Río Gallegos weather in June
In June, Río Gallegos sees average daytime highs of 5°C and overnight lows near -1°C, with 22 mm of precipitation across 5.8 wet days and about 7.7 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 5°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 34% of the time in June, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 7 h 54 min at the start of June to 7 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, June is Río Gallegos's 1st-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Río Gallegos's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 5°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- -1°
- 2nd coldest
- Precipitation
- 22 mm
- 5.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 7 h 36 min
- 9:49 AM – 5:26 PM
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 19 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 0.81 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.1
- out of 10
Río Gallegos is capital and largest settlement of the Patagonian province of Santa Cruz in Argentina.
- Founded
- 1885
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in June
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 5°C through the month.
A typical June day in Río Gallegos reaches about 5°C in the afternoon and slips back to -1°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 2°C and 8°C. Set against its neighbours, June runs about 3°C cooler than May and on par with July.
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| Avg high (°C) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Avg low (°C) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 4 | 6 | 0 |
| 5 | 6 | 0 |
| 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 6 | 0 |
| 8 | 6 | 0 |
| 9 | 5 | 0 |
| 10 | 5 | -1 |
| 11 | 5 | -1 |
| 12 | 5 | -1 |
| 13 | 5 | -1 |
| 14 | 5 | -1 |
| 15 | 5 | -1 |
| 16 | 5 | -1 |
| 17 | 5 | -1 |
| 18 | 5 | -1 |
| 19 | 5 | -1 |
| 20 | 5 | -1 |
| 21 | 5 | -1 |
| 22 | 5 | -1 |
| 23 | 5 | -1 |
| 24 | 5 | -1 |
| 25 | 5 | -1 |
| 26 | 5 | -1 |
| 27 | 5 | -1 |
| 28 | 5 | -1 |
| 29 | 5 | -1 |
| 30 | 5 | -1 |
How June really feels in Río Gallegos
Once humidity and wind are folded in, June averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 30 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in June is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Río Gallegos weather by month
How June compares with the rest of the year at a glance. June is the 12th-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18° / 8° | 42 | 10.9 | 0 | 15.9 | 5.6 |
| Feb | 18° / 8° | 34 | 8.2 | 0 | 14.4 | 5.9 |
| Mar | 16° / 7° | 37 | 9 | 0 | 12.5 | 4.9 |
| Apr | 12° / 4° | 30 | 7.4 | 0 | 10.4 | 3.5 |
| May | 8° / 1° | 26 | 5.9 | 0.4 | 8.7 | 1.7 |
| Jun | 5° / -1° | 22 | 5.8 | 1.5 | 7.7 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 5° / -1° | 21 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 8.1 | 0.2 |
| Aug | 8° / 0° | 21 | 5.3 | 1.1 | 9.6 | 1.3 |
| Sep | 11° / 2° | 21 | 6.1 | 0.6 | 11.6 | 2.7 |
| Oct | 14° / 4° | 22 | 6.6 | 0.2 | 13.6 | 4.1 |
| Nov | 16° / 6° | 31 | 9.2 | 0 | 15.4 | 4.8 |
| Dec | 17° / 7° | 48 | 12.2 | 0 | 16.3 | 5.0 |
Cloud cover in June
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 34% of the time in June, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of June, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 50%.
