Ziway weather in May
In May, Ziway sees average daytime highs of 26°C and overnight lows near 19°C, with 70 mm of rain across 10.9 wet days and about 12.4 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 3rd-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 35% of the time in May, and the air most often feels comfortable.
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 Ziway's 8th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ziway's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 26°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 19°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 70 mm
- 10.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 24 min
- 6:11 AM – 6:32 PM
- Cloud cover
- 52%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.2 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.6
- out of 10
Ziway is place in Oromia, Ethiopia.
- Density
- 8,380/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month.
A typical May day in Ziway reaches about 26°C in the afternoon and slips back to 19°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 24°C and 29°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs on par with April and about 2°C warmer than June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg low (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 20 |
| 2 | 27 | 20 |
| 3 | 27 | 20 |
| 4 | 27 | 20 |
| 5 | 27 | 20 |
| 6 | 27 | 20 |
| 7 | 27 | 20 |
| 8 | 27 | 20 |
| 9 | 27 | 20 |
| 10 | 27 | 20 |
| 11 | 27 | 20 |
| 12 | 27 | 20 |
| 13 | 27 | 20 |
| 14 | 27 | 20 |
| 15 | 27 | 20 |
| 16 | 27 | 19 |
| 17 | 27 | 19 |
| 18 | 26 | 19 |
| 19 | 26 | 19 |
| 20 | 26 | 19 |
| 21 | 26 | 19 |
| 22 | 26 | 19 |
| 23 | 26 | 19 |
| 24 | 26 | 19 |
| 25 | 26 | 19 |
| 26 | 26 | 19 |
| 27 | 26 | 19 |
| 28 | 26 | 19 |
| 29 | 26 | 19 |
| 30 | 26 | 19 |
| 31 | 26 | 19 |
Ziway weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 3rd-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 | 25° / 17° | 3 | 0.9 | 11.6 | 8.8 |
| Feb | 26° / 18° | 6 | 1.4 | 11.7 | 8.3 |
| Mar | 27° / 19° | 28 | 5.3 | 11.9 | 7.5 |
| Apr | 27° / 20° | 56 | 9.8 | 12.2 | 6.5 |
| May | 26° / 19° | 70 | 10.9 | 12.4 | 6.6 |
| Jun | 24° / 19° | 27 | 6.2 | 12.5 | 7.6 |
| Jul | 23° / 18° | 67 | 15.9 | 12.4 | 5.9 |
| Aug | 22° / 18° | 107 | 20.8 | 12.3 | 5.1 |
| Sep | 23° / 18° | 114 | 19.3 | 12 | 5.6 |
| Oct | 25° / 18° | 50 | 6.2 | 11.8 | 7.7 |
| Nov | 25° / 17° | 7 | 1.3 | 11.6 | 8.8 |
| Dec | 25° / 17° | 1 | 0.3 | 11.5 | 9.2 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 35% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 26% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 38%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| Cloudier (%) | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 50 |
| 2 | 51 | 49 |
| 3 | 51 | 49 |
| 4 | 52 | 48 |
| 5 | 53 | 47 |
| 6 | 53 | 47 |
| 7 | 55 | 45 |
| 8 | 56 | 44 |
| 9 | 56 | 44 |
| 10 | 57 | 43 |
| 11 | 58 | 42 |
| 12 | 59 | 41 |
| 13 | 60 | 40 |
| 14 | 60 | 40 |
| 15 | 61 | 39 |
| 16 | 61 | 39 |
| 17 | 63 | 37 |
| 18 | 63 | 37 |
| 19 | 63 | 37 |
| 20 | 65 | 35 |
| 21 | 65 | 35 |
| 22 | 66 | 34 |
| 23 | 67 | 33 |
| 24 | 68 | 32 |
| 25 | 68 | 32 |
| 26 | 70 | 30 |
| 27 | 70 | 30 |
| 28 | 72 | 28 |
| 29 | 72 | 28 |
| 30 | 72 | 28 |
| 31 | 72 | 28 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Ziway gets around 70 mm of rain over 10.9 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 35% and peaks near 42% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 42 |
| 2 | 42 |
| 3 | 42 |
| 4 | 42 |
| 5 | 42 |
| 6 | 42 |
| 7 | 41 |
| 8 | 41 |
| 9 | 40 |
| 10 | 39 |
| 11 | 39 |
| 12 | 38 |
| 13 | 37 |
| 14 | 37 |
| 15 | 36 |
| 16 | 35 |
| 17 | 34 |
| 18 | 33 |
| 19 | 32 |
| 20 | 32 |
| 21 | 31 |
| 22 | 31 |
| 23 | 30 |
| 24 | 30 |
| 25 | 29 |
| 26 | 29 |
| 27 | 28 |
| 28 | 27 |
| 29 | 26 |
| 30 | 25 |
| 31 | 24 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the comfortable band about 67% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Comfortable (%) | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 65 | 64 | 65 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 |
| Humid (%) | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 65 | 16 |
| 2 | 19 | 65 | 16 |
| 3 | 18 | 65 | 17 |
| 4 | 18 | 65 | 17 |
| 5 | 18 | 64 | 18 |
| 6 | 17 | 65 | 18 |
| 7 | 17 | 64 | 19 |
| 8 | 16 | 65 | 19 |
| 9 | 16 | 64 | 20 |
| 10 | 15 | 65 | 20 |
| 11 | 14 | 65 | 21 |
