Lhasa weather in November
In November, Lhasa sees average daytime highs of 2°C and overnight lows near -13°C, with 19 mm of precipitation across 5.5 wet days and about 10.5 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 4°C in the first days to 2°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 64% of the time in November, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 48 min at the start of November to 10 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Lhasa's 2nd-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Lhasa's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 2°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- -13°
- 4th coldest
- Precipitation
- 19 mm
- 5.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 30 min
- 8:26 AM – 6:55 PM
- Cloud cover
- 31%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.82 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Lhasa is prefecture-level city and capital of Tibet.
- Air quality
- Elevated
- PM2.5 16.8 µg/m³ · 2018
- Density
- 4/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- ~633 CE
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Highs ease over the month, from about 4°C in the first days to 2°C by the end.
A typical November day in Lhasa reaches about 2°C in the afternoon and slips back to -13°C overnight — a 15°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between -4°C and 9°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 7°C cooler than October and about 3°C warmer than December.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Avg low (°C) | -10 | -10 | -11 | -11 | -11 | -12 | -12 | -12 | -12 | -12 | -12 | -12 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -14 | -14 | -14 | -14 | -14 | -14 | -14 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | -10 |
| 2 | 4 | -10 |
| 3 | 4 | -11 |
| 4 | 4 | -11 |
| 5 | 3 | -11 |
| 6 | 3 | -12 |
| 7 | 3 | -12 |
| 8 | 3 | -12 |
| 9 | 3 | -12 |
| 10 | 3 | -12 |
| 11 | 3 | -12 |
| 12 | 2 | -12 |
| 13 | 2 | -13 |
| 14 | 2 | -13 |
| 15 | 2 | -13 |
| 16 | 2 | -13 |
| 17 | 2 | -13 |
| 18 | 2 | -13 |
| 19 | 2 | -13 |
| 20 | 2 | -13 |
| 21 | 2 | -13 |
| 22 | 2 | -13 |
| 23 | 2 | -13 |
| 24 | 2 | -14 |
| 25 | 2 | -14 |
| 26 | 2 | -14 |
| 27 | 2 | -14 |
| 28 | 2 | -14 |
| 29 | 2 | -14 |
| 30 | 1 | -14 |
How November really feels in Lhasa
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 30 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in November is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Lhasa weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 9th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -2° / -17° | 10 | 4 | 4.9 | 10.3 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 1° / -13° | 11 | 3.8 | 4.4 | 10.9 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 4° / -9° | 24 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 11.8 | 0.1 |
| Apr | 9° / -5° | 47 | 13.2 | 9.3 | 12.7 | 1.5 |
| May | 13° / 1° | 72 | 17.5 | 6.3 | 13.5 | 3.1 |
| Jun | 17° / 6° | 112 | 20 | 1 | 13.9 | 4.1 |
| Jul | 17° / 8° | 168 | 24.5 | 0 | 13.7 | 3.5 |
| Aug | 16° / 7° | 167 | 24.3 | 0.1 | 13.1 | 3.3 |
| Sep | 14° / 4° | 126 | 22.1 | 1.1 | 12.2 | 3.0 |
| Oct | 9° / -4° | 61 | 15.8 | 7.2 | 11.3 | 1.8 |
| Nov | 2° / -13° | 19 | 5.5 | 5.3 | 10.5 | 0.0 |
| Dec | -0° / -16° | 10 | 3.1 | 3.6 | 10.1 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 64% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 23% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 13%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Cloudier (%) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 85 | 15 |
| 2 | 85 | 15 |
| 3 | 85 | 15 |
| 4 | 85 | 15 |
| 5 | 86 | 14 |
| 6 | 86 | 14 |
| 7 | 86 | 14 |
| 8 | 86 | 14 |
| 9 | 86 | 14 |
| 10 | 86 | 14 |
| 11 | 86 | 14 |
| 12 | 86 | 14 |
| 13 | 87 | 13 |
| 14 | 87 | 13 |
| 15 | 87 | 13 |
| 16 | 87 | 13 |
| 17 | 87 | 13 |
| 18 | 87 | 13 |
| 19 | 88 | 12 |
| 20 | 88 | 12 |
| 21 | 88 | 12 |
| 22 | 88 | 12 |
| 23 | 89 | 11 |
| 24 | 89 | 11 |
| 25 | 89 | 11 |
| 26 | 90 | 10 |
| 27 | 90 | 10 |
| 28 | 90 | 10 |
| 29 | 90 | 10 |
| 30 | 90 | 10 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Lhasa gets around 19 mm of rain and snow over 5.5 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 19% and peaks near 33% on the wettest days, and about 5 days bring snow. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 33 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Snow chance (%) | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 28 |
| 2 | 32 | 27 |
| 3 | 30 | 26 |
| 4 | 29 | 25 |
| 5 | 27 | 25 |
| 6 | 26 | 24 |
| 7 | 25 | 23 |
| 8 | 24 | 22 |
| 9 | 23 | 22 |
| 10 | 21 | 21 |
| 11 | 21 | 20 |
| 12 | 20 | 20 |
| 13 | 19 | 19 |
| 14 | 18 | 18 |
| 15 | 18 | 18 |
| 16 | 17 | 17 |
| 17 | 17 | 17 |
| 18 | 16 | 16 |
| 19 | 15 | 16 |
| 20 | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | 14 | 14 |
| 22 | 14 | 14 |
| 23 | 13 | 14 |
| 24 | 13 | 13 |
| 25 | 12 | 13 |
| 26 | 12 | 12 |
| 27 | 11 | 12 |
| 28 | 11 | 12 |
| 29 | 11 | 11 |
| 30 | 10 | 11 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November 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 November
Winds average 5 km/h in November.
