Michelena weather in December
In December, Michelena sees average daytime highs of 26°C and overnight lows near 17°C, with 303 mm of rain across 21.1 wet days and about 11.5 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month. 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 11 h 36 min at the start of December to 11 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Michelena's 3rd-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Michelena's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 26°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 17°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 303 mm
- 21.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min
- 6:29 AM – 6:01 PM
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.68 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.9
- out of 10
Michelena is town in Táchira state, Venezuela.
- Founded
- 1849
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month.
A typical December day in Michelena reaches about 26°C in the afternoon and slips back to 17°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 23°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs on par with November and on par with January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg low (°C) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 18 |
| 2 | 26 | 18 |
| 3 | 26 | 18 |
| 4 | 26 | 18 |
| 5 | 26 | 18 |
| 6 | 26 | 18 |
| 7 | 26 | 18 |
| 8 | 26 | 18 |
| 9 | 26 | 18 |
| 10 | 26 | 17 |
| 11 | 26 | 17 |
| 12 | 26 | 17 |
| 13 | 26 | 17 |
| 14 | 26 | 17 |
| 15 | 26 | 17 |
| 16 | 26 | 17 |
| 17 | 26 | 17 |
| 18 | 26 | 17 |
| 19 | 26 | 17 |
| 20 | 26 | 17 |
| 21 | 26 | 17 |
| 22 | 26 | 17 |
| 23 | 26 | 17 |
| 24 | 26 | 17 |
| 25 | 26 | 17 |
| 26 | 26 | 17 |
| 27 | 26 | 17 |
| 28 | 26 | 17 |
| 29 | 26 | 17 |
| 30 | 26 | 17 |
| 31 | 26 | 17 |
Michelena weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 10th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° / 17° | 251 | 20.6 | 11.6 | 5.2 |
| Feb | 26° / 17° | 282 | 20.1 | 11.7 | 4.8 |
| Mar | 26° / 18° | 419 | 24.6 | 11.9 | 4.3 |
| Apr | 27° / 18° | 403 | 22.7 | 12.2 | 4.2 |
| May | 27° / 19° | 222 | 17.6 | 12.4 | 4.9 |
| Jun | 27° / 19° | 97 | 12.3 | 12.5 | 5.5 |
| Jul | 28° / 19° | 82 | 10.9 | 12.4 | 5.7 |
| Aug | 28° / 19° | 110 | 10.1 | 12.3 | 5.4 |
| Sep | 28° / 19° | 179 | 14 | 12 | 4.8 |
| Oct | 27° / 18° | 334 | 22 | 11.8 | 4.4 |
| Nov | 26° / 18° | 409 | 24.7 | 11.6 | 4.1 |
| Dec | 26° / 17° | 303 | 21.1 | 11.5 | 4.9 |
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 18% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 66%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 |
| Cloudier (%) | 81 | 80 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 81 |
| 2 | 20 | 80 |
| 3 | 22 | 78 |
| 4 | 22 | 78 |
| 5 | 22 | 78 |
| 6 | 23 | 77 |
| 7 | 25 | 75 |
| 8 | 25 | 75 |
| 9 | 26 | 74 |
| 10 | 27 | 73 |
| 11 | 27 | 73 |
| 12 | 28 | 72 |
| 13 | 29 | 71 |
| 14 | 31 | 69 |
| 15 | 31 | 69 |
| 16 | 32 | 68 |
| 17 | 35 | 65 |
| 18 | 36 | 64 |
| 19 | 37 | 63 |
| 20 | 38 | 62 |
| 21 | 39 | 61 |
| 22 | 41 | 59 |
| 23 | 41 | 59 |
| 24 | 43 | 57 |
| 25 | 44 | 56 |
| 26 | 45 | 55 |
| 27 | 45 | 55 |
| 28 | 46 | 54 |
| 29 | 47 | 53 |
| 30 | 47 | 53 |
| 31 | 47 | 53 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Michelena gets around 303 mm of rain over 21.1 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 69% and peaks near 79% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 79 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 79 |
| 2 | 78 |
| 3 | 77 |
| 4 | 77 |
| 5 | 76 |
| 6 | 75 |
| 7 | 75 |
| 8 | 74 |
| 9 | 74 |
| 10 | 73 |
| 11 | 73 |
| 12 | 73 |
| 13 | 72 |
| 14 | 71 |
| 15 | 71 |
| 16 | 70 |
| 17 | 69 |
| 18 | 68 |
| 19 | 67 |
| 20 | 66 |
| 21 | 65 |
| 22 | 64 |
| 23 | 63 |
| 24 | 62 |
| 25 | 61 |
| 26 | 61 |
| 27 | 60 |
| 28 | 60 |
| 29 | 60 |
| 30 | 60 |
| 31 | 61 |
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 69% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 19% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Comfortable (%) | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Humid (%) | 63 | 63 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 72 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 67 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 |
| Muggy (%) | 34 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 3 | 63 | 34 |
| 2 | 0 | 4 | 63 | 33 |
| 3 | 0 | 4 | 65 | 31 |
| 4 | 0 | 5 | 65 | 30 |
| 5 | 0 | 5 | 66 | 29 |
| 6 | 0 | 6 | 67 | 27 |
| 7 | 0 | 6 | 68 | 26 |
| 8 | 0 | 7 | 68 | 25 |
| 9 | 0 | 7 | 70 | 23 |
| 10 | 0 | 8 | 70 | 22 |
| 11 | 0 | 8 | 71 | 21 |
| 12 | 0 | 8 | 72 | 20 |
