Ajaccio weather in December
In December, Ajaccio sees average daytime highs of 11°C and overnight lows near 8°C, with 122 mm of precipitation across 13.6 wet days and about 9 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 12°C in the first days to 11°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 33% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 12 min at the start of December to 9 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Ajaccio's 10th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ajaccio's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 11°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 8°
- 4th coldest
- Precipitation
- 122 mm
- 13.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 hours
- 7:52 AM – 4:50 PM
- Cloud cover
- 55%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 1.63 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.7
- out of 10
Ajaccio is French commune and prefecture of Corse-du-Sud and Corsica.
- Air quality
- Good
- PM2.5 9.3 µg/m³ · 2019
- Density
- 663/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about 12°C in the first days to 11°C by the end.
A typical December day in Ajaccio reaches about 11°C in the afternoon and slips back to 8°C overnight — a 3°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 8°C and 14°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 3°C cooler than November and about 1°C warmer than January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Avg low (°C) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 9 |
| 2 | 12 | 9 |
| 3 | 12 | 9 |
| 4 | 12 | 9 |
| 5 | 12 | 9 |
| 6 | 12 | 9 |
| 7 | 12 | 9 |
| 8 | 12 | 9 |
| 9 | 12 | 9 |
| 10 | 12 | 9 |
| 11 | 12 | 9 |
| 12 | 12 | 9 |
| 13 | 11 | 8 |
| 14 | 11 | 8 |
| 15 | 11 | 8 |
| 16 | 11 | 8 |
| 17 | 11 | 8 |
| 18 | 11 | 8 |
| 19 | 11 | 8 |
| 20 | 11 | 8 |
| 21 | 11 | 8 |
| 22 | 11 | 8 |
| 23 | 11 | 8 |
| 24 | 11 | 8 |
| 25 | 11 | 8 |
| 26 | 11 | 8 |
| 27 | 11 | 8 |
| 28 | 11 | 8 |
| 29 | 11 | 8 |
| 30 | 11 | 8 |
| 31 | 11 | 7 |
Ajaccio weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December 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 | 10° / 7° | 87 | 11.4 | 1.1 | 9.3 | 2.3 |
| Feb | 10° / 7° | 75 | 10.4 | 1.4 | 10.3 | 2.3 |
| Mar | 12° / 8° | 75 | 10.4 | 0.9 | 11.7 | 3.2 |
| Apr | 14° / 10° | 74 | 10.3 | 0.2 | 13.1 | 4.1 |
| May | 17° / 14° | 56 | 7.4 | 0 | 14.3 | 6.1 |
| Jun | 21° / 18° | 31 | 5.5 | 0 | 15 | 7.7 |
| Jul | 24° / 20° | 13 | 3 | 0 | 14.7 | 8.9 |
| Aug | 24° / 21° | 14 | 3.1 | 0 | 13.7 | 8.8 |
| Sep | 21° / 18° | 52 | 7.1 | 0 | 12.3 | 7.3 |
| Oct | 18° / 15° | 103 | 10.4 | 0 | 10.9 | 6.0 |
| Nov | 14° / 11° | 136 | 13.3 | 0.1 | 9.6 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 11° / 8° | 122 | 13.6 | 0.9 | 9 | 2.7 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 33% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 47%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 |
| Cloudier (%) | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56 | 44 |
| 2 | 56 | 44 |
| 3 | 56 | 44 |
| 4 | 56 | 44 |
| 5 | 56 | 44 |
| 6 | 55 | 45 |
| 7 | 55 | 45 |
| 8 | 55 | 45 |
| 9 | 55 | 45 |
| 10 | 54 | 46 |
| 11 | 54 | 46 |
| 12 | 53 | 47 |
| 13 | 53 | 47 |
| 14 | 53 | 47 |
| 15 | 53 | 47 |
| 16 | 52 | 48 |
| 17 | 53 | 47 |
| 18 | 52 | 48 |
| 19 | 52 | 48 |
| 20 | 52 | 48 |
| 21 | 52 | 48 |
| 22 | 52 | 48 |
| 23 | 52 | 48 |
| 24 | 52 | 48 |
| 25 | 52 | 48 |
| 26 | 52 | 48 |
| 27 | 51 | 49 |
| 28 | 51 | 49 |
| 29 | 51 | 49 |
| 30 | 51 | 49 |
| 31 | 50 | 50 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Ajaccio gets around 122 mm of rain and snow over 13.6 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 44% and peaks near 44% on the wettest days, and about 1 day brings snow.
