Yirga ‘Alem weather in August
In August, Yirga ‘Alem sees average daytime highs of 19°C and overnight lows near 12°C, with 150 mm of rain across 26.3 wet days and about 12.2 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 19°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 1% of the time in August, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 18 min at the start of August to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Yirga ‘Alem's 11th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Yirga ‘Alem's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 19°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 12°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 150 mm
- 26.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 12 min
- 6:24 AM – 6:37 PM
- Cloud cover
- 78%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.66 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.8
- out of 10
Yirga ‘Alem is place in Ethiopia.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 19°C through the month.
A typical August day in Yirga ‘Alem reaches about 19°C in the afternoon and slips back to 12°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 18°C and 21°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs on par with July and about 1°C cooler than September.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg low (°C) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 12 |
| 2 | 19 | 12 |
| 3 | 19 | 12 |
| 4 | 19 | 12 |
| 5 | 19 | 12 |
| 6 | 19 | 12 |
| 7 | 19 | 12 |
| 8 | 19 | 12 |
| 9 | 19 | 12 |
| 10 | 19 | 12 |
| 11 | 19 | 12 |
| 12 | 19 | 12 |
| 13 | 19 | 12 |
| 14 | 19 | 12 |
| 15 | 19 | 12 |
| 16 | 20 | 12 |
| 17 | 20 | 12 |
| 18 | 20 | 12 |
| 19 | 20 | 12 |
| 20 | 20 | 12 |
| 21 | 20 | 12 |
| 22 | 20 | 12 |
| 23 | 20 | 12 |
| 24 | 20 | 12 |
| 25 | 20 | 11 |
| 26 | 20 | 11 |
| 27 | 20 | 11 |
| 28 | 20 | 11 |
| 29 | 20 | 11 |
| 30 | 20 | 11 |
| 31 | 20 | 11 |
Yirga ‘Alem weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 11th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24° / 10° | 26 | 4.5 | 11.7 | 7.9 |
| Feb | 26° / 11° | 34 | 4.8 | 11.8 | 7.4 |
| Mar | 25° / 12° | 98 | 11.9 | 12 | 6.5 |
| Apr | 23° / 12° | 211 | 20.6 | 12.1 | 5.0 |
| May | 22° / 12° | 233 | 25.5 | 12.3 | 4.2 |
| Jun | 20° / 12° | 131 | 25.7 | 12.4 | 3.9 |
| Jul | 19° / 12° | 124 | 25.5 | 12.4 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 19° / 12° | 150 | 26.3 | 12.2 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 21° / 11° | 225 | 26 | 12 | 4.0 |
| Oct | 21° / 11° | 201 | 21.6 | 11.8 | 4.7 |
| Nov | 22° / 10° | 74 | 9.5 | 11.7 | 6.8 |
| Dec | 23° / 10° | 26 | 4 | 11.6 | 8.0 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 1% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 7% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 92%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| Cloudier (%) | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 96 |
| 2 | 4 | 96 |
| 3 | 4 | 96 |
| 4 | 4 | 96 |
| 5 | 4 | 96 |
| 6 | 4 | 96 |
| 7 | 4 | 96 |
| 8 | 4 | 96 |
| 9 | 5 | 95 |
| 10 | 5 | 95 |
| 11 | 5 | 95 |
| 12 | 5 | 95 |
| 13 | 6 | 94 |
| 14 | 6 | 94 |
| 15 | 6 | 94 |
| 16 | 8 | 92 |
| 17 | 8 | 92 |
| 18 | 8 | 92 |
| 19 | 9 | 91 |
| 20 | 9 | 91 |
| 21 | 9 | 91 |
| 22 | 10 | 90 |
| 23 | 10 | 90 |
| 24 | 10 | 90 |
| 25 | 11 | 89 |
| 26 | 11 | 89 |
| 27 | 12 | 88 |
| 28 | 13 | 87 |
| 29 | 13 | 87 |
| 30 | 14 | 86 |
| 31 | 14 | 86 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Yirga ‘Alem gets around 150 mm of rain over 26.3 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 85% and peaks near 86% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 84 |
| 2 | 84 |
| 3 | 84 |
| 4 | 84 |
| 5 | 84 |
| 6 | 84 |
| 7 | 84 |
| 8 | 84 |
| 9 | 84 |
| 10 | 84 |
| 11 | 84 |
| 12 | 85 |
| 13 | 85 |
| 14 | 85 |
| 15 | 85 |
| 16 | 85 |
| 17 | 85 |
| 18 | 85 |
| 19 | 85 |
| 20 | 85 |
| 21 | 85 |
| 22 | 85 |
| 23 | 85 |
| 24 | 85 |
| 25 | 85 |
| 26 | 85 |
| 27 | 86 |
| 28 | 86 |
| 29 | 86 |
| 30 | 86 |
| 31 | 86 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the dry band about 74% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 |
| Comfortable (%) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76 | 24 |
| 2 | 76 | 24 |
| 3 | 76 | 24 |
| 4 | 76 | 24 |
| 5 | 76 | 24 |
| 6 | 76 | 24 |
| 7 | 76 | 24 |
| 8 | 76 | 24 |
| 9 | 76 | 24 |
| 10 | 76 | 24 |
| 11 | 76 | 24 |
| 12 | 76 | 24 |
| 13 | 76 | 24 |
| 14 | 75 | 25 |
| 15 | 75 | 25 |
| 16 | 75 | 25 |
| 17 | 74 | 26 |
| 18 | 74 | 26 |
| 19 | 73 | 27 |
| 20 | 73 | 27 |
| 21 | 73 | 27 |
| 22 | 73 | 27 |
| 23 | 72 | 28 |
| 24 | 72 | 28 |
| 25 | 72 | 28 |
| 26 | 72 | 28 |
| 27 | 71 | 29 |
| 28 | 72 | 28 |
| 29 | 72 | 28 |
| 30 | 72 | 28 |
| 31 | 73 | 27 |
Wind in August
Winds average 5 km/h in August.