| 13 | 0 | 9 | 72 | 19 |
| 14 | 0 | 9 | 72 | 19 |
| 15 | 0 | 9 | 73 | 18 |
| 16 | 0 | 10 | 73 | 17 |
| 17 | 0 | 10 | 74 | 16 |
| 18 | 1 | 11 | 72 | 16 |
| 19 | 1 | 11 | 73 | 15 |
| 20 | 1 | 12 | 72 | 15 |
| 21 | 1 | 13 | 72 | 14 |
| 22 | 1 | 14 | 72 | 13 |
| 23 | 2 | 15 | 70 | 13 |
| 24 | 2 | 16 | 69 | 13 |
| 25 | 2 | 17 | 69 | 12 |
| 26 | 3 | 18 | 67 | 12 |
| 27 | 3 | 19 | 66 | 12 |
| 28 | 3 | 19 | 67 | 11 |
| 29 | 3 | 20 | 66 | 11 |
| 30 | 4 | 20 | 65 | 11 |
| 31 | 4 | 20 | 65 | 11 |
Wind in December
Winds average 4 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 4 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
| 31 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 36 min at the start of December to 11 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:22 AM to 6:36 AM, and sunset from 5:56 PM to 6:08 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 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 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.6 | 6:22 | 5:56 |
| 2 | 11.6 | 6:22 | 5:56 |
| 3 | 11.6 | 6:23 | 5:56 |
| 4 | 11.6 | 6:23 | 5:57 |
| 5 | 11.6 | 6:24 | 5:57 |
| 6 | 11.6 | 6:24 | 5:57 |
| 7 | 11.6 | 6:25 | 5:58 |
| 8 | 11.6 | 6:25 | 5:58 |
| 9 | 11.5 | 6:25 | 5:58 |
| 10 | 11.5 | 6:26 | 5:59 |
| 11 | 11.5 | 6:26 | 5:59 |
| 12 | 11.5 | 6:27 | 6:00 |
| 13 | 11.5 | 6:27 | 6:00 |
| 14 | 11.5 | 6:28 | 6:00 |
| 15 | 11.5 | 6:28 | 6:01 |
| 16 | 11.5 | 6:29 | 6:01 |
| 17 | 11.5 | 6:29 | 6:02 |
| 18 | 11.5 | 6:30 | 6:02 |
| 19 | 11.5 | 6:30 | 6:03 |
| 20 | 11.5 | 6:31 | 6:03 |
| 21 | 11.5 | 6:31 | 6:04 |
| 22 | 11.5 | 6:32 | 6:04 |
| 23 | 11.5 | 6:32 | 6:05 |
| 24 | 11.5 | 6:33 | 6:05 |
| 25 | 11.5 | 6:33 | 6:05 |
| 26 | 11.5 | 6:34 | 6:06 |
| 27 | 11.5 | 6:34 | 6:06 |
| 28 | 11.5 | 6:35 | 6:07 |
| 29 | 11.5 | 6:35 | 6:07 |
| 30 | 11.5 | 6:35 | 6:08 |
| 31 | 11.5 | 6:36 | 6:08 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 4.68 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.6 kWh/m² to a high of 5.47 kWh/m² in September across the year — December's 4.68 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| 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 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.8 | Bright |
Is December a good time to visit Michelena?
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 Michelena for sightseeing.
What to pack for Michelena in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Michelena sees daytime highs around 26°C and nights near 17°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes and sun protection. About 21 days see rain.
UV index in Michelena in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Michelena peaks around February 17 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 14 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) | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Very high |
Air quality in Michelena 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 Michelena is worst in March — around 35 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.0× the cleanest month (December, 17 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) | 19 | 25 | 35 | 31 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | Moderate |
| Feb | 25 | Moderate |
| Mar | 35 | Moderate |
| Apr | 31 | Moderate |
| May | 25 | Moderate |
| Jun | 22 | Moderate |
| Jul | 20 | Moderate |
| Aug | 20 | Moderate |
| Sep | 21 | Moderate |
| Oct | 20 | Moderate |
| Nov | 19 | Moderate |
| Dec | 17 | Moderate |
Where is Michelena?
Michelena sits at 8.0°N, 72.2°W, 1,230 m above sea level, in Venezuela. The nearest listed city is Colón, 9.0 km away.
Topography around Michelena
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Michelena.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Michelena has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 931 m around an average of 1,172 m above sea level; within 16 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,497 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,838 m.
The land around Michelena is covered by grassland (61%) and trees (29%) within 3 km, grassland (49%) and trees (48%) within 16 km, and trees (59%) and grassland (38%) within 80 km.
Venezuela travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 0% of US
- price level, 2011
- GDP per capita
- $3,495
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 12.6
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 39
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 520
- 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 Michelena (7.9564°, -72.2424°, elevation 1,230 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).