Penticton weather in August
In August, Penticton sees average daytime highs of 24°C and overnight lows near 12°C, with 22 mm of rain across 4.8 wet days and about 14.2 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 25°C in the first days to 22°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 49% of the time in August, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 15 hours at the start of August to 13 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Penticton's 1st-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Penticton's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 24°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 12°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 22 mm
- 4.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 12 min
- 4:55 AM – 7:10 PM
- Cloud cover
- 43%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.96 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 8.0
- out of 10
Penticton is city in British Columbia, Canada.
- Density
- 802/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1908
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Highs ease over the month, from about 25°C in the first days to 22°C by the end.
A typical August day in Penticton reaches about 24°C in the afternoon and slips back to 12°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 18°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs on par with July and about 5°C warmer than September.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg low (°C) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 12 |
| 2 | 26 | 12 |
| 3 | 25 | 12 |
| 4 | 25 | 12 |
| 5 | 25 | 12 |
| 6 | 25 | 12 |
| 7 | 25 | 12 |
| 8 | 25 | 12 |
| 9 | 25 | 12 |
| 10 | 25 | 12 |
| 11 | 25 | 12 |
| 12 | 25 | 12 |
| 13 | 25 | 12 |
| 14 | 25 | 12 |
| 15 | 24 | 12 |
| 16 | 24 | 12 |
| 17 | 24 | 12 |
| 18 | 24 | 12 |
| 19 | 24 | 12 |
| 20 | 24 | 11 |
| 21 | 23 | 11 |
| 22 | 23 | 11 |
| 23 | 23 | 11 |
| 24 | 23 | 11 |
| 25 | 23 | 11 |
| 26 | 23 | 11 |
| 27 | 22 | 11 |
| 28 | 22 | 11 |
| 29 | 22 | 10 |
| 30 | 22 | 10 |
| 31 | 22 | 10 |
How August really feels in Penticton
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August 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.
August sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Penticton weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 2nd-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -1° / -6° | 58 | 12.6 | 12.9 | 8.4 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 2° / -5° | 44 | 10.4 | 9.5 | 9.8 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 5° / -2° | 61 | 12.2 | 8.8 | 11.5 | 0.4 |
| Apr | 10° / 1° | 50 | 10.2 | 3.9 | 13.4 | 2.4 |
| May | 16° / 5° | 55 | 10.1 | 0.8 | 15.1 | 5.0 |
| Jun | 19° / 8° | 54 | 9.8 | 0.1 | 16 | 6.1 |
| Jul | 24° / 11° | 27 | 5.1 | 0 | 15.6 | 7.9 |
| Aug | 24° / 12° | 22 | 4.8 | 0 | 14.2 | 8.0 |
| Sep | 19° / 8° | 36 | 6.6 | 0.1 | 12.4 | 6.5 |
| Oct | 10° / 3° | 62 | 11 | 1.9 | 10.5 | 2.4 |
| Nov | 3° / -2° | 84 | 14.8 | 10.9 | 8.9 | 0.0 |
| Dec | -1° / -6° | 67 | 13.8 | 14.6 | 8 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 49% of the time in August, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 30%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 |
| Cloudier (%) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78 | 22 |
| 2 | 78 | 22 |
| 3 | 78 | 22 |
| 4 | 77 | 23 |
| 5 | 76 | 24 |
| 6 | 76 | 24 |
| 7 | 75 | 25 |
| 8 | 75 | 25 |
| 9 | 75 | 25 |
| 10 | 73 | 27 |
| 11 | 73 | 27 |
| 12 | 73 | 27 |
| 13 | 71 | 29 |
| 14 | 71 | 29 |
| 15 | 71 | 29 |
| 16 | 70 | 30 |
| 17 | 70 | 30 |
| 18 | 68 | 32 |
| 19 | 67 | 33 |
| 20 | 67 | 33 |
| 21 | 66 | 34 |
| 22 | 66 | 34 |
| 23 | 65 | 35 |
| 24 | 64 | 36 |
| 25 | 63 | 37 |
| 26 | 63 | 37 |
| 27 | 63 | 37 |
| 28 | 62 | 38 |
| 29 | 61 | 39 |
| 30 | 61 | 39 |
| 31 | 61 | 39 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Penticton gets around 22 mm of rain over 4.8 wet days in August, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 15% and peaks near 18% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 |
| 2 | 12 |
| 3 | 12 |
| 4 | 13 |
| 5 | 13 |
| 6 | 14 |
| 7 | 14 |
| 8 | 15 |
| 9 | 15 |
| 10 | 15 |
| 11 | 16 |
| 12 | 16 |
| 13 | 16 |
| 14 | 16 |
| 15 | 16 |
| 16 | 16 |
| 17 | 15 |
| 18 | 15 |
| 19 | 15 |
| 20 | 15 |
| 21 | 15 |
| 22 | 16 |
| 23 | 16 |
| 24 | 16 |
| 25 | 16 |
| 26 | 17 |
| 27 | 17 |
| 28 | 17 |
| 29 | 17 |
| 30 | 17 |
| 31 | 18 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the dry band about 99% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 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 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 0 |
| 2 | 100 | 0 |
| 3 | 100 | 0 |
| 4 | 100 | 0 |
| 5 | 99 | 1 |
| 6 | 99 | 1 |
| 7 | 99 | 1 |
| 8 | 99 | 1 |
| 9 | 99 | 1 |
| 10 | 99 | 1 |
| 11 | 99 | 1 |
| 12 | 99 | 1 |
| 13 | 99 | 1 |
| 14 | 99 | 1 |
| 15 | 99 | 1 |
| 16 | 99 | 1 |
| 17 | 99 | 1 |
| 18 | 99 | 1 |
| 19 | 99 | 1 |
| 20 | 99 | 1 |
| 21 | 99 | 1 |
| 22 | 99 | 1 |
| 23 | 100 | 0 |
| 24 | 100 | 0 |
| 25 | 100 | 0 |
| 26 | 100 | 0 |
| 27 | 100 | 0 |
| 28 | 100 | 0 |
| 29 | 100 | 0 |
| 30 | 100 | 0 |
| 31 | 100 | 0 |
Wind in August
Winds average 5 km/h in August, the calmest month.
