Aksum weather in June
In June, Aksum sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 15°C, with 118 mm of rain across 15.5 wet days and about 12.8 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 30°C in the first days to 26°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 25% of the time in June, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 48 min at the start of June to 12 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, June is Aksum's 10th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Aksum's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 15°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 118 mm
- 15.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 48 min
- 6:00 AM – 6:50 PM
- Cloud cover
- 55%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.9 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.2
- out of 10
Aksum is town in Tigray Region, Ethiopia.
- Density
- 5,472/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in June
Highs ease over the month, from about 30°C in the first days to 26°C by the end.
A typical June day in Aksum reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 15°C overnight — a 13°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 25°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, June runs about 2°C cooler than May and about 4°C warmer than July.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg low (°C) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 16 |
| 2 | 30 | 16 |
| 3 | 30 | 16 |
| 4 | 30 | 16 |
| 5 | 30 | 16 |
| 6 | 29 | 16 |
| 7 | 29 | 16 |
| 8 | 29 | 16 |
| 9 | 29 | 16 |
| 10 | 29 | 16 |
| 11 | 29 | 16 |
| 12 | 29 | 15 |
| 13 | 28 | 15 |
| 14 | 28 | 15 |
| 15 | 28 | 15 |
| 16 | 28 | 15 |
| 17 | 28 | 15 |
| 18 | 28 | 15 |
| 19 | 27 | 15 |
| 20 | 27 | 15 |
| 21 | 27 | 15 |
| 22 | 27 | 15 |
| 23 | 27 | 15 |
| 24 | 27 | 15 |
| 25 | 26 | 15 |
| 26 | 26 | 15 |
| 27 | 26 | 15 |
| 28 | 26 | 15 |
| 29 | 26 | 15 |
| 30 | 26 | 15 |
Aksum weather by month
How June compares with the rest of the year at a glance. June is the 5th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 11° | 3 | 0.5 | 11.3 | 8.6 |
| Feb | 29° / 12° | 2 | 0.4 | 11.5 | 7.3 |
| Mar | 30° / 14° | 15 | 2.8 | 11.9 | 6.2 |
| Apr | 31° / 16° | 21 | 4.9 | 12.3 | 5.5 |
| May | 30° / 16° | 42 | 6.6 | 12.6 | 5.4 |
| Jun | 28° / 15° | 118 | 15.5 | 12.8 | 5.2 |
| Jul | 24° / 15° | 293 | 30.2 | 12.8 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 24° / 15° | 297 | 30.5 | 12.5 | 3.7 |
| Sep | 26° / 14° | 87 | 12.7 | 12.1 | 6.5 |
| Oct | 27° / 13° | 10 | 1.8 | 11.7 | 8.3 |
| Nov | 26° / 11° | 7 | 1.5 | 11.3 | 8.6 |
| Dec | 26° / 10° | 1 | 0.4 | 11.2 | 8.9 |
Cloud cover in June
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 25% of the time in June.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 38% of June, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 38%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 50 |
| Cloudier (%) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 50 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72 | 28 |
| 2 | 72 | 28 |
| 3 | 72 | 28 |
| 4 | 71 | 29 |
| 5 | 70 | 30 |
| 6 | 70 | 30 |
| 7 | 68 | 32 |
| 8 | 67 | 33 |
| 9 | 66 | 34 |
| 10 | 66 | 34 |
| 11 | 64 | 36 |
| 12 | 63 | 37 |
| 13 | 63 | 37 |
| 14 | 62 | 38 |
| 15 | 62 | 38 |
| 16 | 62 | 38 |
| 17 | 61 | 39 |
| 18 | 61 | 39 |
| 19 | 61 | 39 |
| 20 | 60 | 40 |
| 21 | 60 | 40 |
| 22 | 60 | 40 |
| 23 | 59 | 41 |
| 24 | 58 | 42 |
| 25 | 57 | 43 |
| 26 | 56 | 44 |
| 27 | 54 | 46 |
| 28 | 53 | 47 |
| 29 | 52 | 48 |
| 30 | 50 | 50 |
Chance of precipitation in June
Aksum gets around 118 mm of rain over 15.5 wet days in June. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 52% and peaks near 86% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 44 | 47 | 49 | 52 | 55 | 57 | 60 | 63 | 66 | 68 | 71 | 74 | 76 | 79 | 81 | 83 | 84 | 86 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 24 |
| 2 | 25 |
| 3 | 26 |
| 4 | 27 |
| 5 | 29 |
| 6 | 30 |
| 7 | 31 |
| 8 | 33 |
| 9 | 35 |
| 10 | 37 |
| 11 | 39 |
| 12 | 41 |
| 13 | 44 |
| 14 | 47 |
| 15 | 49 |
| 16 | 52 |
| 17 | 55 |
| 18 | 57 |
| 19 | 60 |
| 20 | 63 |
| 21 | 66 |
| 22 | 68 |
| 23 | 71 |
| 24 | 74 |
| 25 | 76 |
| 26 | 79 |
| 27 | 81 |
| 28 | 83 |
| 29 | 84 |
| 30 | 86 |
Humidity in June
Most of June feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, June lands in the dry band about 42% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 76 | 75 | 74 | 72 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 62 | 60 | 58 | 54 | 51 | 48 | 45 | 42 | 38 | 35 | 32 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
| Comfortable (%) | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 43 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 61 | 60 |
| Humid (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 33 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76 | 18 | 6 |
| 2 | 75 | 19 | 6 |
| 3 | 74 | 20 | 6 |
| 4 | 72 | 21 | 7 |
| 5 | 70 | 23 | 7 |
| 6 | 68 | 24 | 8 |
| 7 | 66 | 26 | 8 |
| 8 | 65 | 27 | 8 |
| 9 | 62 | 29 | 9 |
| 10 | 60 | 31 | 9 |
| 11 | 58 | 33 | 9 |
| 12 | 54 | 36 | 10 |
| 13 | 51 | 38 | 11 |
| 14 | 48 | 40 | 11 |
| 15 | 45 | 43 | 12 |
| 16 | 42 | 45 | 13 |
| 17 | 38 | 47 | 15 |
| 18 | 35 | 49 | 16 |
| 19 | 32 | 51 | 17 |
| 20 | 29 | 53 | 18 |
| 21 | 26 | 54 | 20 |
| 22 | 23 | 56 | 21 |
| 23 | 20 | 57 | 23 |
| 24 | 18 | 58 | 24 |
| 25 | 15 | 60 | 25 |
| 26 | 13 | 60 | 27 |
| 27 | 11 | 61 | 28 |
| 28 | 9 | 62 | 29 |
| 29 | 8 | 61 | 31 |
| 30 | 7 | 60 | 33 |
Wind in June
Winds average 6 km/h in June.
