Tshilenge weather in August
In August, Tshilenge sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 18°C, with 1 mm of rain across 0.4 wet days and about 11.6 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 30°C in the first days to 32°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 62% of the time in August, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 30 min at the start of August to 11 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Tshilenge's 3rd-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Tshilenge's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 18°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
- 0.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min
- 6:43 AM – 6:22 PM
- Cloud cover
- 32%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 6 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.6
- out of 10
Temperature in August
Highs climb over the month, from about 30°C in the first days to 32°C by the end.
A typical August day in Tshilenge reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 18°C overnight — a 14°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 30°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs about 2°C warmer than July and on par with September.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 16 |
| 2 | 30 | 16 |
| 3 | 30 | 16 |
| 4 | 30 | 17 |
| 5 | 31 | 17 |
| 6 | 31 | 17 |
| 7 | 31 | 17 |
| 8 | 31 | 17 |
| 9 | 31 | 17 |
| 10 | 31 | 17 |
| 11 | 31 | 17 |
| 12 | 31 | 17 |
| 13 | 31 | 17 |
| 14 | 31 | 17 |
| 15 | 31 | 18 |
| 16 | 31 | 18 |
| 17 | 32 | 18 |
| 18 | 32 | 18 |
| 19 | 32 | 18 |
| 20 | 32 | 18 |
| 21 | 32 | 18 |
| 22 | 32 | 18 |
| 23 | 32 | 18 |
| 24 | 32 | 18 |
| 25 | 32 | 18 |
| 26 | 32 | 18 |
| 27 | 32 | 18 |
| 28 | 32 | 18 |
| 29 | 32 | 18 |
| 30 | 32 | 19 |
| 31 | 32 | 19 |
How August really feels in Tshilenge
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August averages 6 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 August is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Tshilenge weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 2nd-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° / 18° | 274 | 28.7 | 12.6 | 3.6 |
| Feb | 27° / 18° | 243 | 25.1 | 12.4 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 27° / 18° | 262 | 28.1 | 12.1 | 3.7 |
| Apr | 28° / 18° | 104 | 14.9 | 11.8 | 5.1 |
| May | 29° / 18° | 3 | 0.9 | 11.5 | 6.6 |
| Jun | 29° / 16° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.4 | 7.5 |
| Jul | 29° / 15° | 0 | 0 | 11.4 | 7.4 |
| Aug | 31° / 18° | 1 | 0.4 | 11.6 | 5.6 |
| Sep | 32° / 19° | 24 | 5.4 | 11.9 | 4.5 |
| Oct | 30° / 19° | 112 | 19.8 | 12.2 | 3.8 |
| Nov | 28° / 18° | 234 | 27.3 | 12.5 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 26° / 18° | 286 | 29.2 | 12.6 | 3.5 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 62% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 19% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 19%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Cloudier (%) | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 86 | 14 |
| 2 | 86 | 14 |
| 3 | 85 | 15 |
| 4 | 85 | 15 |
| 5 | 85 | 15 |
| 6 | 85 | 15 |
| 7 | 85 | 15 |
| 8 | 85 | 15 |
| 9 | 84 | 16 |
| 10 | 84 | 16 |
| 11 | 83 | 17 |
| 12 | 83 | 17 |
| 13 | 82 | 18 |
| 14 | 82 | 18 |
| 15 | 81 | 19 |
| 16 | 81 | 19 |
| 17 | 80 | 20 |
| 18 | 80 | 20 |
| 19 | 80 | 20 |
| 20 | 79 | 21 |
| 21 | 79 | 21 |
| 22 | 78 | 22 |
| 23 | 77 | 23 |
| 24 | 77 | 23 |
| 25 | 77 | 23 |
| 26 | 76 | 24 |
| 27 | 76 | 24 |
| 28 | 75 | 25 |
| 29 | 75 | 25 |
| 30 | 75 | 25 |
| 31 | 75 | 25 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Tshilenge gets around 1 mm of rain over 0.4 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 1% and peaks near 4% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 |
| 18 | 1 |
| 19 | 1 |
| 20 | 1 |
| 21 | 1 |
| 22 | 2 |
| 23 | 2 |
| 24 | 2 |
| 25 | 2 |
| 26 | 3 |
| 27 | 3 |
| 28 | 3 |
| 29 | 3 |
| 30 | 4 |
| 31 | 4 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the dry band about 96% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 88 |
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 10 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 11 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 12 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 13 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 18 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 19 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 20 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 21 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 22 | 94 | 5 | 1 |
