Mbuji-Mayi weather in April
In April, Mbuji-Mayi sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 144 mm of rain across 20.1 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 5th-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 10% of the time in April, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of April to 11 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Mbuji-Mayi's 6th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Mbuji-Mayi's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 144 mm
- 20.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 6:30 AM – 6:22 PM
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.39 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.4
- out of 10
Temperature in April
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical April day in Mbuji-Mayi reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, April runs on par with March and about 1°C cooler than May.
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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 |
| Avg low (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 21 |
| 2 | 31 | 21 |
| 3 | 31 | 21 |
| 4 | 31 | 21 |
| 5 | 31 | 21 |
| 6 | 31 | 21 |
| 7 | 31 | 21 |
| 8 | 31 | 21 |
| 9 | 31 | 21 |
| 10 | 31 | 21 |
| 11 | 31 | 21 |
| 12 | 31 | 21 |
| 13 | 31 | 21 |
| 14 | 31 | 21 |
| 15 | 31 | 21 |
| 16 | 31 | 21 |
| 17 | 31 | 21 |
| 18 | 31 | 21 |
| 19 | 31 | 21 |
| 20 | 31 | 21 |
| 21 | 31 | 21 |
| 22 | 31 | 21 |
| 23 | 31 | 21 |
| 24 | 31 | 21 |
| 25 | 31 | 21 |
| 26 | 31 | 21 |
| 27 | 31 | 21 |
| 28 | 31 | 21 |
| 29 | 31 | 21 |
| 30 | 31 | 21 |
How April really feels in Mbuji-Mayi
Once humidity and wind are folded in, April averages 30 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 April is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Mbuji-Mayi weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 5th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 21° | 140 | 21.6 | 12.3 | 3.6 |
| Feb | 30° / 21° | 127 | 19 | 12.2 | 3.4 |
| Mar | 31° / 21° | 179 | 23.5 | 12 | 3.1 |
| Apr | 31° / 21° | 144 | 20.1 | 11.9 | 3.4 |
| May | 32° / 21° | 35 | 6.8 | 11.7 | 4.6 |
| Jun | 32° / 19° | 6 | 1.1 | 11.7 | 5.0 |
| Jul | 32° / 19° | 2 | 0.5 | 11.7 | 5.0 |
| Aug | 32° / 20° | 32 | 6.6 | 11.8 | 4.5 |
| Sep | 31° / 21° | 110 | 17.1 | 12 | 3.8 |
| Oct | 30° / 21° | 159 | 24 | 12.1 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 29° / 21° | 183 | 25.6 | 12.3 | 3.2 |
| Dec | 29° / 21° | 170 | 23.9 | 12.3 | 3.5 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 10% of the time in April.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 74%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 36 | 37 |
| Cloudier (%) | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 63 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 82 |
| 2 | 18 | 82 |
| 3 | 19 | 81 |
| 4 | 19 | 81 |
| 5 | 19 | 81 |
| 6 | 19 | 81 |
| 7 | 21 | 79 |
| 8 | 21 | 79 |
| 9 | 21 | 79 |
| 10 | 21 | 79 |
| 11 | 22 | 78 |
| 12 | 22 | 78 |
| 13 | 23 | 77 |
| 14 | 23 | 77 |
| 15 | 24 | 76 |
| 16 | 24 | 76 |
| 17 | 25 | 75 |
| 18 | 26 | 74 |
| 19 | 26 | 74 |
| 20 | 29 | 71 |
| 21 | 29 | 71 |
| 22 | 30 | 70 |
| 23 | 30 | 70 |
| 24 | 31 | 69 |
| 25 | 32 | 68 |
| 26 | 34 | 66 |
| 27 | 34 | 66 |
| 28 | 34 | 66 |
| 29 | 36 | 64 |
| 30 | 37 | 63 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Mbuji-Mayi gets around 144 mm of rain over 20.1 wet days in April. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 66% and peaks near 77% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 63 | 61 | 58 | 56 | 54 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 43 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 77 |
| 2 | 77 |
| 3 | 77 |
| 4 | 77 |
| 5 | 77 |
| 6 | 77 |
| 7 | 77 |
| 8 | 77 |
| 9 | 76 |
| 10 | 76 |
| 11 | 75 |
| 12 | 75 |
| 13 | 74 |
| 14 | 73 |
| 15 | 71 |
| 16 | 70 |
| 17 | 68 |
| 18 | 67 |
| 19 | 65 |
| 20 | 63 |
| 21 | 61 |
| 22 | 58 |
| 23 | 56 |
| 24 | 54 |
| 25 | 52 |
| 26 | 50 |
| 27 | 48 |
| 28 | 46 |
| 29 | 45 |
| 30 | 43 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April lands in the muggy band about 51% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 98% of them.