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| Clearer (%) | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 |
| Cloudier (%) | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51 | 49 |
| 2 | 51 | 49 |
| 3 | 52 | 48 |
| 4 | 52 | 48 |
| 5 | 52 | 48 |
| 6 | 52 | 48 |
| 7 | 51 | 49 |
| 8 | 52 | 48 |
| 9 | 52 | 48 |
| 10 | 51 | 49 |
| 11 | 51 | 49 |
| 12 | 51 | 49 |
| 13 | 51 | 49 |
| 14 | 50 | 50 |
| 15 | 49 | 51 |
| 16 | 49 | 51 |
| 17 | 50 | 50 |
| 18 | 49 | 51 |
| 19 | 48 | 52 |
| 20 | 48 | 52 |
| 21 | 48 | 52 |
| 22 | 49 | 51 |
| 23 | 49 | 51 |
| 24 | 49 | 51 |
| 25 | 49 | 51 |
| 26 | 49 | 51 |
| 27 | 50 | 50 |
| 28 | 50 | 50 |
| 29 | 50 | 50 |
| 30 | 51 | 49 |
Chance of precipitation in June
Río Gallegos gets around 22 mm of rain and snow over 5.8 wet days in June. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 18% and peaks near 20% on the wettest days, and about 2 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
| Snow chance (%) | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 2 |
| 2 | 19 | 3 |
| 3 | 19 | 3 |
| 4 | 19 | 3 |
| 5 | 19 | 3 |
| 6 | 19 | 3 |
| 7 | 19 | 3 |
| 8 | 19 | 3 |
| 9 | 19 | 4 |
| 10 | 18 | 4 |
| 11 | 18 | 4 |
| 12 | 18 | 4 |
| 13 | 18 | 4 |
| 14 | 17 | 4 |
| 15 | 17 | 5 |
| 16 | 17 | 5 |
| 17 | 17 | 5 |
| 18 | 18 | 5 |
| 19 | 18 | 6 |
| 20 | 18 | 6 |
| 21 | 18 | 6 |
| 22 | 18 | 6 |
| 23 | 19 | 6 |
| 24 | 19 | 6 |
| 25 | 19 | 6 |
| 26 | 19 | 6 |
| 27 | 19 | 6 |
| 28 | 19 | 6 |
| 29 | 19 | 6 |
| 30 | 20 | 7 |
Humidity in June
Most of June feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, June lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
Wind in June
Winds average 19 km/h in June, the calmest month.
Across June, daily wind ranges from about 18 km/h on the calmest days to 19 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| 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 | 19 | light breeze |
| 2 | 19 | light breeze |
| 3 | 19 | light breeze |
| 4 | 19 | light breeze |
| 5 | 19 | light breeze |
| 6 | 19 | light breeze |
| 7 | 19 | light breeze |
| 8 | 19 | light breeze |
| 9 | 19 | light breeze |
| 10 | 19 | light breeze |
| 11 | 19 | light breeze |
| 12 | 19 | light breeze |
| 13 | 19 | light breeze |
| 14 | 19 | light breeze |
| 15 | 19 | light breeze |
| 16 | 18 | light breeze |
| 17 | 18 | light breeze |
| 18 | 18 | light breeze |
| 19 | 18 | light breeze |
| 20 | 18 | light breeze |
| 21 | 18 | light breeze |
| 22 | 18 | light breeze |
| 23 | 18 | light breeze |
| 24 | 18 | light breeze |
| 25 | 18 | light breeze |
| 26 | 18 | light breeze |
| 27 | 18 | light breeze |
| 28 | 18 | light breeze |
| 29 | 18 | light breeze |
| 30 | 18 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in June
Daylight runs from about 7 h 54 min at the start of June to 7 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over June. Sunrise moves from 9:36 AM to 9:52 AM, and sunset from 5:33 PM to 5:29 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 9:36 | 9:37 | 9:38 | 9:39 | 9:41 | 9:41 | 9:42 | 9:43 | 9:44 | 9:45 | 9:46 | 9:47 | 9:47 | 9:48 | 9:48 | 9:49 | 9:49 | 9:50 | 9:50 | 9:51 | 9:51 | 9:51 | 9:52 | 9:52 | 9:52 | 9:52 | 9:52 | 9:52 | 9:52 | 9:52 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.9 | 9:36 | 5:33 |
| 2 | 7.9 | 9:37 | 5:32 |
| 3 | 7.9 | 9:38 | 5:31 |
| 4 | 7.8 | 9:39 | 5:30 |
| 5 | 7.8 | 9:41 | 5:30 |
| 6 | 7.8 | 9:41 | 5:29 |
| 7 | 7.8 | 9:42 | 5:29 |
| 8 | 7.7 | 9:43 | 5:28 |
| 9 | 7.7 | 9:44 | 5:28 |
| 10 | 7.7 | 9:45 | 5:27 |
| 11 | 7.7 | 9:46 | 5:27 |
| 12 | 7.7 | 9:47 | 5:26 |
| 13 | 7.6 | 9:47 | 5:26 |
| 14 | 7.6 | 9:48 | 5:26 |
| 15 | 7.6 | 9:48 | 5:26 |
| 16 | 7.6 | 9:49 | 5:26 |
| 17 | 7.6 | 9:49 | 5:25 |
| 18 | 7.6 | 9:50 | 5:25 |
| 19 | 7.6 | 9:50 | 5:25 |
| 20 | 7.6 | 9:51 | 5:25 |
| 21 | 7.6 | 9:51 | 5:26 |
| 22 | 7.6 | 9:51 | 5:26 |
| 23 | 7.6 | 9:52 | 5:26 |
| 24 | 7.6 | 9:52 | 5:26 |
| 25 | 7.6 | 9:52 | 5:27 |
| 26 | 7.6 | 9:52 | 5:27 |
| 27 | 7.6 | 9:52 | 5:27 |
| 28 | 7.6 | 9:52 | 5:28 |
| 29 | 7.6 | 9:52 | 5:28 |
| 30 | 7.6 | 9:52 | 5:29 |
Solar energy in June
