Freeport weather in December
In December, Freeport sees average daytime highs of 23°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 53 mm of rain across 8.7 wet days and about 10.4 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 23°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 36% of the time in December, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 30 min at the start of December to 10 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Freeport's 7th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Freeport's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 23°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 53 mm
- 8.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 18 min
- 7:01 AM – 5:21 PM
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 23 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.25 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.2
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 23°C through the month.
A typical December day in Freeport reaches about 23°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 2°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 21°C and 25°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 1°C cooler than November and about 1°C warmer than January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
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| 30 | 23 | 21 |
| 31 | 23 | 21 |
How December really feels in Freeport
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.
Freeport weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 9th-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23° / 21° | 72 | 9.2 | 10.5 | 6.9 |
| Feb | 23° / 21° | 59 | 7.4 | 11.1 | 7.3 |
| Mar | 23° / 21° | 63 | 7.2 | 11.8 | 7.4 |
| Apr | 24° / 23° | 65 | 8.1 | 12.6 | 7.5 |
| May | 26° / 24° | 91 | 10.3 | 13.3 | 6.9 |
| Jun | 28° / 26° | 131 | 16.4 | 13.6 | 5.4 |
| Jul | 28° / 27° | 92 | 15.9 | 13.5 | 5.0 |
| Aug | 29° / 27° | 138 | 18.3 | 12.9 | 4.7 |
| Sep | 28° / 26° | 168 | 18.7 | 12.2 | 4.8 |
| Oct | 27° / 25° | 120 | 13.5 | 11.4 | 6.1 |
| Nov | 25° / 23° | 65 | 9.5 | 10.7 | 7.1 |
| Dec | 23° / 22° | 53 | 8.7 | 10.4 | 7.2 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 36% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 43%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 |
| Cloudier (%) | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
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| 1 | 61 | 39 |
| 2 | 61 | 39 |
| 3 | 60 | 40 |
| 4 | 60 | 40 |
| 5 | 60 | 40 |
| 6 | 59 | 41 |
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| 13 | 56 | 44 |
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| 19 | 54 | 46 |
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| 25 | 56 | 44 |
| 26 | 56 | 44 |
| 27 | 56 | 44 |
| 28 | 56 | 44 |
| 29 | 56 | 44 |
| 30 | 57 | 43 |
| 31 | 57 | 43 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Freeport gets around 53 mm of rain over 8.7 wet days in December, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 29% and peaks near 31% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
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| 1 | 29 |
| 2 | 29 |
| 3 | 29 |
| 4 | 29 |
| 5 | 29 |
| 6 | 29 |
| 7 | 29 |
| 8 | 30 |
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| 20 | 28 |
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| 23 | 27 |
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| 30 | 28 |
| 31 | 29 |
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 34% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 48% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| Comfortable (%) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Humid (%) | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Muggy (%) | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Oppressive (%) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
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| 1 | 8 | 16 | 26 | 35 | 15 |
| 2 | 8 | 16 | 25 | 36 | 15 |
| 3 | 9 | 15 | 25 | 36 | 15 |
| 4 | 10 | 15 | 24 | 36 | 15 |
| 5 | 10 | 14 | 24 | 36 | 15 |
| 6 | 11 | 14 | 23 | 36 | 16 |
| 7 | 12 | 14 | 23 | 36 | 16 |
| 8 | 12 | 14 | 22 | 35 | 17 |
| 9 | 13 | 14 | 22 | 35 | 17 |
| 10 | 13 | 14 | 21 | 35 | 17 |
| 11 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 34 | 17 |
| 12 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 34 | 17 |
| 13 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 33 | 16 |
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| 21 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 32 | 13 |
| 22 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 32 | 12 |
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| 24 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 33 | 12 |
| 25 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 33 | 11 |
| 26 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 34 | 11 |
| 27 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 34 | 11 |
| 28 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 35 | 11 |
| 29 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 35 | 11 |
| 30 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 35 | 11 |
| 31 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 35 | 11 |
Wind in December
