El Quisco weather in December
In December, El Quisco sees average daytime highs of 15°C and overnight lows near 14°C, with 3 mm of rain across 0.4 wet days and about 14.2 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 15°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 71% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 06 min at the start of December to 14 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is El Quisco's 3rd-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see El Quisco's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 15°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 14°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 3 mm
- 0.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 12 min
- 6:37 AM – 8:49 PM
- Cloud cover
- 27%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 18 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 8.85 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.3
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 15°C through the month.
A typical December day in El Quisco reaches about 15°C in the afternoon and slips back to 14°C overnight — a 1°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 14°C and 17°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 1°C warmer than November and about 1°C cooler than January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Avg low (°C) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 13 |
| 2 | 15 | 13 |
| 3 | 15 | 13 |
| 4 | 15 | 13 |
| 5 | 15 | 13 |
| 6 | 15 | 13 |
| 7 | 15 | 14 |
| 8 | 15 | 14 |
| 9 | 15 | 14 |
| 10 | 15 | 14 |
| 11 | 15 | 14 |
| 12 | 15 | 14 |
| 13 | 15 | 14 |
| 14 | 15 | 14 |
| 15 | 15 | 14 |
| 16 | 15 | 14 |
| 17 | 15 | 14 |
| 18 | 15 | 14 |
| 19 | 16 | 14 |
| 20 | 16 | 14 |
| 21 | 16 | 14 |
| 22 | 16 | 14 |
| 23 | 16 | 14 |
| 24 | 16 | 14 |
| 25 | 16 | 14 |
| 26 | 16 | 14 |
| 27 | 16 | 14 |
| 28 | 16 | 14 |
| 29 | 16 | 14 |
| 30 | 16 | 15 |
| 31 | 16 | 15 |
El Quisco weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 4th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17° / 15° | 0 | 0.1 | 14 | 7.0 |
| Feb | 17° / 15° | 2 | 0.2 | 13.2 | 7.1 |
| Mar | 16° / 15° | 3 | 0.7 | 12.3 | 6.7 |
| Apr | 15° / 13° | 18 | 2.1 | 11.2 | 5.7 |
| May | 14° / 12° | 67 | 5.1 | 10.3 | 4.5 |
| Jun | 13° / 11° | 129 | 7.6 | 9.8 | 3.9 |
| Jul | 13° / 10° | 72 | 6.2 | 10 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 13° / 10° | 63 | 5.2 | 10.8 | 3.9 |
| Sep | 13° / 11° | 29 | 3 | 11.8 | 4.3 |
| Oct | 13° / 11° | 14 | 2 | 12.8 | 4.7 |
| Nov | 14° / 13° | 4 | 0.7 | 13.7 | 5.5 |
| Dec | 15° / 14° | 3 | 0.4 | 14.2 | 6.3 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 71% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 17%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 |
| Cloudier (%) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81 | 19 |
| 2 | 81 | 19 |
| 3 | 81 | 19 |
| 4 | 81 | 19 |
| 5 | 81 | 19 |
| 6 | 81 | 19 |
| 7 | 81 | 19 |
| 8 | 81 | 19 |
| 9 | 81 | 19 |
| 10 | 82 | 18 |
| 11 | 82 | 18 |
| 12 | 83 | 17 |
| 13 | 83 | 17 |
| 14 | 83 | 17 |
| 15 | 84 | 16 |
| 16 | 84 | 16 |
| 17 | 84 | 16 |
| 18 | 84 | 16 |
| 19 | 85 | 15 |
| 20 | 85 | 15 |
| 21 | 85 | 15 |
| 22 | 85 | 15 |
| 23 | 84 | 16 |
| 24 | 85 | 15 |
| 25 | 85 | 15 |
| 26 | 85 | 15 |
| 27 | 85 | 15 |
| 28 | 85 | 15 |
| 29 | 86 | 14 |
| 30 | 86 | 14 |
| 31 | 86 | 14 |
Chance of precipitation in December
El Quisco gets around 3 mm of rain over 0.4 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 1% and peaks near 2% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 |
| 3 | 2 |
| 4 | 2 |
| 5 | 2 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 7 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 |
| 11 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 |
