Banff weather in June
In June, Banff sees average daytime highs of 12°C and overnight lows near 1°C, with 119 mm of precipitation across 17.7 wet days and about 16.2 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 10°C in the first days to 14°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 12% of the time in June, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 16 hours at the start of June to 16 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, June is Banff's 11th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Banff's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 12°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 1°
- 10th coldest
- Precipitation
- 119 mm
- 17.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 16 h 18 min
- 4:33 AM – 8:52 PM
- Cloud cover
- 71%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.47 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.6
- out of 10
Banff is town in Alberta, Canada.
- Density
- 1,741/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1885
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in June
Highs climb over the month, from about 10°C in the first days to 14°C by the end.
A typical June day in Banff reaches about 12°C in the afternoon and slips back to 1°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 7°C and 18°C. Set against its neighbours, June runs about 5°C warmer than May and about 5°C cooler than July.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg low (°C) | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | -1 |
| 2 | 10 | -1 |
| 3 | 10 | -1 |
| 4 | 10 | -1 |
| 5 | 11 | 0 |
| 6 | 11 | 0 |
| 7 | 11 | 0 |
| 8 | 11 | 0 |
| 9 | 11 | 0 |
| 10 | 11 | 0 |
| 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 11 | 0 |
| 13 | 11 | 0 |
| 14 | 12 | 1 |
| 15 | 12 | 1 |
| 16 | 12 | 1 |
| 17 | 12 | 1 |
| 18 | 12 | 1 |
| 19 | 13 | 1 |
| 20 | 13 | 2 |
| 21 | 13 | 2 |
| 22 | 13 | 2 |
| 23 | 13 | 2 |
| 24 | 14 | 2 |
| 25 | 14 | 2 |
| 26 | 14 | 2 |
| 27 | 14 | 3 |
| 28 | 14 | 3 |
| 29 | 15 | 3 |
| 30 | 15 | 3 |
How June really feels in Banff
Once humidity and wind are folded in, June averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 23 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in June is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Banff weather by month
How June compares with the rest of the year at a glance. June is the 3rd-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -10° / -17° | 23 | 6.6 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -8° / -16° | 21 | 5.5 | 7 | 9.6 | 0.0 |
| Mar | -3° / -13° | 37 | 9.5 | 11.2 | 11.5 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 2° / -8° | 57 | 10.9 | 11.4 | 13.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 7° / -3° | 78 | 12.4 | 8.7 | 15.3 | 0.9 |
| Jun | 12° / 1° | 119 | 17.7 | 3.2 | 16.2 | 2.6 |
| Jul | 17° / 4° | 88 | 14.9 | 0.6 | 15.9 | 4.9 |
| Aug | 17° / 4° | 78 | 12.7 | 1 | 14.4 | 5.1 |
| Sep | 11° / -1° | 62 | 10.2 | 4.9 | 12.4 | 2.9 |
| Oct | 3° / -8° | 40 | 8.3 | 7.9 | 10.4 | 0.2 |
| Nov | -5° / -14° | 35 | 8 | 9.4 | 8.7 | 0.0 |
| Dec | -11° / -18° | 23 | 6.2 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in June
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 12% of the time in June.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of June, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 68%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 |
| Cloudier (%) | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 67 |
| 2 | 32 | 68 |
| 3 | 32 | 68 |
| 4 | 32 | 68 |
| 5 | 31 | 69 |
| 6 | 30 | 70 |
| 7 | 30 | 70 |
| 8 | 30 | 70 |
| 9 | 29 | 71 |
| 10 | 29 | 71 |
| 11 | 29 | 71 |
| 12 | 29 | 71 |
| 13 | 29 | 71 |
| 14 | 29 | 71 |
| 15 | 29 | 71 |
| 16 | 29 | 71 |
| 17 | 29 | 71 |
| 18 | 30 | 70 |
| 19 | 31 | 69 |
| 20 | 31 | 69 |
| 21 | 31 | 69 |
| 22 | 33 | 67 |
| 23 | 33 | 67 |
| 24 | 34 | 66 |
| 25 | 35 | 65 |
| 26 | 35 | 65 |
| 27 | 37 | 63 |
| 28 | 37 | 63 |
| 29 | 38 | 62 |
| 30 | 39 | 61 |
Chance of precipitation in June
Banff gets around 119 mm of rain and snow over 17.7 wet days in June, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 58% and peaks near 64% on the wettest days, and about 3 days bring snow. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 |
| Snow chance (%) | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47 | 17 |
| 2 | 48 | 16 |
| 3 | 48 | 16 |
| 4 | 49 | 15 |
| 5 | 50 | 15 |
| 6 | 51 | 15 |
| 7 | 52 | 15 |
| 8 | 54 | 14 |
| 9 | 55 | 14 |
| 10 | 56 | 14 |
| 11 | 57 | 14 |
| 12 | 58 | 14 |
| 13 | 59 | 14 |
| 14 | 60 | 13 |
| 15 | 61 | 13 |
| 16 | 62 | 12 |
| 17 | 62 | 11 |
| 18 | 63 | 11 |
| 19 | 63 | 10 |
| 20 | 64 | 10 |
| 21 | 64 | 9 |
| 22 | 64 | 8 |
| 23 | 63 | 8 |
| 24 | 63 | 7 |
| 25 | 63 | 7 |
| 26 | 62 | 6 |
| 27 | 61 | 6 |
| 28 | 60 | 5 |
| 29 | 59 | 5 |
| 30 | 58 | 5 |
Humidity in June
Most of June feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, June lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
Wind in June
Winds average 7 km/h in June.
