Santana do Cariri weather in January
In January, Santana do Cariri sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 138 mm of rain across 16.9 wet days and about 12.4 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 14% of the time in January, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 24 min at the start of January to 12 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Santana do Cariri's 11th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Santana do Cariri's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 138 mm
- 16.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 24 min
- 5:37 AM – 6:00 PM
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.4 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.3
- out of 10
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical January day in Santana do Cariri reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs about 2°C cooler than December and on par with February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| 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 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 21 |
| 2 | 30 | 21 |
| 3 | 30 | 21 |
| 4 | 30 | 21 |
| 5 | 30 | 21 |
| 6 | 30 | 21 |
| 7 | 30 | 21 |
| 8 | 30 | 21 |
| 9 | 30 | 21 |
| 10 | 30 | 21 |
| 11 | 30 | 21 |
| 12 | 30 | 21 |
| 13 | 30 | 21 |
| 14 | 30 | 21 |
| 15 | 29 | 21 |
| 16 | 29 | 21 |
| 17 | 29 | 21 |
| 18 | 29 | 21 |
| 19 | 29 | 21 |
| 20 | 29 | 21 |
| 21 | 29 | 21 |
| 22 | 29 | 21 |
| 23 | 29 | 21 |
| 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 25 | 29 | 21 |
| 26 | 29 | 21 |
| 27 | 29 | 21 |
| 28 | 29 | 21 |
| 29 | 29 | 21 |
| 30 | 29 | 21 |
| 31 | 29 | 21 |
How January really feels in Santana do Cariri
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January 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.
January sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Santana do Cariri weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 5th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 21° | 138 | 16.9 | 12.4 | 4.3 |
| Feb | 29° / 21° | 147 | 17.7 | 12.2 | 4.3 |
| Mar | 29° / 20° | 196 | 20.6 | 12 | 4.3 |
| Apr | 28° / 20° | 123 | 15.2 | 11.8 | 5.0 |
| May | 28° / 20° | 51 | 8.5 | 11.7 | 6.2 |
| Jun | 28° / 19° | 14 | 3.4 | 11.6 | 7.4 |
| Jul | 28° / 18° | 8 | 2 | 11.6 | 7.7 |
| Aug | 29° / 18° | 3 | 0.9 | 11.8 | 6.9 |
| Sep | 31° / 19° | 3 | 0.7 | 12 | 5.7 |
| Oct | 32° / 21° | 11 | 1.9 | 12.2 | 4.8 |
| Nov | 32° / 21° | 22 | 3.5 | 12.3 | 4.7 |
| Dec | 31° / 21° | 40 | 7 | 12.4 | 4.7 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 14% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 64%.
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| Clearer (%) | 44 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| Cloudier (%) | 56 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 56 |
| 2 | 42 | 58 |
| 3 | 42 | 58 |
| 4 | 41 | 59 |
| 5 | 41 | 59 |
| 6 | 40 | 60 |
| 7 | 39 | 61 |
| 8 | 38 | 62 |
| 9 | 38 | 62 |
| 10 | 36 | 64 |
| 11 | 36 | 64 |
| 12 | 35 | 65 |
| 13 | 34 | 66 |
| 14 | 32 | 68 |
| 15 | 32 | 68 |
| 16 | 32 | 68 |
| 17 | 31 | 69 |
| 18 | 32 | 68 |
| 19 | 32 | 68 |
| 20 | 32 | 68 |
| 21 | 33 | 67 |
| 22 | 33 | 67 |
| 23 | 34 | 66 |
| 24 | 35 | 65 |
| 25 | 36 | 64 |
| 26 | 36 | 64 |
| 27 | 36 | 64 |
| 28 | 36 | 64 |
| 29 | 37 | 63 |
| 30 | 37 | 63 |
| 31 | 37 | 63 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Santana do Cariri gets around 138 mm of rain over 16.9 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 54% and peaks near 63% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 57 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 38 |
| 2 | 39 |
| 3 | 40 |
| 4 | 41 |
| 5 | 43 |
| 6 | 44 |
| 7 | 45 |
| 8 | 47 |
| 9 | 48 |
| 10 | 50 |
| 11 | 52 |
| 12 | 54 |
| 13 | 56 |
| 14 | 57 |
| 15 | 59 |
| 16 | 60 |
| 17 | 61 |
| 18 | 62 |
| 19 | 62 |
| 20 | 62 |
| 21 | 63 |
| 22 | 63 |
| 23 | 63 |
| 24 | 62 |
| 25 | 62 |
| 26 | 61 |
| 27 | 60 |
| 28 | 59 |
| 29 | 59 |
| 30 | 58 |
| 31 | 57 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the muggy band about 65% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 67% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Humid (%) | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
| Muggy (%) | 47 | 48 | 49 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 76 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 |