| 13 | 1 |
| 14 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 |
| 16 | 1 |
| 17 | 1 |
| 18 | 1 |
| 19 | 1 |
| 20 | 1 |
| 21 | 1 |
| 22 | 1 |
| 23 | 1 |
| 24 | 1 |
| 25 | 1 |
| 26 | 1 |
| 27 | 1 |
| 28 | 1 |
| 29 | 1 |
| 30 | 1 |
| 31 | 1 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 61% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 85 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 62 | 60 | 58 | 55 | 53 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 33 |
| Comfortable (%) | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 45 | 47 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 65 | 66 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 85 | 15 | 0 |
| 2 | 83 | 17 | 0 |
| 3 | 82 | 18 | 0 |
| 4 | 81 | 19 | 0 |
| 5 | 79 | 21 | 0 |
| 6 | 78 | 22 | 0 |
| 7 | 77 | 23 | 0 |
| 8 | 75 | 25 | 0 |
| 9 | 74 | 26 | 0 |
| 10 | 73 | 27 | 0 |
| 11 | 72 | 28 | 0 |
| 12 | 70 | 30 | 0 |
| 13 | 69 | 31 | 0 |
| 14 | 67 | 33 | 0 |
| 15 | 66 | 34 | 0 |
| 16 | 64 | 36 | 0 |
| 17 | 62 | 38 | 0 |
| 18 | 60 | 40 | 0 |
| 19 | 58 | 42 | 0 |
| 20 | 55 | 45 | 0 |
| 21 | 53 | 47 | 0 |
| 22 | 50 | 50 | 0 |
| 23 | 48 | 52 | 0 |
| 24 | 46 | 54 | 0 |
| 25 | 43 | 57 | 0 |
| 26 | 41 | 59 | 0 |
| 27 | 39 | 61 | 0 |
| 28 | 37 | 63 | 0 |
| 29 | 36 | 63 | 1 |
| 30 | 34 | 65 | 1 |
| 31 | 33 | 66 | 1 |
Wind in December
Winds average 18 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 18 km/h on the calmest days to 19 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | light breeze |
| 2 | 19 | light breeze |
| 3 | 19 | light breeze |
| 4 | 19 | light breeze |
| 5 | 19 | light breeze |
| 6 | 19 | light breeze |
| 7 | 19 | light breeze |
| 8 | 19 | light breeze |
| 9 | 19 | light breeze |
| 10 | 19 | light breeze |
| 11 | 19 | light breeze |
| 12 | 19 | light breeze |
| 13 | 19 | light breeze |
| 14 | 19 | light breeze |
| 15 | 19 | light breeze |
| 16 | 19 | light breeze |
| 17 | 19 | light breeze |
| 18 | 19 | light breeze |
| 19 | 19 | light breeze |
| 20 | 18 | light breeze |
| 21 | 18 | light breeze |
| 22 | 18 | light breeze |
| 23 | 18 | light breeze |
| 24 | 18 | light breeze |
| 25 | 18 | light breeze |
| 26 | 18 | light breeze |
| 27 | 18 | light breeze |
| 28 | 18 | light breeze |
| 29 | 18 | light breeze |
| 30 | 18 | light breeze |
| 31 | 18 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 14 h 06 min at the start of December to 14 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:35 AM to 6:44 AM, and sunset from 8:38 PM to 8:55 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 |
| Sunset (PM) | 8:38 | 8:39 | 8:40 | 8:41 | 8:41 | 8:42 | 8:43 | 8:44 | 8:44 | 8:45 | 8:46 | 8:46 | 8:47 | 8:48 | 8:48 | 8:49 | 8:50 | 8:50 | 8:51 | 8:51 | 8:52 | 8:52 | 8:53 | 8:53 | 8:53 | 8:54 | 8:54 | 8:55 | 8:55 | 8:55 | 8:55 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.1 | 6:35 | 8:38 |
| 2 | 14.1 | 6:35 | 8:39 |
| 3 | 14.1 | 6:35 | 8:40 |
| 4 | 14.1 | 6:35 | 8:41 |
| 5 | 14.1 | 6:35 | 8:41 |
| 6 | 14.1 | 6:35 | 8:42 |
| 7 | 14.1 | 6:35 | 8:43 |
| 8 | 14.1 | 6:35 | 8:44 |
| 9 | 14.2 | 6:35 | 8:44 |
| 10 | 14.2 | 6:35 | 8:45 |
| 11 | 14.2 | 6:36 | 8:46 |
| 12 | 14.2 | 6:36 | 8:46 |
| 13 | 14.2 | 6:36 | 8:47 |
| 14 | 14.2 | 6:36 | 8:48 |
| 15 | 14.2 | 6:37 | 8:48 |
| 16 | 14.2 | 6:37 | 8:49 |
| 17 | 14.2 | 6:37 | 8:50 |
| 18 | 14.2 | 6:38 | 8:50 |
| 19 | 14.2 | 6:38 | 8:51 |
| 20 | 14.2 | 6:38 | 8:51 |
| 21 | 14.2 | 6:39 | 8:52 |
| 22 | 14.2 | 6:39 | 8:52 |
| 23 | 14.2 | 6:40 | 8:53 |
| 24 | 14.2 | 6:40 | 8:53 |
| 25 | 14.2 | 6:41 | 8:53 |
| 26 | 14.2 | 6:41 | 8:54 |
| 27 | 14.2 | 6:42 | 8:54 |
| 28 | 14.2 | 6:43 | 8:55 |
| 29 | 14.2 | 6:43 | 8:55 |
| 30 | 14.2 | 6:44 | 8:55 |
