Loja weather in March
In March, Loja sees average daytime highs of 21°C and overnight lows near 14°C, with 204 mm of rain across 24.2 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 21°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 0% of the time in March, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of March to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Loja's 12th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Loja's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 21°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 14°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 204 mm
- 24.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:26 AM – 6:27 PM
- Cloud cover
- 87%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.66 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.1
- out of 10
Loja is city in Ecuador, capital of the Loja Province.
- Density
- 5,263/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1548
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 21°C through the month.
A typical March day in Loja reaches about 21°C in the afternoon and slips back to 14°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 20°C and 23°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs on par with February and on par with April.
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| Avg high (°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 | 21 |
| Avg low (°C) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 14 |
| 2 | 21 | 14 |
| 3 | 21 | 14 |
| 4 | 21 | 14 |
| 5 | 21 | 14 |
| 6 | 21 | 14 |
| 7 | 21 | 14 |
| 8 | 21 | 14 |
| 9 | 21 | 14 |
| 10 | 21 | 14 |
| 11 | 21 | 14 |
| 12 | 21 | 14 |
| 13 | 21 | 14 |
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| 15 | 21 | 14 |
| 16 | 21 | 14 |
| 17 | 21 | 14 |
| 18 | 21 | 14 |
| 19 | 21 | 14 |
| 20 | 21 | 14 |
| 21 | 21 | 14 |
| 22 | 21 | 14 |
| 23 | 21 | 14 |
| 24 | 21 | 14 |
| 25 | 21 | 14 |
| 26 | 21 | 14 |
| 27 | 21 | 14 |
| 28 | 21 | 14 |
| 29 | 21 | 14 |
| 30 | 21 | 14 |
| 31 | 21 | 14 |
Loja weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 5th-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21° / 14° | 167 | 22.5 | 12.2 | 4.5 |
| Feb | 21° / 14° | 195 | 22.8 | 12.1 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 21° / 14° | 204 | 24.2 | 12 | 4.1 |
| Apr | 21° / 14° | 148 | 20.9 | 11.9 | 4.6 |
| May | 21° / 14° | 82 | 16.3 | 11.8 | 5.5 |
| Jun | 21° / 13° | 49 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 6.1 |
| Jul | 20° / 13° | 37 | 10.1 | 11.8 | 6.4 |
| Aug | 21° / 13° | 24 | 6.9 | 11.9 | 7.0 |
| Sep | 22° / 14° | 36 | 8.4 | 12 | 6.8 |
| Oct | 22° / 14° | 88 | 16.2 | 12.1 | 5.5 |
| Nov | 22° / 14° | 133 | 19.2 | 12.2 | 4.9 |
| Dec | 21° / 14° | 148 | 21.8 | 12.2 | 4.6 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 0% of the time in March, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 5% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 94%.
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| Clearer (%) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Cloudier (%) | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 91 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 95 |
| 2 | 5 | 95 |
| 3 | 5 | 95 |
| 4 | 5 | 95 |
| 5 | 5 | 95 |
| 6 | 5 | 95 |
| 7 | 5 | 95 |
| 8 | 5 | 95 |
| 9 | 5 | 95 |
| 10 | 5 | 95 |
| 11 | 5 | 95 |
| 12 | 5 | 95 |
| 13 | 5 | 95 |
| 14 | 5 | 95 |
| 15 | 5 | 95 |
| 16 | 5 | 95 |
| 17 | 5 | 95 |
| 18 | 5 | 95 |
| 19 | 5 | 95 |
| 20 | 5 | 95 |
| 21 | 5 | 95 |
| 22 | 5 | 95 |
| 23 | 6 | 94 |
| 24 | 6 | 94 |
| 25 | 6 | 94 |
| 26 | 7 | 93 |
| 27 | 7 | 93 |
| 28 | 7 | 93 |
| 29 | 8 | 92 |
| 30 | 8 | 92 |
| 31 | 9 | 91 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Loja gets around 204 mm of rain over 24.2 wet days in March, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 79% and peaks near 81% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 80 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 80 |
| 2 | 79 |
| 3 | 79 |
| 4 | 78 |
| 5 | 77 |
| 6 | 77 |
| 7 | 77 |
| 8 | 76 |
| 9 | 77 |
| 10 | 77 |
| 11 | 77 |
| 12 | 78 |
| 13 | 78 |
| 14 | 79 |
| 15 | 80 |
| 16 | 80 |
| 17 | 81 |
| 18 | 81 |
| 19 | 81 |
| 20 | 81 |
| 21 | 81 |
| 22 | 81 |
| 23 | 81 |
| 24 | 80 |
| 25 | 80 |
| 26 | 79 |
| 27 | 79 |
| 28 | 78 |
| 29 | 77 |
| 30 | 77 |
| 31 | 77 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the comfortable band about 80% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
| Comfortable (%) | 81 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 |
| Humid (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 81 | 2 |
| 2 | 18 | 80 | 2 |
| 3 | 18 | 80 | 2 |
| 4 | 19 | 79 | 2 |
| 5 | 20 | 78 | 2 |
| 6 | 21 | 77 | 2 |
| 7 | 21 | 77 | 2 |
| 8 | 22 | 76 | 2 |
| 9 | 22 | 76 | 2 |
| 10 | 23 | 76 | 1 |
| 11 | 22 | 77 | 1 |
| 12 | 22 | 77 | 1 |
| 13 | 22 | 77 | 1 |
| 14 | 22 | 77 | 1 |
| 15 | 21 | 78 | 1 |
| 16 | 21 | 78 | 1 |
| 17 | 20 | 79 | 1 |
| 18 | 19 | 80 | 1 |
| 19 | 19 | 80 | 1 |
| 20 | 18 | 81 | 1 |
| 21 | 18 | 81 | 1 |
| 22 | 17 | 82 | 1 |
| 23 | 17 | 82 | 1 |
| 24 | 16 | 83 | 1 |
| 25 | 16 | 83 | 1 |
| 26 | 16 | 83 | 1 |
| 27 | 17 | 82 | 1 |
| 28 | 17 | 82 | 1 |
| 29 | 17 | 82 | 1 |
| 30 | 18 | 81 | 1 |
| 31 | 18 | 81 | 1 |
