Bafoussam weather in August
In August, Bafoussam sees average daytime highs of 24°C and overnight lows near 17°C, with 259 mm of rain across 28.6 wet days and about 12.2 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 1% of the time in August, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 12 min at the start of August to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Bafoussam's 12th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bafoussam's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 24°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 17°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 259 mm
- 28.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 12 min
- 6:17 AM – 6:28 PM
- Cloud cover
- 85%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.3 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.8
- out of 10
Bafoussam is city.
- Air quality
- Severe
- PM2.5 67 µg/m³ · 2012
- Density
- 929/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1350
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month.
A typical August day in Bafoussam reaches about 24°C in the afternoon and slips back to 17°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 22°C and 25°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs on par with July and on par with September.
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| Avg high (°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 | 24 |
| Avg low (°C) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 17 |
| 2 | 24 | 17 |
| 3 | 24 | 17 |
| 4 | 24 | 17 |
| 5 | 24 | 17 |
| 6 | 24 | 17 |
| 7 | 24 | 17 |
| 8 | 24 | 17 |
| 9 | 24 | 17 |
| 10 | 24 | 17 |
| 11 | 24 | 17 |
| 12 | 24 | 17 |
| 13 | 24 | 17 |
| 14 | 24 | 17 |
| 15 | 24 | 17 |
| 16 | 24 | 17 |
| 17 | 24 | 17 |
| 18 | 24 | 17 |
| 19 | 24 | 17 |
| 20 | 24 | 17 |
| 21 | 24 | 17 |
| 22 | 24 | 17 |
| 23 | 24 | 17 |
| 24 | 24 | 17 |
| 25 | 24 | 17 |
| 26 | 24 | 17 |
| 27 | 24 | 17 |
| 28 | 24 | 17 |
| 29 | 24 | 17 |
| 30 | 24 | 17 |
| 31 | 24 | 17 |
Bafoussam 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 | 30° / 16° | 2 | 0.7 | 11.7 | 6.3 |
| Feb | 31° / 17° | 7 | 1.6 | 11.8 | 5.3 |
| Mar | 30° / 18° | 39 | 7.9 | 12 | 4.8 |
| Apr | 28° / 18° | 111 | 20.3 | 12.1 | 4.4 |
| May | 26° / 18° | 146 | 26 | 12.2 | 4.1 |
| Jun | 25° / 17° | 158 | 26.9 | 12.3 | 4.0 |
| Jul | 24° / 17° | 240 | 29 | 12.3 | 3.9 |
| Aug | 24° / 17° | 259 | 28.6 | 12.2 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 24° / 17° | 235 | 28.2 | 12 | 3.8 |
| Oct | 25° / 17° | 180 | 26.9 | 11.9 | 4.1 |
| Nov | 26° / 16° | 43 | 9.2 | 11.8 | 6.5 |
| Dec | 28° / 16° | 3 | 0.7 | 11.7 | 7.4 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 1% of the time in August, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 6% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 93%.
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| Clearer (%) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cloudier (%) | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 95 |
| 2 | 6 | 94 |
| 3 | 6 | 94 |
| 4 | 6 | 94 |
| 5 | 7 | 93 |
| 6 | 7 | 93 |
| 7 | 7 | 93 |
| 8 | 8 | 92 |
| 9 | 8 | 92 |
| 10 | 8 | 92 |
| 11 | 8 | 92 |
| 12 | 9 | 91 |
| 13 | 9 | 91 |
| 14 | 9 | 91 |
| 15 | 8 | 92 |
| 16 | 8 | 92 |
| 17 | 8 | 92 |
| 18 | 8 | 92 |
| 19 | 8 | 92 |
| 20 | 6 | 94 |
| 21 | 6 | 94 |
| 22 | 6 | 94 |
| 23 | 6 | 94 |
| 24 | 5 | 95 |
| 25 | 5 | 95 |
| 26 | 5 | 95 |
| 27 | 4 | 96 |
| 28 | 4 | 96 |
| 29 | 4 | 96 |
| 30 | 4 | 96 |
| 31 | 4 | 96 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Bafoussam gets around 259 mm of rain over 28.6 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 93% and peaks near 94% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 92 |
| 2 | 91 |
| 3 | 91 |
| 4 | 91 |
| 5 | 91 |
| 6 | 91 |
| 7 | 91 |
| 8 | 91 |
| 9 | 91 |
| 10 | 91 |
| 11 | 92 |
| 12 | 92 |
| 13 | 92 |
| 14 | 93 |
| 15 | 93 |
| 16 | 93 |
| 17 | 94 |
| 18 | 94 |
| 19 | 94 |
| 20 | 94 |
| 21 | 94 |
| 22 | 94 |
| 23 | 94 |
| 24 | 94 |
| 25 | 94 |
| 26 | 94 |
| 27 | 94 |
| 28 | 94 |
| 29 | 94 |
| 30 | 94 |
| 31 | 94 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the humid band about 98% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 |
| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 2 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 3 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 4 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 5 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 6 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 7 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 8 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 9 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 10 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 11 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 12 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 13 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 14 | 1 | 97 | 2 |
| 15 | 1 | 97 | 2 |
| 16 | 1 | 97 | 2 |
| 17 | 1 | 97 | 2 |
| 18 | 1 | 97 | 2 |
| 19 | 1 | 97 | 2 |
| 20 | 1 | 97 | 2 |
| 21 | 1 | 97 | 2 |
| 22 | 1 | 97 | 2 |
| 23 | 0 | 98 | 2 |
| 24 | 0 | 98 | 2 |
| 25 | 0 | 98 | 2 |
| 26 | 0 | 98 | 2 |
| 27 | 0 | 99 | 1 |
| 28 | 0 | 99 | 1 |
| 29 | 0 | 99 | 1 |
| 30 | 0 | 99 | 1 |
| 31 | 0 | 99 | 1 |
Wind in August
Winds average 5 km/h in August.
