Farah weather in April
In April, Farah sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 17°C, with 9 mm of rain across 1.8 wet days and about 12.8 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 28°C in the first days to 34°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 64% of the time in April, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 18 min at the start of April to 13 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Farah's 11th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Farah's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 17°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 9 mm
- 1.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 48 min
- 5:58 AM – 6:46 PM
- Cloud cover
- 33%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 15 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.07 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.5
- out of 10
Farah is capital of Farah Province, Afghanistan.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in April
Highs climb over the month, from about 28°C in the first days to 34°C by the end.
A typical April day in Farah reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 17°C overnight — a 15°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 25°C and 37°C. Set against its neighbours, April runs about 7°C warmer than March and about 6°C cooler than May.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 |
| Avg low (°C) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 14 |
| 2 | 28 | 14 |
| 3 | 28 | 14 |
| 4 | 29 | 14 |
| 5 | 29 | 14 |
| 6 | 29 | 14 |
| 7 | 29 | 15 |
| 8 | 29 | 15 |
| 9 | 30 | 15 |
| 10 | 30 | 15 |
| 11 | 30 | 16 |
| 12 | 30 | 16 |
| 13 | 31 | 16 |
| 14 | 31 | 16 |
| 15 | 31 | 16 |
| 16 | 31 | 17 |
| 17 | 32 | 17 |
| 18 | 32 | 17 |
| 19 | 32 | 17 |
| 20 | 33 | 18 |
| 21 | 33 | 18 |
| 22 | 33 | 18 |
| 23 | 33 | 18 |
| 24 | 33 | 18 |
| 25 | 34 | 19 |
| 26 | 34 | 19 |
| 27 | 34 | 19 |
| 28 | 34 | 19 |
| 29 | 35 | 19 |
| 30 | 35 | 20 |
How April really feels in Farah
Once humidity and wind are folded in, April averages 12 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 April is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Farah weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 6th-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15° / 3° | 24 | 4.5 | 10.1 | 5.5 |
| Feb | 18° / 5° | 23 | 4.4 | 10.8 | 7.0 |
| Mar | 24° / 10° | 30 | 4.5 | 11.8 | 8.0 |
| Apr | 31° / 17° | 9 | 1.8 | 12.8 | 5.5 |
| May | 37° / 22° | 1 | 0.3 | 13.6 | 1.7 |
| Jun | 42° / 26° | 0 | 0.1 | 14.1 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 44° / 29° | 0 | 0 | 13.9 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 42° / 26° | 0 | 0 | 13.2 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 38° / 20° | 0 | 0 | 12.2 | 1.8 |
| Oct | 31° / 14° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.2 | 6.5 |
| Nov | 23° / 8° | 4 | 1.2 | 10.3 | 8.7 |
| Dec | 17° / 3° | 8 | 2 | 9.9 | 7.0 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 64% of the time in April.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 24%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 |
| Cloudier (%) | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71 | 29 |
| 2 | 72 | 28 |
| 3 | 72 | 28 |
| 4 | 72 | 28 |
| 5 | 72 | 28 |
| 6 | 72 | 28 |
| 7 | 72 | 28 |
| 8 | 72 | 28 |
| 9 | 72 | 28 |
| 10 | 73 | 27 |
| 11 | 73 | 27 |
| 12 | 73 | 27 |
| 13 | 74 | 26 |
| 14 | 74 | 26 |
| 15 | 75 | 25 |
| 16 | 76 | 24 |
| 17 | 76 | 24 |
| 18 | 77 | 23 |
| 19 | 77 | 23 |
| 20 | 78 | 22 |
| 21 | 79 | 21 |
| 22 | 80 | 20 |
| 23 | 80 | 20 |
| 24 | 81 | 19 |
| 25 | 81 | 19 |
| 26 | 81 | 19 |
| 27 | 82 | 18 |
| 28 | 82 | 18 |
| 29 | 83 | 17 |
| 30 | 83 | 17 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Farah gets around 9 mm of rain over 1.8 wet days in April. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 6% and peaks near 10% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 10 |
| 3 | 9 |
| 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 9 |
| 6 | 8 |
| 7 | 8 |
| 8 | 8 |
| 9 | 8 |
| 10 | 7 |
| 11 | 7 |
| 12 | 7 |
| 13 | 7 |
| 14 | 7 |
| 15 | 7 |
| 16 | 6 |
| 17 | 6 |
| 18 | 6 |
| 19 | 6 |
| 20 | 6 |
| 21 | 5 |
| 22 | 5 |
| 23 | 5 |
| 24 | 4 |
| 25 | 4 |
| 26 | 4 |
| 27 | 3 |
| 28 | 3 |
| 29 | 3 |
| 30 | 3 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April lands in the dry band about 99% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 98 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Comfortable (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 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 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98 | 2 |
| 2 | 98 | 2 |
| 3 | 98 | 2 |
| 4 | 99 | 1 |
| 5 | 99 | 1 |
| 6 | 99 | 1 |
| 7 | 99 | 1 |
| 8 | 99 | 1 |
| 9 | 99 | 1 |
| 10 | 99 | 1 |
| 11 | 99 | 1 |
| 12 | 99 | 1 |
| 13 | 99 | 1 |
| 14 | 99 | 1 |
| 15 | 99 | 1 |
| 16 | 99 | 1 |
| 17 | 99 | 1 |
| 18 | 99 | 1 |
| 19 | 99 | 1 |
| 20 | 99 | 1 |
| 21 | 99 | 1 |
| 22 | 99 | 1 |
| 23 | 99 | 1 |
| 24 | 99 | 1 |
| 25 | 99 | 1 |
| 26 | 99 | 1 |
| 27 | 99 | 1 |
| 28 | 100 | 0 |
| 29 | 100 | 0 |
| 30 | 100 | 0 |
Wind in April
Winds average 15 km/h in April.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 15 km/h on the calmest days to 16 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | light breeze |
| 2 | 15 | light breeze |
