Santa Rosa de Osos weather in September
In September, Santa Rosa de Osos sees average daytime highs of 22°C and overnight lows near 13°C, with 304 mm of rain across 23.1 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 22°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 1% of the time in September, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of September to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Santa Rosa de Osos's 9th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Santa Rosa de Osos's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 22°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 13°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 304 mm
- 23.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 5:55 AM – 5:57 PM
- Cloud cover
- 92%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 3 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.37 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.2
- out of 10
- Founded
- 1636
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in September
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 22°C through the month.
A typical September day in Santa Rosa de Osos reaches about 22°C in the afternoon and slips back to 13°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 20°C and 24°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs on par with August and about 1°C warmer than October.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg low (°C) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 13 |
| 2 | 22 | 13 |
| 3 | 22 | 13 |
| 4 | 22 | 13 |
| 5 | 22 | 13 |
| 6 | 22 | 13 |
| 7 | 22 | 13 |
| 8 | 22 | 13 |
| 9 | 22 | 13 |
| 10 | 22 | 13 |
| 11 | 22 | 13 |
| 12 | 22 | 13 |
| 13 | 22 | 13 |
| 14 | 22 | 13 |
| 15 | 22 | 13 |
| 16 | 22 | 13 |
| 17 | 22 | 13 |
| 18 | 22 | 13 |
| 19 | 22 | 13 |
| 20 | 22 | 13 |
| 21 | 22 | 13 |
| 22 | 22 | 13 |
| 23 | 22 | 13 |
| 24 | 22 | 13 |
| 25 | 22 | 13 |
| 26 | 22 | 13 |
| 27 | 22 | 13 |
| 28 | 22 | 13 |
| 29 | 22 | 13 |
| 30 | 22 | 13 |
Santa Rosa de Osos weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 4th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21° / 12° | 108 | 19.4 | 11.7 | 5.0 |
| Feb | 21° / 12° | 168 | 21.6 | 11.8 | 4.3 |
| Mar | 21° / 13° | 313 | 27.9 | 12 | 3.7 |
| Apr | 22° / 13° | 426 | 27.7 | 12.1 | 3.5 |
| May | 22° / 13° | 414 | 27 | 12.3 | 3.8 |
| Jun | 22° / 13° | 207 | 20.4 | 12.4 | 4.5 |
| Jul | 22° / 13° | 162 | 18.1 | 12.3 | 5.1 |
| Aug | 23° / 13° | 187 | 17.4 | 12.2 | 5.1 |
| Sep | 22° / 13° | 304 | 23.1 | 12 | 4.2 |
| Oct | 21° / 13° | 384 | 28.2 | 11.9 | 3.6 |
| Nov | 21° / 13° | 331 | 27.5 | 11.7 | 3.5 |
| Dec | 21° / 12° | 174 | 22.4 | 11.6 | 4.4 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 1% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 2% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 97%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Cloudier (%) | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 98 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 97 |
| 2 | 3 | 97 |
| 3 | 3 | 97 |
| 4 | 3 | 97 |
| 5 | 3 | 97 |
| 6 | 3 | 97 |
| 7 | 3 | 97 |
| 8 | 3 | 97 |
| 9 | 3 | 97 |
| 10 | 4 | 96 |
| 11 | 4 | 96 |
| 12 | 4 | 96 |
| 13 | 4 | 96 |
| 14 | 4 | 96 |
| 15 | 4 | 96 |
| 16 | 4 | 96 |
| 17 | 3 | 97 |
| 18 | 3 | 97 |
| 19 | 3 | 97 |
| 20 | 3 | 97 |
| 21 | 3 | 97 |
| 22 | 3 | 97 |
| 23 | 3 | 97 |
| 24 | 3 | 97 |
| 25 | 3 | 97 |
| 26 | 3 | 97 |
| 27 | 3 | 97 |
| 28 | 2 | 98 |
| 29 | 2 | 98 |
| 30 | 2 | 98 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Santa Rosa de Osos gets around 304 mm of rain over 23.1 wet days in September. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 76% and peaks near 84% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 66 |
| 2 | 67 |
| 3 | 67 |
| 4 | 68 |
| 5 | 68 |
| 6 | 69 |
| 7 | 70 |
| 8 | 71 |
| 9 | 71 |
| 10 | 72 |
| 11 | 73 |
| 12 | 74 |
| 13 | 75 |
| 14 | 76 |
| 15 | 76 |
| 16 | 77 |
| 17 | 78 |
| 18 | 79 |
| 19 | 80 |
| 20 | 80 |
| 21 | 81 |
| 22 | 82 |
| 23 | 82 |
| 24 | 83 |
| 25 | 83 |
| 26 | 83 |
| 27 | 84 |
| 28 | 84 |
| 29 | 84 |
| 30 | 84 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the comfortable band about 75% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Comfortable (%) | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 67 | 69 | 70 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | 58 | 0 |
| 2 | 41 | 59 | 0 |
| 3 | 40 | 60 | 0 |
| 4 | 39 | 61 | 0 |
| 5 | 38 | 62 | 0 |
| 6 | 37 | 63 | 0 |
| 7 | 36 | 64 | 0 |
| 8 | 35 | 65 | 0 |
| 9 | 33 | 67 | 0 |
| 10 | 31 | 69 | 0 |
| 11 | 30 | 70 | 0 |
| 12 | 28 | 72 | 0 |
| 13 | 27 | 73 | 0 |
| 14 | 25 | 74 | 1 |
| 15 | 24 | 75 | 1 |
| 16 | 22 | 77 | 1 |
| 17 | 21 | 78 | 1 |
| 18 | 20 | 79 | 1 |
| 19 | 18 | 81 | 1 |
| 20 | 17 | 82 | 1 |
| 21 | 16 | 83 | 1 |
| 22 | 15 | 84 | 1 |
| 23 | 15 | 84 | 1 |
| 24 | 14 | 85 | 1 |
| 25 | 13 | 86 | 1 |
| 26 | 13 | 86 | 1 |
| 27 | 13 | 86 | 1 |
| 28 | 13 | 86 | 1 |
| 29 | 13 | 86 | 1 |
| 30 | 13 | 86 | 1 |
Wind in September
