Bobo-Dioulasso weather in August
In August, Bobo-Dioulasso sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 246 mm of rain across 24.8 wet days and about 12.4 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 4% of the time in August, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 30 min at the start of August to 12 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Bobo-Dioulasso's 12th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bobo-Dioulasso's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 246 mm
- 24.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 24 min
- 6:10 AM – 6:32 PM
- Cloud cover
- 77%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.78 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.5
- out of 10
Bobo-Dioulasso is town in Burkina Faso.
- Density
- 6,616/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1450
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical August day in Bobo-Dioulasso reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs about 1°C cooler than July and about 1°C cooler than September.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 23 |
| 2 | 29 | 23 |
| 3 | 29 | 23 |
| 4 | 29 | 23 |
| 5 | 29 | 23 |
| 6 | 29 | 23 |
| 7 | 29 | 23 |
| 8 | 29 | 23 |
| 9 | 29 | 23 |
| 10 | 29 | 23 |
| 11 | 29 | 23 |
| 12 | 29 | 23 |
| 13 | 29 | 23 |
| 14 | 29 | 23 |
| 15 | 29 | 23 |
| 16 | 29 | 23 |
| 17 | 29 | 22 |
| 18 | 29 | 22 |
| 19 | 29 | 22 |
| 20 | 29 | 22 |
| 21 | 29 | 22 |
| 22 | 29 | 22 |
| 23 | 29 | 22 |
| 24 | 29 | 22 |
| 25 | 29 | 22 |
| 26 | 29 | 22 |
| 27 | 29 | 22 |
| 28 | 29 | 22 |
| 29 | 29 | 22 |
| 30 | 29 | 22 |
| 31 | 29 | 22 |
How August really feels in Bobo-Dioulasso
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August averages 31 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 August is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Bobo-Dioulasso weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 12th-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° / 19° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.4 | 4.6 |
| Feb | 36° / 22° | 1 | 0.4 | 11.6 | 2.9 |
| Mar | 37° / 25° | 9 | 2.3 | 11.9 | 1.6 |
| Apr | 37° / 26° | 35 | 7.6 | 12.2 | 1.6 |
| May | 35° / 26° | 67 | 12.6 | 12.5 | 2.4 |
| Jun | 32° / 24° | 76 | 13.9 | 12.6 | 3.4 |
| Jul | 30° / 23° | 166 | 21.9 | 12.6 | 3.6 |
| Aug | 29° / 23° | 246 | 24.8 | 12.4 | 3.5 |
| Sep | 30° / 23° | 147 | 20.1 | 12.1 | 3.7 |
| Oct | 32° / 23° | 57 | 11.1 | 11.7 | 3.8 |
| Nov | 34° / 21° | 4 | 0.9 | 11.5 | 3.7 |
| Dec | 33° / 19° | 0 | 0 | 11.4 | 4.5 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 4% of the time in August, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 80%.
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| Clearer (%) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
| Cloudier (%) | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 79 |
| 2 | 21 | 79 |
| 3 | 21 | 79 |
| 4 | 20 | 80 |
| 5 | 20 | 80 |
| 6 | 20 | 80 |
| 7 | 20 | 80 |
| 8 | 20 | 80 |
| 9 | 20 | 80 |
| 10 | 20 | 80 |
| 11 | 19 | 81 |
| 12 | 19 | 81 |
| 13 | 19 | 81 |
| 14 | 19 | 81 |
| 15 | 19 | 81 |
| 16 | 19 | 81 |
| 17 | 18 | 82 |
| 18 | 19 | 81 |
| 19 | 19 | 81 |
| 20 | 19 | 81 |
| 21 | 18 | 82 |
| 22 | 18 | 82 |
| 23 | 19 | 81 |
| 24 | 20 | 80 |
| 25 | 20 | 80 |
| 26 | 20 | 80 |
| 27 | 21 | 79 |
| 28 | 21 | 79 |
| 29 | 22 | 78 |
| 30 | 22 | 78 |
| 31 | 23 | 77 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Bobo-Dioulasso gets around 246 mm of rain over 24.8 wet days in August, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 80% and peaks near 81% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 79 |
| 2 | 79 |
| 3 | 80 |
| 4 | 80 |
| 5 | 80 |
| 6 | 81 |
| 7 | 81 |
| 8 | 81 |
| 9 | 81 |
| 10 | 81 |
| 11 | 81 |
| 12 | 81 |
| 13 | 81 |
| 14 | 81 |
| 15 | 81 |
| 16 | 81 |
| 17 | 81 |
| 18 | 80 |
| 19 | 80 |
| 20 | 80 |
| 21 | 80 |
| 22 | 80 |
| 23 | 80 |
| 24 | 79 |
| 25 | 79 |
| 26 | 79 |
| 27 | 79 |
| 28 | 78 |
| 29 | 78 |
| 30 | 78 |
| 31 | 77 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the oppressive band about 99% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oppressive (%) | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| 2 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| 3 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| 4 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| 5 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| 6 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| 7 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| 8 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| 9 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| 10 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| 11 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| 12 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| 13 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| 14 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| 15 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| 16 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 | 99 | 1 |
| 21 | 0 | 99 | 1 |
| 22 | 0 | 99 | 1 |
| 23 | 0 | 99 | 1 |
