Makoua weather in January
In January, Makoua sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 76 mm of rain across 14.1 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 11% of the time in January, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 hours at the start of January to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Makoua's 5th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Makoua's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 76 mm
- 14.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:07 AM – 6:07 PM
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.34 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.0
- out of 10
Makoua is town in Cuvette Department, Republic of the Congo.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical January day in Makoua reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and on par with February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 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 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 22 |
| 2 | 31 | 22 |
| 3 | 31 | 22 |
| 4 | 31 | 22 |
| 5 | 31 | 22 |
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| 29 | 31 | 22 |
| 30 | 31 | 22 |
| 31 | 31 | 22 |
How January really feels in Makoua
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January 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 January is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Makoua weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 4th-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 | 31° / 22° | 76 | 14.1 | 12 | 4.0 |
| Feb | 31° / 22° | 99 | 15.3 | 12 | 3.4 |
| Mar | 32° / 23° | 143 | 21.2 | 12 | 3.0 |
| Apr | 31° / 23° | 148 | 22.7 | 12 | 3.0 |
| May | 30° / 23° | 119 | 22 | 12 | 3.4 |
| Jun | 30° / 22° | 66 | 14.1 | 12 | 4.6 |
| Jul | 29° / 22° | 54 | 13.1 | 12 | 4.9 |
| Aug | 30° / 22° | 82 | 18.2 | 12 | 4.2 |
| Sep | 30° / 22° | 137 | 24.6 | 12 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 29° / 22° | 185 | 26.7 | 12 | 3.2 |
| Nov | 30° / 22° | 171 | 23.5 | 12 | 3.4 |
| Dec | 30° / 22° | 95 | 17.5 | 12 | 3.9 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 11% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 74%.
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| Clearer (%) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Cloudier (%) | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 71 |
| 2 | 29 | 71 |
| 3 | 29 | 71 |
| 4 | 29 | 71 |
| 5 | 28 | 72 |
| 6 | 29 | 71 |
| 7 | 29 | 71 |
| 8 | 29 | 71 |
| 9 | 28 | 72 |
| 10 | 28 | 72 |
| 11 | 28 | 72 |
| 12 | 27 | 73 |
| 13 | 26 | 74 |
| 14 | 26 | 74 |
| 15 | 26 | 74 |
| 16 | 25 | 75 |
| 17 | 25 | 75 |
| 18 | 24 | 76 |
| 19 | 25 | 75 |
| 20 | 25 | 75 |
| 21 | 25 | 75 |
| 22 | 25 | 75 |
| 23 | 24 | 76 |
| 24 | 24 | 76 |
| 25 | 25 | 75 |
| 26 | 25 | 75 |
| 27 | 25 | 75 |
| 28 | 25 | 75 |
| 29 | 25 | 75 |
| 30 | 25 | 75 |
| 31 | 25 | 75 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Makoua gets around 76 mm of rain over 14.1 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 45% and peaks near 51% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 43 |
| 2 | 43 |
| 3 | 42 |
| 4 | 42 |
| 5 | 41 |
| 6 | 41 |
| 7 | 40 |
| 8 | 40 |
| 9 | 40 |
| 10 | 40 |
| 11 | 40 |
| 12 | 41 |
| 13 | 41 |
| 14 | 42 |
| 15 | 43 |
| 16 | 43 |
| 17 | 44 |
| 18 | 45 |
| 19 | 47 |
| 20 | 48 |
| 21 | 49 |
| 22 | 50 |
| 23 | 50 |
| 24 | 51 |
| 25 | 51 |
| 26 | 51 |
| 27 | 51 |
| 28 | 51 |
| 29 | 51 |
| 30 | 50 |
| 31 | 50 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the oppressive band about 81% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 94% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Muggy (%) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
| Oppressive (%) | 84 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 81 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 |
| Miserable (%) | 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 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 84 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 84 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 83 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 82 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 81 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 80 | 0 |
| 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 78 | 0 |
| 8 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 78 | 0 |
| 9 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 78 | 0 |
| 10 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 77 | 0 |
| 11 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 77 | 0 |
| 12 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 77 | 0 |
| 13 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 77 | 0 |
| 14 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 79 | 0 |
| 15 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 78 | 0 |
| 16 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 78 | 0 |
| 17 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 79 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 81 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 83 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 83 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 84 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 84 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 85 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 85 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 84 | 1 |
| 26 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 85 | 1 |
| 27 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 86 | 1 |
| 28 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 86 | 1 |
| 29 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 86 | 1 |
| 30 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 86 | 1 |
| 31 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 85 | 1 |
Wind in January
Winds average 6 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 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 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 12 hours at the start of January to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:01 AM to 6:11 AM, and sunset from 6:01 PM to 6:11 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.0 | 6:01 | 6:01 |
| 2 | 12.0 | 6:01 | 6:01 |
| 3 | 12.0 | 6:02 | 6:02 |
| 4 | 12.0 | 6:02 | 6:02 |
| 5 | 12.0 | 6:02 | 6:02 |
| 6 | 12.0 | 6:03 | 6:03 |
| 7 | 12.0 | 6:03 | 6:03 |
| 8 | 12.0 | 6:04 | 6:04 |
| 9 | 12.0 | 6:04 | 6:04 |
| 10 | 12.0 | 6:05 | 6:04 |
| 11 | 12.0 | 6:05 | 6:05 |
| 12 | 12.0 | 6:05 | 6:05 |
| 13 | 12.0 | 6:06 | 6:06 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 6:06 | 6:06 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:06 | 6:06 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:07 | 6:07 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:07 | 6:07 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:07 | 6:07 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:08 | 6:08 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:08 | 6:08 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:08 | 6:08 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:09 | 6:09 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:09 | 6:09 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:09 | 6:09 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:09 | 6:09 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:10 | 6:10 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:10 | 6:10 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:10 | 6:10 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:10 | 6:10 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 6:11 | 6:11 |
| 31 | 12.0 | 6:11 | 6:11 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 5.34 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.87 kWh/m² to a high of 5.47 kWh/m² in March across the year — January's 5.34 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| 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 | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.4 | Bright |
Is January a good time to visit Makoua?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a reasonable time to visit Makoua for sightseeing.
What to pack for Makoua in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Makoua sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 14 days see rain.
UV index in Makoua in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January 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 Makoua peaks around March 17 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 23 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) | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 9 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Extreme |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Makoua in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Makoua is worst in February — around 38 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 4.0× the cleanest month (October, 10 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) | 31 | 38 | 23 | 17 | 18 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| Level | Moderate | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | Moderate |
| Feb | 38 | Poor |
| Mar | 23 | Moderate |
| Apr | 17 | Moderate |
| May | 18 | Moderate |
| Jun | 26 | Moderate |
| Jul | 31 | Moderate |
| Aug | 29 | Moderate |
| Sep | 14 | Moderate |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 15 | Moderate |
| Dec | 25 | Moderate |
Where is Makoua?
Makoua sits at 0.0°N, 15.6°E, 324 m above sea level, in Republic of the Congo. The nearest listed city is Owando, 62 km away.
Topography around Makoua
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Makoua.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Makoua has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 45 m around an average of 332 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 104 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 229 m.
The land around Makoua is covered by trees (63%) and grassland (26%) within 3 km, trees (57%) and grassland (42%) within 16 km, and trees (83%) within 80 km.
Republic of the Congo travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 35% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $2,515
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 46%
- of population, 2021
- 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 Makoua (0.0069°, 15.6333°, elevation 324 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).