Trashigang weather in April
In April, Trashigang sees average daytime highs of 19°C and overnight lows near 10°C, with 207 mm of rain across 23 wet days and about 12.6 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 18°C in the first days to 20°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 7% of the time in April, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 12 min at the start of April to 13 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Trashigang's 7th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Trashigang's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 19°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 10°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 207 mm
- 23 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 36 min
- 5:35 AM – 6:13 PM
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.92 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.2
- out of 10
Trashigang is city.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in April
Highs climb over the month, from about 18°C in the first days to 20°C by the end.
A typical April day in Trashigang reaches about 19°C in the afternoon and slips back to 10°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 17°C and 22°C. Set against its neighbours, April runs about 2°C warmer than March and about 2°C cooler than May.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg low (°C) | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 8 |
| 2 | 18 | 9 |
| 3 | 18 | 9 |
| 4 | 19 | 9 |
| 5 | 19 | 9 |
| 6 | 19 | 9 |
| 7 | 19 | 9 |
| 8 | 19 | 9 |
| 9 | 19 | 9 |
| 10 | 19 | 9 |
| 11 | 19 | 9 |
| 12 | 19 | 10 |
| 13 | 19 | 10 |
| 14 | 19 | 10 |
| 15 | 19 | 10 |
| 16 | 20 | 10 |
| 17 | 20 | 10 |
| 18 | 20 | 10 |
| 19 | 20 | 10 |
| 20 | 20 | 10 |
| 21 | 20 | 10 |
| 22 | 20 | 11 |
| 23 | 20 | 11 |
| 24 | 20 | 11 |
| 25 | 20 | 11 |
| 26 | 20 | 11 |
| 27 | 20 | 11 |
| 28 | 20 | 11 |
| 29 | 20 | 11 |
| 30 | 20 | 11 |
Trashigang weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 7th-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 | 13° / 3° | 35 | 8.7 | 10.5 | 4.0 |
| Feb | 15° / 4° | 63 | 12.2 | 11 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 17° / 7° | 120 | 17.9 | 11.8 | 4.5 |
| Apr | 19° / 10° | 207 | 23 | 12.6 | 4.2 |
| May | 21° / 13° | 320 | 27.9 | 13.3 | 3.9 |
| Jun | 22° / 16° | 610 | 29.7 | 13.7 | 3.4 |
| Jul | 22° / 17° | 871 | 31 | 13.6 | 3.3 |
| Aug | 23° / 17° | 616 | 31 | 13 | 3.3 |
| Sep | 22° / 15° | 391 | 28.7 | 12.2 | 3.6 |
| Oct | 21° / 11° | 108 | 11.2 | 11.3 | 6.4 |
| Nov | 18° / 7° | 21 | 4.7 | 10.7 | 6.6 |
| Dec | 15° / 5° | 24 | 5.8 | 10.3 | 5.0 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 7% of the time in April.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 23% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 69%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Cloudier (%) | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 62 |
| 2 | 37 | 63 |
| 3 | 37 | 63 |
| 4 | 37 | 63 |
| 5 | 37 | 63 |
| 6 | 36 | 64 |
| 7 | 36 | 64 |
| 8 | 35 | 65 |
| 9 | 35 | 65 |
| 10 | 34 | 66 |
| 11 | 33 | 67 |
| 12 | 31 | 69 |
| 13 | 31 | 69 |
| 14 | 30 | 70 |
| 15 | 30 | 70 |
| 16 | 30 | 70 |
| 17 | 28 | 72 |
| 18 | 28 | 72 |
| 19 | 28 | 72 |
| 20 | 27 | 73 |
| 21 | 27 | 73 |
| 22 | 27 | 73 |
| 23 | 26 | 74 |
| 24 | 26 | 74 |
| 25 | 26 | 74 |
| 26 | 26 | 74 |
| 27 | 26 | 74 |
| 28 | 27 | 73 |
| 29 | 27 | 73 |
| 30 | 27 | 73 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Trashigang gets around 207 mm of rain over 23 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 77% and peaks near 84% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 72 |
| 2 | 72 |
| 3 | 72 |
| 4 | 72 |
| 5 | 72 |
| 6 | 72 |
| 7 | 72 |
| 8 | 72 |
| 9 | 73 |
| 10 | 73 |
| 11 | 73 |
| 12 | 74 |
| 13 | 75 |
| 14 | 75 |
| 15 | 76 |
| 16 | 76 |
| 17 | 77 |
| 18 | 78 |
| 19 | 78 |
| 20 | 79 |
| 21 | 80 |
| 22 | 81 |
| 23 | 81 |
| 24 | 82 |
| 25 | 82 |
| 26 | 83 |
| 27 | 83 |
| 28 | 84 |
| 29 | 84 |
| 30 | 84 |
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 78% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 75 | 74 | 72 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 58 | 56 | 54 |
| Comfortable (%) | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93 | 7 | 0 |
| 2 | 93 | 7 | 0 |
| 3 | 92 | 8 | 0 |
| 4 | 92 | 8 | 0 |
| 5 | 91 | 9 | 0 |
| 6 | 91 | 9 | 0 |
| 7 | 90 | 10 | 0 |
| 8 | 89 | 11 | 0 |
| 9 | 88 | 12 | 0 |
| 10 | 87 | 13 | 0 |
| 11 | 86 | 14 | 0 |
| 12 | 85 | 15 | 0 |
| 13 | 83 | 17 | 0 |
| 14 | 82 | 18 | 0 |
| 15 | 81 | 19 | 0 |
| 16 | 79 | 21 | 0 |
| 17 | 78 | 22 | 0 |
| 18 | 77 | 23 | 0 |
| 19 | 75 | 25 | 0 |
| 20 | 74 | 26 | 0 |
| 21 | 72 | 28 | 0 |
| 22 | 70 | 30 | 0 |
| 23 | 68 | 31 | 1 |
| 24 | 66 | 33 | 1 |
| 25 | 64 | 35 | 1 |
| 26 | 63 | 36 | 1 |
| 27 | 61 | 38 | 1 |
| 28 | 58 | 40 | 2 |
| 29 | 56 | 42 | 2 |
| 30 | 54 | 44 | 2 |
Wind in April
