Bandundu Province weather in May
In May, Bandundu Province sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 104 mm of rain across 18.1 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 16% of the time in May, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of May to 11 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Bandundu Province's 5th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bandundu Province's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 104 mm
- 18.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 48 min
- 5:51 AM – 5:42 PM
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.92 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.7
- out of 10
Bandundu Province is human settlement in Congo.
- Density
- 914/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1969
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical May day in Bandundu Province reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs on par with April and on par with June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 23 |
| 2 | 31 | 23 |
| 3 | 31 | 23 |
| 4 | 31 | 23 |
| 5 | 31 | 23 |
| 6 | 31 | 23 |
| 7 | 31 | 23 |
| 8 | 31 | 23 |
| 9 | 31 | 23 |
| 10 | 31 | 23 |
| 11 | 31 | 23 |
| 12 | 31 | 23 |
| 13 | 31 | 23 |
| 14 | 31 | 23 |
| 15 | 31 | 23 |
| 16 | 31 | 23 |
| 17 | 31 | 23 |
| 18 | 31 | 23 |
| 19 | 31 | 23 |
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| 24 | 31 | 23 |
| 25 | 31 | 23 |
| 26 | 31 | 23 |
| 27 | 31 | 23 |
| 28 | 31 | 23 |
| 29 | 31 | 23 |
| 30 | 31 | 23 |
| 31 | 31 | 23 |
How May really feels in Bandundu Province
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Bandundu Province weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 7th-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 23° | 132 | 20.4 | 12.2 | 3.5 |
| Feb | 31° / 23° | 133 | 17.2 | 12.1 | 3.4 |
| Mar | 31° / 23° | 154 | 20.6 | 12 | 3.2 |
| Apr | 31° / 23° | 167 | 22.5 | 11.9 | 3.1 |
| May | 31° / 23° | 104 | 18.1 | 11.9 | 3.7 |
| Jun | 31° / 23° | 23 | 5.4 | 11.8 | 5.2 |
| Jul | 31° / 23° | 12 | 3.1 | 11.8 | 5.2 |
| Aug | 31° / 23° | 43 | 10.4 | 11.9 | 4.2 |
| Sep | 31° / 23° | 99 | 18.2 | 12 | 3.5 |
| Oct | 30° / 23° | 178 | 24.7 | 12.1 | 3.2 |
| Nov | 30° / 23° | 186 | 24.6 | 12.2 | 3.2 |
| Dec | 30° / 23° | 176 | 24.9 | 12.2 | 3.3 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 16% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 66%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 44 | 44 |
| Cloudier (%) | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 56 | 56 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 77 |
| 2 | 23 | 77 |
| 3 | 23 | 77 |
| 4 | 24 | 76 |
| 5 | 25 | 75 |
| 6 | 26 | 74 |
| 7 | 27 | 73 |
| 8 | 28 | 72 |
| 9 | 29 | 71 |
| 10 | 30 | 70 |
| 11 | 31 | 69 |
| 12 | 33 | 67 |
| 13 | 34 | 66 |
| 14 | 35 | 65 |
| 15 | 36 | 64 |
| 16 | 36 | 64 |
| 17 | 37 | 63 |
| 18 | 37 | 63 |
| 19 | 39 | 61 |
| 20 | 39 | 61 |
| 21 | 40 | 60 |
| 22 | 40 | 60 |
| 23 | 40 | 60 |
| 24 | 40 | 60 |
| 25 | 41 | 59 |
| 26 | 42 | 58 |
| 27 | 42 | 58 |
| 28 | 42 | 58 |
| 29 | 42 | 58 |
| 30 | 44 | 56 |
| 31 | 44 | 56 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Bandundu Province gets around 104 mm of rain over 18.1 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 58% and peaks near 74% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 43 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 74 |
| 2 | 73 |
| 3 | 72 |
| 4 | 71 |
| 5 | 71 |
| 6 | 69 |
| 7 | 68 |
| 8 | 67 |
| 9 | 66 |
| 10 | 64 |
| 11 | 63 |
| 12 | 61 |
| 13 | 59 |
| 14 | 58 |
| 15 | 56 |
| 16 | 55 |
| 17 | 54 |
| 18 | 53 |
| 19 | 52 |
| 20 | 52 |
| 21 | 51 |
| 22 | 50 |
| 23 | 50 |
| 24 | 49 |
| 25 | 49 |
| 26 | 48 |
| 27 | 48 |
| 28 | 47 |
| 29 | 46 |
| 30 | 44 |
| 31 | 43 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the oppressive band about 68% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Oppressive (%) | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 79 | 80 | 82 | 83 |
| Miserable (%) | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 15 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 63 | 37 |
| 2 | 0 | 63 | 37 |
| 3 | 0 | 63 | 37 |
| 4 | 0 | 62 | 38 |
| 5 | 0 | 62 | 38 |
| 6 | 0 | 62 | 38 |
| 7 | 0 | 62 | 38 |
| 8 | 0 | 62 | 38 |
| 9 | 0 | 63 | 37 |
| 10 | 0 | 63 | 37 |
| 11 | 0 | 63 | 37 |
| 12 | 0 | 63 | 37 |
| 13 | 0 | 64 | 36 |
| 14 | 0 | 65 | 35 |
| 15 | 0 | 65 | 35 |
| 16 | 0 | 66 | 34 |
| 17 | 0 | 67 | 33 |
| 18 | 0 | 68 | 32 |
| 19 | 0 | 68 | 32 |
| 20 | 0 | 69 | 31 |
| 21 | 0 | 70 | 30 |
| 22 | 0 | 71 | 29 |
| 23 | 0 | 73 | 27 |
| 24 | 0 | 74 | 26 |
| 25 | 0 | 75 | 25 |
| 26 | 1 | 76 | 23 |
| 27 | 1 | 77 | 22 |
| 28 | 1 | 79 | 20 |
| 29 | 1 | 80 | 19 |
| 30 | 1 | 82 | 17 |
| 31 | 2 | 83 | 15 |
Wind in May
