Nkhotakota weather in April
In April, Nkhotakota sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 91 mm of rain across 13.8 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 62% of the time in April, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of April to 11 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Nkhotakota's 7th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Nkhotakota's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 91 mm
- 13.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 5:52 AM – 5:34 PM
- Cloud cover
- 39%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.68 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.4
- out of 10
Nkhotakota is human settlement in Malawi.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in April
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month.
A typical April day in Nkhotakota reaches about 27°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 25°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, April runs about 1°C cooler than March and about 1°C warmer than May.
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| Avg high (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 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 | 27 | 23 |
| 2 | 27 | 23 |
| 3 | 27 | 23 |
| 4 | 27 | 22 |
| 5 | 27 | 22 |
| 6 | 27 | 22 |
| 7 | 27 | 22 |
| 8 | 27 | 22 |
| 9 | 27 | 22 |
| 10 | 27 | 22 |
| 11 | 27 | 22 |
| 12 | 27 | 22 |
| 13 | 27 | 22 |
| 14 | 26 | 22 |
| 15 | 26 | 22 |
| 16 | 26 | 22 |
| 17 | 26 | 22 |
| 18 | 26 | 22 |
| 19 | 26 | 22 |
| 20 | 26 | 22 |
| 21 | 26 | 22 |
| 22 | 26 | 22 |
| 23 | 26 | 22 |
| 24 | 26 | 22 |
| 25 | 26 | 22 |
| 26 | 26 | 22 |
| 27 | 26 | 22 |
| 28 | 26 | 22 |
| 29 | 26 | 22 |
| 30 | 26 | 22 |
Nkhotakota weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 8th-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 | 27° / 23° | 379 | 29.3 | 12.7 | 3.5 |
| Feb | 27° / 23° | 320 | 24.8 | 12.4 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 27° / 23° | 252 | 25.7 | 12.1 | 4.1 |
| Apr | 27° / 22° | 91 | 13.8 | 11.7 | 6.4 |
| May | 25° / 21° | 9 | 2.4 | 11.4 | 8.6 |
| Jun | 24° / 19° | 2 | 0.5 | 11.3 | 9.3 |
| Jul | 23° / 18° | 2 | 0.6 | 11.3 | 9.2 |
| Aug | 25° / 19° | 1 | 0.1 | 11.6 | 9.3 |
| Sep | 27° / 21° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.9 | 8.6 |
| Oct | 29° / 24° | 17 | 2.9 | 12.3 | 7.0 |
| Nov | 29° / 24° | 87 | 12.1 | 12.6 | 5.2 |
| Dec | 28° / 23° | 315 | 25.7 | 12.7 | 3.9 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 62% of the time in April.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 19% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 19%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 58 | 60 | 62 | 64 | 66 | 68 | 69 | 71 | 72 | 74 | 76 | 77 | 79 | 81 | 83 | 85 | 86 | 88 | 88 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 |
| Cloudier (%) | 42 | 40 | 38 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58 | 42 |
| 2 | 60 | 40 |
| 3 | 62 | 38 |
| 4 | 64 | 36 |
| 5 | 66 | 34 |
| 6 | 68 | 32 |
| 7 | 69 | 31 |
| 8 | 71 | 29 |
| 9 | 72 | 28 |
| 10 | 74 | 26 |
| 11 | 76 | 24 |
| 12 | 77 | 23 |
| 13 | 79 | 21 |
| 14 | 81 | 19 |
| 15 | 83 | 17 |
| 16 | 85 | 15 |
| 17 | 86 | 14 |
| 18 | 88 | 12 |
| 19 | 88 | 12 |
| 20 | 90 | 10 |
| 21 | 91 | 9 |
| 22 | 91 | 9 |
| 23 | 93 | 7 |
| 24 | 93 | 7 |
| 25 | 93 | 7 |
| 26 | 93 | 7 |
| 27 | 94 | 6 |
| 28 | 94 | 6 |
| 29 | 94 | 6 |
| 30 | 94 | 6 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Nkhotakota gets around 91 mm of rain over 13.8 wet days in April. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 46% and peaks near 71% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 58 | 56 | 54 | 52 | 50 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 40 | 38 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 71 |
| 2 | 70 |
| 3 | 69 |
| 4 | 68 |
| 5 | 66 |
| 6 | 65 |
| 7 | 63 |
| 8 | 62 |
| 9 | 60 |
| 10 | 58 |
| 11 | 56 |
| 12 | 54 |
| 13 | 52 |
| 14 | 50 |
| 15 | 47 |
| 16 | 45 |
| 17 | 43 |
| 18 | 40 |
| 19 | 38 |
| 20 | 36 |
| 21 | 34 |
| 22 | 32 |
| 23 | 30 |
| 24 | 28 |
| 25 | 26 |
| 26 | 25 |
| 27 | 24 |
| 28 | 22 |
| 29 | 21 |
| 30 | 20 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April lands in the muggy band about 60% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 84% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 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 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Humid (%) | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 |
| Muggy (%) | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 54 |
| Oppressive (%) | 51 | 49 | 46 | 43 | 41 | 38 | 36 | 34 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 3 | 46 | 51 |
| 2 | 0 | 4 | 48 | 49 |
| 3 | 0 | 4 | 50 | 46 |
| 4 | 0 | 5 | 52 | 43 |
| 5 | 0 | 6 | 53 | 41 |
| 6 | 0 | 6 | 56 | 38 |
| 7 | 0 | 7 | 57 | 36 |
| 8 | 0 | 8 | 58 | 34 |
| 9 | 0 | 9 | 60 | 31 |
| 10 | 0 | 10 | 61 | 29 |
| 11 | 0 | 10 | 62 | 28 |
| 12 | 0 | 11 | 63 | 26 |
| 13 | 0 | 12 | 64 | 24 |
| 14 | 0 | 13 | 65 | 22 |
| 15 | 0 | 13 | 66 | 21 |
| 16 | 0 | 14 | 67 | 19 |
| 17 | 0 | 15 | 67 | 18 |
| 18 | 0 | 16 | 67 | 17 |
| 19 | 0 | 17 | 67 | 16 |
| 20 | 0 | 19 | 66 | 15 |
| 21 | 0 | 20 | 66 | 14 |
| 22 | 0 | 22 | 65 | 13 |
| 23 | 0 | 24 | 64 | 12 |
| 24 | 0 | 26 | 63 | 11 |
| 25 | 0 | 28 | 62 | 10 |
| 26 | 1 | 30 | 60 | 9 |
| 27 | 1 | 32 | 59 | 8 |
| 28 | 1 | 34 | 58 | 7 |
| 29 | 1 | 36 | 57 | 6 |
| 30 | 2 | 38 | 54 | 6 |
Wind in April
Winds average 12 km/h in April.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | 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 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 12 | calm |
| 8 | 12 | calm |
| 9 | 12 | calm |