Across June, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| 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 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | 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 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in June
Daylight runs from about 16 hours at the start of June to 16 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over June. Sunrise moves from 4:40 AM to 4:36 AM, and sunset from 8:39 PM to 8:54 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 16.0 | 16.0 | 16.0 | 16.1 | 16.1 | 16.1 | 16.2 | 16.2 | 16.2 | 16.2 | 16.2 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:40 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:38 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:36 | 4:36 | 4:35 | 4:35 | 4:34 | 4:34 | 4:34 | 4:33 | 4:33 | 4:33 | 4:33 | 4:33 | 4:33 | 4:33 | 4:33 | 4:33 | 4:34 | 4:34 | 4:34 | 4:35 | 4:35 | 4:35 | 4:36 | 4:36 |
| Sunset (PM) | 8:39 | 8:40 | 8:42 | 8:43 | 8:44 | 8:45 | 8:45 | 8:46 | 8:47 | 8:48 | 8:49 | 8:49 | 8:50 | 8:51 | 8:51 | 8:52 | 8:52 | 8:53 | 8:53 | 8:54 | 8:54 | 8:54 | 8:54 | 8:55 | 8:55 | 8:55 | 8:55 | 8:55 | 8:55 | 8:54 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.0 | 4:40 | 8:39 |
| 2 | 16.0 | 4:39 | 8:40 |
| 3 | 16.0 | 4:39 | 8:42 |
| 4 | 16.1 | 4:38 | 8:43 |
| 5 | 16.1 | 4:37 | 8:44 |
| 6 | 16.1 | 4:37 | 8:45 |
| 7 | 16.2 | 4:36 | 8:45 |
| 8 | 16.2 | 4:36 | 8:46 |
| 9 | 16.2 | 4:35 | 8:47 |
| 10 | 16.2 | 4:35 | 8:48 |
| 11 | 16.2 | 4:34 | 8:49 |
| 12 | 16.3 | 4:34 | 8:49 |
| 13 | 16.3 | 4:34 | 8:50 |
| 14 | 16.3 | 4:33 | 8:51 |
| 15 | 16.3 | 4:33 | 8:51 |
| 16 | 16.3 | 4:33 | 8:52 |
| 17 | 16.3 | 4:33 | 8:52 |
| 18 | 16.3 | 4:33 | 8:53 |
| 19 | 16.3 | 4:33 | 8:53 |
| 20 | 16.3 | 4:33 | 8:54 |
| 21 | 16.3 | 4:33 | 8:54 |
| 22 | 16.3 | 4:33 | 8:54 |
| 23 | 16.3 | 4:34 | 8:54 |
| 24 | 16.3 | 4:34 | 8:55 |
| 25 | 16.3 | 4:34 | 8:55 |
| 26 | 16.3 | 4:35 | 8:55 |
| 27 | 16.3 | 4:35 | 8:55 |
| 28 | 16.3 | 4:35 | 8:55 |
| 29 | 16.3 | 4:36 | 8:55 |
| 30 | 16.3 | 4:36 | 8:54 |
Solar energy in June
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in June, about 6.47 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.11 kWh/m² to a high of 6.57 kWh/m² in May across the year — June's 6.47 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| 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 | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.5 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Banff
In June, Banff sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Banff's rainy season runs April–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is June a good time to visit Banff?
Our two travel scores rate June for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
June is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Banff.
What to pack for Banff in June
From June's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In June, Banff sees daytime highs around 12°C and nights near 1°C. Pack rain gear and sun protection. Worth having: a warm layer. About 18 days see rain.
UV index in Banff in June
Clear-sky midday UV in June peaks around 6 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Banff peaks around July 15 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 18 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 7 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | High | High | High | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 1 | Low |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | High |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 4 | Moderate |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 1 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Banff in June
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where June falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Banff is worst in August — around 64 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 25.7× the cleanest month (January, 3 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) | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 31 | 64 | 14 | 8 | 29 | 3 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Unhealthy | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Good |
| Feb | 4 | Good |
| Mar | 5 | Good |
| Apr | 6 | Good |
| May | 9 | Good |
| Jun | 8 | Good |
| Jul | 31 | Moderate |
| Aug | 64 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 14 | Moderate |
| Oct | 8 | Good |
| Nov | 29 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Good |
Where is Banff?
Banff sits at 51.2°N, 115.6°W, 0 m above sea level, in Canada. The nearest listed city is Canmore, 18 km away.
Topography around Banff
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Banff.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Banff has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 913 m around an average of 1,513 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,662 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,766 m.
The land around Banff is covered by trees (76%) within 3 km, trees (67%) and bare terrain (26%) within 16 km, and trees (63%) and bare terrain (21%) within 80 km.
Canada travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 83% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $55,698
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 97%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 2
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 5.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- 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 Banff (51.1762°, -115.5698°, elevation 0 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).