Matam weather in October
In October, Matam sees average daytime highs of 38°C and overnight lows near 27°C, with 13 mm of rain across 2.5 wet days and about 11.6 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 38°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 55% of the time in October, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Matam's 6th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Matam's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 38°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 27°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 13 mm
- 2.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min
- 6:49 AM – 6:27 PM
- Cloud cover
- 41%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.16 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 1.0
- out of 10
Matam is city and regional capital in Senegal.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 38°C through the month.
A typical October day in Matam reaches about 38°C in the afternoon and slips back to 27°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 35°C and 41°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 3°C warmer than September and about 1°C warmer than November.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| Avg low (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 27 |
| 2 | 38 | 27 |
| 3 | 38 | 27 |
| 4 | 38 | 27 |
| 5 | 38 | 27 |
| 6 | 38 | 27 |
| 7 | 38 | 27 |
| 8 | 38 | 27 |
| 9 | 38 | 27 |
| 10 | 38 | 27 |
| 11 | 38 | 27 |
| 12 | 39 | 27 |
| 13 | 39 | 27 |
| 14 | 39 | 27 |
| 15 | 39 | 27 |
| 16 | 39 | 27 |
| 17 | 39 | 27 |
| 18 | 39 | 27 |
| 19 | 39 | 27 |
| 20 | 39 | 27 |
| 21 | 39 | 26 |
| 22 | 39 | 26 |
| 23 | 39 | 26 |
| 24 | 39 | 26 |
| 25 | 39 | 26 |
| 26 | 39 | 26 |
| 27 | 39 | 26 |
| 28 | 39 | 26 |
| 29 | 39 | 26 |
| 30 | 39 | 26 |
| 31 | 39 | 25 |
How October really feels in Matam
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October 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 October is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Matam weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 4th-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° / 19° | 1 | 0.1 | 11.2 | 4.7 |
| Feb | 35° / 21° | 1 | 0.1 | 11.5 | 3.2 |
| Mar | 38° / 24° | 0 | 0 | 11.9 | 1.2 |
| Apr | 41° / 27° | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 42° / 29° | 0 | 0.1 | 12.7 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 41° / 29° | 10 | 1.7 | 12.9 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 37° / 27° | 42 | 5.9 | 12.8 | 1.7 |
| Aug | 35° / 27° | 90 | 10.2 | 12.5 | 2.6 |
| Sep | 36° / 27° | 64 | 7.7 | 12.1 | 2.3 |
| Oct | 38° / 27° | 13 | 2.5 | 11.6 | 1.0 |
| Nov | 37° / 24° | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 1.9 |
| Dec | 34° / 20° | 2 | 0.2 | 11.1 | 3.9 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 55% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 31%.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 65 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 67 |
| Cloudier (%) | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65 | 35 |
| 2 | 65 | 35 |
| 3 | 66 | 34 |
| 4 | 67 | 33 |
| 5 | 67 | 33 |
| 6 | 67 | 33 |
| 7 | 68 | 32 |
| 8 | 68 | 32 |
| 9 | 69 | 31 |
| 10 | 69 | 31 |
| 11 | 69 | 31 |
| 12 | 69 | 31 |
| 13 | 69 | 31 |
| 14 | 69 | 31 |
| 15 | 69 | 31 |
| 16 | 70 | 30 |
| 17 | 70 | 30 |
| 18 | 70 | 30 |
| 19 | 70 | 30 |
| 20 | 70 | 30 |
| 21 | 70 | 30 |
| 22 | 70 | 30 |
| 23 | 70 | 30 |
| 24 | 70 | 30 |
| 25 | 70 | 30 |
| 26 | 69 | 31 |
| 27 | 69 | 31 |
| 28 | 69 | 31 |
| 29 | 69 | 31 |
| 30 | 68 | 32 |
| 31 | 67 | 33 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Matam gets around 13 mm of rain over 2.5 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 8% and peaks near 15% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 15 |
| 2 | 15 |
| 3 | 14 |
| 4 | 14 |
| 5 | 13 |
| 6 | 13 |
| 7 | 13 |
| 8 | 13 |
| 9 | 12 |
| 10 | 12 |
| 11 | 12 |
| 12 | 12 |
| 13 | 11 |
| 14 | 11 |
| 15 | 10 |
| 16 | 10 |
| 17 | 9 |
| 18 | 8 |
| 19 | 8 |
| 20 | 7 |
| 21 | 6 |
| 22 | 5 |
| 23 | 4 |
| 24 | 4 |
| 25 | 3 |
| 26 | 2 |
| 27 | 2 |
| 28 | 1 |
| 29 | 1 |
| 30 | 1 |
| 31 | 1 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the oppressive band about 25% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 50% of them.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 34 | 36 | 39 | 41 | 44 | 47 | 50 | 52 | 55 |
| Comfortable (%) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Humid (%) | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Muggy (%) | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Oppressive (%) | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Miserable (%) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 22 | 50 | 14 |
| 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 23 | 49 | 13 |
| 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 23 | 48 | 12 |
| 4 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 24 | 47 | 10 |
| 5 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 25 | 45 | 10 |
| 6 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 25 | 44 | 9 |
| 7 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 26 | 42 | 8 |
| 8 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 26 | 41 | 7 |
| 9 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 26 | 39 | 6 |
| 10 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 26 | 37 | 6 |
| 11 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 26 | 35 | 5 |
| 12 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 25 | 34 | 5 |
| 13 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 25 | 32 | 4 |
| 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 24 | 30 | 4 |
| 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 24 | 28 | 3 |
| 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 23 | 26 | 3 |
| 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 3 |
| 18 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 2 |
| 19 | 23 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 2 |
| 20 | 26 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 2 |
| 21 | 28 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 2 |
| 22 | 31 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 2 |
