Somanda weather in March
In March, Somanda sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 18°C, with 122 mm of rain across 16.1 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 23% 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 Somanda's 8th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Somanda's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 18°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 122 mm
- 16.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:53 AM – 6:55 PM
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.29 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.8
- out of 10
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical March day in Somanda reaches about 29°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 26°C and 32°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 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| 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 | 29 | 18 |
| 14 | 29 | 18 |
| 15 | 29 | 18 |
| 16 | 29 | 18 |
| 17 | 29 | 18 |
| 18 | 29 | 18 |
| 19 | 29 | 18 |
| 20 | 29 | 18 |
| 21 | 29 | 18 |
| 22 | 29 | 18 |
| 23 | 29 | 18 |
| 24 | 29 | 18 |
| 25 | 28 | 18 |
| 26 | 28 | 18 |
| 27 | 28 | 18 |
| 28 | 28 | 18 |
| 29 | 28 | 18 |
| 30 | 28 | 18 |
| 31 | 28 | 18 |
Somanda weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 5th-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 | 28° / 18° | 128 | 16.8 | 12.2 | 5.2 |
| Feb | 29° / 18° | 98 | 13.6 | 12.1 | 4.9 |
| Mar | 29° / 18° | 122 | 16.1 | 12 | 4.8 |
| Apr | 28° / 18° | 98 | 13.5 | 11.9 | 5.4 |
| May | 29° / 18° | 21 | 3.9 | 11.8 | 6.4 |
| Jun | 29° / 18° | 2 | 0.8 | 11.8 | 6.8 |
| Jul | 29° / 17° | 2 | 0.3 | 11.8 | 7.1 |
| Aug | 29° / 17° | 3 | 0.6 | 11.9 | 6.5 |
| Sep | 31° / 18° | 7 | 1.3 | 12 | 5.6 |
| Oct | 31° / 19° | 29 | 5.1 | 12.1 | 4.8 |
| Nov | 30° / 19° | 101 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 4.7 |
| Dec | 28° / 18° | 153 | 17.9 | 12.2 | 4.9 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 23% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 58%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 36 | 36 |
| Cloudier (%) | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 64 | 64 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 56 |
| 2 | 44 | 56 |
| 3 | 44 | 56 |
| 4 | 43 | 57 |
| 5 | 43 | 57 |
| 6 | 43 | 57 |
| 7 | 43 | 57 |
| 8 | 43 | 57 |
| 9 | 44 | 56 |
| 10 | 44 | 56 |
| 11 | 43 | 57 |
| 12 | 44 | 56 |
| 13 | 44 | 56 |
| 14 | 45 | 55 |
| 15 | 45 | 55 |
| 16 | 45 | 55 |
| 17 | 45 | 55 |
| 18 | 44 | 56 |
| 19 | 44 | 56 |
| 20 | 43 | 57 |
| 21 | 43 | 57 |
| 22 | 42 | 58 |
| 23 | 42 | 58 |
| 24 | 42 | 58 |
| 25 | 41 | 59 |
| 26 | 41 | 59 |
| 27 | 39 | 61 |
| 28 | 39 | 61 |
| 29 | 38 | 62 |
| 30 | 36 | 64 |
| 31 | 36 | 64 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Somanda gets around 122 mm of rain over 16.1 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 52% and peaks near 64% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 50 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 53 |
| 2 | 53 |
| 3 | 52 |
| 4 | 51 |
| 5 | 51 |
| 6 | 50 |
| 7 | 49 |
| 8 | 48 |
| 9 | 47 |
| 10 | 47 |
| 11 | 46 |
| 12 | 46 |
| 13 | 45 |
| 14 | 45 |
| 15 | 45 |
| 16 | 46 |
| 17 | 46 |
| 18 | 47 |
| 19 | 48 |
| 20 | 50 |
| 21 | 51 |
| 22 | 53 |
| 23 | 54 |
| 24 | 56 |
| 25 | 57 |
| 26 | 59 |
| 27 | 60 |
| 28 | 61 |
| 29 | 62 |
| 30 | 63 |
| 31 | 64 |
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 57% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 15% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Comfortable (%) | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Humid (%) | 56 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 57 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 64 | 63 | 62 |
| Muggy (%) | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 17 | 56 | 13 |
| 2 | 14 | 18 | 54 | 14 |
| 3 | 14 | 18 | 54 | 14 |
| 4 | 14 | 18 | 54 | 14 |
| 5 | 14 | 19 | 52 | 15 |
| 6 | 14 | 19 | 52 | 15 |
| 7 | 13 | 20 | 52 | 15 |
| 8 | 13 | 20 | 52 | 15 |
| 9 | 13 | 21 | 52 | 14 |
| 10 | 12 | 21 | 53 | 14 |
| 11 | 12 | 22 | 52 | 14 |
| 12 | 12 | 22 | 52 | 14 |
| 13 | 11 | 22 | 54 | 13 |
| 14 | 11 | 22 | 54 | 13 |
| 15 | 10 | 22 | 55 | 13 |
| 16 | 10 | 22 | 55 | 13 |
| 17 | 9 | 22 | 57 | 12 |
| 18 | 9 | 21 | 57 | 13 |
| 19 | 8 | 20 | 59 | 13 |
| 20 | 8 | 20 | 59 | 13 |
| 21 | 7 | 19 | 60 | 14 |
| 22 | 7 | 18 | 61 | 14 |
| 23 | 7 | 17 | 61 | 15 |
| 24 | 6 | 16 | 62 | 16 |
| 25 | 6 | 15 | 63 | 16 |
| 26 | 5 | 15 | 63 | 17 |
| 27 | 5 | 14 | 63 | 18 |
| 28 | 5 | 14 | 62 | 19 |
| 29 | 4 | 13 | 64 | 19 |
| 30 | 4 | 13 | 63 | 20 |
| 31 | 4 | 13 | 62 | 21 |
Wind in March