Across November, 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 10 h 48 min at the start of November to 10 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 36 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 8:14 AM to 8:38 AM, and sunset from 7:04 PM to 6:52 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 8:14 | 8:15 | 8:16 | 8:17 | 8:17 | 8:18 | 8:19 | 8:20 | 8:21 | 8:21 | 8:22 | 8:23 | 8:24 | 8:25 | 8:25 | 8:26 | 8:27 | 8:28 | 8:29 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:31 | 8:32 | 8:33 | 8:34 | 8:34 | 8:35 | 8:36 | 8:37 | 8:38 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:04 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:02 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:52 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.8 | 8:14 | 7:04 |
| 2 | 10.8 | 8:15 | 7:03 |
| 3 | 10.8 | 8:16 | 7:03 |
| 4 | 10.8 | 8:17 | 7:02 |
| 5 | 10.7 | 8:17 | 7:01 |
| 6 | 10.7 | 8:18 | 7:01 |
| 7 | 10.7 | 8:19 | 7:00 |
| 8 | 10.7 | 8:20 | 6:59 |
| 9 | 10.6 | 8:21 | 6:59 |
| 10 | 10.6 | 8:21 | 6:58 |
| 11 | 10.6 | 8:22 | 6:58 |
| 12 | 10.6 | 8:23 | 6:57 |
| 13 | 10.5 | 8:24 | 6:57 |
| 14 | 10.5 | 8:25 | 6:56 |
| 15 | 10.5 | 8:25 | 6:56 |
| 16 | 10.5 | 8:26 | 6:55 |
| 17 | 10.5 | 8:27 | 6:55 |
| 18 | 10.4 | 8:28 | 6:55 |
| 19 | 10.4 | 8:29 | 6:54 |
| 20 | 10.4 | 8:30 | 6:54 |
| 21 | 10.4 | 8:30 | 6:54 |
| 22 | 10.4 | 8:31 | 6:54 |
| 23 | 10.4 | 8:32 | 6:53 |
| 24 | 10.3 | 8:33 | 6:53 |
| 25 | 10.3 | 8:34 | 6:53 |
| 26 | 10.3 | 8:34 | 6:53 |
| 27 | 10.3 | 8:35 | 6:53 |
| 28 | 10.3 | 8:36 | 6:53 |
| 29 | 10.3 | 8:37 | 6:52 |
| 30 | 10.2 | 8:38 | 6:52 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 4.82 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.34 kWh/m² to a high of 7.57 kWh/m² in May across the year — November's 4.82 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| 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 | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.5 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Lhasa
None of Lhasa's seasonal hazards are active in November. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Lhasa's rainy season runs June–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is November a good time to visit Lhasa?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Lhasa.
What to pack for Lhasa in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Lhasa sees daytime highs around 2°C and nights near -13°C. Pack a warm layer and a heavy coat. Worth having: sun protection. About 6 days see rain.
UV index in Lhasa in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November 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 Lhasa peaks around June 18 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 23 at about 5 (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) | 5 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 5 |
| Level | Moderate | High | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | Moderate |
| Feb | 7 | High |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 14 | Extreme |
| Jun | 16 | Extreme |
| Jul | 15 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 7 | Very high |
| Dec | 5 | Moderate |
Air quality in Lhasa in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Lhasa is worst in April — around 30 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.8× the cleanest month (September, 11 µg/m³).
Seasonal pattern from CAMS reanalysis, scaled to Lhasa's WHO annual average of 16.8 µg/m³.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 16 | 20 | 24 | 30 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Moderate |
| Feb | 20 | Moderate |
| Mar | 24 | Moderate |
| Apr | 30 | Moderate |
| May | 22 | Moderate |
| Jun | 17 | Moderate |
| Jul | 15 | Moderate |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 12 | Moderate |
| Dec | 11 | Good |
Where is Lhasa?
Lhasa sits at 29.6°N, 91.1°E, 3,651 m above sea level, in China. The nearest listed city is Jakar, 236 km away.
Topography around Lhasa
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Lhasa.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Lhasa has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 608 m around an average of 3,677 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,964 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,633 m.
The land around Lhasa is covered by artificial surfaces (43%) and grassland (32%) within 3 km, grassland (73%) within 16 km, and grassland (83%) within 80 km.
China travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / I
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 47% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $13,862
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 0.5
- per 100k, 2020
- Road deaths
- 17.4
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 464
- 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 Lhasa (29.65°, 91.1°, elevation 3,651 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).