Mocha weather in December
In December, Mocha sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 7 mm of rain across 1.2 wet days and about 11.2 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 6th-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 85% of the time in December, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 18 min at the start of December to 11 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Mocha's 2nd-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Mocha's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 7 mm
- 1.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min
- 6:27 AM – 5:40 PM
- Cloud cover
- 16%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 32 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.35 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.6
- out of 10
Mocha is city in Yemen.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical December day in Mocha reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 2°C cooler than November and on par with January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 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 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
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| 1 | 29 | 25 |
| 2 | 29 | 25 |
| 3 | 29 | 25 |
| 4 | 29 | 25 |
| 5 | 29 | 25 |
| 6 | 29 | 25 |
| 7 | 29 | 25 |
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| 12 | 29 | 24 |
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| 29 | 28 | 24 |
| 30 | 28 | 24 |
| 31 | 28 | 24 |
How December really feels in Mocha
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
December sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Mocha weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 10th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 24° | 10 | 1.8 | 11.3 | 8.3 |
| Feb | 28° / 24° | 4 | 1.4 | 11.6 | 7.8 |
| Mar | 30° / 25° | 7 | 1.6 | 11.9 | 6.5 |
| Apr | 32° / 27° | 7 | 1.3 | 12.3 | 5.3 |
| May | 33° / 29° | 3 | 0.6 | 12.6 | 4.4 |
| Jun | 34° / 30° | 2 | 0.2 | 12.8 | 3.7 |
| Jul | 35° / 30° | 20 | 1.5 | 12.7 | 3.4 |
| Aug | 34° / 30° | 41 | 4.2 | 12.4 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 34° / 30° | 16 | 2 | 12.1 | 3.8 |
| Oct | 32° / 28° | 9 | 1.6 | 11.7 | 5.0 |
| Nov | 30° / 26° | 2 | 0.6 | 11.4 | 6.5 |
| Dec | 29° / 24° | 7 | 1.2 | 11.2 | 7.6 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 85% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 8% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 7%.
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| Clearer (%) | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 |
| Cloudier (%) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 92 | 8 |
| 2 | 92 | 8 |
| 3 | 92 | 8 |
| 4 | 92 | 8 |
| 5 | 93 | 7 |
| 6 | 93 | 7 |
| 7 | 93 | 7 |
| 8 | 93 | 7 |
| 9 | 93 | 7 |
| 10 | 93 | 7 |
| 11 | 94 | 6 |
| 12 | 94 | 6 |
| 13 | 94 | 6 |
| 14 | 94 | 6 |
| 15 | 94 | 6 |
| 16 | 94 | 6 |
| 17 | 94 | 6 |
| 18 | 94 | 6 |
| 19 | 94 | 6 |
| 20 | 94 | 6 |
| 21 | 94 | 6 |
| 22 | 94 | 6 |
| 23 | 93 | 7 |
| 24 | 93 | 7 |
| 25 | 93 | 7 |
| 26 | 92 | 8 |
| 27 | 92 | 8 |
| 28 | 92 | 8 |
| 29 | 91 | 9 |
| 30 | 91 | 9 |
| 31 | 91 | 9 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Mocha gets around 7 mm of rain over 1.2 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 4% and peaks near 4% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 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 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
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| 1 | 3 |
| 2 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 |
| 4 | 3 |
| 5 | 3 |
| 6 | 3 |
| 7 | 4 |
| 8 | 4 |
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| 21 | 4 |
| 22 | 4 |
| 23 | 4 |
| 24 | 4 |
| 25 | 4 |
| 26 | 4 |
| 27 | 4 |
| 28 | 4 |
| 29 | 4 |
| 30 | 4 |
| 31 | 4 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the muggy band about 67% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 89% of them.
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| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
| Muggy (%) | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 71 | 70 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Oppressive (%) | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 6 | 60 | 34 |
| 2 | 0 | 6 | 61 | 33 |
| 3 | 0 | 7 | 61 | 32 |
| 4 | 0 | 7 | 62 | 31 |
| 5 | 0 | 7 | 63 | 30 |
| 6 | 0 | 7 | 64 | 29 |
| 7 | 0 | 7 | 65 | 28 |
| 8 | 0 | 7 | 65 | 28 |
| 9 | 0 | 7 | 66 | 27 |
| 10 | 0 | 7 | 67 | 26 |
| 11 | 0 | 7 | 68 | 25 |
| 12 | 0 | 8 | 68 | 24 |
| 13 | 0 | 8 | 69 | 23 |
| 14 | 0 | 8 | 69 | 23 |
| 15 | 0 | 8 | 70 | 22 |
| 16 | 0 | 9 | 70 | 21 |
| 17 | 0 | 9 | 71 | 20 |
| 18 | 0 | 10 | 71 | 19 |
| 19 | 1 | 10 | 70 | 19 |
| 20 | 1 | 10 | 71 | 18 |
| 21 | 1 | 11 | 70 | 18 |
| 22 | 1 | 11 | 71 | 17 |
| 23 | 1 | 12 | 70 | 17 |
| 24 | 1 | 13 | 69 | 17 |
| 25 | 1 | 14 | 69 | 16 |
| 26 | 1 | 15 | 69 | 15 |
| 27 | 1 | 15 | 69 | 15 |
| 28 | 1 | 16 | 69 | 14 |
| 29 | 1 | 17 | 69 | 13 |
| 30 | 1 | 17 | 69 | 13 |
| 31 | 1 | 18 | 69 | 12 |
Wind in December
Winds average 32 km/h in December, the windiest month of the year.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 32 km/h on the calmest days to 32 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
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| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | windy |
| 2 | 32 | windy |
