As Sawānī weather in March
In March, As Sawānī sees average daytime highs of 21°C and overnight lows near 12°C, with 18 mm of rain across 3.7 wet days and about 11.8 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 20°C in the first days to 23°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 60% of the time in March, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 12 min at the start of March to 12 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is As Sawānī's 7th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see As Sawānī's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 21°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 12°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 18 mm
- 3.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 7:25 AM – 7:10 PM
- Cloud cover
- 35%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 14 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.37 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.9
- out of 10
Temperature in March
Highs climb over the month, from about 20°C in the first days to 23°C by the end.
A typical March day in As Sawānī reaches about 21°C in the afternoon and slips back to 12°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 16°C and 27°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs about 3°C warmer than February and about 4°C cooler than April.
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| Avg high (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg low (°C) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 11 |
| 2 | 20 | 11 |
| 3 | 20 | 11 |
| 4 | 20 | 11 |
| 5 | 20 | 11 |
| 6 | 20 | 11 |
| 7 | 20 | 11 |
| 8 | 20 | 11 |
| 9 | 20 | 11 |
| 10 | 20 | 12 |
| 11 | 20 | 12 |
| 12 | 20 | 12 |
| 13 | 21 | 12 |
| 14 | 21 | 12 |
| 15 | 21 | 12 |
| 16 | 21 | 12 |
| 17 | 21 | 12 |
| 18 | 21 | 12 |
| 19 | 21 | 12 |
| 20 | 21 | 12 |
| 21 | 22 | 12 |
| 22 | 22 | 12 |
| 23 | 22 | 12 |
| 24 | 22 | 13 |
| 25 | 22 | 13 |
| 26 | 22 | 13 |
| 27 | 22 | 13 |
| 28 | 23 | 13 |
| 29 | 23 | 13 |
| 30 | 23 | 13 |
| 31 | 23 | 13 |
How March really feels in As Sawānī
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
March sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
As Sawānī weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 9th-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 | 17° / 10° | 30 | 6.1 | 10.1 | 6.4 |
| Feb | 18° / 10° | 27 | 4.9 | 10.8 | 6.9 |
| Mar | 21° / 12° | 18 | 3.7 | 11.8 | 7.9 |
| Apr | 25° / 15° | 10 | 2.1 | 12.8 | 8.6 |
| May | 28° / 18° | 5 | 1 | 13.7 | 7.6 |
| Jun | 31° / 21° | 1 | 0.5 | 14.1 | 5.8 |
| Jul | 33° / 23° | 0 | 0 | 13.9 | 4.9 |
| Aug | 34° / 24° | 1 | 0.3 | 13.2 | 4.5 |
| Sep | 32° / 23° | 10 | 1.9 | 12.2 | 5.1 |
| Oct | 29° / 20° | 17 | 3.6 | 11.2 | 6.9 |
| Nov | 23° / 15° | 21 | 4.7 | 10.3 | 8.0 |
| Dec | 19° / 11° | 26 | 6 | 9.9 | 6.9 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 60% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 23%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 76 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 |
| Cloudier (%) | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76 | 24 |
| 2 | 76 | 24 |
| 3 | 75 | 25 |
| 4 | 74 | 26 |
| 5 | 74 | 26 |
| 6 | 74 | 26 |
| 7 | 74 | 26 |
| 8 | 75 | 25 |
| 9 | 75 | 25 |
| 10 | 74 | 26 |
| 11 | 74 | 26 |
| 12 | 74 | 26 |
| 13 | 75 | 25 |
| 14 | 76 | 24 |
| 15 | 76 | 24 |
| 16 | 77 | 23 |
| 17 | 77 | 23 |
| 18 | 78 | 22 |
| 19 | 79 | 21 |
| 20 | 79 | 21 |
| 21 | 79 | 21 |
| 22 | 80 | 20 |
| 23 | 80 | 20 |
| 24 | 80 | 20 |
| 25 | 81 | 19 |
| 26 | 81 | 19 |
| 27 | 81 | 19 |
| 28 | 81 | 19 |
| 29 | 81 | 19 |
| 30 | 81 | 19 |
| 31 | 81 | 19 |
Chance of precipitation in March
As Sawānī gets around 18 mm of rain over 3.7 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 12% and peaks near 14% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 13 |
| 2 | 13 |
| 3 | 14 |
| 4 | 14 |
| 5 | 14 |
| 6 | 14 |
| 7 | 14 |
| 8 | 14 |
| 9 | 14 |
| 10 | 14 |
| 11 | 14 |
