Masina weather in January
In January, Masina sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 118 mm of rain across 20.8 wet days and about 12.2 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-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 4% of the time in January, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 12 min at the start of January to 12 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Masina's 11th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Masina's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 118 mm
- 20.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 12 min
- 6:01 AM – 6:15 PM
- Cloud cover
- 81%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.09 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.8
- out of 10
Masina is is a commune in the east of the city of Kinshasa, located between Pool Malebo to the north and Boulevard Lumumba to the south..
- Density
- 6,961/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical January day in Masina 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 32°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and on par with February.
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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 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°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 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 22 |
| 2 | 29 | 22 |
| 3 | 29 | 22 |
| 4 | 29 | 22 |
| 5 | 29 | 22 |
| 6 | 29 | 22 |
| 7 | 29 | 22 |
| 8 | 29 | 22 |
| 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 | 30 | 22 |
| 20 | 30 | 22 |
| 21 | 30 | 22 |
| 22 | 30 | 22 |
| 23 | 30 | 22 |
| 24 | 30 | 22 |
| 25 | 30 | 22 |
| 26 | 30 | 22 |
| 27 | 30 | 22 |
| 28 | 30 | 22 |
| 29 | 30 | 22 |
| 30 | 30 | 23 |
| 31 | 30 | 23 |
How January really feels in Masina
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January 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 January is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Masina weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 7th-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° / 22° | 118 | 20.8 | 12.2 | 3.8 |
| Feb | 30° / 23° | 102 | 16.5 | 12.1 | 3.8 |
| Mar | 31° / 23° | 125 | 19.3 | 12 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 30° / 23° | 186 | 23.9 | 11.9 | 3.1 |
| May | 30° / 22° | 99 | 18 | 11.8 | 4.2 |
| Jun | 29° / 21° | 6 | 1.5 | 11.8 | 6.7 |
| Jul | 29° / 20° | 1 | 0.1 | 11.8 | 6.9 |
| Aug | 29° / 20° | 6 | 1.5 | 11.9 | 6.1 |
| Sep | 31° / 22° | 20 | 5.7 | 12 | 4.9 |
| Oct | 30° / 22° | 124 | 20.2 | 12.1 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 29° / 22° | 188 | 25.8 | 12.2 | 3.3 |
| Dec | 29° / 22° | 160 | 25.8 | 12.2 | 3.4 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 4% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 84%.
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| Clearer (%) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| Cloudier (%) | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 85 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 83 |
| 2 | 17 | 83 |
| 3 | 17 | 83 |
| 4 | 17 | 83 |
| 5 | 17 | 83 |
| 6 | 17 | 83 |
| 7 | 17 | 83 |
| 8 | 17 | 83 |
| 9 | 17 | 83 |
| 10 | 17 | 83 |
| 11 | 17 | 83 |
| 12 | 17 | 83 |
| 13 | 16 | 84 |
| 14 | 15 | 85 |
| 15 | 15 | 85 |
| 16 | 16 | 84 |
| 17 | 16 | 84 |
| 18 | 16 | 84 |
| 19 | 16 | 84 |
| 20 | 16 | 84 |
| 21 | 16 | 84 |
| 22 | 16 | 84 |
| 23 | 16 | 84 |
| 24 | 16 | 84 |
| 25 | 16 | 84 |
| 26 | 16 | 84 |
| 27 | 15 | 85 |
| 28 | 15 | 85 |
| 29 | 16 | 84 |
| 30 | 16 | 84 |
| 31 | 15 | 85 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Masina gets around 118 mm of rain over 20.8 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 67% and peaks near 76% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 76 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 76 |
| 2 | 76 |
| 3 | 75 |
| 4 | 74 |
| 5 | 74 |
| 6 | 73 |
| 7 | 72 |
| 8 | 71 |
| 9 | 70 |
| 10 | 70 |
| 11 | 69 |
| 12 | 68 |
| 13 | 68 |
| 14 | 67 |
| 15 | 67 |
| 16 | 67 |
| 17 | 66 |
| 18 | 66 |
| 19 | 66 |
| 20 | 66 |
| 21 | 65 |
| 22 | 65 |
| 23 | 64 |
| 24 | 64 |
| 25 | 63 |
| 26 | 62 |
| 27 | 62 |
| 28 | 61 |
| 29 | 60 |
| 30 | 60 |
| 31 | 59 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the oppressive band about 97% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Oppressive (%) | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 95 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 98 | 0 |
| 2 | 2 | 98 | 0 |
| 3 | 2 | 98 | 0 |
| 4 | 2 | 98 | 0 |
| 5 | 2 | 98 | 0 |
| 6 | 2 | 98 | 0 |
| 7 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 8 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 9 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 10 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 11 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 12 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 13 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 14 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 15 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 16 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 17 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 18 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 19 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 20 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 21 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 22 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 23 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 24 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 25 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 26 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 27 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 28 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 29 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 30 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 31 | 3 | 95 | 2 |
Wind in January
Winds average 5 km/h in January.
