Gaalkacyo weather in November
In November, Gaalkacyo sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 27 mm of rain across 4.6 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 65% of the time in November, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of November to 11 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Gaalkacyo's 5th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Gaalkacyo's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 27 mm
- 4.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 5:45 AM – 5:26 PM
- Cloud cover
- 34%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 15 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.9 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.7
- out of 10
Gaalkacyo is city in Puntland.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month.
A typical November day in Gaalkacyo reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 34°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs on par with October and on par with December.
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| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Avg low (°C) | 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 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 23 |
| 2 | 31 | 22 |
| 3 | 32 | 22 |
| 4 | 32 | 22 |
| 5 | 32 | 22 |
| 6 | 32 | 22 |
| 7 | 32 | 22 |
| 8 | 32 | 22 |
| 9 | 32 | 22 |
| 10 | 32 | 22 |
| 11 | 32 | 22 |
| 12 | 32 | 22 |
| 13 | 32 | 22 |
| 14 | 32 | 22 |
| 15 | 32 | 22 |
| 16 | 32 | 22 |
| 17 | 32 | 22 |
| 18 | 32 | 22 |
| 19 | 32 | 22 |
| 20 | 32 | 22 |
| 21 | 32 | 22 |
| 22 | 32 | 22 |
| 23 | 33 | 22 |
| 24 | 33 | 22 |
| 25 | 33 | 22 |
| 26 | 33 | 22 |
| 27 | 33 | 22 |
| 28 | 33 | 22 |
| 29 | 33 | 22 |
| 30 | 33 | 22 |
How November really feels in Gaalkacyo
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 30 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 November is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Gaalkacyo weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 11th-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° / 20° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.7 | 5.0 |
| Feb | 33° / 20° | 0 | 0 | 11.8 | 4.4 |
| Mar | 34° / 22° | 2 | 0.6 | 12 | 3.6 |
| Apr | 34° / 24° | 44 | 7.6 | 12.1 | 3.4 |
| May | 33° / 25° | 45 | 8.5 | 12.3 | 3.4 |
| Jun | 34° / 24° | 2 | 0.2 | 12.4 | 3.7 |
| Jul | 33° / 24° | 0 | 0.1 | 12.4 | 4.1 |
| Aug | 34° / 23° | 0 | 0 | 12.2 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 34° / 23° | 4 | 0.7 | 12 | 3.6 |
| Oct | 32° / 23° | 44 | 8.2 | 11.8 | 4.2 |
| Nov | 32° / 22° | 27 | 4.6 | 11.7 | 4.7 |
| Dec | 33° / 21° | 6 | 1.1 | 11.6 | 4.8 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 65% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 19%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 |
| Cloudier (%) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77 | 23 |
| 2 | 77 | 23 |
| 3 | 77 | 23 |
| 4 | 78 | 22 |
| 5 | 78 | 22 |
| 6 | 79 | 21 |
| 7 | 79 | 21 |
| 8 | 79 | 21 |
| 9 | 80 | 20 |
| 10 | 80 | 20 |
| 11 | 80 | 20 |
| 12 | 80 | 20 |
| 13 | 80 | 20 |
| 14 | 81 | 19 |
| 15 | 81 | 19 |
| 16 | 82 | 18 |
| 17 | 82 | 18 |
| 18 | 82 | 18 |
| 19 | 82 | 18 |
| 20 | 82 | 18 |
| 21 | 82 | 18 |
| 22 | 83 | 17 |
| 23 | 83 | 17 |
| 24 | 83 | 17 |
| 25 | 84 | 16 |
| 26 | 84 | 16 |
| 27 | 84 | 16 |
| 28 | 84 | 16 |
| 29 | 84 | 16 |
| 30 | 84 | 16 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Gaalkacyo gets around 27 mm of rain over 4.6 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 16% and peaks near 26% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 |
| 2 | 25 |
| 3 | 25 |
| 4 | 24 |
| 5 | 23 |
| 6 | 22 |
| 7 | 21 |
| 8 | 21 |
| 9 | 20 |
| 10 | 19 |
| 11 | 19 |
| 12 | 18 |
| 13 | 17 |
| 14 | 17 |
| 15 | 16 |
| 16 | 15 |
| 17 | 14 |
