Rufisque est weather in February
In February, Rufisque est sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 19°C, with 1 mm of rain across 0.2 wet days and about 11.5 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 60% of the time in February, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 24 min at the start of February to 11 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, February is Rufisque est's 5th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Rufisque est's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 19°
- 1st coldest
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
- 0.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min
- 7:38 AM – 7:09 PM
- Cloud cover
- 36%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 21 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.99 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 8.3
- out of 10
Rufisque est is district of Rufisque, Senegal.
- Density
- 27,185/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in February
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical February day in Rufisque est reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 19°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 23°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, February runs on par with January and on par with March.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 19 |
| 2 | 28 | 19 |
| 3 | 28 | 19 |
| 4 | 28 | 19 |
| 5 | 28 | 20 |
| 6 | 28 | 20 |
| 7 | 28 | 20 |
| 8 | 28 | 19 |
| 9 | 28 | 19 |
| 10 | 28 | 19 |
| 11 | 28 | 19 |
| 12 | 28 | 19 |
| 13 | 28 | 19 |
| 14 | 28 | 19 |
| 15 | 27 | 19 |
| 16 | 27 | 19 |
| 17 | 27 | 19 |
| 18 | 27 | 19 |
| 19 | 27 | 19 |
| 20 | 27 | 19 |
| 21 | 27 | 19 |
| 22 | 28 | 19 |
| 23 | 28 | 19 |
| 24 | 28 | 19 |
| 25 | 28 | 19 |
| 26 | 28 | 20 |
| 27 | 28 | 20 |
| 28 | 28 | 20 |
How February really feels in Rufisque est
Once humidity and wind are folded in, February 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.
February sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Rufisque est weather by month
How February compares with the rest of the year at a glance. February is the 9th-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 20° | 2 | 0.2 | 11.2 | 8.0 |
| Feb | 28° / 19° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.5 | 8.3 |
| Mar | 27° / 20° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.9 | 8.6 |
| Apr | 26° / 20° | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 8.8 |
| May | 27° / 21° | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 8.7 |
| Jun | 28° / 24° | 1 | 0.4 | 12.9 | 7.8 |
| Jul | 29° / 25° | 34 | 5.1 | 12.8 | 6.1 |
| Aug | 29° / 26° | 129 | 13.4 | 12.5 | 4.7 |
| Sep | 30° / 26° | 97 | 11.6 | 12.1 | 4.8 |
| Oct | 31° / 26° | 25 | 3.6 | 11.7 | 5.4 |
| Nov | 31° / 24° | 1 | 0.1 | 11.3 | 5.6 |
| Dec | 29° / 21° | 1 | 0.4 | 11.1 | 6.7 |
Cloud cover in February
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 60% of the time in February.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 11% of February, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 29%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 |
| Cloudier (%) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68 | 32 |
| 2 | 68 | 32 |
| 3 | 68 | 32 |
| 4 | 67 | 33 |
| 5 | 67 | 33 |
| 6 | 67 | 33 |
| 7 | 66 | 34 |
| 8 | 66 | 34 |
| 9 | 66 | 34 |
| 10 | 66 | 34 |
| 11 | 66 | 34 |
| 12 | 67 | 33 |
| 13 | 67 | 33 |
| 14 | 68 | 32 |
| 15 | 68 | 32 |
| 16 | 70 | 30 |
| 17 | 71 | 29 |
| 18 | 72 | 28 |
| 19 | 73 | 27 |
| 20 | 74 | 26 |
| 21 | 75 | 25 |
| 22 | 75 | 25 |
| 23 | 77 | 23 |
| 24 | 77 | 23 |
| 25 | 77 | 23 |
| 26 | 78 | 22 |
| 27 | 78 | 22 |
| 28 | 78 | 22 |
Chance of precipitation in February
Rufisque est gets around 1 mm of rain over 0.2 wet days in February. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 1% and peaks near 1% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 1 |
| 6 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 |
| 11 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 |
| 13 | 1 |
| 14 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 |
| 16 | 1 |
| 17 | 1 |
| 18 | 1 |
| 19 | 1 |
| 20 | 1 |
| 21 | 1 |
| 22 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 |
Humidity in February
Most of February feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, February lands in the dry band about 50% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 |
| Comfortable (%) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Humid (%) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| Muggy (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59 | 21 | 16 | 4 |
| 2 | 59 | 21 | 16 | 4 |
| 3 | 59 | 21 | 16 | 4 |
| 4 | 59 | 21 | 16 | 4 |
| 5 | 58 | 21 | 17 | 4 |
| 6 | 58 | 21 | 17 | 4 |
| 7 | 58 | 22 | 17 | 3 |
| 8 | 57 | 22 | 18 | 3 |
| 9 | 56 | 23 | 18 | 3 |
| 10 | 54 | 24 | 19 | 3 |
| 11 | 54 | 24 | 19 | 3 |
| 12 | 52 | 25 | 20 | 3 |
| 13 | 51 | 26 | 20 | 3 |
| 14 | 49 | 27 | 21 | 3 |
| 15 | 48 | 27 | 22 | 3 |
| 16 | 47 | 28 | 22 | 3 |
| 17 | 45 | 29 | 23 | 3 |
| 18 | 44 | 29 | 24 | 3 |
| 19 | 43 | 30 | 24 | 3 |
| 20 | 43 | 30 | 24 | 3 |
| 21 | 42 | 30 | 25 | 3 |
| 22 | 42 | 30 | 25 | 2 |
| 23 | 42 | 30 | 25 | 2 |
| 24 | 42 | 30 | 26 | 2 |
| 25 | 41 | 30 | 27 | 2 |
| 26 | 41 | 30 | 27 | 2 |
| 27 | 40 | 30 | 28 | 2 |
| 28 | 39 | 30 | 29 | 2 |
Wind in February
Winds average 21 km/h in February.
