Kahama weather in March
In March, Kahama sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 19°C, with 120 mm of rain across 17.1 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 2nd-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 19% of the time in March, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of March to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Kahama's 7th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kahama's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 19°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 120 mm
- 17.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:58 AM – 7:00 PM
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.08 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.8
- out of 10
Kahama is town in northwestern Tanzania.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical March day in Kahama reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 19°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs on par with February and on par with April.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 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 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 19 |
| 2 | 29 | 19 |
| 3 | 29 | 19 |
| 4 | 29 | 19 |
| 5 | 29 | 19 |
| 6 | 29 | 19 |
| 7 | 29 | 19 |
| 8 | 29 | 19 |
| 9 | 29 | 19 |
| 10 | 29 | 19 |
| 11 | 29 | 19 |
| 12 | 29 | 19 |
| 13 | 29 | 19 |
| 14 | 29 | 19 |
| 15 | 29 | 19 |
| 16 | 29 | 19 |
| 17 | 29 | 19 |
| 18 | 29 | 19 |
| 19 | 28 | 19 |
| 20 | 28 | 19 |
| 21 | 28 | 19 |
| 22 | 28 | 19 |
| 23 | 28 | 19 |
| 24 | 28 | 19 |
| 25 | 28 | 19 |
| 26 | 28 | 19 |
| 27 | 28 | 19 |
| 28 | 28 | 19 |
| 29 | 28 | 19 |
| 30 | 28 | 19 |
| 31 | 28 | 19 |
Kahama weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 9th-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 | 28° / 18° | 114 | 18.3 | 12.2 | 4.9 |
| Feb | 29° / 19° | 85 | 14.6 | 12.1 | 4.8 |
| Mar | 28° / 19° | 120 | 17.1 | 12 | 4.8 |
| Apr | 28° / 19° | 104 | 15.3 | 11.9 | 5.4 |
| May | 29° / 19° | 25 | 4.5 | 11.8 | 6.5 |
| Jun | 29° / 18° | 2 | 0.5 | 11.8 | 6.7 |
| Jul | 29° / 18° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.8 | 6.9 |
| Aug | 30° / 19° | 7 | 1.2 | 11.9 | 6.3 |
| Sep | 31° / 20° | 14 | 2.5 | 12 | 5.4 |
| Oct | 31° / 20° | 42 | 7.6 | 12.1 | 4.8 |
| Nov | 29° / 19° | 117 | 16 | 12.2 | 4.7 |
| Dec | 28° / 18° | 129 | 19.8 | 12.2 | 4.9 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 19% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 63%.
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| Clearer (%) | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
| Cloudier (%) | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 69 | 70 | 70 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 63 |
| 2 | 38 | 62 |
| 3 | 38 | 62 |
| 4 | 38 | 62 |
| 5 | 38 | 62 |
| 6 | 38 | 62 |
| 7 | 38 | 62 |
| 8 | 39 | 61 |
| 9 | 39 | 61 |
| 10 | 40 | 60 |
| 11 | 39 | 61 |
| 12 | 40 | 60 |
| 13 | 40 | 60 |
| 14 | 40 | 60 |
| 15 | 40 | 60 |
| 16 | 40 | 60 |
| 17 | 40 | 60 |
| 18 | 40 | 60 |
| 19 | 38 | 62 |
| 20 | 38 | 62 |
| 21 | 37 | 63 |
| 22 | 37 | 63 |
| 23 | 36 | 64 |
| 24 | 36 | 64 |
| 25 | 35 | 65 |
| 26 | 34 | 66 |
| 27 | 33 | 67 |
| 28 | 33 | 67 |
| 29 | 31 | 69 |
| 30 | 30 | 70 |
| 31 | 30 | 70 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Kahama gets around 120 mm of rain over 17.1 wet days in March. 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 65% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 53 |
| 2 | 53 |
| 3 | 52 |
| 4 | 52 |
| 5 | 52 |
| 6 | 52 |
| 7 | 52 |
| 8 | 51 |
| 9 | 51 |
| 10 | 51 |
| 11 | 51 |
| 12 | 51 |
| 13 | 52 |
| 14 | 52 |
| 15 | 52 |
| 16 | 52 |
| 17 | 52 |
| 18 | 53 |
| 19 | 54 |
| 20 | 55 |
| 21 | 56 |
| 22 | 57 |
| 23 | 58 |
| 24 | 59 |
| 25 | 60 |
| 26 | 61 |
| 27 | 62 |
| 28 | 63 |
| 29 | 64 |
| 30 | 65 |
| 31 | 65 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the humid band about 56% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 32% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Humid (%) | 55 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 50 |
| Muggy (%) | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 13 | 55 | 30 |
| 2 | 2 | 13 | 54 | 31 |
| 3 | 2 | 13 | 54 | 31 |
| 4 | 2 | 13 | 55 | 30 |
| 5 | 2 | 13 | 55 | 30 |
| 6 | 2 | 13 | 55 | 30 |
| 7 | 1 | 13 | 56 | 30 |
| 8 | 2 | 13 | 55 | 30 |
| 9 | 2 | 13 | 55 | 30 |
| 10 | 2 | 13 | 56 | 29 |
| 11 | 2 | 13 | 56 | 29 |
| 12 | 2 | 13 | 56 | 29 |
| 13 | 2 | 13 | 57 | 28 |
| 14 | 2 | 13 | 57 | 28 |
| 15 | 2 | 13 | 57 | 28 |
| 16 | 2 | 12 | 58 | 28 |
| 17 | 2 | 12 | 58 | 28 |
| 18 | 2 | 11 | 59 | 28 |
| 19 | 2 | 11 | 58 | 29 |
| 20 | 2 | 11 | 57 | 30 |
| 21 | 1 | 10 | 58 | 31 |
| 22 | 1 | 9 | 58 | 32 |
| 23 | 1 | 9 | 56 | 34 |
| 24 | 1 | 8 | 56 | 35 |
| 25 | 1 | 8 | 55 | 36 |
| 26 | 1 | 8 | 54 | 37 |
| 27 | 1 | 7 | 53 | 39 |