Across August, 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 | 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 | 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 |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 12 h 12 min at the start of August to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 6:17 AM to 6:15 AM, and sunset from 6:32 PM to 6:22 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.2 | 6:17 | 6:32 |
| 2 | 12.2 | 6:17 | 6:31 |
| 3 | 12.2 | 6:17 | 6:31 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 6:17 | 6:31 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 6:17 | 6:31 |
| 6 | 12.2 | 6:17 | 6:31 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 6:17 | 6:30 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 6:17 | 6:30 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 6:17 | 6:30 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 6:17 | 6:30 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 6:17 | 6:29 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 6:17 | 6:29 |
| 13 | 12.2 | 6:17 | 6:29 |
| 14 | 12.2 | 6:17 | 6:29 |
| 15 | 12.2 | 6:17 | 6:28 |
| 16 | 12.2 | 6:17 | 6:28 |
| 17 | 12.2 | 6:17 | 6:28 |
| 18 | 12.2 | 6:17 | 6:27 |
| 19 | 12.2 | 6:17 | 6:27 |
| 20 | 12.2 | 6:17 | 6:26 |
| 21 | 12.2 | 6:17 | 6:26 |
| 22 | 12.2 | 6:16 | 6:26 |
| 23 | 12.1 | 6:16 | 6:25 |
| 24 | 12.1 | 6:16 | 6:25 |
| 25 | 12.1 | 6:16 | 6:24 |
| 26 | 12.1 | 6:16 | 6:24 |
| 27 | 12.1 | 6:16 | 6:24 |
| 28 | 12.1 | 6:16 | 6:23 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 6:15 | 6:23 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 6:15 | 6:22 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 6:15 | 6:22 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 4.3 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.3 kWh/m² to a high of 6.43 kWh/m² in February across the year — August's 4.3 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| 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 | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.3 | Bright |
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| 17 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.3 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Bafoussam
In August, Bafoussam sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Bafoussam's monsoon runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Bafoussam sees seasonal dust haze (February–April), heaviest in February.
Is August a good time to visit Bafoussam?
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 Bafoussam.
What to pack for Bafoussam in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Bafoussam sees daytime highs around 24°C and nights near 17°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes. About 29 days see rain.
UV index in Bafoussam in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August 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 Bafoussam peaks around April 10 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 19 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) | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Very high |
Air quality in Bafoussam 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 Bafoussam is worst in February — around 146 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 4.9× the cleanest month (August, 30 µg/m³).
Seasonal pattern from CAMS reanalysis, scaled to Bafoussam's WHO annual average of 67 µg/m³.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 114 | 146 | 96 | 72 | 46 | 37 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 47 | 59 | 96 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 114 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 146 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 96 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 72 | Unhealthy |
| May | 46 | Poor |
| Jun | 37 | Poor |
| Jul | 31 | Moderate |
| Aug | 30 | Moderate |
| Sep | 32 | Moderate |
| Oct | 47 | Poor |
| Nov | 59 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 96 | Unhealthy |
Where is Bafoussam?
Bafoussam sits at 5.5°N, 10.4°E, 1,438 m above sea level, in Cameroon. The nearest listed city is Bandjoun, 11 km away.
Topography around Bafoussam
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Bafoussam.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Bafoussam has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 248 m around an average of 1,399 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 690 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,840 m.
The land around Bafoussam is covered by artificial surfaces (77%) within 3 km, trees (39%), grassland (33%) and cropland (20%) within 16 km, and trees (64%) and grassland (29%) within 80 km.
Cameroon travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 34% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,972
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 6.8
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 30.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 445
- 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 Bafoussam (5.4778°, 10.4176°, elevation 1,438 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).