Winds average 4 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 4 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) | 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 | 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 | 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 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of May to 11 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 5:51 AM to 5:53 AM, and sunset from 5:44 PM to 5:43 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 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 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:43 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 5:51 | 5:44 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 5:51 | 5:44 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 5:51 | 5:44 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 5:51 | 5:44 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 5:51 | 5:43 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 5:51 | 5:43 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 5:51 | 5:43 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 5:51 | 5:43 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 5:51 | 5:43 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 5:51 | 5:43 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 5:51 | 5:43 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 5:51 | 5:43 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 5:51 | 5:42 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 5:51 | 5:42 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 5:51 | 5:42 |
| 16 | 11.8 | 5:51 | 5:42 |
| 17 | 11.8 | 5:51 | 5:42 |
| 18 | 11.8 | 5:51 | 5:42 |
| 19 | 11.8 | 5:51 | 5:42 |
| 20 | 11.8 | 5:52 | 5:42 |
| 21 | 11.8 | 5:52 | 5:42 |
| 22 | 11.8 | 5:52 | 5:42 |
| 23 | 11.8 | 5:52 | 5:42 |
| 24 | 11.8 | 5:52 | 5:42 |
| 25 | 11.8 | 5:52 | 5:42 |
| 26 | 11.8 | 5:52 | 5:42 |
| 27 | 11.8 | 5:52 | 5:42 |
| 28 | 11.8 | 5:53 | 5:42 |
| 29 | 11.8 | 5:53 | 5:42 |
| 30 | 11.8 | 5:53 | 5:42 |
| 31 | 11.8 | 5:53 | 5:43 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 4.92 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.92 kWh/m² to a high of 5.48 kWh/m² in February across the year — May's 4.92 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 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 | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.0 | Bright |
Is May a good time to visit Bandundu Province?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Bandundu Province.
What to pack for Bandundu Province in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Bandundu Province sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 18 days see rain.
UV index in Bandundu Province in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Bandundu Province peaks around March 17 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near August 11 at about 6 (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) | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High | High | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 7 | High |
| Jul | 7 | High |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 10 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Bandundu Province in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Bandundu Province is worst in August — around 86 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 6.6× the cleanest month (November, 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) | 22 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 29 | 47 | 67 | 86 | 40 | 15 | 13 | 18 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | Moderate |
| Feb | 28 | Moderate |
| Mar | 25 | Moderate |
| Apr | 19 | Moderate |
| May | 29 | Moderate |
| Jun | 47 | Poor |
| Jul | 67 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 86 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 40 | Poor |
| Oct | 15 | Moderate |
| Nov | 13 | Moderate |
| Dec | 18 | Moderate |
Where is Bandundu Province?
Bandundu Province sits at 3.3°S, 17.4°E, 322 m above sea level, in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The nearest listed city is Mushie, 61 km away.
Topography around Bandundu Province
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Bandundu Province.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Bandundu Province has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 32 m around an average of 308 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 65 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 230 m.
The land around Bandundu Province is covered by artificial surfaces (47%) and trees (20%) within 3 km, grassland (52%) and trees (23%) within 16 km, and grassland (45%) and trees (41%) within 80 km.
Democratic Republic of the Congo travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 42% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $807
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 12%
- of population, 2024
- Road deaths
- 34.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 400
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 Bandundu Province (-3.3169°, 17.3806°, elevation 322 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).