Markala weather in May
In May, Markala sees average daytime highs of 40°C and overnight lows near 29°C, with 13 mm of rain across 3.6 wet days and about 12.6 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 40°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 42% of the time in May, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 30 min at the start of May to 12 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Markala's 9th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Markala's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 40°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 29°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 13 mm
- 3.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 36 min
- 6:02 AM – 6:39 PM
- Cloud cover
- 51%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.77 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.2
- out of 10
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 40°C through the month.
A typical May day in Markala reaches about 40°C in the afternoon and slips back to 29°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 37°C and 42°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs on par with April and about 2°C warmer than June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| Avg low (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 28 |
| 2 | 40 | 28 |
| 3 | 40 | 28 |
| 4 | 40 | 28 |
| 5 | 40 | 28 |
| 6 | 40 | 29 |
| 7 | 40 | 29 |
| 8 | 40 | 29 |
| 9 | 40 | 29 |
| 10 | 40 | 29 |
| 11 | 40 | 29 |
| 12 | 40 | 29 |
| 13 | 40 | 29 |
| 14 | 40 | 29 |
| 15 | 40 | 29 |
| 16 | 40 | 29 |
| 17 | 40 | 29 |
| 18 | 40 | 29 |
| 19 | 40 | 29 |
| 20 | 40 | 29 |
| 21 | 39 | 29 |
| 22 | 39 | 29 |
| 23 | 39 | 29 |
| 24 | 39 | 29 |
| 25 | 39 | 29 |
| 26 | 39 | 29 |
| 27 | 39 | 28 |
| 28 | 39 | 28 |
| 29 | 39 | 28 |
| 30 | 39 | 28 |
| 31 | 39 | 28 |
How May really feels in Markala
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.
Markala weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 2nd-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 | 32° / 18° | 1 | 0.1 | 11.3 | 5.5 |
| Feb | 35° / 21° | 0 | 0 | 11.5 | 3.6 |
| Mar | 38° / 24° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.9 | 1.4 |
| Apr | 40° / 27° | 4 | 1.3 | 12.3 | 0.1 |
| May | 40° / 29° | 13 | 3.6 | 12.6 | 0.2 |
| Jun | 37° / 27° | 32 | 7.5 | 12.8 | 1.5 |
| Jul | 33° / 25° | 117 | 15.6 | 12.7 | 2.9 |
| Aug | 31° / 24° | 175 | 19.4 | 12.5 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 33° / 24° | 102 | 13.1 | 12.1 | 3.4 |
| Oct | 36° / 25° | 18 | 4 | 11.7 | 2.4 |
| Nov | 35° / 22° | 1 | 0.1 | 11.4 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 33° / 19° | 0 | 0 | 11.2 | 4.9 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 42% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 42%.
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| Clearer (%) | 60 | 60 | 61 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 |
| Cloudier (%) | 40 | 40 | 39 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 | 40 |
| 2 | 60 | 40 |
| 3 | 61 | 39 |
| 4 | 60 | 40 |
| 5 | 61 | 39 |
| 6 | 61 | 39 |
| 7 | 61 | 39 |
| 8 | 60 | 40 |
| 9 | 60 | 40 |
| 10 | 60 | 40 |
| 11 | 60 | 40 |
| 12 | 60 | 40 |
| 13 | 59 | 41 |
| 14 | 59 | 41 |
| 15 | 58 | 42 |
| 16 | 57 | 43 |
| 17 | 56 | 44 |
| 18 | 56 | 44 |
| 19 | 55 | 45 |
| 20 | 56 | 44 |
| 21 | 55 | 45 |
| 22 | 55 | 45 |
| 23 | 55 | 45 |
| 24 | 56 | 44 |
| 25 | 56 | 44 |
| 26 | 56 | 44 |
| 27 | 57 | 43 |
| 28 | 57 | 43 |
| 29 | 58 | 42 |
| 30 | 58 | 42 |
| 31 | 58 | 42 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Markala gets around 13 mm of rain over 3.6 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 12% and peaks near 16% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 7 |
| 2 | 7 |
| 3 | 7 |
| 4 | 8 |
| 5 | 8 |
| 6 | 8 |
| 7 | 9 |
| 8 | 9 |
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| 10 | 10 |
| 11 | 10 |
| 12 | 10 |
| 13 | 11 |
| 14 | 11 |
| 15 | 12 |
| 16 | 12 |
| 17 | 12 |
| 18 | 13 |
| 19 | 13 |
| 20 | 13 |
| 21 | 14 |
| 22 | 14 |
| 23 | 14 |
| 24 | 14 |
| 25 | 14 |
| 26 | 14 |
| 27 | 15 |
| 28 | 15 |
| 29 | 15 |
| 30 | 16 |
| 31 | 16 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the muggy band about 38% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 45% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 41 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Comfortable (%) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Humid (%) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| Muggy (%) | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 52 |
| Oppressive (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 13 | 26 | 17 | 3 |
| 2 | 40 | 13 | 26 | 18 | 3 |
| 3 | 38 | 13 | 26 | 19 | 3 |
| 4 | 37 | 13 | 26 | 21 | 3 |
| 5 | 36 | 13 | 26 | 22 | 3 |
| 6 | 34 | 13 | 26 | 24 | 3 |
| 7 | 32 | 12 | 26 | 26 | 3 |
| 8 | 30 | 12 | 26 | 28 | 4 |
| 9 | 28 | 12 | 27 | 30 | 4 |
| 10 | 26 | 11 | 27 | 32 | 4 |
| 11 | 24 | 11 | 28 | 34 | 4 |
| 12 | 21 | 11 | 28 | 36 | 4 |
| 13 | 19 | 10 | 29 | 38 | 4 |
| 14 | 17 | 10 | 29 | 39 | 4 |
| 15 | 15 | 9 | 30 | 41 | 4 |
| 16 | 14 | 9 | 30 | 43 | 5 |
| 17 | 12 | 9 | 30 | 44 | 5 |
| 18 | 11 | 8 | 31 | 45 | 5 |
