Metu weather in December
In December, Metu sees average daytime highs of 26°C and overnight lows near 13°C, with 8 mm of rain across 2.3 wet days and about 11.5 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 50% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 36 min at the start of December to 11 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Metu's 1st-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Metu's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 26°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 13°
- 1st coldest
- Rainfall
- 8 mm
- 2.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min
- 6:48 AM – 6:19 PM
- Cloud cover
- 44%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.11 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 8.2
- out of 10
Metu is market town in southwestern Ethiopia.
- Density
- 3,672/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month.
A typical December day in Metu reaches about 26°C in the afternoon and slips back to 13°C overnight — a 13°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 24°C and 27°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 1°C warmer than November and about 1°C cooler than January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg low (°C) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 13 |
| 2 | 25 | 13 |
| 3 | 25 | 13 |
| 4 | 25 | 13 |
| 5 | 25 | 13 |
| 6 | 25 | 13 |
| 7 | 25 | 13 |
| 8 | 25 | 13 |
| 9 | 25 | 13 |
| 10 | 25 | 13 |
| 11 | 25 | 13 |
| 12 | 25 | 13 |
| 13 | 25 | 13 |
| 14 | 26 | 13 |
| 15 | 26 | 13 |
| 16 | 26 | 13 |
| 17 | 26 | 13 |
| 18 | 26 | 13 |
| 19 | 26 | 13 |
| 20 | 26 | 13 |
| 21 | 26 | 13 |
| 22 | 26 | 13 |
| 23 | 26 | 13 |
| 24 | 26 | 13 |
| 25 | 26 | 13 |
| 26 | 26 | 13 |
| 27 | 26 | 13 |
| 28 | 26 | 13 |
| 29 | 26 | 13 |
| 30 | 26 | 13 |
| 31 | 26 | 13 |
Metu weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 5th-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 | 27° / 14° | 6 | 2 | 11.6 | 7.8 |
| Feb | 29° / 15° | 8 | 2.2 | 11.7 | 6.8 |
| Mar | 29° / 16° | 22 | 6.5 | 11.9 | 6.0 |
| Apr | 28° / 16° | 71 | 14.3 | 12.2 | 5.4 |
| May | 25° / 15° | 155 | 25.8 | 12.4 | 4.3 |
| Jun | 23° / 14° | 155 | 27.4 | 12.5 | 4.0 |
| Jul | 22° / 14° | 166 | 28.5 | 12.4 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 22° / 14° | 156 | 28.4 | 12.3 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 23° / 14° | 118 | 25.4 | 12 | 4.4 |
| Oct | 24° / 14° | 82 | 19.7 | 11.8 | 5.5 |
| Nov | 25° / 13° | 33 | 8.2 | 11.6 | 7.2 |
| Dec | 26° / 13° | 8 | 2.3 | 11.5 | 8.2 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 50% of the time in December, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 28% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 22%.
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| Clearer (%) | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 |
| Cloudier (%) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75 | 25 |
| 2 | 75 | 25 |
| 3 | 75 | 25 |
| 4 | 76 | 24 |
| 5 | 76 | 24 |
| 6 | 76 | 24 |
| 7 | 77 | 23 |
| 8 | 78 | 22 |
| 9 | 78 | 22 |
| 10 | 78 | 22 |
| 11 | 79 | 21 |
| 12 | 79 | 21 |
| 13 | 79 | 21 |
| 14 | 79 | 21 |
| 15 | 80 | 20 |
| 16 | 80 | 20 |
| 17 | 80 | 20 |
| 18 | 80 | 20 |
| 19 | 79 | 21 |
| 20 | 79 | 21 |
| 21 | 79 | 21 |
| 22 | 78 | 22 |
| 23 | 78 | 22 |
| 24 | 78 | 22 |
| 25 | 77 | 23 |
| 26 | 77 | 23 |
| 27 | 76 | 24 |
| 28 | 76 | 24 |
| 29 | 76 | 24 |
| 30 | 75 | 25 |
| 31 | 75 | 25 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Metu gets around 8 mm of rain over 2.3 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 7% and peaks near 13% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 13 |
| 2 | 12 |
| 3 | 12 |
| 4 | 12 |
| 5 | 11 |
| 6 | 11 |
| 7 | 10 |
| 8 | 10 |
| 9 | 10 |
| 10 | 9 |
| 11 | 8 |
| 12 | 8 |
| 13 | 7 |
| 14 | 7 |
| 15 | 6 |
| 16 | 6 |
| 17 | 5 |
| 18 | 5 |
| 19 | 5 |
| 20 | 4 |
| 21 | 4 |
| 22 | 4 |
| 23 | 4 |
| 24 | 4 |
| 25 | 5 |
| 26 | 5 |
| 27 | 5 |
| 28 | 5 |
| 29 | 5 |
| 30 | 5 |
| 31 | 5 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 60% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 58 | 59 | 61 | 62 | 64 | 65 | 67 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 |
| Comfortable (%) | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 50 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | 57 | 1 |
| 2 | 43 | 56 | 1 |
| 3 | 44 | 55 | 1 |
| 4 | 45 | 54 | 1 |
| 5 | 46 | 53 | 1 |
| 6 | 47 | 52 | 1 |
| 7 | 49 | 50 | 1 |
| 8 | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| 9 | 51 | 48 | 1 |
| 10 | 52 | 47 | 1 |
| 11 | 54 | 46 | 0 |
| 12 | 55 | 45 | 0 |
| 13 | 56 | 44 | 0 |
| 14 | 58 | 42 | 0 |
| 15 | 59 | 41 | 0 |
| 16 | 61 | 39 | 0 |
| 17 | 62 | 38 | 0 |
| 18 | 64 | 36 | 0 |
| 19 | 65 | 35 | 0 |
| 20 | 67 | 33 | 0 |
| 21 | 69 | 31 | 0 |
| 22 | 70 | 30 | 0 |
| 23 | 71 | 29 | 0 |
| 24 | 72 | 28 | 0 |
| 25 | 73 | 27 | 0 |
| 26 | 74 | 26 | 0 |
| 27 | 75 | 25 | 0 |
| 28 | 75 | 25 | 0 |
| 29 | 76 | 24 | 0 |
| 30 | 76 | 24 | 0 |
| 31 | 76 | 24 | 0 |
Wind in December
Winds average 5 km/h in December.