Across June, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 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 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in June
Daylight runs from about 12 h 48 min at the start of June to 12 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over June. Sunrise moves from 5:59 AM to 6:03 AM, and sunset from 6:46 PM to 6:53 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.8 | 5:59 | 6:46 |
| 2 | 12.8 | 5:59 | 6:46 |
| 3 | 12.8 | 5:59 | 6:46 |
| 4 | 12.8 | 5:59 | 6:47 |
| 5 | 12.8 | 5:59 | 6:47 |
| 6 | 12.8 | 5:59 | 6:47 |
| 7 | 12.8 | 6:00 | 6:48 |
| 8 | 12.8 | 6:00 | 6:48 |
| 9 | 12.8 | 6:00 | 6:48 |
| 10 | 12.8 | 6:00 | 6:49 |
| 11 | 12.8 | 6:00 | 6:49 |
| 12 | 12.8 | 6:00 | 6:49 |
| 13 | 12.8 | 6:00 | 6:49 |
| 14 | 12.8 | 6:00 | 6:50 |
| 15 | 12.8 | 6:00 | 6:50 |
| 16 | 12.8 | 6:00 | 6:50 |
| 17 | 12.8 | 6:01 | 6:50 |
| 18 | 12.8 | 6:01 | 6:51 |
| 19 | 12.8 | 6:01 | 6:51 |
| 20 | 12.8 | 6:01 | 6:51 |
| 21 | 12.8 | 6:01 | 6:51 |
| 22 | 12.8 | 6:02 | 6:52 |
| 23 | 12.8 | 6:02 | 6:52 |
| 24 | 12.8 | 6:02 | 6:52 |
| 25 | 12.8 | 6:02 | 6:52 |
| 26 | 12.8 | 6:02 | 6:52 |
| 27 | 12.8 | 6:03 | 6:53 |
| 28 | 12.8 | 6:03 | 6:53 |
| 29 | 12.8 | 6:03 | 6:53 |
| 30 | 12.8 | 6:03 | 6:53 |
Solar energy in June
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in June, about 5.9 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.03 kWh/m² to a high of 7.14 kWh/m² in April across the year — June's 5.9 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | 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 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.5 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Aksum
In June, Aksum sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Aksum's monsoon runs July–August, when most of the year's rain falls.
Aksum sees seasonal dust haze (June–August), heaviest in June.
Is June a good time to visit Aksum?
Our two travel scores rate June for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
June is a reasonable time to visit Aksum for sightseeing.
What to pack for Aksum in June
From June's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In June, Aksum sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 15°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 16 days see rain.
UV index in Aksum in June
Clear-sky midday UV in June peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Aksum peaks around March 23 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 12 at about 9 (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) | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Aksum in June
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where June falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Aksum is worst in June — around 28 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 25 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 23 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | Moderate |
| Feb | 24 | Moderate |
| Mar | 26 | Moderate |
| Apr | 22 | Moderate |
| May | 24 | Moderate |
| Jun | 28 | Moderate |
| Jul | 24 | Moderate |
| Aug | 23 | Moderate |
| Sep | 27 | Moderate |
| Oct | 23 | Moderate |
| Nov | 21 | Moderate |
| Dec | 23 | Moderate |
Where is Aksum?
Aksum sits at 14.1°N, 38.7°E, 2,131 m above sea level, in Ethiopia. The nearest listed city is Adwa, 20 km away.
Topography around Aksum
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Aksum.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Aksum has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 271 m around an average of 2,150 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 951 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,839 m.
The land around Aksum is covered by cropland (54%) and artificial surfaces (22%) within 3 km, cropland (52%) and grassland (28%) within 16 km, and grassland (52%) and cropland (28%) within 80 km.
Ethiopia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / E / F / L
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 37% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $933
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 14%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 8.5
- per 100k, 2012
- Road deaths
- 28.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 499
- 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 Aksum (14.1211°, 38.7234°, elevation 2,131 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).