Ruaha weather in January
In January, Ruaha sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 194 mm of rain across 19.9 wet days and about 12.4 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 18% 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 Ruaha's 11th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ruaha's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 194 mm
- 19.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 24 min
- 6:29 AM – 6:53 PM
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.83 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.6
- out of 10
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical January day in Ruaha reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and on par with February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 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 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 22 |
| 2 | 31 | 22 |
| 3 | 31 | 22 |
| 4 | 31 | 22 |
| 5 | 31 | 22 |
| 6 | 31 | 22 |
| 7 | 31 | 22 |
| 8 | 31 | 22 |
| 9 | 31 | 22 |
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| 12 | 31 | 22 |
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| 14 | 31 | 22 |
| 15 | 31 | 22 |
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| 18 | 31 | 22 |
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| 25 | 31 | 22 |
| 26 | 31 | 22 |
| 27 | 31 | 22 |
| 28 | 31 | 22 |
| 29 | 31 | 22 |
| 30 | 31 | 22 |
| 31 | 31 | 22 |
How January really feels in Ruaha
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.
Ruaha weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 3rd-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° / 22° | 194 | 19.9 | 12.4 | 3.6 |
| Feb | 30° / 22° | 194 | 18.9 | 12.3 | 3.6 |
| Mar | 29° / 22° | 206 | 25.9 | 12.1 | 3.6 |
| Apr | 27° / 21° | 181 | 24.6 | 11.8 | 4.2 |
| May | 27° / 19° | 78 | 14.3 | 11.7 | 6.1 |
| Jun | 26° / 17° | 20 | 5.7 | 11.6 | 7.5 |
| Jul | 26° / 17° | 15 | 3.9 | 11.6 | 7.7 |
| Aug | 27° / 17° | 20 | 5.7 | 11.7 | 7.3 |
| Sep | 28° / 18° | 14 | 3.7 | 12 | 6.9 |
| Oct | 30° / 19° | 39 | 6.9 | 12.2 | 5.6 |
| Nov | 31° / 21° | 57 | 10.6 | 12.3 | 4.5 |
| Dec | 31° / 22° | 125 | 16.7 | 12.4 | 3.8 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 18% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 66%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 42 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 36 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 |
| Cloudier (%) | 58 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 64 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | 58 |
| 2 | 40 | 60 |
| 3 | 39 | 61 |
| 4 | 39 | 61 |
| 5 | 38 | 62 |
| 6 | 36 | 64 |
| 7 | 36 | 64 |
| 8 | 34 | 66 |
| 9 | 34 | 66 |
| 10 | 32 | 68 |
| 11 | 32 | 68 |
| 12 | 31 | 69 |
| 13 | 31 | 69 |
| 14 | 31 | 69 |
| 15 | 31 | 69 |
| 16 | 31 | 69 |
| 17 | 31 | 69 |
| 18 | 32 | 68 |
| 19 | 34 | 66 |
| 20 | 34 | 66 |
| 21 | 34 | 66 |
| 22 | 34 | 66 |
| 23 | 34 | 66 |
| 24 | 34 | 66 |
| 25 | 35 | 65 |
| 26 | 36 | 64 |
| 27 | 35 | 65 |
| 28 | 35 | 65 |
| 29 | 35 | 65 |
| 30 | 36 | 64 |
| 31 | 36 | 64 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Ruaha gets around 194 mm of rain over 19.9 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 64% and peaks near 67% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 59 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 |
| 2 | 59 |
| 3 | 60 |
| 4 | 61 |
| 5 | 62 |
| 6 | 63 |
| 7 | 64 |
| 8 | 65 |
| 9 | 66 |
| 10 | 66 |
| 11 | 67 |
| 12 | 67 |
| 13 | 67 |
| 14 | 67 |
| 15 | 67 |
| 16 | 66 |
| 17 | 66 |
| 18 | 65 |
| 19 | 65 |
| 20 | 64 |
| 21 | 63 |
| 22 | 63 |
| 23 | 63 |
| 24 | 62 |
| 25 | 62 |
| 26 | 62 |
| 27 | 61 |
| 28 | 61 |
| 29 | 62 |
| 30 | 62 |
| 31 | 62 |
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 49% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 90% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Muggy (%) | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| Oppressive (%) | 40 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 13 | 46 | 40 |
| 2 | 1 | 13 | 45 | 42 |
| 3 | 1 | 13 | 44 | 43 |
| 4 | 1 | 12 | 43 | 44 |
| 5 | 1 | 12 | 42 | 45 |
| 6 | 1 | 11 | 42 | 46 |
| 7 | 1 | 11 | 41 | 47 |
| 8 | 1 | 10 | 41 | 48 |
| 9 | 1 | 10 | 41 | 48 |
| 10 | 1 | 9 | 41 | 49 |
| 11 | 1 | 9 | 41 | 50 |
| 12 | 1 | 9 | 41 | 50 |
| 13 | 1 | 8 | 41 | 50 |
| 14 | 1 | 8 | 41 | 50 |
| 15 | 1 | 8 | 41 | 50 |
| 16 | 1 | 8 | 41 | 50 |
