Metu weather in May
In May, Metu sees average daytime highs of 25°C and overnight lows near 15°C, with 155 mm of rain across 25.8 wet days and about 12.4 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 26°C in the first days to 24°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 4% of the time in May, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 18 min at the start of May to 12 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Metu's 10th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Metu's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 25°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 15°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 155 mm
- 25.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 24 min
- 6:23 AM – 6:45 PM
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.98 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.3
- 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 May
Highs ease over the month, from about 26°C in the first days to 24°C by the end.
A typical May day in Metu reaches about 25°C in the afternoon and slips back to 15°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 23°C and 27°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 3°C cooler than April and about 2°C warmer than June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg low (°C) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 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 | 26 | 16 |
| 2 | 26 | 16 |
| 3 | 26 | 16 |
| 4 | 26 | 16 |
| 5 | 26 | 15 |
| 6 | 26 | 15 |
| 7 | 26 | 15 |
| 8 | 26 | 15 |
| 9 | 26 | 15 |
| 10 | 25 | 15 |
| 11 | 25 | 15 |
| 12 | 25 | 15 |
| 13 | 25 | 15 |
| 14 | 25 | 15 |
| 15 | 25 | 15 |
| 16 | 25 | 15 |
| 17 | 25 | 15 |
| 18 | 25 | 15 |
| 19 | 25 | 15 |
| 20 | 25 | 15 |
| 21 | 25 | 15 |
| 22 | 25 | 15 |
| 23 | 25 | 15 |
| 24 | 25 | 15 |
| 25 | 24 | 15 |
| 26 | 24 | 15 |
| 27 | 24 | 15 |
| 28 | 24 | 15 |
| 29 | 24 | 15 |
| 30 | 24 | 15 |
| 31 | 24 | 15 |
Metu weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 6th-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° / 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 May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 4% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 23% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 73%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 |
| Cloudier (%) | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 78 |
| 2 | 22 | 78 |
| 3 | 21 | 79 |
| 4 | 21 | 79 |
| 5 | 22 | 78 |
| 6 | 22 | 78 |
| 7 | 23 | 77 |
| 8 | 22 | 78 |
| 9 | 23 | 77 |
| 10 | 23 | 77 |
| 11 | 24 | 76 |
| 12 | 24 | 76 |
| 13 | 25 | 75 |
| 14 | 25 | 75 |
| 15 | 26 | 74 |
| 16 | 27 | 73 |
| 17 | 28 | 72 |
| 18 | 28 | 72 |
| 19 | 28 | 72 |
| 20 | 29 | 71 |
| 21 | 29 | 71 |
| 22 | 31 | 69 |
| 23 | 31 | 69 |
| 24 | 31 | 69 |
| 25 | 32 | 68 |
| 26 | 32 | 68 |
| 27 | 33 | 67 |
| 28 | 33 | 67 |
| 29 | 34 | 66 |
| 30 | 34 | 66 |
| 31 | 35 | 65 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Metu gets around 155 mm of rain over 25.8 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 83% and peaks near 88% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 70 | 71 | 73 | 74 | 76 | 77 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 70 |
| 2 | 71 |
| 3 | 73 |
| 4 | 74 |
| 5 | 76 |
| 6 | 77 |
| 7 | 79 |
| 8 | 80 |
| 9 | 81 |
| 10 | 83 |
| 11 | 84 |
| 12 | 85 |
| 13 | 86 |
| 14 | 86 |
| 15 | 87 |
| 16 | 87 |
| 17 | 87 |
| 18 | 87 |
| 19 | 87 |
