Tarch’a Sodo weather in September
In September, Tarch’a Sodo sees average daytime highs of 25°C and overnight lows near 15°C, with 191 mm of rain across 28 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 25°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 5% of the time in September, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of September to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Tarch’a Sodo's 7th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Tarch’a Sodo's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 25°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 15°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 191 mm
- 28 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:24 AM – 6:27 PM
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 3 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.47 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.1
- out of 10
Tarch’a Sodo is town in Ethiopia.
- Density
- 4,793/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in September
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 25°C through the month.
A typical September day in Tarch’a Sodo 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, September runs about 1°C warmer than August and about 2°C cooler than October.
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| Avg high (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg low (°C) | 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 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 15 |
| 2 | 24 | 15 |
| 3 | 24 | 15 |
| 4 | 24 | 15 |
| 5 | 24 | 15 |
| 6 | 24 | 15 |
| 7 | 24 | 15 |
| 8 | 24 | 15 |
| 9 | 24 | 15 |
| 10 | 24 | 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 | 25 | 15 |
| 26 | 25 | 15 |
| 27 | 25 | 15 |
| 28 | 25 | 15 |
| 29 | 25 | 15 |
| 30 | 25 | 15 |
Tarch’a Sodo weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 9th-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 | 29° / 15° | 17 | 4.5 | 11.6 | 6.4 |
| Feb | 30° / 16° | 17 | 4.3 | 11.8 | 5.7 |
| Mar | 30° / 17° | 55 | 11.5 | 12 | 4.9 |
| Apr | 28° / 17° | 142 | 20.4 | 12.2 | 4.4 |
| May | 26° / 16° | 180 | 25.7 | 12.3 | 4.2 |
| Jun | 25° / 15° | 163 | 27.9 | 12.4 | 4.0 |
| Jul | 23° / 15° | 204 | 29.5 | 12.4 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 24° / 15° | 210 | 29.7 | 12.2 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 25° / 15° | 191 | 28 | 12 | 4.1 |
| Oct | 27° / 15° | 81 | 14.3 | 11.8 | 5.9 |
| Nov | 28° / 15° | 30 | 6.1 | 11.7 | 6.7 |
| Dec | 28° / 15° | 14 | 3.6 | 11.6 | 6.9 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 5% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 32% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 63%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 27 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 |
| Cloudier (%) | 73 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 73 |
| 2 | 29 | 71 |
| 3 | 29 | 71 |
| 4 | 30 | 70 |
| 5 | 31 | 69 |
| 6 | 32 | 68 |
| 7 | 32 | 68 |
| 8 | 33 | 67 |
| 9 | 34 | 66 |
| 10 | 35 | 65 |
| 11 | 37 | 63 |
| 12 | 37 | 63 |
| 13 | 38 | 62 |
| 14 | 38 | 62 |
| 15 | 39 | 61 |
| 16 | 39 | 61 |
| 17 | 39 | 61 |
| 18 | 40 | 60 |
| 19 | 41 | 59 |
| 20 | 41 | 59 |
| 21 | 41 | 59 |
| 22 | 41 | 59 |
| 23 | 41 | 59 |
| 24 | 42 | 58 |
| 25 | 42 | 58 |
| 26 | 42 | 58 |
| 27 | 42 | 58 |
| 28 | 42 | 58 |
| 29 | 43 | 57 |
| 30 | 43 | 57 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Tarch’a Sodo gets around 191 mm of rain over 28 wet days in September. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 92% and peaks near 95% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 90 | 89 | 87 | 86 | 84 | 81 | 79 | 77 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 95 |
| 2 | 95 |
| 3 | 95 |
| 4 | 95 |
| 5 | 95 |
| 6 | 95 |
| 7 | 95 |
| 8 | 95 |
| 9 | 95 |
| 10 | 95 |
| 11 | 95 |
| 12 | 95 |
| 13 | 95 |
| 14 | 95 |
| 15 | 95 |
| 16 | 94 |
| 17 | 94 |
| 18 | 94 |
| 19 | 94 |
| 20 | 93 |
| 21 | 93 |
| 22 | 92 |
| 23 | 90 |
| 24 | 89 |
| 25 | 87 |
| 26 | 86 |
| 27 | 84 |
| 28 | 81 |
| 29 | 79 |
| 30 | 77 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the humid band about 53% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Comfortable (%) | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 51 |
| Humid (%) | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 53 | 53 | 51 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 44 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 51 | 49 |
| 2 | 0 | 51 | 49 |
| 3 | 0 | 51 | 49 |
| 4 | 1 | 50 | 49 |
| 5 | 1 | 50 | 50 |
| 6 | 1 | 49 | 50 |
| 7 | 1 | 48 | 51 |
| 8 | 1 | 48 | 51 |
| 9 | 1 | 47 | 52 |
| 10 | 1 | 46 | 53 |
| 11 | 1 | 46 | 53 |
| 12 | 1 | 45 | 54 |
| 13 | 1 | 45 | 54 |
| 14 | 0 | 44 | 56 |
| 15 | 0 | 44 | 56 |
| 16 | 0 | 43 | 57 |
| 17 | 0 | 43 | 57 |
| 18 | 0 | 43 | 57 |
| 19 | 0 | 43 | 57 |
| 20 | 0 | 43 | 57 |
| 21 | 0 | 43 | 57 |
| 22 | 1 | 44 | 55 |
| 23 | 1 | 44 | 55 |
| 24 | 2 | 45 | 53 |
| 25 | 2 | 45 | 53 |
| 26 | 3 | 46 | 51 |
| 27 | 3 | 47 | 50 |
| 28 | 4 | 48 | 48 |
| 29 | 4 | 49 | 46 |
| 30 | 5 | 51 | 44 |
Wind in September
Winds average 3 km/h in September.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 3 km/h on the calmest days to 3 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 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 | 3 | calm |
| 2 | 3 | calm |
| 3 | 3 | calm |
| 4 | 3 | calm |
| 5 | 3 | calm |
| 6 | 3 | calm |
| 7 | 3 | calm |
| 8 | 3 | calm |
| 9 | 3 | calm |
| 10 | 3 | calm |