| 24 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| 29 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| 30 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| 31 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
Wind in August
Winds average 8 km/h in August.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 8 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 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 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 | 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 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 12 h 30 min at the start of August to 12 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 6:08 AM to 6:10 AM, and sunset from 6:38 PM to 6:24 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 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 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:24 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.5 | 6:08 | 6:38 |
| 2 | 12.5 | 6:08 | 6:38 |
| 3 | 12.5 | 6:09 | 6:38 |
| 4 | 12.5 | 6:09 | 6:37 |
| 5 | 12.5 | 6:09 | 6:37 |
| 6 | 12.5 | 6:09 | 6:37 |
| 7 | 12.5 | 6:09 | 6:36 |
| 8 | 12.4 | 6:09 | 6:36 |
| 9 | 12.4 | 6:09 | 6:36 |
| 10 | 12.4 | 6:10 | 6:35 |
| 11 | 12.4 | 6:10 | 6:35 |
| 12 | 12.4 | 6:10 | 6:34 |
| 13 | 12.4 | 6:10 | 6:34 |
| 14 | 12.4 | 6:10 | 6:33 |
| 15 | 12.4 | 6:10 | 6:33 |
| 16 | 12.4 | 6:10 | 6:32 |
| 17 | 12.4 | 6:10 | 6:32 |
| 18 | 12.4 | 6:10 | 6:31 |
| 19 | 12.3 | 6:10 | 6:31 |
| 20 | 12.3 | 6:10 | 6:30 |
| 21 | 12.3 | 6:10 | 6:30 |
| 22 | 12.3 | 6:10 | 6:29 |
| 23 | 12.3 | 6:10 | 6:29 |
| 24 | 12.3 | 6:10 | 6:28 |
| 25 | 12.3 | 6:10 | 6:28 |
| 26 | 12.3 | 6:10 | 6:27 |
| 27 | 12.3 | 6:10 | 6:26 |
| 28 | 12.3 | 6:10 | 6:26 |
| 29 | 12.2 | 6:10 | 6:25 |
| 30 | 12.2 | 6:10 | 6:25 |
| 31 | 12.2 | 6:10 | 6:24 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 4.78 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.78 kWh/m² to a high of 6.58 kWh/m² in March across the year — August's 4.78 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 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 | 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 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.9 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Bobo-Dioulasso
In August, Bobo-Dioulasso sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Bobo-Dioulasso's monsoon runs July–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Bobo-Dioulasso sees seasonal dust haze (February–June), heaviest in March.
Is August a good time to visit Bobo-Dioulasso?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Bobo-Dioulasso.
What to pack for Bobo-Dioulasso in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Bobo-Dioulasso sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 25 days see rain.
UV index in Bobo-Dioulasso in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August 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 Bobo-Dioulasso peaks around March 18 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 11 at about 8 (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) | 8 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 10 | Very high |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Bobo-Dioulasso in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Bobo-Dioulasso is worst in February — around 58 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 4.9× the cleanest month (August, 12 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) | 46 | 58 | 52 | 42 | 24 | 20 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 26 | 29 | 41 |
| Level | Poor | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | Poor |
| Feb | 58 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 52 | Poor |
| Apr | 42 | Poor |
| May | 24 | Moderate |
| Jun | 20 | Moderate |
| Jul | 14 | Moderate |
| Aug | 12 | Good |
| Sep | 18 | Moderate |
| Oct | 26 | Moderate |
| Nov | 29 | Moderate |
| Dec | 41 | Poor |
Where is Bobo-Dioulasso?
Bobo-Dioulasso sits at 11.2°N, 4.3°W, 453 m above sea level, in Burkina Faso. The nearest listed city is Karankasso, 38 km away.
Topography around Bobo-Dioulasso
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Bobo-Dioulasso.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Bobo-Dioulasso has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 101 m around an average of 432 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 202 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 441 m.
The land around Bobo-Dioulasso is covered by artificial surfaces (79%) within 3 km, shrubs (33%), cropland (25%) and grassland (21%) within 16 km, and cropland (41%) and shrubs (36%) within 80 km.
Burkina Faso travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 37% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,148
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 1.3
- per 100k, 2017
- Road deaths
- 31
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- 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 Bobo-Dioulasso (11.1806°, -4.2949°, elevation 453 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).