| Oppressive (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 40 | 47 | 1 |
| 2 | 12 | 39 | 48 | 1 |
| 3 | 12 | 38 | 49 | 1 |
| 4 | 11 | 37 | 51 | 1 |
| 5 | 11 | 36 | 52 | 1 |
| 6 | 11 | 35 | 52 | 2 |
| 7 | 11 | 34 | 53 | 2 |
| 8 | 10 | 33 | 55 | 2 |
| 9 | 10 | 32 | 56 | 2 |
| 10 | 10 | 30 | 57 | 3 |
| 11 | 9 | 29 | 59 | 3 |
| 12 | 9 | 28 | 60 | 3 |
| 13 | 9 | 27 | 61 | 3 |
| 14 | 8 | 25 | 64 | 3 |
| 15 | 8 | 24 | 65 | 3 |
| 16 | 8 | 23 | 66 | 3 |
| 17 | 7 | 21 | 69 | 3 |
| 18 | 7 | 20 | 70 | 3 |
| 19 | 7 | 19 | 71 | 3 |
| 20 | 6 | 19 | 72 | 3 |
| 21 | 6 | 18 | 73 | 3 |
| 22 | 5 | 17 | 75 | 3 |
| 23 | 5 | 17 | 75 | 3 |
| 24 | 5 | 17 | 75 | 3 |
| 25 | 4 | 17 | 76 | 3 |
| 26 | 4 | 17 | 77 | 2 |
| 27 | 4 | 18 | 76 | 2 |
| 28 | 3 | 18 | 77 | 2 |
| 29 | 3 | 19 | 76 | 2 |
| 30 | 3 | 19 | 76 | 2 |
| 31 | 3 | 20 | 75 | 2 |
Wind in January
Winds average 8 km/h in January.
Across January, 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) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| 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 | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 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 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 12 h 24 min at the start of January to 12 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 5:30 AM to 5:43 AM, and sunset from 5:54 PM to 6:02 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.4 | 5:30 | 5:54 |
| 2 | 12.4 | 5:30 | 5:55 |
| 3 | 12.4 | 5:31 | 5:55 |
| 4 | 12.4 | 5:31 | 5:56 |
| 5 | 12.4 | 5:32 | 5:56 |
| 6 | 12.4 | 5:32 | 5:56 |
| 7 | 12.4 | 5:33 | 5:57 |
| 8 | 12.4 | 5:33 | 5:57 |
| 9 | 12.4 | 5:34 | 5:57 |
| 10 | 12.4 | 5:34 | 5:58 |
| 11 | 12.4 | 5:35 | 5:58 |
| 12 | 12.4 | 5:35 | 5:58 |
| 13 | 12.4 | 5:36 | 5:59 |
| 14 | 12.4 | 5:36 | 5:59 |
| 15 | 12.4 | 5:37 | 5:59 |
| 16 | 12.4 | 5:37 | 6:00 |
| 17 | 12.4 | 5:37 | 6:00 |
| 18 | 12.4 | 5:38 | 6:00 |
| 19 | 12.4 | 5:38 | 6:00 |
| 20 | 12.4 | 5:39 | 6:00 |
| 21 | 12.4 | 5:39 | 6:01 |
| 22 | 12.4 | 5:40 | 6:01 |
| 23 | 12.4 | 5:40 | 6:01 |
| 24 | 12.3 | 5:40 | 6:01 |
| 25 | 12.3 | 5:41 | 6:01 |
| 26 | 12.3 | 5:41 | 6:01 |
| 27 | 12.3 | 5:41 | 6:01 |
| 28 | 12.3 | 5:42 | 6:02 |
| 29 | 12.3 | 5:42 | 6:02 |
| 30 | 12.3 | 5:43 | 6:02 |
| 31 | 12.3 | 5:43 | 6:02 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 5.4 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.51 kWh/m² to a high of 6.85 kWh/m² in October across the year — January's 5.4 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| 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 | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.5 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Santana do Cariri
In January, Santana do Cariri sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Santana do Cariri's monsoon runs January–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit Santana do Cariri?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a reasonable time to visit Santana do Cariri for sightseeing.
What to pack for Santana do Cariri in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Santana do Cariri sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 17 days see rain.
UV index in Santana do Cariri in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January 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 Santana do Cariri peaks around March 12 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 13 at about 10 (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 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Where is Santana do Cariri?
Santana do Cariri sits at 7.2°S, 39.7°W, 503 m above sea level, in Brazil. The nearest listed city is Nova Olinda, 12 km away.
Topography around Santana do Cariri
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Santana do Cariri.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Santana do Cariri has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 321 m around an average of 558 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 532 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 776 m.
The land around Santana do Cariri is covered by grassland (49%) and shrubs (29%) within 3 km, shrubs (47%), trees (28%) and grassland (21%) within 16 km, and shrubs (60%) and grassland (23%) 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 Santana do Cariri (-7.1883°, -39.7369°, elevation 503 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).