm
- 6.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 30 min
- 6:34 AM – 7:06 PM
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.47 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.0
- out of 10
Temperature in May
Highs ease over the month, from about 37°C in the first days to 35°C by the end.
A typical May day in Koumbia reaches about 36°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 34°C and 38°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 1°C cooler than April and about 4°C warmer than June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 25 |
| 2 | 38 | 25 |
| 3 | 37 | 25 |
| 4 | 37 | 25 |
| 5 | 37 | 25 |
| 6 | 37 | 25 |
| 7 | 37 | 25 |
| 8 | 37 | 25 |
| 9 | 37 | 25 |
| 10 | 37 | 25 |
| 11 | 37 | 25 |
| 12 | 37 | 25 |
| 13 | 37 | 25 |
| 14 | 37 | 25 |
| 15 | 37 | 25 |
| 16 | 37 | 25 |
| 17 | 36 | 25 |
| 18 | 36 | 25 |
| 19 | 36 | 25 |
| 20 | 36 | 25 |
| 21 | 36 | 25 |
| 22 | 36 | 25 |
| 23 | 36 | 25 |
| 24 | 36 | 25 |
| 25 | 35 | 25 |
| 26 | 35 | 25 |
| 27 | 35 | 25 |
| 28 | 35 | 25 |
| 29 | 35 | 25 |
| 30 | 35 | 25 |
| 31 | 35 | 25 |
How May really feels in Koumbia
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 31 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 May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Koumbia weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 3rd-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34° / 19° | 1 | 0.3 | 11.4 | 4.1 |
| Feb | 36° / 21° | 1 | 0.1 | 11.6 | 2.9 |
| Mar | 37° / 23° | 1 | 0.1 | 11.9 | 1.9 |
| Apr | 38° / 25° | 2 | 0.7 | 12.3 | 1.5 |
| May | 36° / 25° | 35 | 6.8 | 12.5 | 2.0 |
| Jun | 32° / 24° | 130 | 17 | 12.7 | 3.0 |
| Jul | 30° / 23° | 289 | 26.7 | 12.6 | 3.0 |
| Aug | 30° / 23° | 374 | 28.3 | 12.4 | 2.9 |
| Sep | 31° / 23° | 297 | 26.8 | 12.1 | 2.7 |
| Oct | 32° / 23° | 178 | 20.6 | 11.7 | 3.1 |
| Nov | 32° / 21° | 26 | 4.2 | 11.5 | 4.4 |
| Dec | 33° / 19° | 2 | 0.3 | 11.3 | 4.4 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 37% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 46%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 38 | 35 | 35 | 33 |
| Cloudier (%) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 60 | 62 | 65 | 65 | 67 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68 | 32 |
| 2 | 68 | 32 |
| 3 | 68 | 32 |
| 4 | 67 | 33 |
| 5 | 66 | 34 |
| 6 | 66 | 34 |
| 7 | 66 | 34 |
| 8 | 65 | 35 |
| 9 | 64 | 36 |
| 10 | 64 | 36 |
| 11 | 63 | 37 |
| 12 | 62 | 38 |
| 13 | 60 | 40 |
| 14 | 59 | 41 |
| 15 | 58 | 42 |
| 16 | 56 | 44 |
| 17 | 55 | 45 |
| 18 | 54 | 46 |
| 19 | 53 | 47 |
| 20 | 50 | 50 |
| 21 | 49 | 51 |
| 22 | 48 | 52 |
| 23 | 46 | 54 |
| 24 | 44 | 56 |
| 25 | 43 | 57 |
| 26 | 42 | 58 |
| 27 | 40 | 60 |
| 28 | 38 | 62 |
| 29 | 35 | 65 |
| 30 | 35 | 65 |
| 31 | 33 | 67 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Koumbia gets around 35 mm of rain over 6.8 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 22% and peaks near 37% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 37 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 7 |
| 2 | 8 |
| 3 | 8 |
| 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 10 |
| 6 | 11 |
| 7 | 12 |
| 8 | 14 |
| 9 | 15 |
| 10 | 16 |
| 11 | 18 |
| 12 | 19 |
| 13 | 21 |
| 14 | 22 |
| 15 | 23 |
| 16 | 25 |
| 17 | 26 |
| 18 | 26 |
| 19 | 27 |
| 20 | 28 |
| 21 | 28 |
| 22 | 29 |
| 23 | 29 |
| 24 | 30 |
| 25 | 30 |
| 26 | 31 |
| 27 | 32 |
| 28 | 33 |
| 29 | 34 |
| 30 | 35 |
| 31 | 37 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the oppressive band about 43% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 76% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 38 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| Muggy (%) | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| Oppressive (%) | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 51 | 54 | 55 | 58 | 61 | 63 | 65 | 66 | 68 | 71 | 73 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 11 | 38 | 34 | 15 | 0 |
| 2 | 1 | 11 | 37 | 35 | 16 | 0 |
| 3 | 1 | 10 | 35 | 36 | 18 | 0 |
| 4 | 1 | 9 | 34 | 36 | 19 | 0 |
| 5 | 1 | 9 | 32 | 37 | 21 | 1 |
| 6 | 1 | 8 | 31 | 37 | 23 | 1 |
| 7 | 0 | 8 | 30 | 37 | 24 | 1 |
| 8 | 0 | 7 | 28 | 37 | 26 | 1 |
| 9 | 0 | 7 | 26 | 37 | 28 | 1 |
| 10 | 0 | 6 | 25 | 37 | 30 | 1 |
| 11 | 0 | 6 | 24 | 37 | 32 | 1 |
| 12 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 36 | 35 | 2 |
| 13 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 36 | 37 | 2 |
| 14 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 35 | 39 | 2 |
| 15 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 35 | 40 | 2 |
| 16 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 34 | 42 | 3 |
| 17 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 33 | 44 | 3 |
| 18 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 33 | 46 | 3 |
| 19 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 32 | 48 | 3 |
| 20 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 31 | 50 | 3 |
