Whittlesea weather in January
In January, Whittlesea sees average daytime highs of 26°C and overnight lows near 14°C, with 106 mm of rain across 14.9 wet days and about 13.9 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 37% of the time in January, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 06 min at the start of January to 13 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Whittlesea's 11th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Whittlesea's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 26°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 14°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 106 mm
- 14.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 54 min
- 5:25 AM – 7:19 PM
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.65 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.1
- out of 10
Whittlesea is town.
- Founded
- 1847
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month.
A typical January day in Whittlesea reaches about 26°C in the afternoon and slips back to 14°C overnight — a 13°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 19°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs about 1°C warmer than December and on par with February.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg low (°C) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 13 |
| 2 | 26 | 13 |
| 3 | 26 | 13 |
| 4 | 26 | 14 |
| 5 | 26 | 14 |
| 6 | 26 | 14 |
| 7 | 26 | 14 |
| 8 | 26 | 14 |
| 9 | 26 | 14 |
| 10 | 26 | 14 |
| 11 | 26 | 14 |
| 12 | 26 | 14 |
| 13 | 26 | 14 |
| 14 | 26 | 14 |
| 15 | 26 | 14 |
| 16 | 26 | 14 |
| 17 | 26 | 14 |
| 18 | 26 | 14 |
| 19 | 26 | 14 |
| 20 | 26 | 14 |
| 21 | 26 | 14 |
| 22 | 26 | 14 |
| 23 | 26 | 14 |
| 24 | 26 | 14 |
| 25 | 26 | 14 |
| 26 | 26 | 14 |
| 27 | 26 | 14 |
| 28 | 26 | 14 |
| 29 | 26 | 14 |
| 30 | 26 | 14 |
| 31 | 26 | 14 |
How January really feels in Whittlesea
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January 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.
January sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Whittlesea weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 1st-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° / 14° | 106 | 14.9 | 0 | 13.9 | 6.1 |
| Feb | 26° / 14° | 97 | 13.7 | 0 | 13.2 | 6.1 |
| Mar | 24° / 13° | 84 | 12.7 | 0 | 12.2 | 6.7 |
| Apr | 21° / 9° | 53 | 8.5 | 0.1 | 11.2 | 7.0 |
| May | 19° / 6° | 18 | 4.1 | 0 | 10.4 | 7.3 |
| Jun | 16° / 3° | 16 | 3.4 | 0.1 | 9.9 | 6.4 |
| Jul | 16° / 3° | 18 | 3.3 | 0.5 | 10.1 | 6.4 |
| Aug | 18° / 4° | 25 | 4.7 | 0.2 | 10.8 | 7.0 |
| Sep | 21° / 7° | 32 | 5.1 | 0.1 | 11.8 | 7.5 |
| Oct | 22° / 9° | 56 | 9.3 | 0 | 12.8 | 7.0 |
| Nov | 24° / 10° | 73 | 11.1 | 0 | 13.6 | 6.8 |
| Dec | 25° / 12° | 87 | 13.2 | 0 | 14.1 | 6.4 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 37% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 43%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Cloudier (%) | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58 | 42 |
| 2 | 57 | 43 |
| 3 | 57 | 43 |
| 4 | 57 | 43 |
| 5 | 56 | 44 |
| 6 | 57 | 43 |
| 7 | 57 | 43 |
| 8 | 57 | 43 |
| 9 | 57 | 43 |
| 10 | 58 | 42 |
| 11 | 57 | 43 |
| 12 | 58 | 42 |
| 13 | 58 | 42 |
| 14 | 58 | 42 |
| 15 | 58 | 42 |
| 16 | 58 | 42 |
| 17 | 58 | 42 |
| 18 | 58 | 42 |
| 19 | 58 | 42 |
| 20 | 58 | 42 |
| 21 | 57 | 43 |
| 22 | 57 | 43 |
| 23 | 57 | 43 |
| 24 | 56 | 44 |
| 25 | 56 | 44 |
| 26 | 56 | 44 |
| 27 | 56 | 44 |
| 28 | 56 | 44 |
| 29 | 56 | 44 |
| 30 | 56 | 44 |
| 31 | 56 | 44 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Whittlesea gets around 106 mm of rain over 14.9 wet days in January, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 47% and peaks near 49% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 47 |
| 2 | 47 |
| 3 | 48 |
| 4 | 48 |
| 5 | 48 |
| 6 | 49 |
| 7 | 49 |
| 8 | 48 |
| 9 | 48 |
| 10 | 48 |
| 11 | 47 |
| 12 | 47 |
| 13 | 46 |
| 14 | 46 |
| 15 | 46 |
| 16 | 46 |
| 17 | 46 |
| 18 | 46 |
| 19 | 46 |
| 20 | 46 |
| 21 | 46 |
| 22 | 47 |
| 23 | 47 |
| 24 | 47 |
| 25 | 48 |
| 26 | 48 |
| 27 | 48 |
| 28 | 48 |
| 29 | 48 |
| 30 | 48 |
| 31 | 48 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the dry band about 51% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 56 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 |
| Comfortable (%) | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 |
| Humid (%) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56 | 36 | 8 |
| 2 | 56 | 36 | 8 |
| 3 | 56 | 36 | 8 |
| 4 | 54 | 37 | 9 |
| 5 | 54 | 37 | 9 |
| 6 | 54 | 37 | 9 |
| 7 | 54 | 37 | 9 |
| 8 | 52 | 38 | 10 |
| 9 | 52 | 38 | 10 |
| 10 | 52 | 38 | 10 |
| 11 | 52 | 38 | 10 |
| 12 | 52 | 38 | 10 |
| 13 | 52 | 38 | 10 |
| 14 | 51 | 38 | 11 |
| 15 | 51 | 38 | 11 |
| 16 | 52 | 37 | 11 |
| 17 | 51 | 37 | 12 |
| 18 | 50 | 38 | 12 |
| 19 | 50 | 38 | 12 |
| 20 | 50 | 38 | 12 |
| 21 | 49 | 38 | 13 |
| 22 | 49 | 39 | 13 |
| 23 | 48 | 39 | 13 |
| 24 | 48 | 40 | 13 |
| 25 | 47 | 41 | 12 |
| 26 | 47 | 41 | 12 |
| 27 | 46 | 42 | 12 |
| 28 | 46 | 42 | 12 |
| 29 | 45 | 43 | 12 |