| 18 | 14 |
| 19 | 13 |
| 20 | 12 |
| 21 | 11 |
| 22 | 11 |
| 23 | 10 |
| 24 | 10 |
| 25 | 10 |
| 26 | 9 |
| 27 | 9 |
| 28 | 9 |
| 29 | 8 |
| 30 | 8 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the muggy band about 33% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 49% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable (%) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
| Humid (%) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Muggy (%) | 42 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
| Oppressive (%) | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 42 | 28 |
| 2 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 42 | 27 |
| 3 | 3 | 6 | 23 | 41 | 26 |
| 4 | 3 | 7 | 23 | 40 | 26 |
| 5 | 4 | 8 | 24 | 40 | 25 |
| 6 | 4 | 10 | 24 | 39 | 24 |
| 7 | 4 | 11 | 24 | 38 | 23 |
| 8 | 5 | 12 | 24 | 37 | 22 |
| 9 | 5 | 13 | 25 | 36 | 21 |
| 10 | 6 | 14 | 25 | 35 | 20 |
| 11 | 6 | 15 | 25 | 34 | 19 |
| 12 | 7 | 16 | 26 | 33 | 18 |
| 13 | 7 | 17 | 26 | 33 | 17 |
| 14 | 7 | 18 | 26 | 32 | 17 |
| 15 | 8 | 19 | 26 | 31 | 16 |
| 16 | 8 | 19 | 27 | 31 | 15 |
| 17 | 8 | 20 | 27 | 31 | 14 |
| 18 | 8 | 20 | 28 | 31 | 13 |
| 19 | 8 | 21 | 28 | 31 | 12 |
| 20 | 9 | 21 | 29 | 31 | 11 |
| 21 | 9 | 21 | 29 | 31 | 10 |
| 22 | 9 | 22 | 30 | 30 | 9 |
| 23 | 9 | 22 | 30 | 30 | 8 |
| 24 | 10 | 23 | 31 | 29 | 8 |
| 25 | 10 | 23 | 31 | 29 | 7 |
| 26 | 10 | 24 | 31 | 28 | 7 |
| 27 | 10 | 24 | 32 | 28 | 6 |
| 28 | 11 | 25 | 32 | 27 | 6 |
| 29 | 11 | 26 | 32 | 26 | 6 |
| 30 | 11 | 26 | 32 | 25 | 5 |
Wind in November
Winds average 15 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 12 km/h on the calmest days to 17 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Feels | 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 | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | calm |
| 2 | 12 | calm |
| 3 | 12 | calm |
| 4 | 12 | light breeze |
| 5 | 12 | light breeze |
| 6 | 13 | light breeze |
| 7 | 13 | light breeze |
| 8 | 13 | light breeze |
| 9 | 13 | light breeze |
| 10 | 13 | light breeze |
| 11 | 14 | light breeze |
| 12 | 14 | light breeze |
| 13 | 14 | light breeze |
| 14 | 14 | light breeze |
| 15 | 14 | light breeze |
| 16 | 15 | light breeze |
| 17 | 15 | light breeze |
| 18 | 15 | light breeze |
| 19 | 15 | light breeze |
| 20 | 15 | light breeze |
| 21 | 16 | light breeze |
| 22 | 16 | light breeze |
| 23 | 16 | light breeze |
| 24 | 16 | light breeze |
| 25 | 16 | light breeze |
| 26 | 16 | light breeze |
| 27 | 16 | light breeze |
| 28 | 17 | light breeze |
| 29 | 17 | light breeze |
| 30 | 17 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of November to 11 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 5:41 AM to 5:51 AM, and sunset from 5:27 PM to 5:29 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 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 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:27 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:29 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 5:41 | 5:27 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 5:41 | 5:26 |
| 3 | 11.7 | 5:41 | 5:26 |
| 4 | 11.7 | 5:42 | 5:26 |
| 5 | 11.7 | 5:42 | 5:26 |
| 6 | 11.7 | 5:42 | 5:26 |
| 7 | 11.7 | 5:42 | 5:26 |
| 8 | 11.7 | 5:43 | 5:26 |
| 9 | 11.7 | 5:43 | 5:26 |
| 10 | 11.7 | 5:43 | 5:26 |
| 11 | 11.7 | 5:43 | 5:26 |
| 12 | 11.7 | 5:44 | 5:26 |
| 13 | 11.7 | 5:44 | 5:26 |
| 14 | 11.7 | 5:44 | 5:26 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 5:45 | 5:26 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 5:45 | 5:26 |
| 17 | 11.7 | 5:45 | 5:26 |
| 18 | 11.7 | 5:46 | 5:26 |
| 19 | 11.7 | 5:46 | 5:26 |
| 20 | 11.7 | 5:46 | 5:27 |
| 21 | 11.7 | 5:47 | 5:27 |
| 22 | 11.7 | 5:47 | 5:27 |
| 23 | 11.7 | 5:48 | 5:27 |
| 24 | 11.7 | 5:48 | 5:27 |
| 25 | 11.7 | 5:48 | 5:28 |
