Mufumbwe weather in October
In October, Mufumbwe sees average daytime highs of 33°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 30 mm of rain across 5.8 wet days and about 12.3 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 38% of the time in October, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of October to 12 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Mufumbwe's 6th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Mufumbwe's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 33°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 30 mm
- 5.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 18 min
- 5:56 AM – 6:14 PM
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.73 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.9
- out of 10
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month.
A typical October day in Mufumbwe reaches about 33°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 30°C and 35°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs on par with September and about 3°C warmer than November.
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| Avg high (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 21 |
| 2 | 33 | 21 |
| 3 | 33 | 21 |
| 4 | 33 | 21 |
| 5 | 33 | 21 |
| 6 | 33 | 21 |
| 7 | 33 | 21 |
| 8 | 33 | 21 |
| 9 | 33 | 21 |
| 10 | 33 | 21 |
| 11 | 33 | 21 |
| 12 | 33 | 21 |
| 13 | 33 | 21 |
| 14 | 33 | 21 |
| 15 | 33 | 21 |
| 16 | 33 | 21 |
| 17 | 33 | 21 |
| 18 | 33 | 21 |
| 19 | 33 | 21 |
| 20 | 33 | 21 |
| 21 | 33 | 21 |
| 22 | 33 | 21 |
| 23 | 33 | 21 |
| 24 | 33 | 21 |
| 25 | 32 | 20 |
| 26 | 32 | 20 |
| 27 | 32 | 20 |
| 28 | 32 | 20 |
| 29 | 32 | 20 |
| 30 | 32 | 20 |
| 31 | 32 | 20 |
How October really feels in Mufumbwe
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 28 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 October is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Mufumbwe weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 1st-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 19° | 246 | 27.6 | 12.7 | 3.7 |
| Feb | 27° / 19° | 210 | 23.6 | 12.4 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 27° / 18° | 178 | 21.9 | 12.1 | 4.6 |
| Apr | 28° / 18° | 36 | 6.1 | 11.7 | 6.8 |
| May | 28° / 16° | 2 | 0.4 | 11.4 | 8.2 |
| Jun | 26° / 14° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.2 | 9.0 |
| Jul | 27° / 13° | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 9.0 |
| Aug | 30° / 16° | 0 | 0 | 11.6 | 7.0 |
| Sep | 33° / 19° | 2 | 0.6 | 11.9 | 4.8 |
| Oct | 33° / 21° | 30 | 5.8 | 12.3 | 3.9 |
| Nov | 30° / 19° | 149 | 20.8 | 12.6 | 3.8 |
| Dec | 27° / 19° | 248 | 27 | 12.8 | 3.8 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 38% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 23% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 38%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 75 | 74 | 74 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 47 | 47 | 45 |
| Cloudier (%) | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 50 | 51 | 53 | 53 | 55 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75 | 25 |
| 2 | 74 | 26 |
| 3 | 74 | 26 |
| 4 | 72 | 28 |
| 5 | 72 | 28 |
| 6 | 71 | 29 |
| 7 | 71 | 29 |
| 8 | 70 | 30 |
| 9 | 69 | 31 |
| 10 | 69 | 31 |
| 11 | 69 | 31 |
| 12 | 67 | 33 |
| 13 | 67 | 33 |
| 14 | 66 | 34 |
| 15 | 64 | 36 |
| 16 | 63 | 37 |
| 17 | 62 | 38 |
| 18 | 61 | 39 |
| 19 | 60 | 40 |
| 20 | 59 | 41 |
| 21 | 57 | 43 |
| 22 | 56 | 44 |
| 23 | 55 | 45 |
| 24 | 53 | 47 |
| 25 | 53 | 47 |
| 26 | 52 | 48 |
| 27 | 50 | 50 |
| 28 | 49 | 51 |
| 29 | 47 | 53 |
| 30 | 47 | 53 |
| 31 | 45 | 55 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Mufumbwe gets around 30 mm of rain over 5.8 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 19% and peaks near 40% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 7 |
| 2 | 8 |
| 3 | 8 |
| 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 9 |
| 6 | 10 |
| 7 | 10 |
| 8 | 11 |
| 9 | 12 |
| 10 | 12 |
| 11 | 13 |
| 12 | 13 |
| 13 | 14 |
| 14 | 15 |
| 15 | 16 |
| 16 | 17 |
| 17 | 18 |
| 18 | 19 |
| 19 | 20 |
| 20 | 21 |
| 21 | 22 |
| 22 | 24 |
| 23 | 25 |
| 24 | 27 |
| 25 | 28 |
| 26 | 30 |
| 27 | 32 |
| 28 | 34 |
| 29 | 36 |
| 30 | 38 |
| 31 | 40 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the dry band about 63% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 84 | 83 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 58 | 57 | 53 | 52 | 49 | 47 | 44 | 42 | 39 | 36 | 34 | 31 |
| Comfortable (%) | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Humid (%) | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 39 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 84 | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| 2 | 83 | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| 3 | 81 | 12 | 7 | 0 |
| 4 | 81 | 12 | 7 | 0 |
| 5 | 80 | 12 | 8 | 0 |
| 6 | 79 | 13 | 8 | 0 |
| 7 | 78 | 13 | 9 | 0 |
| 8 | 77 | 13 | 10 | 0 |
| 9 | 76 | 14 | 10 | 0 |
| 10 | 75 | 14 | 11 | 0 |
| 11 | 74 | 15 | 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 73 | 15 | 12 | 0 |
| 13 | 71 | 16 | 13 | 0 |