| 23 | 34 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 1 |
| 24 | 36 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 1 |
| 25 | 39 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 1 |
| 26 | 41 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 1 |
| 27 | 44 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 1 |
| 28 | 47 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 4 | 1 |
| 29 | 50 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| 30 | 52 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| 31 | 55 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
Wind in October
Winds average 12 km/h in October, the calmest month.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 12 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| 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 | 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 | 12 | light breeze |
| 2 | 12 | light breeze |
| 3 | 12 | light breeze |
| 4 | 12 | light breeze |
| 5 | 12 | light breeze |
| 6 | 12 | light breeze |
| 7 | 12 | light breeze |
| 8 | 12 | light breeze |
| 9 | 12 | light breeze |
| 10 | 12 | light breeze |
| 11 | 12 | light breeze |
| 12 | 12 | light breeze |
| 13 | 12 | calm |
| 14 | 12 | calm |
| 15 | 12 | calm |
| 16 | 12 | calm |
| 17 | 12 | calm |
| 18 | 12 | calm |
| 19 | 12 | calm |
| 20 | 12 | calm |
| 21 | 12 | calm |
| 22 | 12 | calm |
| 23 | 12 | calm |
| 24 | 12 | calm |
| 25 | 12 | calm |
| 26 | 12 | calm |
| 27 | 12 | calm |
| 28 | 12 | calm |
| 29 | 12 | calm |
| 30 | 12 | calm |
| 31 | 12 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 30 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 6:46 AM to 6:53 AM, and sunset from 6:38 PM to 6:20 PM.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 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 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 6:46 | 6:38 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:46 | 6:37 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 6:46 | 6:36 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:47 | 6:36 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 6:47 | 6:35 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:47 | 6:34 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 6:47 | 6:33 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 6:47 | 6:33 |
| 9 | 11.7 | 6:47 | 6:32 |
| 10 | 11.7 | 6:48 | 6:31 |
| 11 | 11.7 | 6:48 | 6:31 |
| 12 | 11.7 | 6:48 | 6:30 |
| 13 | 11.7 | 6:48 | 6:29 |
| 14 | 11.7 | 6:48 | 6:29 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 6:49 | 6:28 |
| 16 | 11.6 | 6:49 | 6:27 |
| 17 | 11.6 | 6:49 | 6:27 |
| 18 | 11.6 | 6:49 | 6:26 |
| 19 | 11.6 | 6:50 | 6:26 |
| 20 | 11.6 | 6:50 | 6:25 |
| 21 | 11.6 | 6:50 | 6:24 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 6:50 | 6:24 |
| 23 | 11.5 | 6:51 | 6:23 |
| 24 | 11.5 | 6:51 | 6:23 |
| 25 | 11.5 | 6:51 | 6:22 |
| 26 | 11.5 | 6:52 | 6:22 |
| 27 | 11.5 | 6:52 | 6:21 |
| 28 | 11.5 | 6:52 | 6:21 |
| 29 | 11.5 | 6:53 | 6:21 |
| 30 | 11.5 | 6:53 | 6:20 |
| 31 | 11.4 | 6:53 | 6:20 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 6.16 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.11 kWh/m² to a high of 7.38 kWh/m² in April across the year — October's 6.16 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 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 | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 6.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Matam
In October, Matam sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Matam sees dust haze year-round, heaviest in June.
Is October a good time to visit Matam?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Matam.
What to pack for Matam in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Matam sees daytime highs around 38°C and nights near 27°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Matam in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Matam peaks around August 20 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 7 (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 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 9 | Very high |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | High |
Air quality in Matam in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Matam is worst in February — around 105 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 4.7× the cleanest month (August, 22 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) | 99 | 105 | 82 | 78 | 83 | 75 | 37 | 22 | 28 | 45 | 49 | 89 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 99 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 105 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 82 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 78 | Unhealthy |
| May | 83 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 75 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 37 | Poor |
| Aug | 22 | Moderate |
| Sep | 28 | Moderate |
| Oct | 45 | Poor |
| Nov | 49 | Poor |
| Dec | 89 | Unhealthy |
Where is Matam?
Matam sits at 15.7°N, 13.3°W, 22 m above sea level, in Senegal. The nearest listed city is Ouro Sogui, 9.0 km away.
Topography around Matam
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Matam.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Matam has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 13 m around an average of 14 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 65 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 124 m.
The land around Matam is covered by grassland (44%) within 3 km, grassland (64%) within 16 km, and grassland (64%) and shrubs (23%) within 80 km.
Senegal travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / D / E / K
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 36% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,955
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 27%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.3
- per 100k, 2015
- Road deaths
- 23.5
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 442
- 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 Matam (15.6559°, -13.2554°, elevation 22 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).