Winds average 23 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 23 km/h on the calmest days to 24 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
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| 1 | 23 | breezy |
| 2 | 23 | breezy |
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| 29 | 24 | breezy |
| 30 | 24 | breezy |
| 31 | 24 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 10 h 30 min at the start of December to 10 h 24 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 6:51 AM to 7:07 AM, and sunset from 5:18 PM to 5:29 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 10.5 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.4 | 10.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:07 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:29 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.5 | 6:51 | 5:18 |
| 2 | 10.4 | 6:52 | 5:18 |
| 3 | 10.4 | 6:52 | 5:18 |
| 4 | 10.4 | 6:53 | 5:18 |
| 5 | 10.4 | 6:54 | 5:19 |
| 6 | 10.4 | 6:54 | 5:19 |
| 7 | 10.4 | 6:55 | 5:19 |
| 8 | 10.4 | 6:56 | 5:19 |
| 9 | 10.4 | 6:56 | 5:19 |
| 10 | 10.4 | 6:57 | 5:19 |
| 11 | 10.4 | 6:58 | 5:20 |
| 12 | 10.4 | 6:58 | 5:20 |
| 13 | 10.4 | 6:59 | 5:20 |
| 14 | 10.4 | 7:00 | 5:21 |
| 15 | 10.3 | 7:00 | 5:21 |
| 16 | 10.3 | 7:01 | 5:21 |
| 17 | 10.3 | 7:01 | 5:22 |
| 18 | 10.3 | 7:02 | 5:22 |
| 19 | 10.3 | 7:02 | 5:22 |
| 20 | 10.3 | 7:03 | 5:23 |
| 21 | 10.3 | 7:03 | 5:23 |
| 22 | 10.3 | 7:04 | 5:24 |
| 23 | 10.3 | 7:04 | 5:24 |
| 24 | 10.3 | 7:05 | 5:25 |
| 25 | 10.3 | 7:05 | 5:25 |
| 26 | 10.3 | 7:06 | 5:26 |
| 27 | 10.3 | 7:06 | 5:26 |
| 28 | 10.3 | 7:06 | 5:27 |
| 29 | 10.3 | 7:07 | 5:27 |
| 30 | 10.4 | 7:07 | 5:28 |
| 31 | 10.4 | 7:07 | 5:29 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 3.25 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.25 kWh/m² to a high of 6.61 kWh/m² in May across the year — December's 3.25 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 31 | 3.3 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Freeport
None of Freeport's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Freeport sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Is December a good time to visit Freeport?
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 Freeport for general sightseeing.
What to pack for Freeport in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Freeport sees daytime highs around 23°C and nights near 22°C. Worth packing: light clothes, rain gear and a windbreaker. About 9 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Freeport in December
The nearest coast averages about 25°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 13 km away) is warmest in August at about 30°C and coldest in February near 23°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) | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 23 | Refreshing |
| Mar | 24 | Refreshing |
| Apr | 25 | Warm |
| May | 27 | Warm |
| Jun | 28 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 28 | Warm |
| Nov | 26 | Warm |
| Dec | 25 | Warm |
UV index in Freeport in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 5 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Freeport peaks around June 22 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 18 at about 5 (moderate).
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) | 5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Level | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | High |
| Feb | 7 | Very high |
| Mar | 9 | Very high |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 8 | Very high |
| Nov | 6 | High |
| Dec | 5 | Moderate |
Air quality in Freeport 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 Freeport is worst in July — around 19 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 4.6× the cleanest month (December, 4 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) | 5 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | Good |
| Feb | 5 | Good |
| Mar | 6 | Good |
| Apr | 9 | Good |
| May | 9 | Good |
| Jun | 13 | Moderate |
| Jul | 19 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 10 | Good |
| Oct | 8 | Good |
| Nov | 5 | Good |
| Dec | 4 | Good |
Where is Freeport?
Freeport sits at 26.5°N, 78.7°W, 6 m above sea level, in Bahamas. The nearest listed city is Lucaya, 3.0 km away.
Topography around Freeport
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Freeport.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Freeport has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 10 m around an average of 4 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 26 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 17 m.
The land around Freeport is covered by trees (38%), grassland (32%) and artificial surfaces (26%) within 3 km, water (75%) within 16 km, and water (94%) within 80 km.
Bahamas travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 96% of US
- price level, 2024
- GDP per capita
- $39,455
- 2024
- Homicide rate
- 32.2
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 7.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- 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 Freeport (26.5333°, -78.7°, elevation 6 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. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). 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).