| 21 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 30 | 51 | 4 |
| 22 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 28 | 54 | 4 |
| 23 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 27 | 55 | 4 |
| 24 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 26 | 58 | 4 |
| 25 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 24 | 61 | 4 |
| 26 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 23 | 63 | 4 |
| 27 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 22 | 65 | 4 |
| 28 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 21 | 66 | 4 |
| 29 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 19 | 68 | 5 |
| 30 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 71 | 5 |
| 31 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 73 | 5 |
Wind in May
Winds average 10 km/h in May, the windiest month of the year.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| 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 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 12 h 24 min at the start of May to 12 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 6:39 AM to 6:32 AM, and sunset from 7:04 PM to 7:10 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.4 | 6:39 | 7:04 |
| 2 | 12.4 | 6:38 | 7:04 |
| 3 | 12.4 | 6:38 | 7:04 |
| 4 | 12.4 | 6:38 | 7:04 |
| 5 | 12.4 | 6:37 | 7:04 |
| 6 | 12.5 | 6:37 | 7:04 |
| 7 | 12.5 | 6:37 | 7:05 |
| 8 | 12.5 | 6:36 | 7:05 |
| 9 | 12.5 | 6:36 | 7:05 |
| 10 | 12.5 | 6:36 | 7:05 |
| 11 | 12.5 | 6:35 | 7:05 |
| 12 | 12.5 | 6:35 | 7:06 |
| 13 | 12.5 | 6:35 | 7:06 |
| 14 | 12.5 | 6:34 | 7:06 |
| 15 | 12.5 | 6:34 | 7:06 |
| 16 | 12.5 | 6:34 | 7:06 |
| 17 | 12.5 | 6:34 | 7:07 |
| 18 | 12.6 | 6:34 | 7:07 |
| 19 | 12.6 | 6:33 | 7:07 |
| 20 | 12.6 | 6:33 | 7:07 |
| 21 | 12.6 | 6:33 | 7:08 |
| 22 | 12.6 | 6:33 | 7:08 |
| 23 | 12.6 | 6:33 | 7:08 |
| 24 | 12.6 | 6:33 | 7:09 |
| 25 | 12.6 | 6:33 | 7:09 |
| 26 | 12.6 | 6:33 | 7:09 |
| 27 | 12.6 | 6:32 | 7:09 |
| 28 | 12.6 | 6:32 | 7:10 |
| 29 | 12.6 | 6:32 | 7:10 |
| 30 | 12.6 | 6:32 | 7:10 |
| 31 | 12.6 | 6:32 | 7:10 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 6.47 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.11 kWh/m² to a high of 6.97 kWh/m² in April across the year — May's 6.47 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 |
| 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 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.7 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Koumbia
In May, Koumbia sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Koumbia's monsoon runs July–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Koumbia sees seasonal dust haze (February–June), heaviest in June.
Is May a good time to visit Koumbia?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Koumbia.
What to pack for Koumbia in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Koumbia sees daytime highs around 36°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 7 days see rain.
UV index in Koumbia in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Koumbia peaks around March 18 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 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 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 | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | Very high |
Air quality in Koumbia in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Koumbia is worst in May — around 90 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 7.2× the cleanest month (August, 12 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) | 48 | 62 | 59 | 83 | 90 | 29 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 31 | 34 | 47 |
| Level | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | Poor |
| Feb | 62 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 59 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 83 | Unhealthy |
| May | 90 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 29 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 12 | Moderate |
| Sep | 15 | Moderate |
| Oct | 31 | Moderate |
| Nov | 34 | Moderate |
| Dec | 47 | Poor |
Where is Koumbia?
Koumbia sits at 11.8°N, 13.5°W, 115 m above sea level, in Guinea. The nearest listed city is Wendou Borou, 58 km away.
Topography around Koumbia
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Koumbia.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Koumbia has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 158 m around an average of 147 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 410 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,072 m.
The land around Koumbia is covered by trees (41%) and shrubs (38%) within 3 km, trees (49%) and shrubs (33%) within 16 km, and trees (60%) and shrubs (20%) 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 Koumbia (11.8°, -13.5°, elevation 115 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).