Chimala weather in December
In December, Chimala sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 18°C, with 183 mm of rain across 16.9 wet days and about 12.5 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 29°C in the first days to 27°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 15% of the time in December, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 30 min at the start of December to 12 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Chimala's 9th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Chimala's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 18°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 183 mm
- 16.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 30 min
- 6:25 AM – 6:55 PM
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.97 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.8
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about 29°C in the first days to 27°C by the end.
A typical December day in Chimala reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 18°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 25°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 2°C cooler than November and about 1°C warmer than January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg low (°C) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 18 |
| 2 | 29 | 18 |
| 3 | 29 | 18 |
| 4 | 29 | 18 |
| 5 | 29 | 18 |
| 6 | 29 | 18 |
| 7 | 29 | 18 |
| 8 | 29 | 18 |
| 9 | 29 | 18 |
| 10 | 29 | 18 |
| 11 | 29 | 18 |
| 12 | 29 | 18 |
| 13 | 28 | 18 |
| 14 | 28 | 18 |
| 15 | 28 | 18 |
| 16 | 28 | 18 |
| 17 | 28 | 18 |
| 18 | 28 | 18 |
| 19 | 28 | 18 |
| 20 | 28 | 18 |
| 21 | 28 | 18 |
| 22 | 28 | 18 |
| 23 | 28 | 18 |
| 24 | 28 | 18 |
| 25 | 28 | 18 |
| 26 | 28 | 18 |
| 27 | 28 | 18 |
| 28 | 28 | 18 |
| 29 | 27 | 18 |
| 30 | 27 | 18 |
| 31 | 27 | 18 |
Chimala weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 4th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 18° | 175 | 20.6 | 12.5 | 4.7 |
| Feb | 28° / 18° | 140 | 17.4 | 12.3 | 4.7 |
| Mar | 28° / 18° | 267 | 20.9 | 12.1 | 4.7 |
| Apr | 28° / 17° | 173 | 14 | 11.8 | 5.6 |
| May | 28° / 16° | 15 | 1.6 | 11.6 | 7.5 |
| Jun | 27° / 14° | 1 | 0 | 11.5 | 8.5 |
| Jul | 27° / 13° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.5 | 8.7 |
| Aug | 28° / 14° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.7 | 8.1 |
| Sep | 29° / 15° | 2 | 0.3 | 11.9 | 6.8 |
| Oct | 31° / 17° | 41 | 3.1 | 12.2 | 5.5 |
| Nov | 31° / 18° | 118 | 8.8 | 12.4 | 4.8 |
| Dec | 28° / 18° | 183 | 16.9 | 12.5 | 4.8 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 15% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 71%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 38 | 38 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| Cloudier (%) | 62 | 62 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 80 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 62 |
| 2 | 38 | 62 |
| 3 | 36 | 64 |
| 4 | 36 | 64 |
| 5 | 35 | 65 |
| 6 | 35 | 65 |
| 7 | 34 | 66 |
| 8 | 34 | 66 |
| 9 | 33 | 67 |
| 10 | 32 | 68 |
| 11 | 32 | 68 |
| 12 | 31 | 69 |
| 13 | 30 | 70 |
| 14 | 29 | 71 |
| 15 | 29 | 71 |
| 16 | 28 | 72 |
| 17 | 28 | 72 |
| 18 | 27 | 73 |
| 19 | 27 | 73 |
| 20 | 27 | 73 |
| 21 | 26 | 74 |
| 22 | 26 | 74 |
| 23 | 26 | 74 |
| 24 | 25 | 75 |
| 25 | 25 | 75 |
| 26 | 23 | 77 |
| 27 | 23 | 77 |
| 28 | 22 | 78 |
| 29 | 21 | 79 |
| 30 | 21 | 79 |
| 31 | 20 | 80 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Chimala gets around 183 mm of rain over 16.9 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 55% and peaks near 63% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 51 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 41 |
| 2 | 42 |
| 3 | 42 |
| 4 | 43 |
| 5 | 44 |
| 6 | 46 |
| 7 | 47 |
| 8 | 48 |
| 9 | 49 |
| 10 | 51 |
| 11 | 52 |
| 12 | 54 |
| 13 | 55 |
| 14 | 56 |
| 15 | 57 |
| 16 | 59 |
| 17 | 59 |
| 18 | 60 |
| 19 | 60 |
| 20 | 60 |
| 21 | 61 |
| 22 | 61 |
| 23 | 61 |
| 24 | 61 |
| 25 | 61 |
| 26 | 61 |
| 27 | 61 |
| 28 | 61 |
| 29 | 62 |
| 30 | 62 |
| 31 | 63 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the humid band about 51% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Comfortable (%) | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Humid (%) | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 55 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 43 | 26 | 0 |
| 2 | 29 | 43 | 28 | 0 |
| 3 | 28 | 43 | 29 | 0 |
| 4 | 27 | 42 | 30 | 0 |
| 5 | 26 | 42 | 32 | 0 |
| 6 | 25 | 41 | 34 | 0 |
| 7 | 24 | 41 | 35 | 0 |
| 8 | 23 | 40 | 37 | 0 |