| 19 | 10 | 8 | 31 | 46 | 6 |
| 20 | 9 | 8 | 31 | 46 | 7 |
| 21 | 8 | 7 | 30 | 47 | 7 |
| 22 | 8 | 7 | 30 | 47 | 8 |
| 23 | 7 | 7 | 29 | 48 | 9 |
| 24 | 7 | 7 | 29 | 48 | 10 |
| 25 | 6 | 7 | 28 | 48 | 11 |
| 26 | 6 | 6 | 27 | 49 | 12 |
| 27 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 49 | 13 |
| 28 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 50 | 14 |
| 29 | 5 | 6 | 24 | 50 | 15 |
| 30 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 51 | 16 |
| 31 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 52 | 17 |
Wind in May
Winds average 10 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 11 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 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| 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 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
| 31 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 12 h 30 min at the start of May to 12 h 42 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 6:07 AM to 5:59 AM, and sunset from 6:36 PM to 6:44 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 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 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:59 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 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 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.5 | 6:07 | 6:36 |
| 2 | 12.5 | 6:07 | 6:36 |
| 3 | 12.5 | 6:06 | 6:36 |
| 4 | 12.5 | 6:06 | 6:37 |
| 5 | 12.5 | 6:05 | 6:37 |
| 6 | 12.5 | 6:05 | 6:37 |
| 7 | 12.5 | 6:04 | 6:37 |
| 8 | 12.6 | 6:04 | 6:37 |
| 9 | 12.6 | 6:04 | 6:38 |
| 10 | 12.6 | 6:03 | 6:38 |
| 11 | 12.6 | 6:03 | 6:38 |
| 12 | 12.6 | 6:03 | 6:38 |
| 13 | 12.6 | 6:02 | 6:39 |
| 14 | 12.6 | 6:02 | 6:39 |
| 15 | 12.6 | 6:02 | 6:39 |
| 16 | 12.6 | 6:02 | 6:39 |
| 17 | 12.6 | 6:01 | 6:40 |
| 18 | 12.6 | 6:01 | 6:40 |
| 19 | 12.7 | 6:01 | 6:40 |
| 20 | 12.7 | 6:01 | 6:41 |
| 21 | 12.7 | 6:01 | 6:41 |
| 22 | 12.7 | 6:00 | 6:41 |
| 23 | 12.7 | 6:00 | 6:41 |
| 24 | 12.7 | 6:00 | 6:42 |
| 25 | 12.7 | 6:00 | 6:42 |
| 26 | 12.7 | 6:00 | 6:42 |
| 27 | 12.7 | 6:00 | 6:43 |
| 28 | 12.7 | 6:00 | 6:43 |
| 29 | 12.7 | 6:00 | 6:43 |
| 30 | 12.7 | 5:59 | 6:44 |
| 31 | 12.7 | 5:59 | 6:44 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 6.77 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.46 kWh/m² to a high of 6.95 kWh/m² in April across the year — May's 6.77 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| 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 | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.7 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Markala
In May, Markala sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Markala sees seasonal dust haze (February–August), heaviest in April.
Is May a good time to visit Markala?
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 Markala.
What to pack for Markala in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Markala sees daytime highs around 40°C and nights near 29°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 4 days see rain.
UV index in Markala in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Markala peaks around August 18 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 10 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) | 8 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 10 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Markala 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 Markala is worst in February — around 66 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 4.5× the cleanest month (August, 15 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) | 56 | 66 | 66 | 54 | 40 | 35 | 21 | 15 | 19 | 29 | 32 | 47 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 66 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 66 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 54 | Poor |
| May | 40 | Poor |
| Jun | 35 | Moderate |
| Jul | 21 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 19 | Moderate |
| Oct | 29 | Moderate |
| Nov | 32 | Moderate |
| Dec | 47 | Poor |
Where is Markala?
Markala sits at 13.7°N, 6.1°W, 293 m above sea level, in Mali. The nearest listed city is Dougabougou, 16 km away.
Topography around Markala
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Markala.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Markala has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 19 m around an average of 283 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 44 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 106 m.
The land around Markala is covered by grassland (27%), cropland (24%) and water (23%) within 3 km, grassland (42%) and cropland (37%) within 16 km, and grassland (45%), cropland (29%) and shrubs (22%) within 80 km.
Mali travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 34% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,193
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Road deaths
- 22.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 408
- 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 Markala (13.6843°, -6.0735°, elevation 293 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).