Winds average 4 km/h in April.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 3 km/h on the calmest days to 4 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| 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 |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 3 | calm |
| 30 | 3 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 12 h 12 min at the start of April to 13 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 48 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 5:51 AM to 5:21 AM, and sunset from 6:06 PM to 6:21 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:30 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:26 | 5:25 | 5:24 | 5:23 | 5:22 | 5:21 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.2 | 5:51 | 6:06 |
| 2 | 12.3 | 5:50 | 6:06 |
| 3 | 12.3 | 5:49 | 6:07 |
| 4 | 12.3 | 5:48 | 6:07 |
| 5 | 12.4 | 5:47 | 6:08 |
| 6 | 12.4 | 5:45 | 6:08 |
| 7 | 12.4 | 5:44 | 6:09 |
| 8 | 12.4 | 5:43 | 6:09 |
| 9 | 12.5 | 5:42 | 6:10 |
| 10 | 12.5 | 5:41 | 6:10 |
| 11 | 12.5 | 5:40 | 6:11 |
| 12 | 12.5 | 5:39 | 6:11 |
| 13 | 12.6 | 5:38 | 6:12 |
| 14 | 12.6 | 5:37 | 6:12 |
| 15 | 12.6 | 5:36 | 6:13 |
| 16 | 12.6 | 5:35 | 6:13 |
| 17 | 12.7 | 5:34 | 6:14 |
| 18 | 12.7 | 5:32 | 6:15 |
| 19 | 12.7 | 5:31 | 6:15 |
| 20 | 12.8 | 5:30 | 6:16 |
| 21 | 12.8 | 5:29 | 6:16 |
| 22 | 12.8 | 5:28 | 6:17 |
| 23 | 12.8 | 5:27 | 6:17 |
| 24 | 12.9 | 5:27 | 6:18 |
| 25 | 12.9 | 5:26 | 6:18 |
| 26 | 12.9 | 5:25 | 6:19 |
| 27 | 12.9 | 5:24 | 6:19 |
| 28 | 13.0 | 5:23 | 6:20 |
| 29 | 13.0 | 5:22 | 6:21 |
| 30 | 13.0 | 5:21 | 6:21 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 4.92 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.16 kWh/m² to a high of 4.92 kWh/m² in April across the year — April's 4.92 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| 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 |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.9 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Trashigang
None of Trashigang's seasonal hazards are active in April. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Trashigang's monsoon runs June–August, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is April a good time to visit Trashigang?
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 Trashigang for sightseeing.
What to pack for Trashigang in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Trashigang sees daytime highs around 19°C and nights near 10°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 23 days see rain.
UV index in Trashigang in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Trashigang peaks around July 13 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 11 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 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Level | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | Moderate |
| Feb | 6 | High |
| Mar | 9 | Very high |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 14 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 8 | Very high |
| Nov | 6 | High |
| Dec | 5 | Moderate |
Air quality in Trashigang 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 Trashigang is worst in February — around 73 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 3.7× the cleanest month (July, 20 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) | 64 | 73 | 67 | 55 | 36 | 27 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 36 | 45 | 54 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 73 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 67 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 55 | Poor |
| May | 36 | Poor |
| Jun | 27 | Moderate |
| Jul | 20 | Moderate |
| Aug | 24 | Moderate |
| Sep | 28 | Moderate |
| Oct | 36 | Poor |
| Nov | 45 | Poor |
| Dec | 54 | Poor |
Where is Trashigang?
Trashigang sits at 27.3°N, 91.6°E, 0 m above sea level, in Bhutan. The nearest listed city is Mongar, 32 km away.
Topography around Trashigang
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Trashigang.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Trashigang has very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,730 m around an average of 1,273 m above sea level; within 16 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,540 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 6,299 m.
The land around Trashigang is covered by trees (63%) and grassland (35%) within 3 km, trees (79%) within 16 km, and trees (78%) within 80 km.
Bhutan travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / D / F / G / M
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 23% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $4,493
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2018
- Safe drinking water
- 66%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 2.5
- per 100k, 2020
- Road deaths
- 16.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 473
- 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 Trashigang (27.3331°, 91.5542°, elevation 0 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).