Across December, 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 December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 36 min at the start of December to 11 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:41 AM to 6:55 AM, and sunset from 6:14 PM to 6:27 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:55 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.6 | 6:41 | 6:14 |
| 2 | 11.5 | 6:41 | 6:14 |
| 3 | 11.5 | 6:42 | 6:15 |
| 4 | 11.5 | 6:42 | 6:15 |
| 5 | 11.5 | 6:43 | 6:15 |
| 6 | 11.5 | 6:43 | 6:16 |
| 7 | 11.5 | 6:44 | 6:16 |
| 8 | 11.5 | 6:44 | 6:16 |
| 9 | 11.5 | 6:45 | 6:17 |
| 10 | 11.5 | 6:45 | 6:17 |
| 11 | 11.5 | 6:46 | 6:17 |
| 12 | 11.5 | 6:46 | 6:18 |
| 13 | 11.5 | 6:47 | 6:18 |
| 14 | 11.5 | 6:47 | 6:19 |
| 15 | 11.5 | 6:48 | 6:19 |
| 16 | 11.5 | 6:48 | 6:19 |
| 17 | 11.5 | 6:49 | 6:20 |
| 18 | 11.5 | 6:49 | 6:20 |
| 19 | 11.5 | 6:50 | 6:21 |
| 20 | 11.5 | 6:50 | 6:21 |
| 21 | 11.5 | 6:51 | 6:22 |
| 22 | 11.5 | 6:51 | 6:22 |
| 23 | 11.5 | 6:52 | 6:23 |
| 24 | 11.5 | 6:52 | 6:23 |
| 25 | 11.5 | 6:53 | 6:24 |
| 26 | 11.5 | 6:53 | 6:24 |
| 27 | 11.5 | 6:53 | 6:25 |
| 28 | 11.5 | 6:54 | 6:25 |
| 29 | 11.5 | 6:54 | 6:26 |
| 30 | 11.5 | 6:55 | 6:26 |
| 31 | 11.5 | 6:55 | 6:27 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 5.11 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.32 kWh/m² to a high of 5.87 kWh/m² in March across the year — December's 5.11 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 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 |
| 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 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.1 | 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 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.2 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Metu
None of Metu's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Metu's rainy season runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Metu?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is one of the better times to visit Metu for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Metu in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Metu sees daytime highs around 26°C and nights near 13°C. Worth packing: light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Metu in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Metu peaks around March 17 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 11 at about 10 (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) | 11 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Extreme |
Air quality in Metu in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Metu is worst in February — around 52 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 2.9× the cleanest month (May, 18 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) | 51 | 52 | 37 | 24 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 29 | 37 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | Poor |
| Feb | 52 | Poor |
| Mar | 37 | Poor |
| Apr | 24 | Moderate |
| May | 18 | Moderate |
| Jun | 23 | Moderate |
| Jul | 22 | Moderate |
| Aug | 19 | Moderate |
| Sep | 19 | Moderate |
| Oct | 21 | Moderate |
| Nov | 29 | Moderate |
| Dec | 37 | Poor |
Where is Metu?
Metu sits at 8.3°N, 35.6°E, 1,700 m above sea level, in Ethiopia. The nearest listed city is Bedelē, 86 km away.
Topography around Metu
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Metu.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Metu has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 252 m around an average of 1,676 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 834 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,382 m.
The land around Metu is covered by trees (59%) within 3 km, trees (58%) and cropland (20%) within 16 km, and trees (62%) and cropland (23%) 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 Metu (8.3°, 35.5833°, elevation 1,700 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).