Bunia weather in March
In March, Bunia sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 20°C, with 97 mm of rain across 14.3 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 6th-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 14% of the time in March, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 12 hours at the start of March to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Bunia's 8th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bunia's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 20°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 97 mm
- 14.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:09 AM – 6:08 PM
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.81 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.8
- out of 10
Bunia is Bunia is a city in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is the capital of the province of Ituri..
- Density
- 6,932/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1946
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 Bunia reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 20°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs about 1°C cooler than February and about 1°C warmer than April.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 20 |
| 2 | 30 | 20 |
| 3 | 30 | 20 |
| 4 | 30 | 20 |
| 5 | 30 | 20 |
| 6 | 29 | 20 |
| 7 | 29 | 20 |
| 8 | 29 | 20 |
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| 11 | 29 | 20 |
| 12 | 29 | 20 |
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| 16 | 29 | 20 |
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| 18 | 29 | 20 |
| 19 | 29 | 20 |
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| 24 | 29 | 20 |
| 25 | 29 | 20 |
| 26 | 29 | 20 |
| 27 | 28 | 20 |
| 28 | 28 | 20 |
| 29 | 28 | 20 |
| 30 | 28 | 20 |
| 31 | 28 | 20 |
Bunia weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 2nd-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 | 29° / 19° | 34 | 7.2 | 11.9 | 5.7 |
| Feb | 30° / 19° | 43 | 8 | 11.9 | 5.0 |
| Mar | 29° / 20° | 97 | 14.3 | 12 | 4.8 |
| Apr | 28° / 20° | 105 | 17.2 | 12 | 4.9 |
| May | 28° / 19° | 85 | 15.8 | 12.1 | 5.4 |
| Jun | 28° / 19° | 82 | 15.7 | 12.1 | 5.5 |
| Jul | 27° / 18° | 80 | 16.4 | 12.1 | 5.5 |
| Aug | 27° / 18° | 109 | 20 | 12.1 | 4.9 |
| Sep | 27° / 18° | 129 | 20.9 | 12 | 4.6 |
| Oct | 27° / 19° | 158 | 24.3 | 12 | 4.2 |
| Nov | 27° / 19° | 125 | 19 | 11.9 | 4.9 |
| Dec | 28° / 18° | 65 | 10.9 | 11.9 | 6.0 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 14% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 72%.
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| Clearer (%) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
| Cloudier (%) | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 78 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 67 |
| 2 | 33 | 67 |
| 3 | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | 32 | 68 |
| 5 | 32 | 68 |
| 6 | 32 | 68 |
| 7 | 32 | 68 |
| 8 | 32 | 68 |
| 9 | 32 | 68 |
| 10 | 31 | 69 |
| 11 | 30 | 70 |
| 12 | 30 | 70 |
| 13 | 30 | 70 |
| 14 | 30 | 70 |
| 15 | 30 | 70 |
| 16 | 28 | 72 |
| 17 | 28 | 72 |
| 18 | 28 | 72 |
| 19 | 26 | 74 |
| 20 | 25 | 75 |
| 21 | 25 | 75 |
| 22 | 25 | 75 |
| 23 | 25 | 75 |
| 24 | 24 | 76 |
| 25 | 24 | 76 |
| 26 | 24 | 76 |
| 27 | 24 | 76 |
| 28 | 24 | 76 |
| 29 | 23 | 77 |
| 30 | 22 | 78 |
| 31 | 22 | 78 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Bunia gets around 97 mm of rain over 14.3 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 46% and peaks near 53% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 40 |
| 2 | 41 |
| 3 | 41 |
| 4 | 42 |
| 5 | 42 |
| 6 | 42 |
| 7 | 42 |
| 8 | 42 |
| 9 | 42 |
| 10 | 43 |
| 11 | 43 |
| 12 | 43 |
| 13 | 44 |
| 14 | 44 |
| 15 | 45 |
| 16 | 45 |
| 17 | 46 |
| 18 | 47 |
| 19 | 48 |
| 20 | 48 |
| 21 | 49 |
| 22 | 50 |
| 23 | 50 |
| 24 | 51 |
| 25 | 51 |
| 26 | 51 |
| 27 | 52 |
| 28 | 52 |
| 29 | 52 |
| 30 | 52 |
| 31 | 53 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the humid band about 56% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 34% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Humid (%) | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 |
| Muggy (%) | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 17 | 62 | 17 |
| 2 | 4 | 16 | 62 | 18 |
| 3 | 4 | 15 | 61 | 20 |
| 4 | 4 | 15 | 60 | 21 |
| 5 | 3 | 14 | 61 | 22 |
| 6 | 3 | 13 | 61 | 23 |
| 7 | 3 | 12 | 61 | 24 |
| 8 | 3 | 11 | 61 | 25 |
| 9 | 3 | 10 | 61 | 26 |
| 10 | 2 | 10 | 62 | 26 |
| 11 | 2 | 9 | 62 | 27 |
| 12 | 2 | 9 | 61 | 28 |
| 13 | 2 | 8 | 61 | 29 |
| 14 | 2 | 8 | 59 | 31 |
| 15 | 1 | 7 | 60 | 32 |
| 16 | 1 | 7 | 59 | 33 |
| 17 | 1 | 7 | 58 | 34 |
| 18 | 1 | 6 | 58 | 35 |
| 19 | 1 | 6 | 57 | 36 |
| 20 | 1 | 6 | 55 | 38 |
| 21 | 0 | 5 | 55 | 40 |
| 22 | 0 | 5 | 54 | 41 |
| 23 | 0 | 5 | 52 | 43 |
| 24 | 0 | 4 | 52 | 44 |
