Peñalolén weather in September
In September, Peñalolén sees average daytime highs of 14°C and overnight lows near 2°C, with 72 mm of precipitation across 9 wet days and about 11.8 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 12°C in the first days to 15°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 44% of the time in September, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 18 min at the start of September to 12 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Peñalolén's 8th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Peñalolén's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 14°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 2°
- 4th coldest
- Precipitation
- 72 mm
- 9 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 48 min
- 7:43 AM – 7:30 PM
- Cloud cover
- 48%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.32 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.1
- out of 10
Temperature in September
Highs climb over the month, from about 12°C in the first days to 15°C by the end.
A typical September day in Peñalolén reaches about 14°C in the afternoon and slips back to 2°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 8°C and 19°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs about 3°C warmer than August and about 3°C cooler than October.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg low (°C) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 1 |
| 2 | 12 | 1 |
| 3 | 12 | 1 |
| 4 | 12 | 1 |
| 5 | 12 | 1 |
| 6 | 13 | 1 |
| 7 | 13 | 1 |
| 8 | 13 | 1 |
| 9 | 13 | 1 |
| 10 | 13 | 1 |
| 11 | 13 | 2 |
| 12 | 13 | 2 |
| 13 | 13 | 2 |
| 14 | 13 | 2 |
| 15 | 14 | 2 |
| 16 | 14 | 2 |
| 17 | 14 | 2 |
| 18 | 14 | 2 |
| 19 | 14 | 2 |
| 20 | 14 | 2 |
| 21 | 14 | 2 |
| 22 | 14 | 2 |
| 23 | 14 | 2 |
| 24 | 14 | 2 |
| 25 | 14 | 3 |
| 26 | 15 | 3 |
| 27 | 15 | 3 |
| 28 | 15 | 3 |
| 29 | 15 | 3 |
| 30 | 15 | 3 |
How September really feels in Peñalolén
Once humidity and wind are folded in, September 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.
September sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Peñalolén weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 9th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24° / 12° | 15 | 3.9 | 0 | 14 | 8.8 |
| Feb | 23° / 11° | 14 | 4.1 | 0 | 13.2 | 8.7 |
| Mar | 22° / 10° | 15 | 2.8 | 0 | 12.3 | 8.6 |
| Apr | 18° / 6° | 39 | 4.4 | 0.5 | 11.2 | 7.1 |
| May | 14° / 3° | 80 | 7.1 | 2.3 | 10.3 | 4.6 |
| Jun | 10° / -0° | 129 | 8.6 | 5.3 | 9.8 | 2.4 |
| Jul | 9° / -2° | 97 | 8 | 5.3 | 10 | 1.9 |
| Aug | 11° / -0° | 90 | 8 | 5.2 | 10.8 | 2.9 |
| Sep | 14° / 2° | 72 | 9 | 3.6 | 11.8 | 4.1 |
| Oct | 16° / 4° | 62 | 11 | 2 | 12.8 | 5.3 |
| Nov | 19° / 7° | 45 | 10.3 | 0.4 | 13.7 | 6.6 |
| Dec | 22° / 10° | 25 | 6.7 | 0 | 14.2 | 7.9 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 44% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 43%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 53 | 53 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 |
| Cloudier (%) | 47 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53 | 47 |
| 2 | 53 | 47 |
| 3 | 52 | 48 |
| 4 | 53 | 47 |
| 5 | 53 | 47 |
| 6 | 54 | 46 |
| 7 | 54 | 46 |
| 8 | 55 | 45 |
| 9 | 56 | 44 |
| 10 | 56 | 44 |
| 11 | 56 | 44 |
| 12 | 57 | 43 |
| 13 | 57 | 43 |
| 14 | 58 | 42 |
| 15 | 58 | 42 |
| 16 | 60 | 40 |
| 17 | 60 | 40 |
| 18 | 60 | 40 |
| 19 | 60 | 40 |
| 20 | 60 | 40 |
| 21 | 60 | 40 |
| 22 | 60 | 40 |
| 23 | 60 | 40 |
| 24 | 60 | 40 |
| 25 | 59 | 41 |
| 26 | 59 | 41 |
| 27 | 59 | 41 |
| 28 | 59 | 41 |
| 29 | 58 | 42 |
| 30 | 58 | 42 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Peñalolén gets around 72 mm of rain and snow over 9 wet days in September. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 30% and peaks near 33% on the wettest days, and about 4 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 |
| Snow chance (%) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 16 |
| 2 | 30 | 16 |
| 3 | 30 | 16 |
| 4 | 31 | 15 |
| 5 | 31 | 15 |
| 6 | 30 | 15 |
| 7 | 30 | 15 |
| 8 | 30 | 14 |
| 9 | 30 | 14 |
| 10 | 30 | 14 |
| 11 | 29 | 13 |
| 12 | 29 | 13 |
| 13 | 29 | 13 |
| 14 | 29 | 12 |
| 15 | 28 | 12 |
| 16 | 28 | 12 |
| 17 | 28 | 11 |
| 18 | 28 | 11 |
| 19 | 28 | 11 |
| 20 | 28 | 10 |
| 21 | 29 | 10 |
| 22 | 29 | 10 |
| 23 | 30 | 10 |
| 24 | 30 | 10 |
| 25 | 31 | 10 |
| 26 | 31 | 10 |
| 27 | 32 | 9 |
| 28 | 32 | 9 |
| 29 | 33 | 9 |
| 30 | 33 | 9 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September 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 September