| 23 | 94 | 5 | 1 |
| 24 | 94 | 5 | 1 |
| 25 | 92 | 6 | 2 |
| 26 | 92 | 6 | 2 |
| 27 | 92 | 6 | 2 |
| 28 | 91 | 7 | 2 |
| 29 | 90 | 8 | 2 |
| 30 | 90 | 8 | 2 |
| 31 | 88 | 9 | 3 |
Wind in August
Winds average 10 km/h in August.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| 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 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 11 h 30 min at the start of August to 11 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 6:49 AM to 6:35 AM, and sunset from 6:20 PM to 6:22 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:35 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.5 | 6:49 | 6:20 |
| 2 | 11.5 | 6:49 | 6:20 |
| 3 | 11.5 | 6:49 | 6:20 |
| 4 | 11.5 | 6:48 | 6:20 |
| 5 | 11.5 | 6:48 | 6:20 |
| 6 | 11.6 | 6:48 | 6:21 |
| 7 | 11.6 | 6:47 | 6:21 |
| 8 | 11.6 | 6:47 | 6:21 |
| 9 | 11.6 | 6:46 | 6:21 |
| 10 | 11.6 | 6:46 | 6:21 |
| 11 | 11.6 | 6:46 | 6:21 |
| 12 | 11.6 | 6:45 | 6:21 |
| 13 | 11.6 | 6:45 | 6:21 |
| 14 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:21 |
| 15 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:21 |
| 16 | 11.6 | 6:43 | 6:22 |
| 17 | 11.6 | 6:43 | 6:22 |
| 18 | 11.7 | 6:42 | 6:22 |
| 19 | 11.7 | 6:42 | 6:22 |
| 20 | 11.7 | 6:41 | 6:22 |
| 21 | 11.7 | 6:41 | 6:22 |
| 22 | 11.7 | 6:40 | 6:22 |
| 23 | 11.7 | 6:40 | 6:22 |
| 24 | 11.7 | 6:39 | 6:22 |
| 25 | 11.7 | 6:39 | 6:22 |
| 26 | 11.7 | 6:38 | 6:22 |
| 27 | 11.7 | 6:38 | 6:22 |
| 28 | 11.7 | 6:37 | 6:22 |
| 29 | 11.8 | 6:36 | 6:22 |
| 30 | 11.8 | 6:36 | 6:22 |
| 31 | 11.8 | 6:35 | 6:22 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 6 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.67 kWh/m² to a high of 6.15 kWh/m² in September across the year — August's 6 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.8 | 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 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 16 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 18 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 19 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.2 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Tshilenge
None of Tshilenge's seasonal hazards are active in August. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Tshilenge's monsoon runs November–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is August a good time to visit Tshilenge?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a reasonable time to visit Tshilenge for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Tshilenge in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Tshilenge sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 18°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Tshilenge in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August 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 Tshilenge peaks around January 20 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 17 at about 8 (very 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) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Tshilenge in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Tshilenge is worst in August — around 97 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 14.5× the cleanest month (April, 7 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) | 11 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 32 | 60 | 97 | 89 | 25 | 10 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Good |
| Feb | 11 | Good |
| Mar | 8 | Good |
| Apr | 7 | Good |
| May | 10 | Good |
| Jun | 32 | Moderate |
| Jul | 60 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 97 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 89 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 25 | Moderate |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Tshilenge?
Tshilenge sits at 11.0°S, 22.9°E, 1,145 m above sea level, in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The nearest listed city is Luau, 79 km away.
Topography around Tshilenge
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Tshilenge.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Tshilenge has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 59 m around an average of 1,154 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 159 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 367 m.
The land around Tshilenge is covered by trees (60%) and shrubs (33%) within 3 km, trees (74%) within 16 km, and trees (69%) 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 Tshilenge (-10.9667°, 22.9°, elevation 1,145 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).