| 9 | 21 | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| 10 | 20 | 38 | 41 | 0 |
| 11 | 19 | 37 | 43 | 0 |
| 12 | 18 | 36 | 45 | 0 |
| 13 | 17 | 35 | 48 | 0 |
| 14 | 16 | 34 | 50 | 0 |
| 15 | 15 | 32 | 52 | 1 |
| 16 | 15 | 31 | 53 | 1 |
| 17 | 14 | 30 | 55 | 1 |
| 18 | 13 | 28 | 58 | 1 |
| 19 | 13 | 27 | 59 | 1 |
| 20 | 13 | 26 | 60 | 1 |
| 21 | 12 | 25 | 62 | 1 |
| 22 | 12 | 25 | 62 | 1 |
| 23 | 12 | 24 | 63 | 1 |
| 24 | 11 | 24 | 63 | 2 |
| 25 | 11 | 23 | 64 | 2 |
| 26 | 10 | 23 | 65 | 2 |
| 27 | 10 | 23 | 65 | 2 |
| 28 | 10 | 22 | 66 | 2 |
| 29 | 9 | 22 | 67 | 2 |
| 30 | 9 | 22 | 67 | 2 |
| 31 | 8 | 22 | 68 | 2 |
Wind in December
Winds average 5 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 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 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 12 h 30 min at the start of December to 12 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:19 AM to 6:32 AM, and sunset from 6:48 PM to 7:02 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:02 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.5 | 6:19 | 6:48 |
| 2 | 12.5 | 6:20 | 6:49 |
| 3 | 12.5 | 6:20 | 6:49 |
| 4 | 12.5 | 6:20 | 6:49 |
| 5 | 12.5 | 6:20 | 6:50 |
| 6 | 12.5 | 6:21 | 6:50 |
| 7 | 12.5 | 6:21 | 6:51 |
| 8 | 12.5 | 6:21 | 6:51 |
| 9 | 12.5 | 6:22 | 6:52 |
| 10 | 12.5 | 6:22 | 6:52 |
| 11 | 12.5 | 6:23 | 6:53 |
| 12 | 12.5 | 6:23 | 6:53 |
| 13 | 12.5 | 6:23 | 6:54 |
| 14 | 12.5 | 6:24 | 6:54 |
| 15 | 12.5 | 6:24 | 6:55 |
| 16 | 12.5 | 6:25 | 6:55 |
| 17 | 12.5 | 6:25 | 6:56 |
| 18 | 12.5 | 6:26 | 6:56 |
| 19 | 12.5 | 6:26 | 6:57 |
| 20 | 12.5 | 6:26 | 6:57 |
| 21 | 12.5 | 6:27 | 6:58 |
| 22 | 12.5 | 6:27 | 6:58 |
| 23 | 12.5 | 6:28 | 6:59 |
| 24 | 12.5 | 6:28 | 6:59 |
| 25 | 12.5 | 6:29 | 7:00 |
| 26 | 12.5 | 6:29 | 7:00 |
| 27 | 12.5 | 6:30 | 7:01 |
| 28 | 12.5 | 6:30 | 7:01 |
| 29 | 12.5 | 6:31 | 7:02 |
| 30 | 12.5 | 6:31 | 7:02 |
| 31 | 12.5 | 6:32 | 7:02 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 5.97 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.6 kWh/m² to a high of 7.21 kWh/m² in October across the year — December's 5.97 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | 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 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.7 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Chimala
In December, Chimala sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Chimala's monsoon runs December–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Chimala?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Chimala for sightseeing.
What to pack for Chimala in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Chimala sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 18°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 17 days see rain.
UV index in Chimala in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December 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 Chimala peaks around February 22 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 18 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) | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Chimala in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Chimala is worst in October — around 19 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.6× the cleanest month (May, 7 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) | 12 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Good |
| Feb | 13 | Moderate |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 9 | Good |
| May | 7 | Good |
| Jun | 8 | Good |
| Jul | 11 | Good |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 18 | Moderate |
| Oct | 19 | Moderate |
| Nov | 14 | Moderate |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Chimala?
Chimala sits at 8.9°S, 34.0°E, 1,143 m above sea level, in Tanzania. The nearest listed city is Igurusi, 19 km away.
Topography around Chimala
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Chimala.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Chimala has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 590 m around an average of 1,194 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,422 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,467 m.
The land around Chimala is covered by cropland (37%), shrubs (27%) and trees (21%) within 3 km, cropland (34%), shrubs (32%) and trees (21%) within 16 km, and shrubs (29%), trees (28%) and cropland (25%) 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 Chimala (-8.8564°, 34.0239°, elevation 1,143 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).