Vera Cruz weather in January
In January, Vera Cruz sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 20°C, with 155 mm of rain across 15 wet days and about 13.7 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-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 30% of the time in January, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 54 min at the start of January to 13 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Vera Cruz's 7th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Vera Cruz's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 20°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 155 mm
- 15 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 42 min
- 6:48 AM – 8:31 PM
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.18 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.5
- out of 10
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical January day in Vera Cruz reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 20°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 34°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with 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 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 19 |
| 2 | 30 | 19 |
| 3 | 30 | 19 |
| 4 | 30 | 19 |
| 5 | 30 | 19 |
| 6 | 30 | 19 |
| 7 | 30 | 19 |
| 8 | 30 | 20 |
| 9 | 30 | 20 |
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| 12 | 30 | 20 |
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| 22 | 30 | 19 |
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| 24 | 30 | 20 |
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| 26 | 30 | 20 |
| 27 | 30 | 20 |
| 28 | 30 | 20 |
| 29 | 30 | 20 |
| 30 | 30 | 20 |
| 31 | 30 | 20 |
Vera Cruz weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 1st-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° / 20° | 155 | 15 | 13.7 | 4.5 |
| Feb | 29° / 19° | 139 | 14 | 13.1 | 4.7 |
| Mar | 28° / 18° | 120 | 12.4 | 12.2 | 5.7 |
| Apr | 25° / 15° | 127 | 10.1 | 11.3 | 6.7 |
| May | 21° / 12° | 123 | 9.8 | 10.5 | 6.5 |
| Jun | 19° / 10° | 131 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 6.0 |
| Jul | 19° / 9° | 154 | 10.7 | 10.3 | 6.0 |
| Aug | 21° / 11° | 125 | 10.2 | 10.9 | 6.5 |
| Sep | 22° / 12° | 161 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 6.3 |
| Oct | 24° / 14° | 199 | 13.5 | 12.7 | 6.2 |
| Nov | 27° / 16° | 135 | 11.5 | 13.5 | 6.3 |
| Dec | 29° / 18° | 152 | 13.1 | 13.9 | 5.1 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 30% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 51%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 |
| Cloudier (%) | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51 | 49 |
| 2 | 51 | 49 |
| 3 | 51 | 49 |
| 4 | 51 | 49 |
| 5 | 51 | 49 |
| 6 | 51 | 49 |
| 7 | 50 | 50 |
| 8 | 50 | 50 |
| 9 | 50 | 50 |
| 10 | 50 | 50 |
| 11 | 49 | 51 |
| 12 | 49 | 51 |
| 13 | 49 | 51 |
| 14 | 49 | 51 |
| 15 | 48 | 52 |
| 16 | 48 | 52 |
| 17 | 48 | 52 |
| 18 | 46 | 54 |
| 19 | 47 | 53 |
| 20 | 47 | 53 |
| 21 | 46 | 54 |
| 22 | 47 | 53 |
| 23 | 47 | 53 |
| 24 | 47 | 53 |
| 25 | 47 | 53 |
| 26 | 47 | 53 |
| 27 | 47 | 53 |
| 28 | 48 | 52 |
| 29 | 48 | 52 |
| 30 | 49 | 51 |
| 31 | 49 | 51 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Vera Cruz gets around 155 mm of rain over 15 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 49% and peaks near 52% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 44 |
| 2 | 45 |
| 3 | 45 |
| 4 | 46 |
| 5 | 46 |
| 6 | 47 |
| 7 | 47 |
| 8 | 48 |
| 9 | 48 |
| 10 | 49 |
| 11 | 49 |
| 12 | 49 |
| 13 | 49 |
| 14 | 50 |
| 15 | 50 |
| 16 | 50 |
| 17 | 50 |
| 18 | 50 |
| 19 | 50 |
| 20 | 50 |
| 21 | 49 |
| 22 | 50 |
| 23 | 50 |
| 24 | 50 |
| 25 | 50 |
| 26 | 50 |
| 27 | 51 |
| 28 | 51 |
| 29 | 51 |
| 30 | 52 |
| 31 | 52 |
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 36% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 73% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Humid (%) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Muggy (%) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Oppressive (%) | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 |
| Miserable (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 7 | 24 | 34 | 31 | 2 |
| 2 | 1 | 7 | 24 | 34 | 32 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 6 | 24 | 34 | 32 | 2 |
| 4 | 1 | 6 | 24 | 35 | 33 | 1 |
| 5 | 1 | 6 | 23 | 35 | 33 | 1 |
| 6 | 1 | 6 | 23 | 35 | 34 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 | 6 | 22 | 36 | 34 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 | 6 | 22 | 36 | 34 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 | 6 | 21 | 36 | 34 | 1 |
| 10 | 2 | 6 | 21 | 36 | 34 | 1 |
| 11 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 37 | 35 | 1 |
| 12 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 37 | 35 | 1 |
| 13 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 38 | 35 | 0 |
| 14 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 38 | 35 | 0 |
| 15 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 38 | 35 | 0 |