Across August, 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 August
Daylight runs from about 12 h 18 min at the start of August to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 6:23 AM to 6:22 AM, and sunset from 6:41 PM to 6:30 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 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 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 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.3 | 6:23 | 6:41 |
| 2 | 12.3 | 6:24 | 6:41 |
| 3 | 12.3 | 6:24 | 6:41 |
| 4 | 12.3 | 6:24 | 6:41 |
| 5 | 12.3 | 6:24 | 6:40 |
| 6 | 12.3 | 6:24 | 6:40 |
| 7 | 12.3 | 6:24 | 6:40 |
| 8 | 12.3 | 6:24 | 6:40 |
| 9 | 12.3 | 6:24 | 6:39 |
| 10 | 12.3 | 6:24 | 6:39 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 6:24 | 6:39 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 6:24 | 6:39 |
| 13 | 12.2 | 6:24 | 6:38 |
| 14 | 12.2 | 6:24 | 6:38 |
| 15 | 12.2 | 6:24 | 6:37 |
| 16 | 12.2 | 6:24 | 6:37 |
| 17 | 12.2 | 6:24 | 6:37 |
| 18 | 12.2 | 6:24 | 6:36 |
| 19 | 12.2 | 6:24 | 6:36 |
| 20 | 12.2 | 6:24 | 6:36 |
| 21 | 12.2 | 6:23 | 6:35 |
| 22 | 12.2 | 6:23 | 6:35 |
| 23 | 12.2 | 6:23 | 6:34 |
| 24 | 12.2 | 6:23 | 6:34 |
| 25 | 12.2 | 6:23 | 6:33 |
| 26 | 12.2 | 6:23 | 6:33 |
| 27 | 12.2 | 6:23 | 6:32 |
| 28 | 12.2 | 6:23 | 6:32 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 6:23 | 6:31 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 6:22 | 6:31 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 6:22 | 6:30 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 4.66 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.18 kWh/m² to a high of 6.31 kWh/m² in February across the year — August's 4.66 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 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 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.0 | Bright |
Is August a good time to visit Yirga ‘Alem?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Yirga ‘Alem.
What to pack for Yirga ‘Alem in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Yirga ‘Alem sees daytime highs around 19°C and nights near 12°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 26 days see rain.
UV index in Yirga ‘Alem in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Yirga ‘Alem peaks around March 16 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 22 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) | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Yirga ‘Alem in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Yirga ‘Alem is worst in December — around 73 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 1.9× the cleanest month (August, 39 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) | 69 | 61 | 53 | 45 | 41 | 44 | 42 | 39 | 46 | 54 | 67 | 73 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 61 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 53 | Poor |
| Apr | 45 | Poor |
| May | 41 | Poor |
| Jun | 44 | Poor |
| Jul | 42 | Poor |
| Aug | 39 | Poor |
| Sep | 46 | Poor |
| Oct | 54 | Poor |
| Nov | 67 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 73 | Unhealthy |
Where is Yirga ‘Alem?
Yirga ‘Alem sits at 6.8°N, 38.4°E, 1,778 m above sea level, in Ethiopia. The nearest listed city is Leku, 14 km away.
Topography around Yirga ‘Alem
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Yirga ‘Alem.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Yirga ‘Alem has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 163 m around an average of 1,757 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,489 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,492 m.
The land around Yirga ‘Alem is covered by trees (75%) within 3 km, trees (55%) and shrubs (38%) within 16 km, and cropland (33%) and trees (26%) 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 Yirga ‘Alem (6.75°, 38.4167°, elevation 1,778 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).