Across January, 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 January
Daylight runs from about 12 h 12 min at the start of January to 12 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 5:54 AM to 6:06 AM, and sunset from 6:09 PM to 6:18 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.2 | 5:54 | 6:09 |
| 2 | 12.2 | 5:55 | 6:10 |
| 3 | 12.2 | 5:55 | 6:10 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 5:56 | 6:10 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 5:56 | 6:11 |
| 6 | 12.2 | 5:56 | 6:11 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 5:57 | 6:12 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 5:57 | 6:12 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 5:58 | 6:12 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 5:58 | 6:13 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 5:59 | 6:13 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 5:59 | 6:13 |
| 13 | 12.2 | 6:00 | 6:14 |
| 14 | 12.2 | 6:00 | 6:14 |
| 15 | 12.2 | 6:00 | 6:14 |
| 16 | 12.2 | 6:01 | 6:15 |
| 17 | 12.2 | 6:01 | 6:15 |
| 18 | 12.2 | 6:02 | 6:15 |
| 19 | 12.2 | 6:02 | 6:15 |
| 20 | 12.2 | 6:02 | 6:16 |
| 21 | 12.2 | 6:03 | 6:16 |
| 22 | 12.2 | 6:03 | 6:16 |
| 23 | 12.2 | 6:04 | 6:16 |
| 24 | 12.2 | 6:04 | 6:17 |
| 25 | 12.2 | 6:04 | 6:17 |
| 26 | 12.2 | 6:05 | 6:17 |
| 27 | 12.2 | 6:05 | 6:17 |
| 28 | 12.2 | 6:05 | 6:17 |
| 29 | 12.2 | 6:05 | 6:17 |
| 30 | 12.2 | 6:06 | 6:17 |
| 31 | 12.2 | 6:06 | 6:18 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 5.09 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.61 kWh/m² to a high of 5.33 kWh/m² in March across the year — January's 5.09 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 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 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| 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 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.2 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Masina
In January, Masina sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Masina's rainy season runs October–May, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit Masina?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Masina.
What to pack for Masina in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Masina sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 21 days see rain.
UV index in Masina in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January 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 Masina peaks around March 17 at about 15 (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) | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 7 | High |
| Jul | 7 | High |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Very high |
Air quality in Masina in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Masina is worst in June — around 91 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.2× the cleanest month (January, 41 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) | 41 | 45 | 48 | 50 | 74 | 91 | 84 | 63 | 61 | 50 | 42 | 43 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | Poor |
| Feb | 45 | Poor |
| Mar | 48 | Poor |
| Apr | 50 | Poor |
| May | 74 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 91 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 84 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 63 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 61 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 50 | Poor |
| Nov | 42 | Poor |
| Dec | 43 | Poor |
Where is Masina?
Masina sits at 4.4°S, 15.4°E, 288 m above sea level, in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The nearest listed city is Kinshasa, 11 km away.
Topography around Masina
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Masina.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Masina has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 35 m around an average of 285 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 432 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 604 m.
The land around Masina is covered by artificial surfaces (59%) and cropland (36%) within 3 km, artificial surfaces (28%) and grassland (21%) within 16 km, and grassland (55%) and trees (32%) 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 Masina (-4.3836°, 15.3914°, elevation 288 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).