| 31 | 14.2 | 6:44 | 8:55 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 8.85 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.49 kWh/m² to a high of 8.85 kWh/m² in December across the year — December's 8.85 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| 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 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 2 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 3 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 4 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 5 | 8.8 | Intense |
| 6 | 8.8 | Intense |
| 7 | 8.8 | Intense |
| 8 | 8.8 | Intense |
| 9 | 8.8 | Intense |
| 10 | 8.8 | Intense |
| 11 | 8.8 | Intense |
| 12 | 8.8 | Intense |
| 13 | 8.8 | Intense |
| 14 | 8.8 | Intense |
| 15 | 8.8 | Intense |
| 16 | 8.8 | Intense |
| 17 | 8.9 | Intense |
| 18 | 8.9 | Intense |
| 19 | 8.9 | Intense |
| 20 | 8.9 | Intense |
| 21 | 8.9 | Intense |
| 22 | 8.9 | Intense |
| 23 | 8.9 | Intense |
| 24 | 8.9 | Intense |
| 25 | 8.9 | Intense |
| 26 | 8.9 | Intense |
| 27 | 8.9 | Intense |
| 28 | 8.9 | Intense |
| 29 | 8.9 | Intense |
| 30 | 8.9 | Intense |
| 31 | 8.9 | Intense |
Is December a good time to visit El Quisco?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit El Quisco for sightseeing.
What to pack for El Quisco in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, El Quisco sees daytime highs around 15°C and nights near 14°C. Pack sun protection. Worth having: a warm layer.
Sea temperature near El Quisco in December
The nearest coast averages about 15°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 17 km away) is warmest in February at about 17°C and coldest in August near 13°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | Cool |
| Feb | 17 | Cool |
| Mar | 17 | Cool |
| Apr | 15 | Cool |
| May | 14 | Bracing |
| Jun | 14 | Bracing |
| Jul | 13 | Bracing |
| Aug | 13 | Bracing |
| Sep | 13 | Bracing |
| Oct | 13 | Bracing |
| Nov | 14 | Bracing |
| Dec | 15 | Cool |
UV index in El Quisco in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December 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 El Quisco peaks around January 17 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 18 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 11 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 14 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 10 | Extreme |
| Apr | 5 | High |
| May | 3 | Moderate |
| Jun | 3 | Moderate |
| Jul | 3 | Moderate |
| Aug | 4 | Moderate |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 9 | Very high |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Where is El Quisco?
El Quisco sits at 33.4°S, 71.7°W, 44 m above sea level, in Chile. The nearest listed city is Cartagena, 19 km away.
Topography around El Quisco
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of El Quisco.
Within 3 km, the terrain around El Quisco has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 175 m around an average of 40 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 392 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,185 m.
The land around El Quisco is covered by water (42%), artificial surfaces (27%) and trees (21%) within 3 km, water (61%) within 16 km, and water (35%) and grassland (20%) within 80 km.
Chile travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F / L
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 48% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $17,995
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 6.3
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 14.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 517
- 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 El Quisco (-33.3977°, -71.6939°, elevation 44 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. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).