| 14 | 70 | 16 | 14 | 0 |
| 15 | 67 | 17 | 15 | 1 |
| 16 | 66 | 17 | 16 | 1 |
| 17 | 64 | 18 | 17 | 1 |
| 18 | 62 | 19 | 18 | 1 |
| 19 | 61 | 19 | 19 | 1 |
| 20 | 58 | 20 | 20 | 2 |
| 21 | 57 | 20 | 21 | 2 |
| 22 | 53 | 21 | 23 | 3 |
| 23 | 52 | 21 | 24 | 3 |
| 24 | 49 | 22 | 26 | 3 |
| 25 | 47 | 22 | 27 | 4 |
| 26 | 44 | 22 | 29 | 4 |
| 27 | 42 | 23 | 30 | 5 |
| 28 | 39 | 23 | 32 | 5 |
| 29 | 36 | 24 | 34 | 6 |
| 30 | 34 | 24 | 36 | 6 |
| 31 | 31 | 24 | 39 | 7 |
Wind in October
Winds average 10 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 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 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of October to 12 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 24 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 6:05 AM to 5:50 AM, and sunset from 6:12 PM to 6:18 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 6:05 | 6:12 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 6:05 | 6:12 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 6:04 | 6:13 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 6:03 | 6:13 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 6:03 | 6:13 |
| 6 | 12.2 | 6:02 | 6:13 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 6:01 | 6:13 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 6:01 | 6:13 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 6:00 | 6:13 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 6:00 | 6:13 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 5:59 | 6:13 |
| 12 | 12.3 | 5:58 | 6:13 |
| 13 | 12.3 | 5:58 | 6:14 |
| 14 | 12.3 | 5:57 | 6:14 |
| 15 | 12.3 | 5:57 | 6:14 |
| 16 | 12.3 | 5:56 | 6:14 |
| 17 | 12.3 | 5:56 | 6:14 |
| 18 | 12.3 | 5:55 | 6:14 |
| 19 | 12.3 | 5:54 | 6:14 |
| 20 | 12.3 | 5:54 | 6:15 |
| 21 | 12.4 | 5:53 | 6:15 |
| 22 | 12.4 | 5:53 | 6:15 |
| 23 | 12.4 | 5:53 | 6:15 |
| 24 | 12.4 | 5:52 | 6:16 |
| 25 | 12.4 | 5:52 | 6:16 |
| 26 | 12.4 | 5:51 | 6:16 |
| 27 | 12.4 | 5:51 | 6:16 |
| 28 | 12.4 | 5:51 | 6:17 |
| 29 | 12.4 | 5:50 | 6:17 |
| 30 | 12.5 | 5:50 | 6:17 |
| 31 | 12.5 | 5:50 | 6:18 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 6.73 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.14 kWh/m² to a high of 6.77 kWh/m² in September across the year — October's 6.73 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 |
| 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 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.4 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Mufumbwe
None of Mufumbwe's seasonal hazards are active in October. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Mufumbwe's monsoon runs November–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Mufumbwe?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Mufumbwe. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Mufumbwe in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Mufumbwe sees daytime highs around 33°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 6 days see rain.
UV index in Mufumbwe in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Mufumbwe peaks around January 19 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 21 at about 9 (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) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Extreme |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Mufumbwe in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Mufumbwe is worst in September — around 52 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 8.6× the cleanest month (April, 6 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) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 22 | 36 | 50 | 52 | 24 | 10 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Good |
| Feb | 9 | Good |
| Mar | 8 | Good |
| Apr | 6 | Good |
| May | 8 | Good |
| Jun | 22 | Moderate |
| Jul | 36 | Poor |
| Aug | 50 | Poor |
| Sep | 52 | Poor |
| Oct | 24 | Moderate |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is Mufumbwe?
Mufumbwe sits at 13.1°S, 25.0°E, 1,180 m above sea level, in Zambia. The nearest listed city is Manyinga, 79 km away.
Topography around Mufumbwe
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Mufumbwe.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Mufumbwe has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 55 m around an average of 1,162 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 146 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 308 m.
The land around Mufumbwe is covered by grassland (48%) and trees (23%) within 3 km, trees (61%) and grassland (27%) within 16 km, and trees (88%) within 80 km.
Zambia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / D / G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 30% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,318
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 5.2
- per 100k, 2015
- Road deaths
- 20.5
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 573
- 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 Mufumbwe (-13.137°, 25.0065°, elevation 1,180 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).