| 25 | 0 | 4 | 50 | 46 |
| 26 | 0 | 4 | 49 | 47 |
| 27 | 0 | 3 | 48 | 48 |
| 28 | 0 | 3 | 48 | 49 |
| 29 | 0 | 3 | 47 | 50 |
| 30 | 0 | 2 | 47 | 51 |
| 31 | 0 | 2 | 46 | 52 |
Wind in March
Winds average 5 km/h in March.
Across March, 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 | 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 | 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 |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 12 hours at the start of March to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:13 AM to 6:04 AM, and sunset from 6:11 PM to 6:04 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 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 | 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 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.0 | 6:13 | 6:11 |
| 2 | 12.0 | 6:13 | 6:11 |
| 3 | 12.0 | 6:13 | 6:11 |
| 4 | 12.0 | 6:12 | 6:11 |
| 5 | 12.0 | 6:12 | 6:11 |
| 6 | 12.0 | 6:12 | 6:10 |
| 7 | 12.0 | 6:12 | 6:10 |
| 8 | 12.0 | 6:11 | 6:10 |
| 9 | 12.0 | 6:11 | 6:10 |
| 10 | 12.0 | 6:11 | 6:10 |
| 11 | 12.0 | 6:11 | 6:09 |
| 12 | 12.0 | 6:10 | 6:09 |
| 13 | 12.0 | 6:10 | 6:09 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 6:10 | 6:09 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:09 | 6:09 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:09 | 6:08 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:09 | 6:08 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:08 | 6:08 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:08 | 6:08 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:08 | 6:07 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:07 | 6:07 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:07 | 6:07 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:07 | 6:07 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:06 | 6:06 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:06 | 6:06 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:05 | 6:06 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:05 | 6:05 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:05 | 6:05 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:04 | 6:05 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 6:04 | 6:05 |
| 31 | 12.0 | 6:04 | 6:04 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 5.81 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.07 kWh/m² to a high of 5.93 kWh/m² in February across the year — March's 5.81 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 |
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.6 | Bright |
Is March a good time to visit Bunia?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a reasonable time to visit Bunia for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Bunia in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Bunia sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 20°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 14 days see rain.
UV index in Bunia in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 15 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Bunia peaks around March 16 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 16 at about 10 (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) | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Extreme |
Air quality in Bunia 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 Bunia is worst in February — around 56 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 3.3× the cleanest month (April, 17 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) | 54 | 56 | 31 | 17 | 18 | 25 | 29 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 36 |
| Level | Poor | Unhealthy | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54 | Poor |
| Feb | 56 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 31 | Moderate |
| Apr | 17 | Moderate |
| May | 18 | Moderate |
| Jun | 25 | Moderate |
| Jul | 29 | Moderate |
| Aug | 23 | Moderate |
| Sep | 19 | Moderate |
| Oct | 17 | Moderate |
| Nov | 20 | Moderate |
| Dec | 36 | Poor |
Where is Bunia?
Bunia sits at 1.6°N, 30.3°E, 1,265 m above sea level, in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The nearest listed city is Djugu, 49 km away.
Topography around Bunia
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Bunia.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Bunia has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 142 m around an average of 1,270 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 991 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,777 m.
The land around Bunia is covered by artificial surfaces (62%) and grassland (21%) within 3 km, grassland (70%) within 16 km, and trees (51%) and grassland (26%) 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 Bunia (1.5594°, 30.2522°, elevation 1,265 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).