Piracuruca weather in April
In April, Piracuruca sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 287 mm of rain across 22.9 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 10% of the time in April, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 hours at the start of April to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Piracuruca's 11th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Piracuruca's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 287 mm
- 22.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 5:50 AM – 5:44 PM
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.97 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.8
- out of 10
Piracuruca is settlement in Brazil.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in April
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month.
A typical April day in Piracuruca reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 34°C. Set against its neighbours, April runs on par with March and about 1°C cooler than May.
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| Avg high (°C) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 24 |
| 2 | 32 | 24 |
| 3 | 32 | 24 |
| 4 | 32 | 24 |
| 5 | 32 | 24 |
| 6 | 32 | 24 |
| 7 | 32 | 24 |
| 8 | 32 | 24 |
| 9 | 32 | 24 |
| 10 | 32 | 24 |
| 11 | 32 | 24 |
| 12 | 32 | 24 |
| 13 | 32 | 24 |
| 14 | 32 | 24 |
| 15 | 32 | 24 |
| 16 | 32 | 24 |
| 17 | 32 | 24 |
| 18 | 32 | 24 |
| 19 | 32 | 24 |
| 20 | 32 | 24 |
| 21 | 32 | 24 |
| 22 | 32 | 24 |
| 23 | 32 | 24 |
| 24 | 32 | 24 |
| 25 | 32 | 24 |
| 26 | 32 | 24 |
| 27 | 32 | 24 |
| 28 | 32 | 24 |
| 29 | 32 | 24 |
| 30 | 32 | 24 |
How April really feels in Piracuruca
Once humidity and wind are folded in, April averages 30 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.
Piracuruca weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 12th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34° / 25° | 158 | 16.6 | 12.2 | 2.4 |
| Feb | 33° / 24° | 208 | 18.6 | 12.1 | 2.6 |
| Mar | 32° / 24° | 295 | 23.7 | 12 | 2.6 |
| Apr | 32° / 24° | 287 | 22.9 | 11.9 | 2.8 |
| May | 33° / 24° | 129 | 12.9 | 11.8 | 3.4 |
| Jun | 33° / 24° | 20 | 4.4 | 11.8 | 3.8 |
| Jul | 34° / 24° | 7 | 1.6 | 11.8 | 3.7 |
| Aug | 36° / 24° | 2 | 0.3 | 11.9 | 3.0 |
| Sep | 37° / 25° | 1 | 0.2 | 12 | 2.1 |
| Oct | 37° / 26° | 9 | 0.7 | 12.1 | 1.7 |
| Nov | 37° / 26° | 9 | 1.9 | 12.2 | 1.6 |
| Dec | 36° / 26° | 44 | 5.3 | 12.2 | 1.9 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 10% of the time in April.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 77%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| Cloudier (%) | 85 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 81 | 79 | 79 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 72 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 85 |
| 2 | 16 | 84 |
| 3 | 16 | 84 |
| 4 | 18 | 82 |
| 5 | 19 | 81 |
| 6 | 21 | 79 |
| 7 | 21 | 79 |
| 8 | 23 | 77 |
| 9 | 23 | 77 |
| 10 | 24 | 76 |
| 11 | 25 | 75 |
| 12 | 25 | 75 |
| 13 | 25 | 75 |
| 14 | 26 | 74 |
| 15 | 26 | 74 |
| 16 | 26 | 74 |
| 17 | 26 | 74 |
| 18 | 25 | 75 |
| 19 | 25 | 75 |
| 20 | 25 | 75 |
| 21 | 25 | 75 |
| 22 | 25 | 75 |
| 23 | 24 | 76 |
| 24 | 24 | 76 |
| 25 | 25 | 75 |
| 26 | 26 | 74 |
| 27 | 26 | 74 |
| 28 | 26 | 74 |
| 29 | 27 | 73 |
| 30 | 28 | 72 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Piracuruca gets around 287 mm of rain over 22.9 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 75% and peaks near 84% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 84 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 66 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 84 |
| 2 | 83 |
| 3 | 83 |
| 4 | 82 |
| 5 | 81 |
| 6 | 80 |
| 7 | 79 |
| 8 | 79 |
| 9 | 78 |
| 10 | 77 |
| 11 | 77 |
| 12 | 76 |
| 13 | 76 |
| 14 | 75 |
| 15 | 75 |
| 16 | 74 |
| 17 | 74 |
| 18 | 74 |
| 19 | 74 |
| 20 | 74 |
| 21 | 73 |
| 22 | 73 |
| 23 | 73 |
| 24 | 72 |
| 25 | 72 |
| 26 | 71 |
| 27 | 70 |
| 28 | 69 |
| 29 | 68 |
| 30 | 66 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April lands in the oppressive band about 74% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Oppressive (%) | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 73 |
| Miserable (%) | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 77 | 23 |
| 2 | 0 | 77 | 23 |
| 3 | 0 | 76 | 24 |
| 4 | 0 | 76 | 24 |
| 5 | 0 | 75 | 25 |
| 6 | 0 | 75 | 25 |
| 7 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 8 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 9 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 10 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 11 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 12 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 13 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 14 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 15 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 16 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 17 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 18 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 19 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 20 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 21 | 1 | 73 | 26 |
| 22 | 2 | 72 | 26 |
| 23 | 2 | 72 | 26 |
| 24 | 2 | 72 | 26 |
| 25 | 2 | 72 | 26 |
| 26 | 2 | 72 | 26 |
| 27 | 2 | 73 | 25 |
