San Martín weather in March
In March, San Martín sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 275 mm of rain across 26.6 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 12% of the time in March, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of March to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is San Martín's 4th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see San Martín's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 275 mm
- 26.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 6:05 AM – 6:02 PM
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.51 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.4
- out of 10
San Martín is municipality in Cesar, Colombia.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical March day in San Martín reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs on par with February and on par with April.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 21 |
| 2 | 29 | 21 |
| 3 | 29 | 21 |
| 4 | 29 | 21 |
| 5 | 29 | 21 |
| 6 | 29 | 21 |
| 7 | 29 | 21 |
| 8 | 29 | 21 |
| 9 | 29 | 22 |
| 10 | 29 | 22 |
| 11 | 29 | 22 |
| 12 | 29 | 22 |
| 13 | 29 | 22 |
| 14 | 29 | 22 |
| 15 | 29 | 22 |
| 16 | 29 | 22 |
| 17 | 29 | 22 |
| 18 | 29 | 22 |
| 19 | 29 | 22 |
| 20 | 29 | 22 |
| 21 | 29 | 22 |
| 22 | 29 | 22 |
| 23 | 29 | 22 |
| 24 | 29 | 22 |
| 25 | 29 | 22 |
| 26 | 29 | 22 |
| 27 | 29 | 22 |
| 28 | 29 | 22 |
| 29 | 29 | 22 |
| 30 | 29 | 22 |
| 31 | 29 | 22 |
San Martín weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 2nd-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 | 29° / 21° | 111 | 20.2 | 11.6 | 4.5 |
| Feb | 29° / 21° | 143 | 18.7 | 11.7 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 29° / 22° | 275 | 26.6 | 11.9 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 28° / 22° | 478 | 29.6 | 12.2 | 2.9 |
| May | 28° / 22° | 644 | 30.7 | 12.4 | 3.0 |
| Jun | 28° / 21° | 617 | 29.8 | 12.5 | 3.1 |
| Jul | 28° / 21° | 591 | 30.8 | 12.4 | 3.2 |
| Aug | 28° / 21° | 588 | 31 | 12.3 | 3.1 |
| Sep | 28° / 21° | 506 | 29.8 | 12 | 3.2 |
| Oct | 28° / 21° | 452 | 30.1 | 11.8 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 28° / 21° | 378 | 29 | 11.6 | 3.3 |
| Dec | 28° / 21° | 206 | 26.2 | 11.5 | 3.8 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 12% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 75%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
| Cloudier (%) | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 86 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 63 |
| 2 | 36 | 64 |
| 3 | 36 | 64 |
| 4 | 36 | 64 |
| 5 | 35 | 65 |
| 6 | 34 | 66 |
| 7 | 33 | 67 |
| 8 | 32 | 68 |
| 9 | 31 | 69 |
| 10 | 30 | 70 |
| 11 | 29 | 71 |
| 12 | 28 | 72 |
| 13 | 26 | 74 |
| 14 | 25 | 75 |
| 15 | 24 | 76 |
| 16 | 23 | 77 |
| 17 | 23 | 77 |
| 18 | 22 | 78 |
| 19 | 21 | 79 |
| 20 | 20 | 80 |
| 21 | 20 | 80 |
| 22 | 19 | 81 |
| 23 | 19 | 81 |
| 24 | 18 | 82 |
| 25 | 18 | 82 |
| 26 | 17 | 83 |
| 27 | 16 | 84 |
| 28 | 16 | 84 |
| 29 | 16 | 84 |
| 30 | 15 | 85 |
| 31 | 14 | 86 |
Chance of precipitation in March
San Martín gets around 275 mm of rain over 26.6 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 86% and peaks near 94% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 75 |
| 2 | 76 |
| 3 | 77 |
| 4 | 78 |
| 5 | 78 |
| 6 | 79 |
| 7 | 80 |
| 8 | 81 |
| 9 | 81 |
| 10 | 82 |
| 11 | 83 |
| 12 | 84 |
| 13 | 85 |
| 14 | 86 |
| 15 | 87 |
| 16 | 88 |
| 17 | 89 |
| 18 | 89 |
| 19 | 90 |
| 20 | 91 |
| 21 | 91 |
| 22 | 91 |
| 23 | 92 |
| 24 | 92 |
| 25 | 92 |
| 26 | 93 |
| 27 | 93 |
| 28 | 93 |
| 29 | 93 |
| 30 | 94 |
| 31 | 94 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the oppressive band about 69% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 98% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Muggy (%) | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
| Oppressive (%) | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 85 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 39 | 56 |
| 2 | 5 | 39 | 56 |
| 3 | 5 | 39 | 56 |
| 4 | 5 | 39 | 56 |
| 5 | 4 | 39 | 57 |
| 6 | 4 | 38 | 58 |
| 7 | 4 | 38 | 58 |
| 8 | 3 | 38 | 59 |
| 9 | 3 | 37 | 60 |
| 10 | 3 | 36 | 61 |
| 11 | 2 | 35 | 63 |
| 12 | 2 | 35 | 63 |
| 13 | 2 | 34 | 64 |
| 14 | 2 | 33 | 65 |
| 15 | 1 | 31 | 68 |
| 16 | 1 | 30 | 69 |
| 17 | 1 | 29 | 70 |
| 18 | 1 | 28 | 71 |
| 19 | 1 | 27 | 72 |
| 20 | 1 | 25 | 74 |
| 21 | 1 | 24 | 75 |
| 22 | 1 | 23 | 76 |
| 23 | 1 | 22 | 77 |
| 24 | 1 | 21 | 78 |
| 25 | 1 | 20 | 79 |
| 26 | 1 | 19 | 80 |
| 27 | 1 | 18 | 81 |
| 28 | 1 | 17 | 82 |
| 29 | 1 | 16 | 83 |
| 30 | 1 | 15 | 84 |
| 31 | 1 | 14 | 85 |
Wind in March
Winds average 4 km/h in March.
