Riacho de Santana weather in April
In April, Riacho de Santana sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 43 mm of rain across 5.9 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 37% of the time in April, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of April to 11 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Riacho de Santana's 7th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Riacho de Santana's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 43 mm
- 5.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 6:01 AM – 5:43 PM
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.5 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.8
- out of 10
Temperature in April
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical April day in Riacho de Santana reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 10°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 on par with May.
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| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 21 |
| 2 | 31 | 21 |
| 3 | 31 | 21 |
| 4 | 31 | 21 |
| 5 | 31 | 21 |
| 6 | 31 | 21 |
| 7 | 31 | 21 |
| 8 | 31 | 21 |
| 9 | 31 | 21 |
| 10 | 31 | 21 |
| 11 | 31 | 21 |
| 12 | 31 | 21 |
| 13 | 31 | 21 |
| 14 | 31 | 21 |
| 15 | 31 | 21 |
| 16 | 31 | 21 |
| 17 | 31 | 21 |
| 18 | 31 | 21 |
| 19 | 31 | 21 |
| 20 | 31 | 21 |
| 21 | 31 | 21 |
| 22 | 31 | 21 |
| 23 | 31 | 21 |
| 24 | 31 | 21 |
| 25 | 31 | 21 |
| 26 | 31 | 21 |
| 27 | 31 | 21 |
| 28 | 31 | 21 |
| 29 | 31 | 21 |
| 30 | 31 | 21 |
How April really feels in Riacho de Santana
Once humidity and wind are folded in, April averages 20 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.
Riacho de Santana 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 | 31° / 22° | 106 | 11.6 | 12.7 | 4.1 |
| Feb | 32° / 22° | 77 | 10.8 | 12.5 | 4.0 |
| Mar | 31° / 22° | 96 | 11.7 | 12.1 | 4.1 |
| Apr | 31° / 21° | 43 | 5.9 | 11.7 | 4.8 |
| May | 31° / 20° | 8 | 1.6 | 11.4 | 5.5 |
| Jun | 30° / 19° | 1 | 0.4 | 11.2 | 6.3 |
| Jul | 30° / 18° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.3 | 6.5 |
| Aug | 31° / 18° | 1 | 0.1 | 11.5 | 5.7 |
| Sep | 33° / 20° | 6 | 1.3 | 11.9 | 4.2 |
| Oct | 34° / 22° | 36 | 5.3 | 12.3 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 32° / 22° | 129 | 12.9 | 12.6 | 3.7 |
| Dec | 31° / 22° | 107 | 12.9 | 12.8 | 4.0 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 37% of the time in April.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 25% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 38%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 |
| Cloudier (%) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 | 40 |
| 2 | 60 | 40 |
| 3 | 60 | 40 |
| 4 | 60 | 40 |
| 5 | 60 | 40 |
| 6 | 60 | 40 |
| 7 | 60 | 40 |
| 8 | 61 | 39 |
| 9 | 61 | 39 |
| 10 | 61 | 39 |
| 11 | 61 | 39 |
| 12 | 61 | 39 |
| 13 | 60 | 40 |
| 14 | 61 | 39 |
| 15 | 61 | 39 |
| 16 | 60 | 40 |
| 17 | 61 | 39 |
| 18 | 61 | 39 |
| 19 | 62 | 38 |
| 20 | 62 | 38 |
| 21 | 62 | 38 |
| 22 | 64 | 36 |
| 23 | 64 | 36 |
| 24 | 64 | 36 |
| 25 | 64 | 36 |
| 26 | 65 | 35 |
| 27 | 66 | 34 |
| 28 | 66 | 34 |
| 29 | 66 | 34 |
| 30 | 67 | 33 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Riacho de Santana gets around 43 mm of rain over 5.9 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 20% and peaks near 30% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 30 |
| 2 | 30 |
| 3 | 29 |
| 4 | 28 |
| 5 | 27 |
| 6 | 27 |
| 7 | 26 |
| 8 | 26 |
| 9 | 25 |
| 10 | 24 |
| 11 | 24 |
| 12 | 23 |
| 13 | 22 |
| 14 | 21 |
| 15 | 20 |
| 16 | 19 |
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| 18 | 17 |
| 19 | 16 |
| 20 | 16 |
| 21 | 15 |
| 22 | 14 |
| 23 | 14 |
| 24 | 13 |
| 25 | 13 |
| 26 | 13 |
| 27 | 12 |
| 28 | 12 |
| 29 | 11 |
| 30 | 11 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April lands in the humid band about 47% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 44% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 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 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Humid (%) | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 58 | 58 | 58 |
| Muggy (%) | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
| Oppressive (%) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 5 | 37 | 47 | 11 |
| 2 | 0 | 5 | 38 | 46 | 11 |
| 3 | 0 | 5 | 39 | 45 | 11 |
| 4 | 0 | 5 | 39 | 44 | 11 |
| 5 | 0 | 6 | 40 | 44 | 11 |
| 6 | 0 | 6 | 40 | 44 | 10 |
| 7 | 0 | 6 | 40 | 44 | 10 |
| 8 | 0 | 6 | 41 | 44 | 10 |
| 9 | 0 | 6 | 41 | 43 | 9 |
| 10 | 0 | 6 | 42 | 43 | 9 |
| 11 | 0 | 6 | 42 | 43 | 8 |