| 26 | 11.6 | 5:49 | 5:28 |
| 27 | 11.6 | 5:49 | 5:28 |
| 28 | 11.6 | 5:50 | 5:28 |
| 29 | 11.6 | 5:50 | 5:29 |
| 30 | 11.6 | 5:51 | 5:29 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 5.9 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.07 kWh/m² to a high of 7.07 kWh/m² in March across the year — November's 5.9 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 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 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 | 5.7 | 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 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 18 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 19 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 20 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 21 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 22 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 23 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 25 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 26 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 6.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Gaalkacyo
None of Gaalkacyo's seasonal hazards are active in November. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Gaalkacyo sees seasonal dust haze (June–July), heaviest in July.
Is November a good time to visit Gaalkacyo?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a reasonable time to visit Gaalkacyo for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Gaalkacyo in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Gaalkacyo sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection. About 5 days see rain.
UV index in Gaalkacyo in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Gaalkacyo peaks around April 10 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 22 at about 10 (extreme).
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 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Gaalkacyo in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Gaalkacyo is worst in July — around 32 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.5× the cleanest month (October, 13 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) | 24 | 23 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 26 | 32 | 28 | 22 | 13 | 15 | 18 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | Moderate |
| Feb | 23 | Moderate |
| Mar | 19 | Moderate |
| Apr | 13 | Moderate |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 26 | Moderate |
| Jul | 32 | Moderate |
| Aug | 28 | Moderate |
| Sep | 22 | Moderate |
| Oct | 13 | Moderate |
| Nov | 15 | Moderate |
| Dec | 18 | Moderate |
Where is Gaalkacyo?
Gaalkacyo sits at 6.8°N, 47.4°E, 288 m above sea level, in Somalia. The nearest listed city is Saaxo, 70 km away.
Topography around Gaalkacyo
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Gaalkacyo.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Gaalkacyo has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 16 m around an average of 287 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 62 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 343 m.
The land around Gaalkacyo is covered by bare terrain (45%), grassland (31%) and artificial surfaces (22%) within 3 km, grassland (59%) and shrubs (31%) within 16 km, and shrubs (61%) and grassland (36%) within 80 km.
Somalia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / G
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 52% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $661
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Road deaths
- 27.4
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 399
- 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 Gaalkacyo (6.7697°, 47.4308°, elevation 288 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).