Faya-Largeau weather in May
In May, Faya-Largeau sees average daytime highs of 41°C and overnight lows near 27°C, with 0 mm of rain across 0.1 wet days and about 12.8 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 41°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 88% of the time in May, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 36 min at the start of May to 13 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Faya-Largeau's 4th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Faya-Largeau's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 41°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 27°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- 0.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 48 min
- 5:15 AM – 6:05 PM
- Cloud cover
- 13%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 20 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.84 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Faya-Largeau is place in Borkou, Chad.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 41°C through the month.
A typical May day in Faya-Largeau reaches about 41°C in the afternoon and slips back to 27°C overnight — a 14°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 38°C and 44°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 3°C warmer than April and about 1°C cooler than June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Avg low (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 26 |
| 2 | 40 | 26 |
| 3 | 40 | 26 |
| 4 | 40 | 26 |
| 5 | 40 | 26 |
| 6 | 40 | 26 |
| 7 | 40 | 26 |
| 8 | 40 | 26 |
| 9 | 40 | 26 |
| 10 | 40 | 26 |
| 11 | 40 | 26 |
| 12 | 40 | 26 |
| 13 | 41 | 27 |
| 14 | 41 | 27 |
| 15 | 41 | 27 |
| 16 | 41 | 27 |
| 17 | 41 | 27 |
| 18 | 41 | 27 |
| 19 | 41 | 27 |
| 20 | 41 | 27 |
| 21 | 41 | 27 |
| 22 | 41 | 27 |
| 23 | 41 | 27 |
| 24 | 41 | 27 |
| 25 | 41 | 28 |
| 26 | 41 | 28 |
| 27 | 41 | 28 |
| 28 | 41 | 28 |
| 29 | 42 | 28 |
| 30 | 42 | 28 |
| 31 | 42 | 28 |
How May really feels in Faya-Largeau
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May 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 May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Faya-Largeau weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 2nd-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25° / 13° | 0 | 0 | 11 | 9.2 |
| Feb | 28° / 15° | 0 | 0 | 11.4 | 7.9 |
| Mar | 33° / 19° | 0 | 0 | 11.9 | 4.6 |
| Apr | 38° / 24° | 0 | 0 | 12.4 | 1.3 |
| May | 41° / 27° | 0 | 0.1 | 12.8 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 42° / 28° | 0 | 0 | 13.1 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 40° / 28° | 2 | 0.5 | 13 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 40° / 28° | 4 | 1.1 | 12.6 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 40° / 27° | 1 | 0.2 | 12.1 | 0.4 |
| Oct | 36° / 24° | 0 | 0 | 11.6 | 2.8 |
| Nov | 30° / 18° | 0 | 0 | 11.2 | 6.6 |
| Dec | 26° / 14° | 0 | 0 | 10.9 | 9.0 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 88% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 4% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 8%.
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| Clearer (%) | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 |
| Cloudier (%) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 90 | 10 |
| 2 | 90 | 10 |
| 3 | 90 | 10 |
| 4 | 91 | 9 |
| 5 | 90 | 10 |
| 6 | 90 | 10 |
| 7 | 90 | 10 |
| 8 | 90 | 10 |
| 9 | 90 | 10 |
| 10 | 90 | 10 |
| 11 | 90 | 10 |
| 12 | 90 | 10 |
| 13 | 91 | 9 |
| 14 | 91 | 9 |
| 15 | 91 | 9 |
| 16 | 92 | 8 |
| 17 | 92 | 8 |
| 18 | 93 | 7 |
| 19 | 93 | 7 |
| 20 | 94 | 6 |
| 21 | 94 | 6 |
| 22 | 94 | 6 |
| 23 | 95 | 5 |
| 24 | 95 | 5 |
| 25 | 95 | 5 |
| 26 | 95 | 5 |
| 27 | 95 | 5 |
| 28 | 94 | 6 |
| 29 | 95 | 5 |
| 30 | 95 | 5 |
| 31 | 95 | 5 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Faya-Largeau gets around 0 mm of rain over 0.1 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 0% and peaks near 0% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 |
| 29 | 0 |
| 30 | 0 |
| 31 | 0 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the dry band about 98% 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 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 |
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 10 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 11 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 12 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 13 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 21 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 22 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 23 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 24 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 25 | 96 | 3 | 1 |
| 26 | 96 | 3 | 1 |
| 27 | 96 | 3 | 1 |
| 28 | 96 | 3 | 1 |
| 29 | 96 | 3 | 1 |
| 30 | 96 | 3 | 1 |
| 31 | 96 | 3 | 1 |
Wind in May
Winds average 20 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 19 km/h on the calmest days to 21 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
| Feels | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | breezy |
| 2 | 21 | breezy |
| 3 | 21 | breezy |
| 4 | 21 | breezy |
| 5 | 21 | breezy |
| 6 | 21 | breezy |
| 7 | 21 | breezy |
| 8 | 21 | breezy |
| 9 | 21 | breezy |