| 12 | 14 |
| 13 | 14 |
| 14 | 14 |
| 15 | 14 |
| 16 | 13 |
| 17 | 12 |
| 18 | 12 |
| 19 | 11 |
| 20 | 11 |
| 21 | 11 |
| 22 | 10 |
| 23 | 10 |
| 24 | 10 |
| 25 | 10 |
| 26 | 10 |
| 27 | 10 |
| 28 | 10 |
| 29 | 10 |
| 30 | 10 |
| 31 | 10 |
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 96% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 |
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99 | 1 |
| 2 | 99 | 1 |
| 3 | 99 | 1 |
| 4 | 98 | 2 |
| 5 | 98 | 2 |
| 6 | 98 | 2 |
| 7 | 98 | 2 |
| 8 | 98 | 2 |
| 9 | 97 | 3 |
| 10 | 97 | 3 |
| 11 | 97 | 3 |
| 12 | 97 | 3 |
| 13 | 97 | 3 |
| 14 | 97 | 3 |
| 15 | 96 | 4 |
| 16 | 96 | 4 |
| 17 | 96 | 4 |
| 18 | 96 | 4 |
| 19 | 96 | 4 |
| 20 | 95 | 5 |
| 21 | 95 | 5 |
| 22 | 95 | 5 |
| 23 | 95 | 5 |
| 24 | 94 | 6 |
| 25 | 94 | 6 |
| 26 | 94 | 6 |
| 27 | 94 | 6 |
| 28 | 94 | 6 |
| 29 | 94 | 6 |
| 30 | 93 | 7 |
| 31 | 93 | 7 |
Wind in March
Winds average 14 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 14 km/h on the calmest days to 14 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | light breeze |
| 2 | 14 | light breeze |
| 3 | 14 | light breeze |
| 4 | 14 | light breeze |
| 5 | 14 | light breeze |
| 6 | 14 | light breeze |
| 7 | 14 | light breeze |
| 8 | 14 | light breeze |
| 9 | 14 | light breeze |
| 10 | 14 | light breeze |
| 11 | 14 | light breeze |
| 12 | 14 | light breeze |
| 13 | 14 | light breeze |
| 14 | 14 | light breeze |
| 15 | 14 | light breeze |
| 16 | 14 | light breeze |
| 17 | 14 | light breeze |
| 18 | 14 | light breeze |
| 19 | 14 | light breeze |
| 20 | 14 | light breeze |
| 21 | 14 | light breeze |
| 22 | 14 | light breeze |
| 23 | 14 | light breeze |
| 24 | 14 | light breeze |
| 25 | 14 | light breeze |
| 26 | 14 | light breeze |
| 27 | 14 | light breeze |
| 28 | 14 | light breeze |
| 29 | 14 | light breeze |
| 30 | 14 | light breeze |
| 31 | 14 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 11 h 12 min at the start of March to 12 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 66 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 7:44 AM to 7:05 AM, and sunset from 6:58 PM to 7:21 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.2 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:44 | 7:43 | 7:41 | 7:40 | 7:39 | 7:38 | 7:36 | 7:35 | 7:34 | 7:33 | 7:31 | 7:30 | 7:29 | 7:28 | 7:26 | 7:25 | 7:24 | 7:22 | 7:21 | 7:20 | 7:18 | 7:17 | 7:16 | 7:14 | 7:13 | 7:11 | 7:10 | 7:09 | 7:07 | 7:06 | 7:05 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:58 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:10 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:12 | 7:13 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:20 | 7:21 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.2 | 7:44 | 6:58 |
| 2 | 11.3 | 7:43 | 6:59 |
| 3 | 11.3 | 7:41 | 7:00 |
| 4 | 11.3 | 7:40 | 7:01 |
| 5 | 11.4 | 7:39 | 7:01 |
| 6 | 11.4 | 7:38 | 7:02 |
| 7 | 11.4 | 7:36 | 7:03 |
| 8 | 11.5 | 7:35 | 7:04 |
| 9 | 11.5 | 7:34 | 7:05 |
| 10 | 11.5 | 7:33 | 7:05 |
| 11 | 11.6 | 7:31 | 7:06 |
| 12 | 11.6 | 7:30 | 7:07 |
| 13 | 11.6 | 7:29 | 7:08 |
| 14 | 11.7 | 7:28 | 7:08 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 7:26 | 7:09 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 7:25 | 7:10 |
| 17 | 11.8 | 7:24 | 7:11 |
| 18 | 11.8 | 7:22 | 7:11 |
| 19 | 11.9 | 7:21 | 7:12 |
| 20 | 11.9 | 7:20 | 7:13 |
| 21 | 11.9 | 7:18 | 7:14 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 7:17 | 7:14 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 7:16 | 7:15 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 7:14 | 7:16 |
| 25 | 12.1 | 7:13 | 7:16 |
| 26 | 12.1 | 7:11 | 7:17 |
| 27 | 12.1 | 7:10 | 7:18 |
| 28 | 12.2 | 7:09 | 7:19 |
| 29 | 12.2 | 7:07 | 7:19 |
| 30 | 12.2 | 7:06 | 7:20 |