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in June, about 0.81 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0.81 kWh/m² to a high of 6.52 kWh/m² in December across the year — June's 0.81 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Level | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 2 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 3 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 4 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 5 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 6 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 7 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 8 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 9 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 10 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 11 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 12 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 13 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 14 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 15 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 16 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 17 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 18 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 19 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 20 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 21 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 22 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 23 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 24 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 25 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 26 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 27 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 28 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 29 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 30 | 0.8 | Dim |
Is June a good time to visit Río Gallegos?
Our two travel scores rate June for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
June is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Río Gallegos.
What to pack for Río Gallegos in June
From June's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In June, Río Gallegos sees daytime highs around 5°C and nights near -1°C. Pack a warm layer. Worth having: a heavy coat. About 6 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Río Gallegos in June
The nearest coast averages about 6°C in June — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 26 km away) is warmest in February at about 11°C and coldest in August near 4°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Bracing |
| Feb | 11 | Bracing |
| Mar | 11 | Bracing |
| Apr | 9 | Bracing |
| May | 8 | Bracing |
| Jun | 6 | Bracing |
| Jul | 5 | Bracing |
| Aug | 4 | Bracing |
| Sep | 4 | Bracing |
| Oct | 6 | Bracing |
| Nov | 8 | Bracing |
| Dec | 9 | Bracing |
UV index in Río Gallegos in June
Clear-sky midday UV in June peaks around 1. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Río Gallegos peaks around December 22 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 20 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 6 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 9 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 9 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 8 | Very high |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 2 | Moderate |
| May | 1 | Low |
| Jun | 1 | Low |
| Jul | 1 | Low |
| Aug | 1 | Low |
| Sep | 2 | Moderate |
| Oct | 5 | Moderate |
| Nov | 6 | High |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Where is Río Gallegos?
Río Gallegos sits at 51.6°S, 69.3°W, 1 m above sea level, in Argentina. The nearest listed city is Punta Arenas, 205 km away.
Topography around Río Gallegos
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Río Gallegos.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Río Gallegos has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 18 m around an average of 11 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 162 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 312 m.
The land around Río Gallegos is covered by artificial surfaces (46%) and grassland (32%) within 3 km, grassland (74%) within 16 km, and grassland (70%) and water (23%) within 80 km.
Argentina travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / I
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 46% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $14,898
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.4 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 4.5
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 14.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 575
- 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 Río Gallegos (-51.6253°, -69.2523°, 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. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).