| 12 | 13 | 66 | 21 |
| 13 | 12 | 66 | 22 |
| 14 | 12 | 66 | 22 |
| 15 | 11 | 67 | 22 |
| 16 | 11 | 66 | 23 |
| 17 | 10 | 67 | 23 |
| 18 | 10 | 67 | 23 |
| 19 | 10 | 67 | 23 |
| 20 | 9 | 68 | 23 |
| 21 | 9 | 68 | 23 |
| 22 | 8 | 69 | 23 |
| 23 | 8 | 69 | 23 |
| 24 | 7 | 70 | 23 |
| 25 | 7 | 70 | 23 |
| 26 | 7 | 70 | 23 |
| 27 | 6 | 71 | 23 |
| 28 | 6 | 70 | 24 |
| 29 | 5 | 71 | 24 |
| 30 | 5 | 71 | 24 |
| 31 | 4 | 72 | 24 |
Wind in May
Winds average 10 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| 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 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
| 31 | 11 | 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 6:14 AM to 6:10 AM, and sunset from 6:31 PM to 6:35 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 | 12.3 | 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 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.3 | 6:14 | 6:31 |
| 2 | 12.3 | 6:14 | 6:31 |
| 3 | 12.3 | 6:13 | 6:31 |
| 4 | 12.3 | 6:13 | 6:31 |
| 5 | 12.3 | 6:13 | 6:31 |
| 6 | 12.3 | 6:13 | 6:31 |
| 7 | 12.3 | 6:12 | 6:31 |
| 8 | 12.3 | 6:12 | 6:31 |
| 9 | 12.3 | 6:12 | 6:31 |
| 10 | 12.3 | 6:12 | 6:31 |
| 11 | 12.3 | 6:11 | 6:31 |
| 12 | 12.3 | 6:11 | 6:32 |
| 13 | 12.3 | 6:11 | 6:32 |
| 14 | 12.4 | 6:11 | 6:32 |
| 15 | 12.4 | 6:11 | 6:32 |
| 16 | 12.4 | 6:11 | 6:32 |
| 17 | 12.4 | 6:10 | 6:32 |
| 18 | 12.4 | 6:10 | 6:33 |
| 19 | 12.4 | 6:10 | 6:33 |
| 20 | 12.4 | 6:10 | 6:33 |
| 21 | 12.4 | 6:10 | 6:33 |
| 22 | 12.4 | 6:10 | 6:33 |
| 23 | 12.4 | 6:10 | 6:33 |
| 24 | 12.4 | 6:10 | 6:34 |
| 25 | 12.4 | 6:10 | 6:34 |
| 26 | 12.4 | 6:10 | 6:34 |
| 27 | 12.4 | 6:10 | 6:34 |
| 28 | 12.4 | 6:10 | 6:35 |
| 29 | 12.4 | 6:10 | 6:35 |
| 30 | 12.4 | 6:10 | 6:35 |
| 31 | 12.4 | 6:10 | 6:35 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 6.2 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.02 kWh/m² to a high of 6.7 kWh/m² in March across the year — May's 6.2 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.9 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Ziway
In May, Ziway sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Ziway's rainy season runs April–May, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Ziway?
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 Ziway for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Ziway in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Ziway sees daytime highs around 26°C and nights near 19°C. Pack sun protection. Worth having: light clothes and rain gear. About 11 days see rain.
UV index in Ziway in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May 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 Ziway peaks around March 17 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 10 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 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 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 | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | 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 Ziway 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 Ziway is worst in June — around 39 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), 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 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 39 | 32 | 29 | 36 | 32 | 24 | 24 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | Moderate |
| Feb | 26 | Moderate |
| Mar | 27 | Moderate |
| Apr | 26 | Moderate |
| May | 31 | Moderate |
| Jun | 39 | Poor |
| Jul | 32 | Moderate |
| Aug | 29 | Moderate |
| Sep | 36 | Poor |
| Oct | 32 | Moderate |
| Nov | 24 | Moderate |
| Dec | 24 | Moderate |
Where is Ziway?
Ziway sits at 7.9°N, 38.7°E, 1,649 m above sea level, in Ethiopia. The nearest listed city is Mek’ī, 26 km away.
Topography around Ziway
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ziway.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ziway has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 34 m around an average of 1,646 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 591 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,645 m.
The land around Ziway is covered by cropland (31%), artificial surfaces (28%) and water (22%) within 3 km, cropland (51%) and water (29%) within 16 km, and cropland (71%) 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 Ziway (7.9333°, 38.7167°, elevation 1,649 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).