Across March, 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 | 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 | 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 |
| 31 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of March to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:12 AM to 5:57 AM, and sunset from 6:02 PM to 6:01 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:57 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:12 | 6:02 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:12 | 6:02 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 6:11 | 6:02 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:02 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:02 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 6:10 | 6:02 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 6:10 | 6:02 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:09 | 6:02 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:09 | 6:02 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:08 | 6:02 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:08 | 6:02 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:07 | 6:02 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:07 | 6:02 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:06 | 6:02 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 6:06 | 6:02 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 6:05 | 6:02 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:05 | 6:02 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:04 | 6:02 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:04 | 6:02 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:03 | 6:02 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:03 | 6:02 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:02 | 6:02 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:02 | 6:02 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:01 | 6:01 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:01 | 6:01 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:00 | 6:01 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 5:59 | 6:01 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 5:59 | 6:01 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 5:58 | 6:01 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 5:58 | 6:01 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 5:57 | 6:01 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 5.51 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.3 kWh/m² to a high of 5.68 kWh/m² in February across the year — March's 5.51 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| 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 | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.3 | Bright |
Is March a good time to visit San Martín?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in San Martín.
What to pack for San Martín in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, San Martín sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 27 days see rain.
UV index in San Martín in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March 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 San Martín peaks around February 16 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 13 at about 10 (very 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) | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Very high |
Air quality in San Martín in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in San Martín is worst in March — around 46 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 3.7× the cleanest month (December, 13 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) | 16 | 26 | 46 | 32 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Moderate |
| Feb | 26 | Moderate |
| Mar | 46 | Poor |
| Apr | 32 | Moderate |
| May | 23 | Moderate |
| Jun | 21 | Moderate |
| Jul | 21 | Moderate |
| Aug | 19 | Moderate |
| Sep | 16 | Moderate |
| Oct | 14 | Moderate |
| Nov | 13 | Moderate |
| Dec | 13 | Moderate |
Where is San Martín?
San Martín sits at 8.0°N, 73.5°W, 112 m above sea level, in Colombia. The nearest listed city is Ocaña, 31 km away.
Topography around San Martín
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of San Martín.
Within 3 km, the terrain around San Martín has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 53 m around an average of 105 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,315 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,956 m.
The land around San Martín is covered by grassland (63%) and trees (32%) within 3 km, grassland (58%) and trees (41%) within 16 km, and trees (58%) and grassland (40%) 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 San Martín (8.0018°, -73.5114°, elevation 112 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).