Across February, daily wind ranges from about 20 km/h on the calmest days to 21 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | light breeze |
| 2 | 20 | light breeze |
| 3 | 20 | light breeze |
| 4 | 20 | light breeze |
| 5 | 20 | breezy |
| 6 | 20 | breezy |
| 7 | 20 | breezy |
| 8 | 20 | breezy |
| 9 | 20 | breezy |
| 10 | 20 | breezy |
| 11 | 20 | breezy |
| 12 | 20 | breezy |
| 13 | 20 | breezy |
| 14 | 21 | breezy |
| 15 | 21 | breezy |
| 16 | 21 | breezy |
| 17 | 21 | breezy |
| 18 | 21 | breezy |
| 19 | 21 | breezy |
| 20 | 21 | breezy |
| 21 | 21 | breezy |
| 22 | 21 | breezy |
| 23 | 21 | breezy |
| 24 | 21 | breezy |
| 25 | 21 | breezy |
| 26 | 21 | breezy |
| 27 | 21 | breezy |
| 28 | 21 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in February
Daylight runs from about 11 h 24 min at the start of February to 11 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over February. Sunrise moves from 7:42 AM to 7:32 AM, and sunset from 7:03 PM to 7:13 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:42 | 7:42 | 7:42 | 7:42 | 7:41 | 7:41 | 7:41 | 7:41 | 7:40 | 7:40 | 7:40 | 7:39 | 7:39 | 7:39 | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:37 | 7:37 | 7:36 | 7:36 | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:32 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:13 | 7:13 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.4 | 7:42 | 7:03 |
| 2 | 11.4 | 7:42 | 7:04 |
| 3 | 11.4 | 7:42 | 7:04 |
| 4 | 11.4 | 7:42 | 7:05 |
| 5 | 11.4 | 7:41 | 7:05 |
| 6 | 11.4 | 7:41 | 7:05 |
| 7 | 11.4 | 7:41 | 7:06 |
| 8 | 11.4 | 7:41 | 7:06 |
| 9 | 11.4 | 7:40 | 7:07 |
| 10 | 11.5 | 7:40 | 7:07 |
| 11 | 11.5 | 7:40 | 7:08 |
| 12 | 11.5 | 7:39 | 7:08 |
| 13 | 11.5 | 7:39 | 7:08 |
| 14 | 11.5 | 7:39 | 7:09 |
| 15 | 11.5 | 7:38 | 7:09 |
| 16 | 11.5 | 7:38 | 7:09 |
| 17 | 11.5 | 7:38 | 7:10 |
| 18 | 11.5 | 7:37 | 7:10 |
| 19 | 11.6 | 7:37 | 7:10 |
| 20 | 11.6 | 7:36 | 7:11 |
| 21 | 11.6 | 7:36 | 7:11 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 7:35 | 7:11 |
| 23 | 11.6 | 7:35 | 7:12 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 7:34 | 7:12 |
| 25 | 11.6 | 7:34 | 7:12 |
| 26 | 11.7 | 7:33 | 7:12 |
| 27 | 11.7 | 7:33 | 7:13 |
| 28 | 11.7 | 7:32 | 7:13 |
Solar energy in February
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in February, about 5.99 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.1 kWh/m² to a high of 7.25 kWh/m² in May across the year — February's 5.99 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 16 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.5 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Rufisque est
In February, Rufisque est sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Rufisque est sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Rufisque est sees dust haze year-round, heaviest in June.
Is February a good time to visit Rufisque est?
Our two travel scores rate February for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
February is one of the better times to visit Rufisque est for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Rufisque est in February
From February's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In February, Rufisque est sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 19°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection and a windbreaker.
Sea temperature near Rufisque est in February
The nearest coast averages about 20°C in February — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 15 km away) is warmest in September at about 28°C and coldest in March near 19°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Apr 12 to Feb 4 — about 9.8 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 24 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Refreshing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 20 | Cool |
| Mar | 19 | Cool |
| Apr | 20 | Refreshing |
| May | 22 | Refreshing |
| Jun | 25 | Warm |
| Jul | 27 | Warm |
| Aug | 28 | Tropical |
| Sep | 28 | Tropical |
| Oct | 28 | Tropical |
| Nov | 27 | Warm |
| Dec | 24 | Refreshing |
UV index in Rufisque est in February
Clear-sky midday UV in February 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 Rufisque est peaks around March 17 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 16 at about 7 (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 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
| 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 | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 9 | Very high |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 6 | High |
Air quality in Rufisque est in February
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where February falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Rufisque est is worst in January — around 109 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 3.1× the cleanest month (August, 36 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) | 109 | 103 | 77 | 53 | 48 | 66 | 49 | 36 | 42 | 62 | 68 | 100 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 109 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 103 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 77 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 53 | Poor |
| May | 48 | Poor |
| Jun | 66 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 49 | Poor |
| Aug | 36 | Poor |
| Sep | 42 | Poor |
| Oct | 62 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 68 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 100 | Unhealthy |
Where is Rufisque est?
Rufisque est sits at 14.7°N, 17.3°W, 5 m above sea level, in Senegal. The nearest listed city is Rufisque, 0.0 km away.
Topography around Rufisque est
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Rufisque est.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Rufisque est has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 32 m around an average of 10 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 96 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 143 m.
The land around Rufisque est is covered by artificial surfaces (50%) and water (37%) within 3 km, water (50%) within 16 km, and water (56%) and cropland (21%) 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 Rufisque est (14.7162°, -17.2728°, elevation 5 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). 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).