Winds average 8 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 7 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) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 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 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | 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 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 6:55 AM to 6:50 AM, and sunset from 7:00 PM to 6:48 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 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 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:48 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 6:55 | 7:00 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 6:55 | 6:59 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 6:55 | 6:59 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 6:55 | 6:59 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 6:55 | 6:58 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 6:55 | 6:58 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 6:55 | 6:58 |
| 8 | 12.0 | 6:55 | 6:57 |
| 9 | 12.0 | 6:54 | 6:57 |
| 10 | 12.0 | 6:54 | 6:57 |
| 11 | 12.0 | 6:54 | 6:56 |
| 12 | 12.0 | 6:54 | 6:56 |
| 13 | 12.0 | 6:54 | 6:56 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 6:54 | 6:55 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:53 | 6:55 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:53 | 6:55 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:53 | 6:54 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:53 | 6:54 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:53 | 6:53 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:52 | 6:53 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:52 | 6:53 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:52 | 6:52 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:52 | 6:52 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:51 | 6:51 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:51 | 6:51 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:51 | 6:51 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:51 | 6:50 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:51 | 6:50 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:50 | 6:49 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 6:50 | 6:49 |
| 31 | 12.0 | 6:50 | 6:48 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 6.29 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.64 kWh/m² to a high of 6.65 kWh/m² in September across the year — March's 6.29 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 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 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.0 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Somanda
In March, Somanda sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Somanda's rainy season runs November–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is March a good time to visit Somanda?
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 Somanda for sightseeing.
What to pack for Somanda in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Somanda sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 18°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 16 days see rain.
UV index in Somanda 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 Somanda peaks around March 14 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) | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 14 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Somanda 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 Somanda is worst in January — around 18 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.8× the cleanest month (May, 10 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 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | Moderate |
| Feb | 17 | Moderate |
| Mar | 15 | Moderate |
| Apr | 12 | Good |
| May | 10 | Good |
| Jun | 13 | Moderate |
| Jul | 13 | Moderate |
| Aug | 12 | Moderate |
| Sep | 12 | Good |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 12 | Good |
| Dec | 14 | Moderate |
Where is Somanda?
Somanda sits at 3.4°S, 34.0°E, 1,208 m above sea level, in Tanzania. The nearest listed city is Lalago, 9.0 km away.
Topography around Somanda
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Somanda.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Somanda has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 49 m around an average of 1,214 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 228 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 580 m.
The land around Somanda is covered by cropland (58%) and grassland (33%) within 3 km, cropland (65%) and grassland (25%) within 16 km, and cropland (64%) and grassland (24%) 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 Somanda (-3.3667°, 33.95°, elevation 1,208 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).