| 28 | 3 | 72 | 25 |
| 29 | 3 | 72 | 25 |
| 30 | 3 | 73 | 24 |
Wind in April
Winds average 5 km/h in April, the calmest month.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 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 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 12 hours at the start of April to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 5:52 AM to 5:48 AM, and sunset from 5:51 PM to 5:40 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:40 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.0 | 5:52 | 5:51 |
| 2 | 12.0 | 5:52 | 5:50 |
| 3 | 12.0 | 5:52 | 5:50 |
| 4 | 12.0 | 5:52 | 5:49 |
| 5 | 12.0 | 5:52 | 5:49 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 5:51 | 5:48 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 5:51 | 5:48 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 5:51 | 5:48 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 5:51 | 5:47 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 5:51 | 5:47 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 5:50 | 5:46 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 5:50 | 5:46 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 5:50 | 5:46 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 5:50 | 5:45 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 5:50 | 5:45 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 5:50 | 5:44 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 5:49 | 5:44 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 5:49 | 5:44 |
| 19 | 11.9 | 5:49 | 5:43 |
| 20 | 11.9 | 5:49 | 5:43 |
| 21 | 11.9 | 5:49 | 5:43 |
| 22 | 11.9 | 5:49 | 5:42 |
| 23 | 11.9 | 5:49 | 5:42 |
| 24 | 11.9 | 5:49 | 5:42 |
| 25 | 11.9 | 5:49 | 5:42 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 5:48 | 5:41 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 5:48 | 5:41 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 5:48 | 5:41 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 5:48 | 5:40 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 5:48 | 5:40 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 4.97 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.97 kWh/m² to a high of 7.04 kWh/m² in October across the year — April's 4.97 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 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 | 4.9 |
| 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 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.0 | 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 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.9 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Piracuruca
In April, Piracuruca sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Piracuruca's monsoon runs January–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is April a good time to visit Piracuruca?
Our two travel scores rate April for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
April is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Piracuruca.
What to pack for Piracuruca in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Piracuruca sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 23 days see rain.
UV index in Piracuruca in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Piracuruca peaks around March 16 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 23 at about 10 (extreme).
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) | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Piracuruca 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 Piracuruca is worst in November — around 23 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 4.1× the cleanest month (August, 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) | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 23 | 19 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Moderate |
| Feb | 14 | Moderate |
| Mar | 13 | Moderate |
| Apr | 12 | Good |
| May | 9 | Good |
| Jun | 7 | Good |
| Jul | 6 | Good |
| Aug | 6 | Good |
| Sep | 7 | Good |
| Oct | 17 | Moderate |
| Nov | 23 | Moderate |
| Dec | 19 | Moderate |
Where is Piracuruca?
Piracuruca sits at 3.9°S, 41.7°W, 75 m above sea level, in Brazil. The nearest listed city is Piripiri, 39 km away.
Topography around Piracuruca
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Piracuruca.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Piracuruca has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 57 m around an average of 72 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 240 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 866 m.
The land around Piracuruca is covered by shrubs (36%) and grassland (35%) within 3 km, shrubs (42%), trees (29%) and grassland (25%) within 16 km, and trees (49%) and shrubs (35%) within 80 km.
Brazil travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / N
- 127 / 220 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 46% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $10,713
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 89%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 19.3
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 16
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 482
- 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 Piracuruca (-3.9281°, -41.7092°, elevation 75 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).