Chalinze weather in January
In January, Chalinze sees average daytime highs of 33°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 76 mm of rain across 12.4 wet days and about 12.3 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in January, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 24 min at the start of January to 12 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Chalinze's 10th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Chalinze's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 33°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 76 mm
- 12.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 18 min
- 6:25 AM – 6:46 PM
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.87 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.4
- out of 10
Chalinze is city in Pwani, Tanzania.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month.
A typical January day in Chalinze reaches about 33°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 30°C and 35°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and on par with February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 24 |
| 2 | 33 | 24 |
| 3 | 33 | 24 |
| 4 | 33 | 24 |
| 5 | 33 | 24 |
| 6 | 33 | 24 |
| 7 | 33 | 24 |
| 8 | 33 | 24 |
| 9 | 33 | 24 |
| 10 | 33 | 24 |
| 11 | 33 | 24 |
| 12 | 33 | 24 |
| 13 | 33 | 24 |
| 14 | 33 | 24 |
| 15 | 33 | 24 |
| 16 | 33 | 24 |
| 17 | 33 | 24 |
| 18 | 33 | 24 |
| 19 | 33 | 24 |
| 20 | 33 | 24 |
| 21 | 33 | 24 |
| 22 | 33 | 24 |
| 23 | 33 | 24 |
| 24 | 33 | 24 |
| 25 | 33 | 24 |
| 26 | 33 | 24 |
| 27 | 33 | 24 |
| 28 | 33 | 24 |
| 29 | 33 | 24 |
| 30 | 33 | 24 |
| 31 | 33 | 24 |
How January really feels in Chalinze
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.
Chalinze weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 2nd-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° / 24° | 76 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 3.4 |
| Feb | 33° / 24° | 71 | 11.2 | 12.2 | 3.2 |
| Mar | 32° / 23° | 158 | 23 | 12 | 2.9 |
| Apr | 30° / 22° | 192 | 24.7 | 11.9 | 3.3 |
| May | 29° / 21° | 109 | 16.8 | 11.7 | 4.8 |
| Jun | 29° / 19° | 24 | 6.7 | 11.6 | 6.2 |
| Jul | 29° / 19° | 17 | 4.8 | 11.7 | 6.4 |
| Aug | 29° / 19° | 25 | 8 | 11.8 | 5.8 |
| Sep | 30° / 19° | 26 | 7.5 | 12 | 5.1 |
| Oct | 31° / 21° | 70 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 4.2 |
| Nov | 32° / 22° | 89 | 17.5 | 12.3 | 3.5 |
| Dec | 32° / 23° | 101 | 18.3 | 12.4 | 3.2 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 54%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 50 | 50 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Cloudier (%) | 50 | 50 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 50 |
| 2 | 50 | 50 |
| 3 | 48 | 52 |
| 4 | 48 | 52 |
| 5 | 48 | 52 |
| 6 | 47 | 53 |
| 7 | 47 | 53 |
| 8 | 45 | 55 |
| 9 | 45 | 55 |
| 10 | 44 | 56 |
| 11 | 44 | 56 |
| 12 | 43 | 57 |
| 13 | 43 | 57 |
| 14 | 43 | 57 |
| 15 | 43 | 57 |
| 16 | 44 | 56 |
| 17 | 44 | 56 |
| 18 | 44 | 56 |
| 19 | 44 | 56 |
| 20 | 46 | 54 |
| 21 | 46 | 54 |
| 22 | 46 | 54 |
| 23 | 46 | 54 |
| 24 | 46 | 54 |
| 25 | 46 | 54 |
| 26 | 46 | 54 |
| 27 | 46 | 54 |
| 28 | 46 | 54 |
| 29 | 46 | 54 |
| 30 | 46 | 54 |
| 31 | 46 | 54 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Chalinze gets around 76 mm of rain over 12.4 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 40% and peaks near 46% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 46 |
| 2 | 45 |
| 3 | 45 |
| 4 | 44 |
| 5 | 44 |
| 6 | 44 |
| 7 | 43 |
| 8 | 43 |
| 9 | 43 |
| 10 | 43 |
| 11 | 43 |
| 12 | 43 |
| 13 | 42 |
| 14 | 42 |
| 15 | 41 |
| 16 | 41 |
| 17 | 40 |
| 18 | 39 |
| 19 | 39 |
| 20 | 38 |
| 21 | 38 |
| 22 | 37 |
| 23 | 37 |
| 24 | 36 |
| 25 | 36 |
| 26 | 35 |
| 27 | 35 |
| 28 | 34 |
| 29 | 34 |
| 30 | 34 |
| 31 | 34 |
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 86% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
| Oppressive (%) | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 80 |
| Miserable (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 89 | 3 |
| 2 | 8 | 89 | 3 |
| 3 | 8 | 89 | 3 |
| 4 | 8 | 89 | 3 |
| 5 | 8 | 89 | 3 |
| 6 | 8 | 90 | 2 |
| 7 | 8 | 90 | 2 |
| 8 | 8 | 89 | 3 |
| 9 | 8 | 89 | 3 |
| 10 | 8 | 89 | 3 |
| 11 | 8 | 89 | 3 |
| 12 | 8 | 89 | 3 |
| 13 | 8 | 88 | 4 |
| 14 | 9 | 87 | 4 |
| 15 | 9 | 87 | 4 |
| 16 | 9 | 87 | 4 |
| 17 | 10 | 86 | 4 |
| 18 | 10 | 85 | 5 |
| 19 | 10 | 85 | 5 |
| 20 | 11 | 84 | 5 |
| 21 | 11 | 84 | 5 |
| 22 | 11 | 85 | 4 |
| 23 | 12 | 84 | 4 |
| 24 | 12 | 84 | 4 |
| 25 | 13 | 83 | 4 |
| 26 | 14 | 82 | 4 |
| 27 | 14 | 82 | 4 |
| 28 | 15 | 82 | 3 |
| 29 | 16 | 81 | 3 |
| 30 | 16 | 81 | 3 |
| 31 | 17 | 80 | 3 |
Wind in January