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 15 hours at the start of August to 13 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 96 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 4:34 AM to 5:18 AM, and sunset from 7:35 PM to 6:39 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 15.0 | 15.0 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.4 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:34 | 4:35 | 4:37 | 4:38 | 4:39 | 4:41 | 4:42 | 4:44 | 4:45 | 4:47 | 4:48 | 4:49 | 4:51 | 4:52 | 4:54 | 4:55 | 4:57 | 4:58 | 5:00 | 5:01 | 5:03 | 5:04 | 5:06 | 5:07 | 5:09 | 5:10 | 5:12 | 5:13 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:18 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:35 | 7:34 | 7:32 | 7:30 | 7:29 | 7:27 | 7:26 | 7:24 | 7:22 | 7:20 | 7:19 | 7:17 | 7:15 | 7:13 | 7:11 | 7:10 | 7:08 | 7:06 | 7:04 | 7:02 | 7:00 | 6:58 | 6:56 | 6:54 | 6:52 | 6:50 | 6:48 | 6:45 | 6:43 | 6:41 | 6:39 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.0 | 4:34 | 7:35 |
| 2 | 15.0 | 4:35 | 7:34 |
| 3 | 14.9 | 4:37 | 7:32 |
| 4 | 14.9 | 4:38 | 7:30 |
| 5 | 14.8 | 4:39 | 7:29 |
| 6 | 14.8 | 4:41 | 7:27 |
| 7 | 14.7 | 4:42 | 7:26 |
| 8 | 14.7 | 4:44 | 7:24 |
| 9 | 14.6 | 4:45 | 7:22 |
| 10 | 14.6 | 4:47 | 7:20 |
| 11 | 14.5 | 4:48 | 7:19 |
| 12 | 14.5 | 4:49 | 7:17 |
| 13 | 14.4 | 4:51 | 7:15 |
| 14 | 14.3 | 4:52 | 7:13 |
| 15 | 14.3 | 4:54 | 7:11 |
| 16 | 14.2 | 4:55 | 7:10 |
| 17 | 14.2 | 4:57 | 7:08 |
| 18 | 14.1 | 4:58 | 7:06 |
| 19 | 14.1 | 5:00 | 7:04 |
| 20 | 14.0 | 5:01 | 7:02 |
| 21 | 14.0 | 5:03 | 7:00 |
| 22 | 13.9 | 5:04 | 6:58 |
| 23 | 13.8 | 5:06 | 6:56 |
| 24 | 13.8 | 5:07 | 6:54 |
| 25 | 13.7 | 5:09 | 6:52 |
| 26 | 13.7 | 5:10 | 6:50 |
| 27 | 13.6 | 5:12 | 6:48 |
| 28 | 13.5 | 5:13 | 6:45 |
| 29 | 13.5 | 5:15 | 6:43 |
| 30 | 13.4 | 5:16 | 6:41 |
| 31 | 13.4 | 5:18 | 6:39 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 5.96 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.06 kWh/m² to a high of 6.93 kWh/m² in July across the year — August's 5.96 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.2 | Bright |
Is August a good time to visit Penticton?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is one of the better times to visit Penticton for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Penticton in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Penticton sees daytime highs around 24°C and nights near 12°C. Worth packing: light clothes and sun protection. About 5 days see rain.
UV index in Penticton in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 7 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Penticton peaks around July 17 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 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 | 8 | 7 | 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 | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 7 | High |
| Sep | 4 | Moderate |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 1 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Penticton 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 Penticton is worst in August — around 62 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 12.8× the cleanest month (January, 5 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) | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 29 | 62 | 22 | 39 | 44 | 6 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Unhealthy | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | Good |
| Feb | 5 | Good |
| Mar | 7 | Good |
| Apr | 7 | Good |
| May | 8 | Good |
| Jun | 8 | Good |
| Jul | 29 | Moderate |
| Aug | 62 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 22 | Moderate |
| Oct | 39 | Poor |
| Nov | 44 | Poor |
| Dec | 6 | Good |
Where is Penticton?
Penticton sits at 49.5°N, 119.6°W, 357 m above sea level, in Canada. The nearest listed city is Okanagan Mission, 38 km away.
Topography around Penticton
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Penticton.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Penticton has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 439 m around an average of 410 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,680 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,336 m.
The land around Penticton is covered by artificial surfaces (40%) and grassland (34%) within 3 km, trees (66%) and grassland (23%) within 16 km, and trees (75%) and grassland (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 Penticton (49.4806°, -119.5858°, elevation 357 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).