| 20 | 87 |
| 21 | 87 |
| 22 | 87 |
| 23 | 87 |
| 24 | 87 |
| 25 | 87 |
| 26 | 87 |
| 27 | 87 |
| 28 | 87 |
| 29 | 87 |
| 30 | 88 |
| 31 | 88 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the humid band about 64% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 46 | 44 | 42 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 |
| Humid (%) | 50 | 52 | 55 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 46 | 50 |
| 2 | 4 | 44 | 52 |
| 3 | 3 | 42 | 55 |
| 4 | 3 | 40 | 57 |
| 5 | 3 | 38 | 59 |
| 6 | 2 | 37 | 61 |
| 7 | 2 | 35 | 63 |
| 8 | 2 | 34 | 64 |
| 9 | 1 | 33 | 66 |
| 10 | 1 | 32 | 67 |
| 11 | 1 | 31 | 68 |
| 12 | 1 | 30 | 69 |
| 13 | 1 | 30 | 69 |
| 14 | 1 | 29 | 70 |
| 15 | 1 | 29 | 70 |
| 16 | 1 | 29 | 70 |
| 17 | 0 | 30 | 70 |
| 18 | 0 | 30 | 70 |
| 19 | 0 | 31 | 69 |
| 20 | 0 | 32 | 68 |
| 21 | 0 | 33 | 67 |
| 22 | 0 | 34 | 66 |
| 23 | 0 | 34 | 66 |
| 24 | 0 | 35 | 65 |
| 25 | 0 | 35 | 65 |
| 26 | 0 | 36 | 64 |
| 27 | 0 | 36 | 64 |
| 28 | 0 | 37 | 63 |
| 29 | 0 | 37 | 63 |
| 30 | 0 | 37 | 63 |
| 31 | 0 | 38 | 62 |
Wind in May
Winds average 5 km/h in May.
Across May, 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 May
Daylight runs from about 12 h 18 min at the start of May to 12 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 6:26 AM to 6:22 AM, and sunset from 6:44 PM to 6:48 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 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 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.3 | 6:26 | 6:44 |
| 2 | 12.3 | 6:26 | 6:44 |
| 3 | 12.3 | 6:26 | 6:44 |
| 4 | 12.3 | 6:25 | 6:44 |
| 5 | 12.3 | 6:25 | 6:44 |
| 6 | 12.3 | 6:25 | 6:44 |
| 7 | 12.3 | 6:24 | 6:44 |
| 8 | 12.3 | 6:24 | 6:44 |
| 9 | 12.3 | 6:24 | 6:44 |
| 10 | 12.3 | 6:24 | 6:44 |
| 11 | 12.4 | 6:23 | 6:44 |
| 12 | 12.4 | 6:23 | 6:45 |
| 13 | 12.4 | 6:23 | 6:45 |
| 14 | 12.4 | 6:23 | 6:45 |
| 15 | 12.4 | 6:23 | 6:45 |
| 16 | 12.4 | 6:23 | 6:45 |
| 17 | 12.4 | 6:22 | 6:45 |
| 18 | 12.4 | 6:22 | 6:46 |
| 19 | 12.4 | 6:22 | 6:46 |
| 20 | 12.4 | 6:22 | 6:46 |
| 21 | 12.4 | 6:22 | 6:46 |
| 22 | 12.4 | 6:22 | 6:46 |
| 23 | 12.4 | 6:22 | 6:47 |
| 24 | 12.4 | 6:22 | 6:47 |
| 25 | 12.4 | 6:22 | 6:47 |
| 26 | 12.4 | 6:22 | 6:47 |
| 27 | 12.4 | 6:22 | 6:47 |
| 28 | 12.4 | 6:22 | 6:48 |
| 29 | 12.4 | 6:22 | 6:48 |
| 30 | 12.4 | 6:22 | 6:48 |
| 31 | 12.4 | 6:22 | 6:48 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 4.98 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 — May's 4.98 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| 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 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.8 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Metu
In May, Metu sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Metu's rainy season runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Metu?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a reasonable time to visit Metu for sightseeing.
What to pack for Metu in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Metu sees daytime highs around 25°C and nights near 15°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes and sun protection. About 26 days see rain.
UV index in Metu in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May 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 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 May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May 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).