| 31 | 12.3 | 7:05 | 7:21 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 5.37 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.75 kWh/m² to a high of 7.7 kWh/m² in July across the year — March's 5.37 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 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 | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 29 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 6.0 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for As Sawānī
In March, As Sawānī sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
As Sawānī sees seasonal dust haze (March–June), heaviest in April.
Is March a good time to visit As Sawānī?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is one of the better times to visit As Sawānī for general sightseeing.
What to pack for As Sawānī in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, As Sawānī sees daytime highs around 21°C and nights near 12°C. Worth packing: sun protection. About 4 days see rain.
Sea temperature near As Sawānī in March
The nearest coast averages about 16°C in March — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 18 km away) is warmest in August at about 27°C and coldest in February near 16°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from May 26 to Dec 11 — about 6.6 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 20 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | Cool |
| Feb | 16 | Cool |
| Mar | 16 | Cool |
| Apr | 17 | Cool |
| May | 19 | Cool |
| Jun | 22 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 25 | Warm |
| Aug | 27 | Warm |
| Sep | 27 | Warm |
| Oct | 25 | Warm |
| Nov | 23 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 20 | Cool |
UV index in As Sawānī in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 7 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in As Sawānī peaks around June 19 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 1 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 10 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | High | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 5 | Moderate |
| Mar | 7 | High |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 7 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in As Sawānī 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 As Sawānī is worst in April — around 40 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 2.6× the cleanest month (August, 16 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) | 38 | 35 | 38 | 40 | 29 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 26 | 32 | 32 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | Poor |
| Feb | 35 | Poor |
| Mar | 38 | Poor |
| Apr | 40 | Poor |
| May | 29 | Moderate |
| Jun | 22 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 16 | Moderate |
| Sep | 21 | Moderate |
| Oct | 26 | Moderate |
| Nov | 32 | Moderate |
| Dec | 32 | Moderate |
Where is As Sawānī?
As Sawānī sits at 32.7°N, 13.1°E, 60 m above sea level, in Libya. The nearest listed city is Qaşr Bin Ghashīr, 12 km away.
Topography around As Sawānī
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of As Sawānī.
Within 3 km, the terrain around As Sawānī has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 23 m around an average of 60 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 104 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 914 m.
The land around As Sawānī is covered by cropland (34%), artificial surfaces (34%) and grassland (28%) within 3 km, cropland (34%), grassland (30%) and artificial surfaces (29%) within 16 km, and grassland (34%) and water (30%) within 80 km.
Libya travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / F / L
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 39% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $6,449
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Road deaths
- 21.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 395
- 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 As Sawānī (32.7167°, 13.0667°, elevation 60 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. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. 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).