| 17 | 1 | 8 | 42 | 50 |
| 18 | 1 | 8 | 42 | 50 |
| 19 | 1 | 8 | 42 | 50 |
| 20 | 1 | 8 | 42 | 50 |
| 21 | 1 | 8 | 41 | 50 |
| 22 | 1 | 8 | 41 | 50 |
| 23 | 1 | 9 | 41 | 50 |
| 24 | 1 | 9 | 41 | 50 |
| 25 | 1 | 9 | 40 | 50 |
| 26 | 1 | 9 | 40 | 50 |
| 27 | 1 | 9 | 40 | 50 |
| 28 | 1 | 9 | 40 | 50 |
| 29 | 0 | 9 | 39 | 52 |
| 30 | 0 | 9 | 39 | 52 |
| 31 | 0 | 9 | 39 | 52 |
Wind in January
Winds average 5 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 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 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | 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 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 6:22 AM to 6:35 AM, and sunset from 6:48 PM to 6:55 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 | 12.4 | 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 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.4 | 6:22 | 6:48 |
| 2 | 12.4 | 6:23 | 6:49 |
| 3 | 12.4 | 6:23 | 6:49 |
| 4 | 12.4 | 6:24 | 6:50 |
| 5 | 12.4 | 6:24 | 6:50 |
| 6 | 12.4 | 6:25 | 6:50 |
| 7 | 12.4 | 6:25 | 6:51 |
| 8 | 12.4 | 6:26 | 6:51 |
| 9 | 12.4 | 6:26 | 6:51 |
| 10 | 12.4 | 6:27 | 6:52 |
| 11 | 12.4 | 6:27 | 6:52 |
| 12 | 12.4 | 6:27 | 6:52 |
| 13 | 12.4 | 6:28 | 6:53 |
| 14 | 12.4 | 6:28 | 6:53 |
| 15 | 12.4 | 6:29 | 6:53 |
| 16 | 12.4 | 6:29 | 6:53 |
| 17 | 12.4 | 6:30 | 6:54 |
| 18 | 12.4 | 6:30 | 6:54 |
| 19 | 12.4 | 6:31 | 6:54 |
| 20 | 12.4 | 6:31 | 6:54 |
| 21 | 12.4 | 6:32 | 6:54 |
| 22 | 12.4 | 6:32 | 6:55 |
| 23 | 12.4 | 6:32 | 6:55 |
| 24 | 12.4 | 6:33 | 6:55 |
| 25 | 12.4 | 6:33 | 6:55 |
| 26 | 12.4 | 6:34 | 6:55 |
| 27 | 12.4 | 6:34 | 6:55 |
| 28 | 12.4 | 6:34 | 6:55 |
| 29 | 12.3 | 6:35 | 6:55 |
| 30 | 12.3 | 6:35 | 6:55 |
| 31 | 12.3 | 6:35 | 6:55 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 5.83 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.55 kWh/m² to a high of 6.17 kWh/m² in November across the year — January's 5.83 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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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 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| 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 | Bright |
| 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 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.9 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Ruaha
In January, Ruaha sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Ruaha's monsoon runs December–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit Ruaha?
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 Ruaha.
What to pack for Ruaha in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Ruaha sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 20 days see rain.
UV index in Ruaha 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 Ruaha peaks around March 12 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 19 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 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Ruaha 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 Ruaha is worst in September — around 32 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.5× the cleanest month (April, 9 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 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 24 | 32 | 28 | 15 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Good |
| Feb | 12 | Moderate |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 9 | Good |
| May | 9 | Good |
| Jun | 12 | Good |
| Jul | 17 | Moderate |
| Aug | 24 | Moderate |
| Sep | 32 | Moderate |
| Oct | 28 | Moderate |
| Nov | 15 | Moderate |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Ruaha?
Ruaha sits at 7.7°S, 37.0°E, 292 m above sea level, in Tanzania. The nearest listed city is Kidatu, 5.0 km away.
Topography around Ruaha
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ruaha.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ruaha has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 680 m around an average of 382 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,011 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,408 m.
The land around Ruaha is covered by trees (67%) within 3 km, trees (54%) and shrubs (25%) within 16 km, and trees (61%) 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 Ruaha (-7.6569°, 36.983°, elevation 292 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).