| 3 | 32 | windy |
| 4 | 32 | windy |
| 5 | 32 | windy |
| 6 | 32 | windy |
| 7 | 32 | windy |
| 8 | 32 | windy |
| 9 | 32 | windy |
| 10 | 32 | windy |
| 11 | 32 | windy |
| 12 | 32 | windy |
| 13 | 32 | windy |
| 14 | 32 | windy |
| 15 | 32 | windy |
| 16 | 32 | windy |
| 17 | 32 | windy |
| 18 | 32 | windy |
| 19 | 32 | windy |
| 20 | 32 | windy |
| 21 | 32 | windy |
| 22 | 32 | windy |
| 23 | 32 | windy |
| 24 | 32 | windy |
| 25 | 32 | windy |
| 26 | 32 | windy |
| 27 | 32 | windy |
| 28 | 32 | windy |
| 29 | 32 | windy |
| 30 | 32 | windy |
| 31 | 32 | windy |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 18 min at the start of December to 11 h 12 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 6:19 AM to 6:33 AM, and sunset from 5:35 PM to 5:47 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.3 | 6:19 | 5:35 |
| 2 | 11.3 | 6:19 | 5:35 |
| 3 | 11.3 | 6:20 | 5:35 |
| 4 | 11.3 | 6:20 | 5:36 |
| 5 | 11.3 | 6:21 | 5:36 |
| 6 | 11.2 | 6:21 | 5:36 |
| 7 | 11.2 | 6:22 | 5:36 |
| 8 | 11.2 | 6:22 | 5:37 |
| 9 | 11.2 | 6:23 | 5:37 |
| 10 | 11.2 | 6:23 | 5:37 |
| 11 | 11.2 | 6:24 | 5:38 |
| 12 | 11.2 | 6:25 | 5:38 |
| 13 | 11.2 | 6:25 | 5:39 |
| 14 | 11.2 | 6:26 | 5:39 |
| 15 | 11.2 | 6:26 | 5:39 |
| 16 | 11.2 | 6:27 | 5:40 |
| 17 | 11.2 | 6:27 | 5:40 |
| 18 | 11.2 | 6:28 | 5:41 |
| 19 | 11.2 | 6:28 | 5:41 |
| 20 | 11.2 | 6:29 | 5:41 |
| 21 | 11.2 | 6:29 | 5:42 |
| 22 | 11.2 | 6:30 | 5:42 |
| 23 | 11.2 | 6:30 | 5:43 |
| 24 | 11.2 | 6:30 | 5:43 |
| 25 | 11.2 | 6:31 | 5:44 |
| 26 | 11.2 | 6:31 | 5:44 |
| 27 | 11.2 | 6:32 | 5:45 |
| 28 | 11.2 | 6:32 | 5:45 |
| 29 | 11.2 | 6:33 | 5:46 |
| 30 | 11.2 | 6:33 | 5:46 |
| 31 | 11.2 | 6:33 | 5:47 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 5.35 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.35 kWh/m² to a high of 6.89 kWh/m² in April across the year — December's 5.35 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| 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 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.3 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Mocha
None of Mocha's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Mocha sees seasonal dust haze (May–September), heaviest in July.
Is December a good time to visit Mocha?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is one of the better times to visit Mocha for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Mocha in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Mocha sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and a windbreaker. Worth having: sun protection.
Sea temperature near Mocha in December
The nearest coast averages about 26°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 15 km away) is warmest in September at about 31°C and coldest in February near 26°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 26 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | Warm |
| Feb | 26 | Warm |
| Mar | 26 | Warm |
| Apr | 28 | Warm |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 31 | Tropical |
| Jul | 31 | Tropical |
| Aug | 31 | Tropical |
| Sep | 31 | Tropical |
| Oct | 30 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Warm |
| Dec | 26 | Warm |
UV index in Mocha in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 8 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Mocha peaks around April 10 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 12 at about 8 (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) | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Mocha 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 Mocha is worst in July — around 55 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.4× the cleanest month (November, 23 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) | 30 | 34 | 35 | 31 | 33 | 51 | 55 | 46 | 38 | 27 | 23 | 25 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | Moderate |
| Feb | 34 | Moderate |
| Mar | 35 | Moderate |
| Apr | 31 | Moderate |
| May | 33 | Moderate |
| Jun | 51 | Poor |
| Jul | 55 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 46 | Poor |
| Sep | 38 | Poor |
| Oct | 27 | Moderate |
| Nov | 23 | Moderate |
| Dec | 25 | Moderate |
Where is Mocha?
Mocha sits at 13.3°N, 43.2°E, 1 m above sea level, in Yemen. The nearest listed city is Assab, 65 km away.
Topography around Mocha
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Mocha.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Mocha has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 18 m around an average of 5 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 97 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,327 m.
The land around Mocha is covered by bare terrain (56%) and water (33%) within 3 km, water (50%) and bare terrain (45%) within 16 km, and water (48%) and bare terrain (34%) within 80 km.
Yemen travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type A / D / G
- 240 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 7% of US
- price level, 2013
- GDP per capita
- $634
- 2018
- Happiness
- 3.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2013
- Road deaths
- 29.4
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 402
- 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 Mocha (13.3181°, 43.2499°, elevation 1 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. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. 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).