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| Comfortable (%) | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Muggy (%) | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 |
| Oppressive (%) | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 53 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 52 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 51 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 50 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 49 |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 49 |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 49 |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 49 |
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 49 |
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 49 |
| 11 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 49 |
| 12 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 49 |
| 13 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 50 |
| 14 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 50 |
| 15 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 49 |
| 16 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 49 |
| 17 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 49 |
| 18 | 0 | 2 | 50 | 49 |
| 19 | 0 | 2 | 50 | 48 |
| 20 | 0 | 2 | 51 | 47 |
| 21 | 0 | 3 | 51 | 46 |
| 22 | 0 | 4 | 50 | 46 |
| 23 | 0 | 4 | 51 | 45 |
| 24 | 0 | 5 | 52 | 43 |
| 25 | 0 | 5 | 53 | 42 |
| 26 | 0 | 6 | 53 | 41 |
| 27 | 0 | 6 | 54 | 40 |
| 28 | 0 | 7 | 54 | 39 |
| 29 | 1 | 7 | 54 | 38 |
| 30 | 1 | 8 | 54 | 37 |
Wind in April
Winds average 5 km/h in April.
Across April, 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of April 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 April. Sunrise moves from 6:32 AM to 6:29 AM, and sunset from 6:29 PM to 6:17 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 | 11.9 | 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 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 6:32 | 6:29 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 6:32 | 6:28 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 6:32 | 6:28 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 6:31 | 6:27 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 6:31 | 6:27 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 6:31 | 6:26 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 6:31 | 6:26 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:31 | 6:25 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:31 | 6:25 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:31 | 6:24 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:30 | 6:24 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:30 | 6:24 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:30 | 6:23 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:30 | 6:23 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 6:30 | 6:22 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 6:30 | 6:22 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 6:30 | 6:21 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 6:30 | 6:21 |
| 19 | 11.8 | 6:30 | 6:21 |
| 20 | 11.8 | 6:30 | 6:20 |
| 21 | 11.8 | 6:30 | 6:20 |
| 22 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:19 |
| 23 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:19 |
| 24 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:19 |
| 25 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:18 |
| 26 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:18 |
| 27 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:18 |
| 28 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:17 |
| 29 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:17 |
| 30 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:17 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 5.39 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.18 kWh/m² to a high of 5.61 kWh/m² in February across the year — April's 5.39 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| 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 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.4 | 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 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.4 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Mbuji-Mayi
In April, Mbuji-Mayi sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Mbuji-Mayi's rainy season runs September–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is April a good time to visit Mbuji-Mayi?
Our two travel scores rate April for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
April is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Mbuji-Mayi.
What to pack for Mbuji-Mayi in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Mbuji-Mayi sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 20 days see rain.
UV index in Mbuji-Mayi in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April 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 Mbuji-Mayi peaks around March 19 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near August 10 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) | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | High | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Extreme |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Mbuji-Mayi in April
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where April falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Mbuji-Mayi is worst in August — around 104 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 4.4× the cleanest month (November, 24 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) | 28 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 46 | 66 | 104 | 104 | 43 | 29 | 24 | 24 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Moderate |
| Feb | 32 | Moderate |
| Mar | 27 | Moderate |
| Apr | 27 | Moderate |
| May | 46 | Poor |
| Jun | 66 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 104 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 104 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 43 | Poor |
| Oct | 29 | Moderate |
| Nov | 24 | Moderate |
| Dec | 24 | Moderate |
Where is Mbuji-Mayi?
Mbuji-Mayi sits at 6.1°S, 23.6°E, 621 m above sea level, in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The nearest listed city is Miabi, 24 km away.
Topography around Mbuji-Mayi
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Mbuji-Mayi.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Mbuji-Mayi has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 145 m around an average of 623 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 300 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 490 m.
The land around Mbuji-Mayi is covered by artificial surfaces (47%), trees (25%) and grassland (23%) within 3 km, grassland (70%) within 16 km, and grassland (59%) and trees (29%) 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 Mbuji-Mayi (-6.136°, 23.5898°, elevation 621 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).