| 16 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 38 | 35 | 0 |
| 17 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 38 | 35 | 0 |
| 18 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 38 | 35 | 1 |
| 19 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 37 | 35 | 1 |
| 20 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 37 | 35 | 1 |
| 21 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 37 | 36 | 1 |
| 22 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 37 | 36 | 1 |
| 23 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 37 | 36 | 1 |
| 24 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 37 | 37 | 1 |
| 25 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 36 | 37 | 2 |
| 26 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 36 | 38 | 2 |
| 27 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 36 | 38 | 2 |
| 28 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 36 | 39 | 2 |
| 29 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 35 | 39 | 2 |
| 30 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 35 | 40 | 2 |
| 31 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 35 | 40 | 2 |
Wind in January
Winds average 9 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 9 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 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 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 | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | 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 |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 13 h 54 min at the start of January to 13 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 30 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:37 AM to 7:00 AM, and sunset from 8:30 PM to 8:26 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 7:00 |
| Sunset (PM) | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:31 | 8:31 | 8:31 | 8:31 | 8:31 | 8:31 | 8:31 | 8:31 | 8:31 | 8:31 | 8:31 | 8:31 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:29 | 8:29 | 8:29 | 8:28 | 8:28 | 8:28 | 8:27 | 8:27 | 8:26 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.9 | 6:37 | 8:30 |
| 2 | 13.9 | 6:37 | 8:30 |
| 3 | 13.9 | 6:38 | 8:30 |
| 4 | 13.9 | 6:39 | 8:30 |
| 5 | 13.8 | 6:40 | 8:30 |
| 6 | 13.8 | 6:40 | 8:31 |
| 7 | 13.8 | 6:41 | 8:31 |
| 8 | 13.8 | 6:42 | 8:31 |
| 9 | 13.8 | 6:42 | 8:31 |
| 10 | 13.8 | 6:43 | 8:31 |
| 11 | 13.8 | 6:44 | 8:31 |
| 12 | 13.8 | 6:45 | 8:31 |
| 13 | 13.8 | 6:45 | 8:31 |
| 14 | 13.7 | 6:46 | 8:31 |
| 15 | 13.7 | 6:47 | 8:31 |
| 16 | 13.7 | 6:48 | 8:31 |
| 17 | 13.7 | 6:49 | 8:31 |
| 18 | 13.7 | 6:49 | 8:30 |
| 19 | 13.7 | 6:50 | 8:30 |
| 20 | 13.6 | 6:51 | 8:30 |
| 21 | 13.6 | 6:52 | 8:30 |
| 22 | 13.6 | 6:53 | 8:30 |
| 23 | 13.6 | 6:54 | 8:29 |
| 24 | 13.6 | 6:54 | 8:29 |
| 25 | 13.6 | 6:55 | 8:29 |
| 26 | 13.5 | 6:56 | 8:28 |
| 27 | 13.5 | 6:57 | 8:28 |
| 28 | 13.5 | 6:58 | 8:28 |
| 29 | 13.5 | 6:59 | 8:27 |
| 30 | 13.5 | 6:59 | 8:27 |
| 31 | 13.4 | 7:00 | 8:26 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 6.18 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.39 kWh/m² to a high of 6.49 kWh/m² in December across the year — January's 6.18 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.9 | Bright |
Is January a good time to visit Vera Cruz?
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 Vera Cruz for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Vera Cruz in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Vera Cruz sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 20°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 15 days see rain.
UV index in Vera Cruz in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Vera Cruz peaks around January 17 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 19 at about 3 (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) | 13 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | High | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 10 | Extreme |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 5 | Moderate |
| Jun | 3 | Moderate |
| Jul | 4 | Moderate |
| Aug | 5 | Moderate |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Where is Vera Cruz?
Vera Cruz sits at 29.7°S, 52.5°W, 116 m above sea level, in Brazil. The nearest listed city is Santa Cruz do Sul, 7.0 km away.
Topography around Vera Cruz
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Vera Cruz.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Vera Cruz has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 164 m around an average of 57 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 457 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 767 m.
The land around Vera Cruz is covered by trees (42%) and grassland (26%) within 3 km, trees (47%), cropland (25%) and grassland (22%) within 16 km, and trees (50%) and cropland (30%) 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 Vera Cruz (-29.7167°, -52.5032°, elevation 116 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).