Winds average 4 km/h in September.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 4 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 11 h 18 min at the start of September to 12 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 60 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 8:04 AM to 7:23 AM, and sunset from 7:20 PM to 7:40 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 8:04 | 8:02 | 8:01 | 8:00 | 7:58 | 7:57 | 7:55 | 7:54 | 7:53 | 7:51 | 7:50 | 7:48 | 7:47 | 7:45 | 7:44 | 7:43 | 7:41 | 7:40 | 7:38 | 7:37 | 7:35 | 7:34 | 7:33 | 7:31 | 7:30 | 7:28 | 7:27 | 7:25 | 7:24 | 7:23 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:20 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:22 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:24 | 7:25 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:27 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:29 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:31 | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:33 | 7:34 | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:36 | 7:37 | 7:37 | 7:38 | 7:39 | 7:40 | 7:40 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.3 | 8:04 | 7:20 |
| 2 | 11.3 | 8:02 | 7:21 |
| 3 | 11.3 | 8:01 | 7:21 |
| 4 | 11.4 | 8:00 | 7:22 |
| 5 | 11.4 | 7:58 | 7:23 |
| 6 | 11.4 | 7:57 | 7:23 |
| 7 | 11.5 | 7:55 | 7:24 |
| 8 | 11.5 | 7:54 | 7:25 |
| 9 | 11.5 | 7:53 | 7:26 |
| 10 | 11.6 | 7:51 | 7:26 |
| 11 | 11.6 | 7:50 | 7:27 |
| 12 | 11.7 | 7:48 | 7:28 |
| 13 | 11.7 | 7:47 | 7:28 |
| 14 | 11.7 | 7:45 | 7:29 |
| 15 | 11.8 | 7:44 | 7:30 |
| 16 | 11.8 | 7:43 | 7:30 |
| 17 | 11.8 | 7:41 | 7:31 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 7:40 | 7:32 |
| 19 | 11.9 | 7:38 | 7:32 |
| 20 | 11.9 | 7:37 | 7:33 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 7:35 | 7:34 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 7:34 | 7:35 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 7:33 | 7:35 |
| 24 | 12.1 | 7:31 | 7:36 |
| 25 | 12.1 | 7:30 | 7:37 |
| 26 | 12.2 | 7:28 | 7:37 |
| 27 | 12.2 | 7:27 | 7:38 |
| 28 | 12.2 | 7:25 | 7:39 |
| 29 | 12.3 | 7:24 | 7:40 |
| 30 | 12.3 | 7:23 | 7:40 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 5.32 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.66 kWh/m² to a high of 8.76 kWh/m² in December across the year — September's 5.32 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 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 | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 29 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 6.0 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Peñalolén
In September, Peñalolén sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Peñalolén's rainy season runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is September a good time to visit Peñalolén?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is a reasonable time to visit Peñalolén for sightseeing.
What to pack for Peñalolén in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Peñalolén sees daytime highs around 14°C and nights near 2°C. Worth packing: a warm layer, rain gear and sun protection. About 9 days see rain.
UV index in Peñalolén in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September 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 Peñalolén peaks around January 18 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 17 at about 4 (moderate).
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) | 15 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 11 | Extreme |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 4 | Moderate |
| Jun | 4 | Moderate |
| Jul | 4 | Moderate |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 7 | Very high |
| Oct | 10 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Peñalolén in September
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where September falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Peñalolén is worst in July — around 108 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 3.9× the cleanest month (December, 28 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) | 30 | 31 | 41 | 56 | 80 | 96 | 108 | 95 | 78 | 55 | 35 | 28 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | Moderate |
| Feb | 31 | Moderate |
| Mar | 41 | Poor |
| Apr | 56 | Unhealthy |
| May | 80 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 96 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 108 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 95 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 78 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 55 | Poor |
| Nov | 35 | Poor |
| Dec | 28 | Moderate |
Where is Peñalolén?
Peñalolén sits at 33.5°S, 70.5°W, 710 m above sea level, in Chile. The nearest listed city is Ñuñoa, 5.0 km away.
Topography around Peñalolén
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Peñalolén.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Peñalolén has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 763 m around an average of 769 m above sea level; within 16 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,741 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 6,465 m.
The land around Peñalolén is covered by artificial surfaces (55%) and trees (20%) within 3 km, artificial surfaces (40%) and shrubs (25%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (32%) and shrubs (24%) 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 Peñalolén (-33.4684°, -70.5341°, elevation 710 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).