Tórshavn weather in January
In January, Tórshavn sees average daytime highs of 6°C and overnight lows near 4°C, with 122 mm of precipitation across 19.6 wet days and about 5.8 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 6°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 8% of the time in January, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 4 h 54 min at the start of January to 6 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Tórshavn's 10th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Tórshavn's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 6°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 4°
- 3rd coldest
- Precipitation
- 122 mm
- 19.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 5 h 42 min
- 9:45 AM – 3:28 PM
- Cloud cover
- 78%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 34 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 0.22 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.3
- out of 10
Tórshavn is capital of the Faroe Islands.
- Density
- 113/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- ~901 CE
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 6°C through the month.
A typical January day in Tórshavn reaches about 6°C in the afternoon and slips back to 4°C overnight — a 2°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 3°C and 8°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and on par with February.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Avg low (°C) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 4 |
| 2 | 6 | 4 |
| 3 | 6 | 4 |
| 4 | 6 | 4 |
| 5 | 6 | 4 |
| 6 | 6 | 4 |
| 7 | 6 | 4 |
| 8 | 6 | 4 |
| 9 | 6 | 4 |
| 10 | 6 | 4 |
| 11 | 6 | 4 |
| 12 | 6 | 4 |
| 13 | 6 | 4 |
| 14 | 6 | 4 |
| 15 | 6 | 4 |
| 16 | 6 | 4 |
| 17 | 6 | 4 |
| 18 | 6 | 4 |
| 19 | 6 | 4 |
| 20 | 6 | 4 |
| 21 | 6 | 4 |
| 22 | 6 | 4 |
| 23 | 6 | 4 |
| 24 | 6 | 4 |
| 25 | 6 | 3 |
| 26 | 6 | 3 |
| 27 | 6 | 3 |
| 28 | 6 | 3 |
| 29 | 6 | 3 |
| 30 | 6 | 3 |
| 31 | 6 | 3 |
How January really feels in Tórshavn
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 31 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in January is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Tórshavn weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 10th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6° / 4° | 122 | 19.6 | 2.9 | 5.8 | 0.3 |
| Feb | 6° / 3° | 95 | 16.7 | 3.4 | 8.3 | 0.2 |
| Mar | 6° / 3° | 93 | 17.9 | 2.8 | 11.3 | 0.2 |
| Apr | 6° / 4° | 67 | 13.9 | 1.3 | 14.3 | 0.5 |
| May | 8° / 6° | 54 | 11.8 | 0.2 | 17.2 | 1.1 |
| Jun | 9° / 8° | 46 | 8.9 | 0 | 19.1 | 1.8 |
| Jul | 11° / 9° | 53 | 11.4 | 0 | 18.3 | 2.3 |
| Aug | 11° / 10° | 68 | 11.9 | 0 | 15.7 | 2.6 |
| Sep | 11° / 9° | 94 | 15 | 0 | 12.6 | 2.1 |
| Oct | 9° / 7° | 117 | 18.2 | 0.1 | 9.6 | 1.4 |
| Nov | 7° / 5° | 119 | 19.2 | 1.2 | 6.7 | 0.8 |
| Dec | 6° / 4° | 125 | 19.1 | 3 | 4.9 | 0.5 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 8% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 78%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
| Cloudier (%) | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 78 |
| 2 | 21 | 79 |
| 3 | 21 | 79 |
| 4 | 21 | 79 |
| 5 | 22 | 78 |
| 6 | 22 | 78 |
| 7 | 21 | 79 |
| 8 | 20 | 80 |
| 9 | 20 | 80 |
| 10 | 20 | 80 |
| 11 | 20 | 80 |
| 12 | 20 | 80 |
| 13 | 20 | 80 |
| 14 | 20 | 80 |
| 15 | 20 | 80 |
| 16 | 20 | 80 |
| 17 | 21 | 79 |
| 18 | 21 | 79 |
| 19 | 22 | 78 |
| 20 | 23 | 77 |
| 21 | 23 | 77 |
| 22 | 23 | 77 |
| 23 | 23 | 77 |
| 24 | 24 | 76 |
| 25 | 24 | 76 |
| 26 | 25 | 75 |
| 27 | 25 | 75 |
| 28 | 24 | 76 |
| 29 | 24 | 76 |
| 30 | 25 | 75 |