| 11 | 3 | calm |
| 12 | 3 | calm |
| 13 | 3 | calm |
| 14 | 3 | calm |
| 15 | 3 | calm |
| 16 | 3 | calm |
| 17 | 3 | calm |
| 18 | 3 | calm |
| 19 | 3 | calm |
| 20 | 3 | calm |
| 21 | 3 | calm |
| 22 | 3 | calm |
| 23 | 3 | calm |
| 24 | 3 | calm |
| 25 | 3 | calm |
| 26 | 3 | calm |
| 27 | 3 | calm |
| 28 | 3 | calm |
| 29 | 3 | calm |
| 30 | 3 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of September to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 6:27 AM to 6:22 AM, and sunset from 6:35 PM to 6:19 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 | 12.1 | 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 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 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 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:19 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 6:27 | 6:35 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 6:27 | 6:35 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 6:27 | 6:34 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 6:26 | 6:34 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 6:26 | 6:33 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 6:26 | 6:32 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 6:26 | 6:32 |
| 8 | 12.1 | 6:26 | 6:31 |
| 9 | 12.1 | 6:26 | 6:31 |
| 10 | 12.1 | 6:25 | 6:30 |
| 11 | 12.1 | 6:25 | 6:30 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 6:25 | 6:29 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 6:25 | 6:29 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 6:25 | 6:28 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:25 | 6:27 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:24 | 6:27 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:24 | 6:26 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:24 | 6:26 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:24 | 6:25 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:24 | 6:25 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:24 | 6:24 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:23 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:23 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:22 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:22 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:21 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:21 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:20 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:22 | 6:19 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 6:22 | 6:19 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 5.47 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.57 kWh/m² to a high of 6.21 kWh/m² in March across the year — September's 5.47 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| 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 |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.6 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Tarch’a Sodo
In September, Tarch’a Sodo sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Tarch’a Sodo's rainy season runs April–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is September a good time to visit Tarch’a Sodo?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is a reasonable time to visit Tarch’a Sodo for sightseeing.
What to pack for Tarch’a Sodo in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Tarch’a Sodo sees daytime highs around 25°C and nights near 15°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes and sun protection. About 28 days see rain.
UV index in Tarch’a Sodo in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Tarch’a Sodo peaks around March 16 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 23 at about 11 (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) | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Tarch’a Sodo in September
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where September falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Tarch’a Sodo is worst in December — around 77 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 1.7× the cleanest month (August, 46 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) | 76 | 70 | 62 | 53 | 48 | 51 | 48 | 46 | 51 | 64 | 71 | 77 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 70 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 62 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 53 | Poor |
| May | 48 | Poor |
| Jun | 51 | Poor |
| Jul | 48 | Poor |
| Aug | 46 | Poor |
| Sep | 51 | Poor |
| Oct | 64 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 71 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 77 | Unhealthy |
Where is Tarch’a Sodo?
Tarch’a Sodo sits at 7.2°N, 37.2°E, 1,362 m above sea level, in Ethiopia. The nearest listed city is Waka, 9.0 km away.
Topography around Tarch’a Sodo
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Tarch’a Sodo.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Tarch’a Sodo has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 657 m around an average of 1,343 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,872 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,794 m.
The land around Tarch’a Sodo is covered by shrubs (65%) within 3 km, shrubs (56%) and trees (26%) within 16 km, and shrubs (35%), trees (33%) and cropland (22%) 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 Tarch’a Sodo (7.1514°, 37.1718°, elevation 1,362 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).