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 h 06 min at the start of March to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:28 AM to 6:23 AM, and sunset from 6:33 PM to 6:21 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 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) | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 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 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 6:28 | 6:33 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 6:28 | 6:32 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 6:27 | 6:32 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 6:27 | 6:32 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 6:27 | 6:31 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 6:27 | 6:31 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 6:27 | 6:31 |
| 8 | 12.1 | 6:27 | 6:30 |
| 9 | 12.1 | 6:27 | 6:30 |
| 10 | 12.0 | 6:27 | 6:30 |
| 11 | 12.0 | 6:26 | 6:29 |
| 12 | 12.0 | 6:26 | 6:29 |
| 13 | 12.0 | 6:26 | 6:28 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 6:26 | 6:28 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:26 | 6:28 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:26 | 6:27 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:25 | 6:27 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:25 | 6:26 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:25 | 6:26 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:25 | 6:26 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:25 | 6:25 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:25 | 6:25 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:24 | 6:24 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:24 | 6:24 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:24 | 6:24 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:24 | 6:23 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:23 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:22 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:22 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:21 |
| 31 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:21 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 4.66 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.6 kWh/m² to a high of 5.66 kWh/m² in September across the year — March's 4.66 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| 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 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.7 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Loja
In March, Loja sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Loja's rainy season runs November–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is March a good time to visit Loja?
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 Loja for sightseeing.
What to pack for Loja in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Loja sees daytime highs around 21°C and nights near 14°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 24 days see rain.
UV index in Loja in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 17 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Loja peaks around February 17 at about 17 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 23 at about 12 (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) | 17 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | Extreme |
| Feb | 18 | Extreme |
| Mar | 17 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 14 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 14 | Extreme |
| Oct | 15 | Extreme |
| Nov | 14 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in Loja 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 Loja is worst in November — around 21 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.1× the cleanest month (July, 10 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) | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 15 | 21 | 17 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Moderate |
| Feb | 15 | Moderate |
| Mar | 15 | Moderate |
| Apr | 14 | Moderate |
| May | 12 | Good |
| Jun | 11 | Good |
| Jul | 10 | Good |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 19 | Moderate |
| Oct | 15 | Moderate |
| Nov | 21 | Moderate |
| Dec | 17 | Moderate |
Where is Loja?
Loja sits at 4.0°S, 79.2°W, 2,060 m above sea level, in Ecuador. The nearest listed city is Catamayo, 17 km away.
Topography around Loja
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Loja.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Loja has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 316 m around an average of 2,144 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,131 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,672 m.
The land around Loja is covered by artificial surfaces (47%) and grassland (35%) within 3 km, trees (54%) and grassland (40%) within 16 km, and trees (64%) and grassland (34%) within 80 km.
Ecuador travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 43% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $7,125
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 70%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 45.7
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 20.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 466
- Religion
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 Loja (-3.9931°, -79.2042°, elevation 2,060 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).