| 31 | 25 | 75 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Tórshavn gets around 122 mm of rain and snow over 19.6 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 63% and peaks near 66% on the wettest days, and about 3 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 |
| Snow chance (%) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62 | 8 |
| 2 | 62 | 8 |
| 3 | 63 | 8 |
| 4 | 63 | 7 |
| 5 | 64 | 7 |
| 6 | 64 | 7 |
| 7 | 65 | 7 |
| 8 | 65 | 7 |
| 9 | 65 | 7 |
| 10 | 66 | 8 |
| 11 | 66 | 8 |
| 12 | 66 | 8 |
| 13 | 65 | 8 |
| 14 | 65 | 9 |
| 15 | 65 | 9 |
| 16 | 65 | 9 |
| 17 | 65 | 9 |
| 18 | 64 | 10 |
| 19 | 64 | 10 |
| 20 | 63 | 11 |
| 21 | 62 | 11 |
| 22 | 62 | 11 |
| 23 | 61 | 11 |
| 24 | 61 | 12 |
| 25 | 60 | 12 |
| 26 | 60 | 12 |
| 27 | 60 | 12 |
| 28 | 59 | 13 |
| 29 | 59 | 13 |
| 30 | 59 | 13 |
| 31 | 59 | 13 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in January
Winds average 34 km/h in January, the windiest month of the year.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 34 km/h on the calmest days to 35 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Feels | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | windy |
| 2 | 34 | windy |
| 3 | 34 | windy |
| 4 | 34 | windy |
| 5 | 34 | windy |
| 6 | 34 | windy |
| 7 | 34 | windy |
| 8 | 34 | windy |
| 9 | 34 | windy |
| 10 | 35 | windy |
| 11 | 35 | windy |
| 12 | 35 | windy |
| 13 | 35 | windy |
| 14 | 35 | windy |
| 15 | 35 | windy |
| 16 | 34 | windy |
| 17 | 34 | windy |
| 18 | 34 | windy |
| 19 | 34 | windy |
| 20 | 34 | windy |
| 21 | 34 | windy |
| 22 | 34 | windy |
| 23 | 34 | windy |
| 24 | 34 | windy |
| 25 | 34 | windy |
| 26 | 34 | windy |
| 27 | 34 | windy |
| 28 | 34 | windy |
| 29 | 34 | windy |
| 30 | 34 | windy |
| 31 | 34 | windy |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 4 h 54 min at the start of January to 6 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 120 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 10:04 AM to 9:12 AM, and sunset from 2:57 PM to 4:09 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 10:04 | 10:03 | 10:02 | 10:01 | 10:01 | 10:00 | 9:58 | 9:57 | 9:56 | 9:55 | 9:53 | 9:52 | 9:50 | 9:49 | 9:47 | 9:45 | 9:43 | 9:41 | 9:39 | 9:37 | 9:35 | 9:33 | 9:31 | 9:29 | 9:27 | 9:24 | 9:22 | 9:20 | 9:17 | 9:15 | 9:12 |
| Sunset (PM) | 2:57 | 2:58 | 3:00 | 3:02 | 3:03 | 3:05 | 3:07 | 3:09 | 3:11 | 3:14 | 3:16 | 3:18 | 3:20 | 3:23 | 3:25 | 3:28 | 3:30 | 3:33 | 3:35 | 3:38 | 3:41 | 3:43 | 3:46 | 3:49 | 3:52 | 3:54 | 3:57 | 4:00 | 4:03 | 4:06 | 4:09 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.9 | 10:04 | 2:57 |
| 2 | 4.9 | 10:03 | 2:58 |
| 3 | 5.0 | 10:02 | 3:00 |
| 4 | 5.0 | 10:01 | 3:02 |
| 5 | 5.0 | 10:01 | 3:03 |
| 6 | 5.1 | 10:00 | 3:05 |
| 7 | 5.1 | 9:58 | 3:07 |
| 8 | 5.2 | 9:57 | 3:09 |
| 9 | 5.3 | 9:56 | 3:11 |
| 10 | 5.3 | 9:55 | 3:14 |
| 11 | 5.4 | 9:53 | 3:16 |
| 12 | 5.4 | 9:52 | 3:18 |
| 13 | 5.5 | 9:50 | 3:20 |
| 14 | 5.6 | 9:49 | 3:23 |
| 15 | 5.6 | 9:47 | 3:25 |
| 16 | 5.7 | 9:45 | 3:28 |
| 17 | 5.8 | 9:43 | 3:30 |
| 18 | 5.9 | 9:41 | 3:33 |
| 19 | 5.9 | 9:39 | 3:35 |
| 20 | 6.0 | 9:37 | 3:38 |
| 21 | 6.1 | 9:35 | 3:41 |
| 22 | 6.2 | 9:33 | 3:43 |
| 23 | 6.2 | 9:31 | 3:46 |
| 24 | 6.3 | 9:29 | 3:49 |
| 25 | 6.4 | 9:27 | 3:52 |
| 26 | 6.5 | 9:24 | 3:54 |
| 27 | 6.6 | 9:22 | 3:57 |
| 28 | 6.7 | 9:20 | 4:00 |
| 29 | 6.8 | 9:17 | 4:03 |
| 30 | 6.9 | 9:15 | 4:06 |