| 30 | 45 | 44 | 12 |
| 31 | 44 | 44 | 11 |
Wind in January
Winds average 9 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| 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 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 14 h 06 min at the start of January to 13 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 30 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 5:14 AM to 5:39 AM, and sunset from 7:18 PM to 7:13 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:39 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:14 | 7:13 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.1 | 5:14 | 7:18 |
| 2 | 14.1 | 5:14 | 7:18 |
| 3 | 14.1 | 5:15 | 7:19 |
| 4 | 14.1 | 5:16 | 7:19 |
| 5 | 14.0 | 5:16 | 7:19 |
| 6 | 14.0 | 5:17 | 7:19 |
| 7 | 14.0 | 5:18 | 7:19 |
| 8 | 14.0 | 5:19 | 7:19 |
| 9 | 14.0 | 5:19 | 7:19 |
| 10 | 14.0 | 5:20 | 7:19 |
| 11 | 14.0 | 5:21 | 7:19 |
| 12 | 14.0 | 5:22 | 7:19 |
| 13 | 13.9 | 5:23 | 7:19 |
| 14 | 13.9 | 5:23 | 7:19 |
| 15 | 13.9 | 5:24 | 7:19 |
| 16 | 13.9 | 5:25 | 7:19 |
| 17 | 13.9 | 5:26 | 7:19 |
| 18 | 13.9 | 5:27 | 7:18 |
| 19 | 13.8 | 5:28 | 7:18 |
| 20 | 13.8 | 5:29 | 7:18 |
| 21 | 13.8 | 5:30 | 7:18 |
| 22 | 13.8 | 5:30 | 7:17 |
| 23 | 13.8 | 5:31 | 7:17 |
| 24 | 13.7 | 5:32 | 7:17 |
| 25 | 13.7 | 5:33 | 7:16 |
| 26 | 13.7 | 5:34 | 7:16 |
| 27 | 13.7 | 5:35 | 7:15 |
| 28 | 13.7 | 5:36 | 7:15 |
| 29 | 13.6 | 5:37 | 7:15 |
| 30 | 13.6 | 5:38 | 7:14 |
| 31 | 13.6 | 5:39 | 7:13 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 6.65 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.08 kWh/m² to a high of 6.93 kWh/m² in December across the year — January's 6.65 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 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| 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 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.7 | 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 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.4 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Whittlesea
In January, Whittlesea sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Whittlesea's rainy season runs October–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit Whittlesea?
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 Whittlesea for sightseeing.
What to pack for Whittlesea in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Whittlesea sees daytime highs around 26°C and nights near 14°C. Pack rain gear and sun protection. Worth having: light clothes. About 15 days see rain.
UV index in Whittlesea in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 15 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Whittlesea peaks around January 14 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 23 at about 4 (moderate).
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) | 15 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 10 | Extreme |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 5 | Moderate |
| Jun | 4 | Moderate |
| Jul | 4 | Moderate |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 7 | High |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Whittlesea 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 Whittlesea is worst in August — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.9× the cleanest month (December, 6 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) | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 6 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | Good |
| Feb | 6 | Good |
| Mar | 8 | Good |
| Apr | 10 | Good |
| May | 12 | Moderate |
| Jun | 13 | Moderate |
| Jul | 13 | Moderate |
| Aug | 17 | Moderate |
| Sep | 15 | Moderate |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 6 | Good |
Where is Whittlesea?
Whittlesea sits at 32.2°S, 26.8°E, 1,062 m above sea level, in South Africa. The nearest listed city is Queenstown, 31 km away.
Topography around Whittlesea
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Whittlesea.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Whittlesea has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 207 m around an average of 1,081 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 649 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,036 m.
The land around Whittlesea is covered by cropland (40%) and grassland (37%) within 3 km, grassland (63%) and shrubs (22%) within 16 km, and grassland (67%) within 80 km.
South Africa travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / M / N
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 41% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $6,598
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 68%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 43.7
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 22.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very high
- EF EPI 602
- 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 Whittlesea (-32.1759°, 26.8244°, elevation 1,062 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).