Balboa weather in June
In June, Balboa sees average daytime highs of 24°C and overnight lows near 16°C, with 293 mm of rain across 23.4 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 2% of the time in June, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of June to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, June is Balboa's 6th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Balboa's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 24°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 16°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 293 mm
- 23.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:06 AM – 6:13 PM
- Cloud cover
- 86%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 3 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.49 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.4
- out of 10
Balboa is town in Cauca, Colombia.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in June
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month.
A typical June day in Balboa reaches about 24°C in the afternoon and slips back to 16°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 22°C and 26°C. Set against its neighbours, June runs on par with May and about 1°C cooler than July.
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| Avg high (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg low (°C) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 16 |
| 2 | 24 | 16 |
| 3 | 24 | 16 |
| 4 | 24 | 16 |
| 5 | 24 | 16 |
| 6 | 24 | 16 |
| 7 | 24 | 16 |
| 8 | 24 | 16 |
| 9 | 24 | 16 |
| 10 | 24 | 16 |
| 11 | 24 | 16 |
| 12 | 24 | 16 |
| 13 | 24 | 16 |
| 14 | 24 | 16 |
| 15 | 24 | 16 |
| 16 | 24 | 16 |
| 17 | 24 | 16 |
| 18 | 24 | 16 |
| 19 | 25 | 16 |
| 20 | 25 | 16 |
| 21 | 25 | 16 |
| 22 | 25 | 16 |
| 23 | 25 | 16 |
| 24 | 25 | 16 |
| 25 | 25 | 16 |
| 26 | 25 | 16 |
| 27 | 25 | 16 |
| 28 | 25 | 16 |
| 29 | 25 | 16 |
| 30 | 25 | 16 |
Balboa weather by month
How June compares with the rest of the year at a glance. June is the 4th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24° / 16° | 417 | 28.8 | 11.9 | 3.9 |
| Feb | 24° / 16° | 364 | 25.8 | 11.9 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 24° / 16° | 480 | 29.6 | 12 | 3.7 |
| Apr | 24° / 16° | 528 | 29.3 | 12 | 3.6 |
| May | 24° / 16° | 473 | 29.1 | 12.1 | 3.7 |
| Jun | 24° / 16° | 293 | 23.4 | 12.1 | 4.4 |
| Jul | 25° / 16° | 191 | 17.8 | 12.1 | 5.3 |
| Aug | 26° / 16° | 159 | 16.3 | 12.1 | 5.3 |
| Sep | 25° / 16° | 308 | 23.9 | 12 | 4.2 |
| Oct | 24° / 16° | 500 | 29.5 | 12 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 23° / 16° | 579 | 29.4 | 11.9 | 3.5 |
| Dec | 23° / 16° | 498 | 29.3 | 11.9 | 3.7 |
Cloud cover in June
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 2% of the time in June.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 8% of June, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 90%.
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| Clearer (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| Cloudier (%) | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 94 |
| 2 | 6 | 94 |
| 3 | 6 | 94 |
| 4 | 7 | 93 |
| 5 | 7 | 93 |
| 6 | 7 | 93 |
| 7 | 8 | 92 |
| 8 | 8 | 92 |
| 9 | 9 | 91 |
| 10 | 9 | 91 |
| 11 | 9 | 91 |
| 12 | 10 | 90 |
| 13 | 10 | 90 |
| 14 | 10 | 90 |
| 15 | 10 | 90 |
| 16 | 10 | 90 |
| 17 | 10 | 90 |
| 18 | 10 | 90 |
| 19 | 10 | 90 |
| 20 | 11 | 89 |
| 21 | 11 | 89 |
| 22 | 11 | 89 |
| 23 | 11 | 89 |
| 24 | 12 | 88 |
| 25 | 13 | 87 |
| 26 | 13 | 87 |
| 27 | 13 | 87 |
| 28 | 13 | 87 |
| 29 | 14 | 86 |
| 30 | 14 | 86 |
Chance of precipitation in June
Balboa gets around 293 mm of rain over 23.4 wet days in June. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 78% and peaks near 90% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 90 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 90 |
| 2 | 89 |
| 3 | 89 |
| 4 | 88 |
| 5 | 87 |
| 6 | 86 |
| 7 | 85 |
| 8 | 84 |
| 9 | 83 |
| 10 | 82 |
| 11 | 82 |
| 12 | 81 |
| 13 | 80 |
| 14 | 79 |
| 15 | 78 |
| 16 | 78 |
| 17 | 77 |
| 18 | 76 |
| 19 | 75 |
| 20 | 74 |
| 21 | 73 |
| 22 | 73 |
| 23 | 72 |
| 24 | 71 |
| 25 | 71 |
| 26 | 70 |
| 27 | 70 |
| 28 | 69 |
| 29 | 69 |
| 30 | 69 |
Humidity in June
Most of June feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, June lands in the humid band about 86% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Comfortable (%) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| Humid (%) | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 73 |
| Muggy (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 3 | 95 | 2 |
| 2 | 0 | 3 | 95 | 2 |
| 3 | 0 | 4 | 94 | 2 |
| 4 | 0 | 4 | 94 | 2 |
| 5 | 0 | 4 | 94 | 2 |
| 6 | 0 | 5 | 93 | 2 |
| 7 | 0 | 5 | 93 | 2 |
| 8 | 0 | 6 | 92 | 2 |
| 9 | 0 | 7 | 91 | 2 |
| 10 | 0 | 7 | 91 | 2 |
| 11 | 0 | 8 | 91 | 1 |
| 12 | 0 | 9 | 90 | 1 |
| 13 | 0 | 10 | 89 | 1 |
| 14 | 1 | 10 | 88 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 | 11 | 87 | 1 |
| 16 | 1 | 12 | 86 | 1 |
| 17 | 1 | 13 | 85 | 1 |
| 18 | 1 | 14 | 85 | 0 |
| 19 | 2 | 15 | 83 | 0 |
| 20 | 2 | 16 | 82 | 0 |
| 21 | 2 | 17 | 81 | 0 |
| 22 | 2 | 18 | 80 | 0 |
| 23 | 2 | 19 | 79 | 0 |
| 24 | 2 | 20 | 78 | 0 |
| 25 | 2 | 21 | 77 | 0 |
| 26 | 2 | 22 | 76 | 0 |
| 27 | 2 | 23 | 75 | 0 |
| 28 | 2 | 23 | 75 | 0 |
| 29 | 2 | 24 | 74 | 0 |
| 30 | 2 | 25 | 73 | 0 |
Wind in June
Winds average 3 km/h in June.