Winds average 3 km/h in September.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 3 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 | 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 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | 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 September
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of September to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 5:58 AM to 5:53 AM, and sunset from 6:05 PM to 5:50 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 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 |
| Sunset (PM) | 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 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:50 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 5:58 | 6:05 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 5:58 | 6:05 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 5:57 | 6:04 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 5:57 | 6:04 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 5:57 | 6:03 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 5:57 | 6:03 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 5:57 | 6:02 |
| 8 | 12.1 | 5:57 | 6:02 |
| 9 | 12.1 | 5:56 | 6:01 |
| 10 | 12.1 | 5:56 | 6:01 |
| 11 | 12.1 | 5:56 | 6:00 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 5:56 | 5:59 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 5:56 | 5:59 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 5:55 | 5:58 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 5:55 | 5:58 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 5:55 | 5:57 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 5:55 | 5:57 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 5:55 | 5:56 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 5:55 | 5:56 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 5:54 | 5:55 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 5:54 | 5:54 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 5:54 | 5:54 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 5:54 | 5:53 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 5:54 | 5:53 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 5:53 | 5:52 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 5:53 | 5:52 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 5:53 | 5:51 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 5:53 | 5:51 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 5:53 | 5:50 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 5:53 | 5:50 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 5.37 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.29 kWh/m² to a high of 5.77 kWh/m² in August across the year — September's 5.37 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| 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 | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.0 | Bright |
Is September a good time to visit Santa Rosa de Osos?
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 Santa Rosa de Osos for sightseeing.
What to pack for Santa Rosa de Osos in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Santa Rosa de Osos sees daytime highs around 22°C and nights near 13°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes and sun protection. About 23 days see rain.
UV index in Santa Rosa de Osos in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Santa Rosa de Osos peaks around February 22 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 12 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 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 15 | Extreme |
| Jun | 14 | Extreme |
| Jul | 13 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 14 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Santa Rosa de Osos 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 Santa Rosa de Osos is worst in March — around 25 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.2× the cleanest month (October, 12 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) | 15 | 20 | 25 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Moderate |
| Feb | 20 | Moderate |
| Mar | 25 | Moderate |
| Apr | 17 | Moderate |
| May | 14 | Moderate |
| Jun | 13 | Moderate |
| Jul | 13 | Moderate |
| Aug | 13 | Moderate |
| Sep | 12 | Moderate |
| Oct | 12 | Good |
| Nov | 12 | Good |
| Dec | 13 | Moderate |
Where is Santa Rosa de Osos?
Santa Rosa de Osos sits at 6.6°N, 75.5°W, 2,586 m above sea level, in Colombia. The nearest listed city is Barbosa, 27 km away.
Topography around Santa Rosa de Osos
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Santa Rosa de Osos.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Santa Rosa de Osos has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 172 m around an average of 2,540 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,113 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,807 m.
The land around Santa Rosa de Osos is covered by grassland (77%) within 3 km, grassland (63%) and trees (36%) within 16 km, and trees (63%) and grassland (35%) 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 Santa Rosa de Osos (6.6474°, -75.4603°, elevation 2,586 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).