| 12 | 0 | 6 | 43 | 43 | 8 |
| 13 | 0 | 7 | 44 | 43 | 7 |
| 14 | 0 | 7 | 44 | 42 | 6 |
| 15 | 0 | 7 | 45 | 42 | 6 |
| 16 | 0 | 8 | 46 | 41 | 5 |
| 17 | 0 | 8 | 47 | 41 | 4 |
| 18 | 0 | 8 | 48 | 40 | 4 |
| 19 | 0 | 9 | 49 | 39 | 3 |
| 20 | 0 | 9 | 50 | 38 | 3 |
| 21 | 0 | 10 | 51 | 37 | 2 |
| 22 | 1 | 10 | 51 | 36 | 2 |
| 23 | 1 | 11 | 52 | 34 | 2 |
| 24 | 1 | 11 | 54 | 33 | 1 |
| 25 | 1 | 12 | 55 | 31 | 1 |
| 26 | 1 | 12 | 56 | 30 | 1 |
| 27 | 1 | 13 | 56 | 29 | 1 |
| 28 | 1 | 13 | 58 | 27 | 1 |
| 29 | 1 | 14 | 58 | 26 | 1 |
| 30 | 1 | 15 | 58 | 25 | 1 |
Wind in April
Winds average 9 km/h in April.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| 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 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of April to 11 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 6:00 AM to 6:03 AM, and sunset from 5:53 PM to 5:35 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:35 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 6:00 | 5:53 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 6:00 | 5:52 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 6:00 | 5:52 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:00 | 5:51 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 6:00 | 5:50 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:00 | 5:49 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 6:00 | 5:49 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 6:00 | 5:48 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 6:00 | 5:47 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 6:01 | 5:47 |
| 11 | 11.8 | 6:01 | 5:46 |
| 12 | 11.7 | 6:01 | 5:45 |
| 13 | 11.7 | 6:01 | 5:45 |
| 14 | 11.7 | 6:01 | 5:44 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 6:01 | 5:44 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 6:01 | 5:43 |
| 17 | 11.7 | 6:01 | 5:42 |
| 18 | 11.7 | 6:01 | 5:42 |
| 19 | 11.7 | 6:01 | 5:41 |
| 20 | 11.6 | 6:02 | 5:40 |
| 21 | 11.6 | 6:02 | 5:40 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 6:02 | 5:39 |
| 23 | 11.6 | 6:02 | 5:39 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 6:02 | 5:38 |
| 25 | 11.6 | 6:02 | 5:38 |
| 26 | 11.6 | 6:02 | 5:37 |
| 27 | 11.6 | 6:03 | 5:37 |
| 28 | 11.6 | 6:03 | 5:36 |
| 29 | 11.5 | 6:03 | 5:36 |
| 30 | 11.5 | 6:03 | 5:35 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 5.5 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.78 kWh/m² to a high of 6.61 kWh/m² in October across the year — April's 5.5 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| 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 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.3 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Riacho de Santana
None of Riacho de Santana's seasonal hazards are active in April. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Riacho de Santana's rainy season runs November–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is April a good time to visit Riacho de Santana?
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 Riacho de Santana for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Riacho de Santana in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Riacho de Santana sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection. About 6 days see rain.
UV index in Riacho de Santana in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Riacho de Santana peaks around February 18 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 10 at about 9 (very high).
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) | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 14 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Where is Riacho de Santana?
Riacho de Santana sits at 13.6°S, 42.9°W, 626 m above sea level, in Brazil. The nearest listed city is Igaporã, 30 km away.
Topography around Riacho de Santana
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Riacho de Santana.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Riacho de Santana has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 247 m around an average of 637 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 710 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 813 m.
The land around Riacho de Santana is covered by shrubs (31%), trees (29%) and grassland (26%) within 3 km, shrubs (40%), trees (32%) and grassland (20%) within 16 km, and shrubs (47%) and trees (21%) 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 Riacho de Santana (-13.6092°, -42.9389°, elevation 626 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. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).