| 31 | 6.9 | 9:12 | 4:09 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 0.22 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0.11 kWh/m² to a high of 4.93 kWh/m² in June across the year — January's 0.22 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Level | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 2 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 3 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 4 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 5 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 6 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 7 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 8 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 9 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 10 | 0.2 | Dim |
| 11 | 0.2 | Dim |
| 12 | 0.2 | Dim |
| 13 | 0.2 | Dim |
| 14 | 0.2 | Dim |
| 15 | 0.2 | Dim |
| 16 | 0.2 | Dim |
| 17 | 0.2 | Dim |
| 18 | 0.2 | Dim |
| 19 | 0.2 | Dim |
| 20 | 0.3 | Dim |
| 21 | 0.3 | Dim |
| 22 | 0.3 | Dim |
| 23 | 0.3 | Dim |
| 24 | 0.3 | Dim |
| 25 | 0.3 | Dim |
| 26 | 0.3 | Dim |
| 27 | 0.3 | Dim |
| 28 | 0.4 | Dim |
| 29 | 0.4 | Dim |
| 30 | 0.4 | Dim |
| 31 | 0.4 | Dim |
Is January a good time to visit Tórshavn?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Tórshavn.
What to pack for Tórshavn in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Tórshavn sees daytime highs around 6°C and nights near 4°C. Pack a warm layer, rain gear and a windbreaker. Worth having: a heavy coat. About 20 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Tórshavn in January
The nearest coast averages about 7°C in January — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 15 km away) is warmest in August at about 10°C and coldest in February near 7°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Bracing |
| Feb | 7 | Bracing |
| Mar | 7 | Bracing |
| Apr | 7 | Bracing |
| May | 8 | Bracing |
| Jun | 9 | Bracing |
| Jul | 10 | Bracing |
| Aug | 10 | Bracing |
| Sep | 10 | Bracing |
| Oct | 10 | Bracing |
| Nov | 9 | Bracing |
| Dec | 8 | Bracing |
UV index in Tórshavn in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 0. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Tórshavn peaks around July 14 at about 5 (moderate) — a little sun protection helps at midday. It bottoms out near January 1 at about 0 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 4 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Level | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | Low |
| Feb | 0 | Low |
| Mar | 1 | Low |
| Apr | 2 | Moderate |
| May | 4 | Moderate |
| Jun | 4 | Moderate |
| Jul | 5 | Moderate |
| Aug | 3 | Moderate |
| Sep | 2 | Low |
| Oct | 1 | Low |
| Nov | 0 | Low |
| Dec | 0 | Low |
Where is Tórshavn?
Tórshavn sits at 62.0°N, 6.8°W, 1 m above sea level, in Faroe Islands. The nearest listed city is Isle of Lewis, 422 km away.
Topography around Tórshavn
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Tórshavn.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Tórshavn has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 345 m around an average of 80 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 765 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 887 m.
The land around Tórshavn is covered by grassland (42%) and water (39%) within 3 km, water (70%) and grassland (29%) within 16 km, and water (87%) within 80 km.
Faroe Islands travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type C / E / F / K
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 94% of US
- price level, 2024
- GDP per capita
- $74,175
- 2024
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- 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 Tórshavn (62.0097°, -6.7716°, elevation 1 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. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).