Winds average 8 km/h in January, the windiest month of the year.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 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 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 12 h 24 min at the start of January to 12 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:18 AM to 6:31 AM, and sunset from 6:41 PM to 6:49 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.4 | 6:18 | 6:41 |
| 2 | 12.4 | 6:19 | 6:42 |
| 3 | 12.4 | 6:19 | 6:42 |
| 4 | 12.4 | 6:20 | 6:42 |
| 5 | 12.4 | 6:20 | 6:43 |
| 6 | 12.4 | 6:21 | 6:43 |
| 7 | 12.4 | 6:21 | 6:43 |
| 8 | 12.4 | 6:22 | 6:44 |
| 9 | 12.4 | 6:22 | 6:44 |
| 10 | 12.4 | 6:23 | 6:44 |
| 11 | 12.4 | 6:23 | 6:45 |
| 12 | 12.4 | 6:24 | 6:45 |
| 13 | 12.4 | 6:24 | 6:45 |
| 14 | 12.4 | 6:25 | 6:46 |
| 15 | 12.3 | 6:25 | 6:46 |
| 16 | 12.3 | 6:25 | 6:46 |
| 17 | 12.3 | 6:26 | 6:47 |
| 18 | 12.3 | 6:26 | 6:47 |
| 19 | 12.3 | 6:27 | 6:47 |
| 20 | 12.3 | 6:27 | 6:47 |
| 21 | 12.3 | 6:28 | 6:47 |
| 22 | 12.3 | 6:28 | 6:48 |
| 23 | 12.3 | 6:28 | 6:48 |
| 24 | 12.3 | 6:29 | 6:48 |
| 25 | 12.3 | 6:29 | 6:48 |
| 26 | 12.3 | 6:30 | 6:48 |
| 27 | 12.3 | 6:30 | 6:48 |
| 28 | 12.3 | 6:30 | 6:48 |
| 29 | 12.3 | 6:31 | 6:49 |
| 30 | 12.3 | 6:31 | 6:49 |
| 31 | 12.3 | 6:31 | 6:49 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 5.87 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.53 kWh/m² to a high of 6.04 kWh/m² in February across the year — January's 5.87 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 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 |
| 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 | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 25 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 26 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.0 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Chalinze
None of Chalinze's seasonal hazards are active in January. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Chalinze's rainy season runs March–May, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit Chalinze?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Chalinze.
What to pack for Chalinze in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Chalinze sees daytime highs around 33°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 12 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Chalinze in January
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in January — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 65 km away) is warmest in March at about 29°C and coldest in August near 26°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 28 | Tropical |
| Jun | 27 | Warm |
| Jul | 26 | Warm |
| Aug | 26 | Warm |
| Sep | 26 | Warm |
| Oct | 27 | Warm |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Chalinze in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Chalinze peaks around March 14 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 17 at about 10 (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) | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Chalinze 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 Chalinze is worst in July — around 22 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.9× the cleanest month (November, 12 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) | 18 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 14 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | Moderate |
| Feb | 17 | Moderate |
| Mar | 14 | Moderate |
| Apr | 13 | Moderate |
| May | 15 | Moderate |
| Jun | 19 | Moderate |
| Jul | 22 | Moderate |
| Aug | 20 | Moderate |
| Sep | 18 | Moderate |
| Oct | 14 | Moderate |
| Nov | 12 | Good |
| Dec | 14 | Moderate |
Where is Chalinze?
Chalinze sits at 6.6°S, 38.4°E, 212 m above sea level, in Tanzania. The nearest listed city is Lugoba, 21 km away.
Topography around Chalinze
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Chalinze.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Chalinze has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 74 m around an average of 191 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 278 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,051 m.
The land around Chalinze is covered by grassland (57%) and cropland (21%) within 3 km, grassland (39%), trees (33%) and shrubs (23%) within 16 km, and trees (48%) and grassland (29%) within 80 km.
Tanzania travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type D / G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 29% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,319
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.9 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 31%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 3.7
- per 100k, 2020
- Road deaths
- 31.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 479
- 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 Chalinze (-6.6378°, 38.354°, elevation 212 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. 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).