| 10 | 21 | breezy |
| 11 | 21 | breezy |
| 12 | 21 | breezy |
| 13 | 21 | breezy |
| 14 | 21 | breezy |
| 15 | 21 | breezy |
| 16 | 21 | breezy |
| 17 | 21 | breezy |
| 18 | 21 | breezy |
| 19 | 21 | breezy |
| 20 | 20 | breezy |
| 21 | 20 | breezy |
| 22 | 20 | breezy |
| 23 | 20 | breezy |
| 24 | 20 | breezy |
| 25 | 20 | light breeze |
| 26 | 20 | light breeze |
| 27 | 20 | light breeze |
| 28 | 20 | light breeze |
| 29 | 20 | light breeze |
| 30 | 19 | light breeze |
| 31 | 19 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 12 h 36 min at the start of May to 13 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 24 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 5:22 AM to 5:11 AM, and sunset from 6:00 PM to 6:11 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:22 | 5:21 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:11 | 5:11 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.6 | 5:22 | 6:00 |
| 2 | 12.7 | 5:21 | 6:00 |
| 3 | 12.7 | 5:20 | 6:01 |
| 4 | 12.7 | 5:20 | 6:01 |
| 5 | 12.7 | 5:19 | 6:01 |
| 6 | 12.7 | 5:19 | 6:02 |
| 7 | 12.7 | 5:18 | 6:02 |
| 8 | 12.7 | 5:18 | 6:02 |
| 9 | 12.8 | 5:17 | 6:03 |
| 10 | 12.8 | 5:17 | 6:03 |
| 11 | 12.8 | 5:17 | 6:03 |
| 12 | 12.8 | 5:16 | 6:04 |
| 13 | 12.8 | 5:16 | 6:04 |
| 14 | 12.8 | 5:15 | 6:04 |
| 15 | 12.8 | 5:15 | 6:05 |
| 16 | 12.8 | 5:15 | 6:05 |
| 17 | 12.9 | 5:14 | 6:05 |
| 18 | 12.9 | 5:14 | 6:06 |
| 19 | 12.9 | 5:14 | 6:06 |
| 20 | 12.9 | 5:13 | 6:06 |
| 21 | 12.9 | 5:13 | 6:07 |
| 22 | 12.9 | 5:13 | 6:07 |
| 23 | 12.9 | 5:13 | 6:08 |
| 24 | 12.9 | 5:12 | 6:08 |
| 25 | 12.9 | 5:12 | 6:08 |
| 26 | 12.9 | 5:12 | 6:09 |
| 27 | 13.0 | 5:12 | 6:09 |
| 28 | 13.0 | 5:12 | 6:09 |
| 29 | 13.0 | 5:12 | 6:10 |
| 30 | 13.0 | 5:11 | 6:10 |
| 31 | 13.0 | 5:11 | 6:11 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 7.84 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.45 kWh/m² to a high of 7.84 kWh/m² in May across the year — May's 7.84 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| 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 | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.8 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Faya-Largeau
In May, Faya-Largeau sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Faya-Largeau sees dust haze year-round, heaviest in June.
Is May a good time to visit Faya-Largeau?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Faya-Largeau.
What to pack for Faya-Largeau in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Faya-Largeau sees daytime highs around 41°C and nights near 27°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: a windbreaker.
UV index in Faya-Largeau in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Faya-Largeau peaks around March 23 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 18 at about 6 (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) | 7 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Level | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | High |
| Feb | 8 | Very high |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 7 | Very high |
| Dec | 6 | High |
Air quality in Faya-Largeau in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Faya-Largeau is worst in January — around 151 µg/m³ PM2.5 (very unhealthy), about 2.1× the cleanest month (August, 72 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) | 151 | 149 | 137 | 109 | 100 | 86 | 74 | 72 | 81 | 112 | 107 | 148 |
| Level | Very unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 151 | Very unhealthy |
| Feb | 149 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 137 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 109 | Unhealthy |
| May | 100 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 86 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 74 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 72 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 81 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 112 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 107 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 148 | Unhealthy |
Where is Faya-Largeau?
Faya-Largeau sits at 17.9°N, 19.1°E, 242 m above sea level, in Chad. The nearest listed city is Fada, 275 km away.
Topography around Faya-Largeau
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Faya-Largeau.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Faya-Largeau has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 53 m around an average of 238 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 159 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 266 m.
The land around Faya-Largeau is covered by bare terrain (82%) within 3 km, bare terrain (98%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (100%) within 80 km.
Chad travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / D / E / F
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 35% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,022
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.4 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 6%
- of population, 2024
- Road deaths
- 32.4
- 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 Faya-Largeau (17.9257°, 19.1043°, elevation 242 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).