| 10 | 12 | calm |
| 11 | 12 | light breeze |
| 12 | 12 | light breeze |
| 13 | 12 | light breeze |
| 14 | 12 | light breeze |
| 15 | 12 | light breeze |
| 16 | 12 | light breeze |
| 17 | 12 | light breeze |
| 18 | 12 | light breeze |
| 19 | 12 | light breeze |
| 20 | 12 | light breeze |
| 21 | 12 | light breeze |
| 22 | 12 | light breeze |
| 23 | 13 | light breeze |
| 24 | 13 | light breeze |
| 25 | 13 | light breeze |
| 26 | 13 | light breeze |
| 27 | 13 | light breeze |
| 28 | 13 | light breeze |
| 29 | 13 | light breeze |
| 30 | 13 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of April to 11 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 5:51 AM to 5:53 AM, and sunset from 5:44 PM to 5:27 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 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 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:27 | 5:27 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 5:51 | 5:44 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 5:51 | 5:44 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 5:51 | 5:43 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 5:51 | 5:42 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 5:51 | 5:42 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 5:51 | 5:41 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 5:51 | 5:40 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 5:51 | 5:40 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 5:51 | 5:39 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 5:51 | 5:38 |
| 11 | 11.8 | 5:51 | 5:38 |
| 12 | 11.8 | 5:51 | 5:37 |
| 13 | 11.7 | 5:51 | 5:36 |
| 14 | 11.7 | 5:52 | 5:36 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 5:52 | 5:35 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 5:52 | 5:34 |
| 17 | 11.7 | 5:52 | 5:34 |
| 18 | 11.7 | 5:52 | 5:33 |
| 19 | 11.7 | 5:52 | 5:33 |
| 20 | 11.7 | 5:52 | 5:32 |
| 21 | 11.7 | 5:52 | 5:31 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 5:52 | 5:31 |
| 23 | 11.6 | 5:52 | 5:30 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 5:53 | 5:30 |
| 25 | 11.6 | 5:53 | 5:29 |
| 26 | 11.6 | 5:53 | 5:29 |
| 27 | 11.6 | 5:53 | 5:28 |
| 28 | 11.6 | 5:53 | 5:28 |
| 29 | 11.6 | 5:53 | 5:27 |
| 30 | 11.6 | 5:53 | 5:27 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 5.68 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.05 kWh/m² to a high of 7.21 kWh/m² in October across the year — April's 5.68 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| 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 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.7 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Nkhotakota
In April, Nkhotakota sits inside its cyclone season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Nkhotakota sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Nkhotakota's monsoon runs December–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is April a good time to visit Nkhotakota?
Our two travel scores rate April for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
April is a reasonable time to visit Nkhotakota for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Nkhotakota in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Nkhotakota sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 22°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes and sun protection. About 14 days see rain.
UV index in Nkhotakota in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April 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 Nkhotakota peaks around January 22 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 18 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) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Nkhotakota in April
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where April falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Nkhotakota is worst in September — around 30 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 4.2× the cleanest month (December, 7 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) | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 23 | 30 | 24 | 12 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Good |
| Feb | 10 | Good |
| Mar | 9 | Good |
| Apr | 8 | Good |
| May | 8 | Good |
| Jun | 9 | Good |
| Jul | 13 | Moderate |
| Aug | 23 | Moderate |
| Sep | 30 | Moderate |
| Oct | 24 | Moderate |
| Nov | 12 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is Nkhotakota?
Nkhotakota sits at 12.9°S, 34.3°E, 497 m above sea level, in Malawi. The nearest listed city is Kasungu, 89 km away.
Topography around Nkhotakota
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Nkhotakota.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Nkhotakota has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 59 m around an average of 489 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 189 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,230 m.
The land around Nkhotakota is covered by water (34%) within 3 km, water (49%) and grassland (21%) within 16 km, and water (41%) and cropland (20%) within 80 km.
Malawi travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 53% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $672
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 18%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.8
- per 100k, 2012
- Road deaths
- 33.4
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 465
- 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 Nkhotakota (-12.9274°, 34.2961°, elevation 497 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. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). 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).