Across June, daily wind ranges from about 3 km/h on the calmest days to 3 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 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 | 3 | calm |
| 2 | 3 | calm |
| 3 | 3 | calm |
| 4 | 3 | calm |
| 5 | 3 | calm |
| 6 | 3 | calm |
| 7 | 3 | calm |
| 8 | 3 | calm |
| 9 | 3 | calm |
| 10 | 3 | calm |
| 11 | 3 | calm |
| 12 | 3 | calm |
| 13 | 3 | calm |
| 14 | 3 | calm |
| 15 | 3 | calm |
| 16 | 3 | calm |
| 17 | 3 | calm |
| 18 | 3 | calm |
| 19 | 3 | calm |
| 20 | 3 | calm |
| 21 | 3 | calm |
| 22 | 3 | calm |
| 23 | 3 | calm |
| 24 | 3 | calm |
| 25 | 3 | calm |
| 26 | 3 | calm |
| 27 | 3 | calm |
| 28 | 3 | calm |
| 29 | 3 | calm |
| 30 | 3 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in June
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of June to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over June. Sunrise moves from 6:03 AM to 6:08 AM, and sunset from 6:10 PM to 6:16 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 6:03 | 6:10 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 6:03 | 6:10 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 6:03 | 6:10 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 6:04 | 6:10 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 6:04 | 6:10 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 6:04 | 6:11 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 6:04 | 6:11 |
| 8 | 12.1 | 6:04 | 6:11 |
| 9 | 12.1 | 6:04 | 6:11 |
| 10 | 12.1 | 6:04 | 6:11 |
| 11 | 12.1 | 6:05 | 6:12 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 6:05 | 6:12 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 6:05 | 6:12 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 6:05 | 6:12 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 6:05 | 6:12 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:06 | 6:13 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:06 | 6:13 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:06 | 6:13 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:06 | 6:13 |
| 20 | 12.1 | 6:06 | 6:13 |
| 21 | 12.1 | 6:07 | 6:14 |
| 22 | 12.1 | 6:07 | 6:14 |
| 23 | 12.1 | 6:07 | 6:14 |
| 24 | 12.1 | 6:07 | 6:14 |
| 25 | 12.1 | 6:07 | 6:15 |
| 26 | 12.1 | 6:08 | 6:15 |
| 27 | 12.1 | 6:08 | 6:15 |
| 28 | 12.1 | 6:08 | 6:15 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 6:08 | 6:15 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 6:08 | 6:16 |
Solar energy in June
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in June, about 4.49 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.88 kWh/m² to a high of 5.08 kWh/m² in August across the year — June's 4.49 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| 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 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.6 | Bright |
Is June a good time to visit Balboa?
Our two travel scores rate June for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
June is a reasonable time to visit Balboa for sightseeing.
What to pack for Balboa in June
From June's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In June, Balboa sees daytime highs around 24°C and nights near 16°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes. About 23 days see rain.
UV index in Balboa in June
Clear-sky midday UV in June peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Balboa peaks around February 18 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near August 10 at about 12 (extreme).
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) | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 14 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 14 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Balboa in June
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where June falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Balboa is worst in March — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 13 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Moderate |
| Feb | 15 | Moderate |
| Mar | 17 | Moderate |
| Apr | 15 | Moderate |
| May | 14 | Moderate |
| Jun | 12 | Moderate |
| Jul | 12 | Moderate |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 15 | Moderate |
| Oct | 13 | Moderate |
| Nov | 12 | Good |
| Dec | 12 | Moderate |
Where is Balboa?
Balboa sits at 2.0°N, 77.2°W, 1,616 m above sea level, in Colombia. The nearest listed city is Patía, 18 km away.
Topography around Balboa
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Balboa.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Balboa has very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,524 m around an average of 1,522 m above sea level; within 16 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,930 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 4,378 m.
The land around Balboa is covered by trees (64%) and grassland (35%) within 3 km, trees (56%) and grassland (43%) within 16 km, and trees (79%) and grassland (20%) within 80 km.
Colombia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 / 240 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 38% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $8,562
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 74%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 24.9
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 15.4
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 480
- 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 Balboa (2.0418°, -77.2165°, elevation 1,616 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).