| 28 | 1 | 7 | 52 | 40 |
| 29 | 0 | 7 | 52 | 41 |
| 30 | 0 | 7 | 51 | 42 |
| 31 | 0 | 7 | 50 | 43 |
Wind in March
Winds average 6 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 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 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | 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 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of March to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 7:00 AM to 6:55 AM, and sunset from 7:05 PM to 6:54 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:55 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:54 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 7:00 | 7:05 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 7:00 | 7:05 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 7:00 | 7:05 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 7:00 | 7:04 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 7:00 | 7:04 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 7:00 | 7:04 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 7:00 | 7:03 |
| 8 | 12.1 | 7:00 | 7:03 |
| 9 | 12.1 | 7:00 | 7:03 |
| 10 | 12.0 | 6:59 | 7:02 |
| 11 | 12.0 | 6:59 | 7:02 |
| 12 | 12.0 | 6:59 | 7:02 |
| 13 | 12.0 | 6:59 | 7:01 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 6:59 | 7:01 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:59 | 7:00 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:58 | 7:00 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:58 | 7:00 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:58 | 6:59 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:58 | 6:59 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:58 | 6:58 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:58 | 6:58 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:57 | 6:58 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:57 | 6:57 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:57 | 6:57 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:57 | 6:56 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:56 | 6:56 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:56 | 6:55 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:56 | 6:55 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:56 | 6:55 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 6:56 | 6:54 |
| 31 | 12.0 | 6:55 | 6:54 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 6.08 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.56 kWh/m² to a high of 6.68 kWh/m² in September across the year — March's 6.08 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.8 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Kahama
In March, Kahama sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Kahama's rainy season runs November–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is March a good time to visit Kahama?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a reasonable time to visit Kahama for sightseeing.
What to pack for Kahama in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Kahama sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 19°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 17 days see rain.
UV index in Kahama in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 16 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kahama peaks around March 10 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 17 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) | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Kahama in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Kahama is worst in January — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.1× the cleanest month (May, 8 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) | 17 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | Moderate |
| Feb | 15 | Moderate |
| Mar | 12 | Good |
| Apr | 10 | Good |
| May | 8 | Good |
| Jun | 9 | Good |
| Jul | 10 | Good |
| Aug | 11 | Good |
| Sep | 12 | Good |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 11 | Good |
| Dec | 12 | Moderate |
Where is Kahama?
Kahama sits at 3.8°S, 32.6°E, 1,249 m above sea level, in Tanzania. The nearest listed city is Isaka, 38 km away.
Topography around Kahama
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kahama.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kahama has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 103 m around an average of 1,237 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 191 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 502 m.
The land around Kahama is covered by artificial surfaces (61%) and cropland (27%) within 3 km, cropland (74%) within 16 km, and cropland (72%) 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 Kahama (-3.8333°, 32.6°, elevation 1,249 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).