| 3 | 15 | light breeze |
| 4 | 15 | light breeze |
| 5 | 15 | light breeze |
| 6 | 15 | light breeze |
| 7 | 15 | light breeze |
| 8 | 15 | light breeze |
| 9 | 15 | light breeze |
| 10 | 15 | light breeze |
| 11 | 15 | light breeze |
| 12 | 15 | light breeze |
| 13 | 15 | light breeze |
| 14 | 15 | light breeze |
| 15 | 15 | light breeze |
| 16 | 15 | light breeze |
| 17 | 15 | light breeze |
| 18 | 15 | light breeze |
| 19 | 15 | light breeze |
| 20 | 15 | light breeze |
| 21 | 15 | light breeze |
| 22 | 15 | light breeze |
| 23 | 16 | light breeze |
| 24 | 16 | light breeze |
| 25 | 16 | light breeze |
| 26 | 16 | light breeze |
| 27 | 16 | light breeze |
| 28 | 16 | light breeze |
| 29 | 16 | light breeze |
| 30 | 16 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 12 h 18 min at the start of April to 13 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 54 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 6:17 AM to 5:42 AM, and sunset from 6:35 PM to 6:56 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:42 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:56 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.3 | 6:17 | 6:35 |
| 2 | 12.3 | 6:16 | 6:36 |
| 3 | 12.4 | 6:15 | 6:37 |
| 4 | 12.4 | 6:13 | 6:37 |
| 5 | 12.4 | 6:12 | 6:38 |
| 6 | 12.5 | 6:11 | 6:39 |
| 7 | 12.5 | 6:09 | 6:39 |
| 8 | 12.5 | 6:08 | 6:40 |
| 9 | 12.6 | 6:07 | 6:41 |
| 10 | 12.6 | 6:05 | 6:41 |
| 11 | 12.6 | 6:04 | 6:42 |
| 12 | 12.7 | 6:03 | 6:43 |
| 13 | 12.7 | 6:02 | 6:44 |
| 14 | 12.7 | 6:00 | 6:44 |
| 15 | 12.8 | 5:59 | 6:45 |
| 16 | 12.8 | 5:58 | 6:46 |
| 17 | 12.8 | 5:57 | 6:46 |
| 18 | 12.9 | 5:55 | 6:47 |
| 19 | 12.9 | 5:54 | 6:48 |
| 20 | 12.9 | 5:53 | 6:48 |
| 21 | 13.0 | 5:52 | 6:49 |
| 22 | 13.0 | 5:51 | 6:50 |
| 23 | 13.0 | 5:50 | 6:51 |
| 24 | 13.0 | 5:48 | 6:51 |
| 25 | 13.1 | 5:47 | 6:52 |
| 26 | 13.1 | 5:46 | 6:53 |
| 27 | 13.1 | 5:45 | 6:54 |
| 28 | 13.2 | 5:44 | 6:54 |
| 29 | 13.2 | 5:43 | 6:55 |
| 30 | 13.2 | 5:42 | 6:56 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 7.07 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.4 kWh/m² to a high of 8.13 kWh/m² in June across the year — April's 7.07 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| 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 |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.5 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Farah
In April, Farah sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Farah sees seasonal dust haze (April–August), heaviest in July.
Is April a good time to visit Farah?
Our two travel scores rate April for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
April is a reasonable time to visit Farah for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Farah in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Farah sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 17°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Farah in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April peaks around 8 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Farah peaks around June 21 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 18 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 11 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 5 | High |
| Mar | 7 | High |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Farah in April
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where April falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Farah is worst in August — around 88 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.9× the cleanest month (December, 31 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) | 33 | 43 | 44 | 48 | 55 | 62 | 83 | 88 | 77 | 53 | 34 | 31 |
| Level | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | Moderate |
| Feb | 43 | Poor |
| Mar | 44 | Poor |
| Apr | 48 | Poor |
| May | 55 | Poor |
| Jun | 62 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 83 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 88 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 77 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 53 | Poor |
| Nov | 34 | Moderate |
| Dec | 31 | Moderate |
Where is Farah?
Farah sits at 32.4°N, 62.1°E, 662 m above sea level, in Afghanistan. The nearest listed city is Shīnḏanḏ, 103 km away.
Topography around Farah
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Farah.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Farah has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 281 m around an average of 674 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 951 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,980 m.
The land around Farah is covered by artificial surfaces (41%), cropland (30%) and bare terrain (27%) within 3 km, bare terrain (58%) and cropland (39%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (93%) within 80 km.
Afghanistan travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 17% of US
- price level, 2024
- GDP per capita
- $417
- 2024
- Happiness
- 1.4 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 31%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 4
- per 100k, 2021
- Road deaths
- 15.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 446
- 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 Farah (32.3745°, 62.1164°, elevation 662 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).