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| Rain chance (%) | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 |
| Snow chance (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 2 |
| 2 | 44 | 2 |
| 3 | 44 | 2 |
| 4 | 44 | 2 |
| 5 | 44 | 2 |
| 6 | 44 | 2 |
| 7 | 44 | 2 |
| 8 | 44 | 2 |
| 9 | 44 | 2 |
| 10 | 44 | 2 |
| 11 | 44 | 2 |
| 12 | 44 | 2 |
| 13 | 44 | 2 |
| 14 | 43 | 2 |
| 15 | 43 | 2 |
| 16 | 43 | 2 |
| 17 | 43 | 2 |
| 18 | 43 | 2 |
| 19 | 43 | 3 |
| 20 | 43 | 3 |
| 21 | 43 | 3 |
| 22 | 44 | 3 |
| 23 | 44 | 3 |
| 24 | 44 | 3 |
| 25 | 44 | 3 |
| 26 | 44 | 3 |
| 27 | 44 | 3 |
| 28 | 43 | 3 |
| 29 | 43 | 3 |
| 30 | 42 | 3 |
| 31 | 42 | 3 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December 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 (%) | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 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 |
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99 | 1 |
| 2 | 99 | 1 |
| 3 | 99 | 1 |
| 4 | 99 | 1 |
| 5 | 99 | 1 |
| 6 | 100 | 0 |
| 7 | 100 | 0 |
| 8 | 100 | 0 |
| 9 | 100 | 0 |
| 10 | 100 | 0 |
| 11 | 100 | 0 |
| 12 | 100 | 0 |
| 13 | 100 | 0 |
| 14 | 100 | 0 |
| 15 | 100 | 0 |
| 16 | 100 | 0 |
| 17 | 100 | 0 |
| 18 | 100 | 0 |
| 19 | 100 | 0 |
| 20 | 100 | 0 |
| 21 | 100 | 0 |
| 22 | 100 | 0 |
| 23 | 100 | 0 |
| 24 | 100 | 0 |
| 25 | 100 | 0 |
| 26 | 100 | 0 |
| 27 | 100 | 0 |
| 28 | 100 | 0 |
| 29 | 100 | 0 |
| 30 | 100 | 0 |
| 31 | 100 | 0 |
Wind in December
Winds average 12 km/h in December, the windiest month of the year.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 12 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| 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 | 12 | calm |
| 2 | 12 | calm |
| 3 | 12 | calm |
| 4 | 12 | calm |
| 5 | 12 | calm |
| 6 | 12 | calm |
| 7 | 12 | calm |
| 8 | 12 | calm |
| 9 | 12 | calm |
| 10 | 12 | calm |
| 11 | 12 | calm |
| 12 | 12 | calm |
| 13 | 12 | calm |
| 14 | 12 | calm |
| 15 | 12 | calm |
| 16 | 12 | calm |
| 17 | 12 | calm |
| 18 | 12 | calm |
| 19 | 12 | calm |
| 20 | 12 | calm |
| 21 | 12 | calm |
| 22 | 12 | calm |
| 23 | 12 | calm |
| 24 | 12 | calm |
| 25 | 12 | calm |
| 26 | 12 | calm |
| 27 | 12 | calm |
| 28 | 12 | calm |
| 29 | 12 | calm |
| 30 | 12 | calm |
| 31 | 12 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 9 h 12 min at the start of December to 9 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 7:40 AM to 7:59 AM, and sunset from 4:50 PM to 4:58 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:40 | 7:41 | 7:42 | 7:43 | 7:43 | 7:44 | 7:45 | 7:46 | 7:47 | 7:48 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:50 | 7:51 | 7:52 | 7:52 | 7:53 | 7:54 | 7:54 | 7:55 | 7:55 | 7:56 | 7:56 | 7:57 | 7:57 | 7:57 | 7:58 | 7:58 | 7:58 | 7:58 | 7:59 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:50 | 4:50 | 4:50 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:50 | 4:50 | 4:50 | 4:50 | 4:51 | 4:51 | 4:52 | 4:52 | 4:52 | 4:53 | 4:53 | 4:54 | 4:55 | 4:55 | 4:56 | 4:56 | 4:57 | 4:58 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.2 | 7:40 | 4:50 |
| 2 | 9.2 | 7:41 | 4:50 |
| 3 | 9.1 | 7:42 | 4:50 |
| 4 | 9.1 | 7:43 | 4:49 |
| 5 | 9.1 | 7:43 | 4:49 |
| 6 | 9.1 | 7:44 | 4:49 |
| 7 | 9.1 | 7:45 | 4:49 |
| 8 | 9.0 | 7:46 | 4:49 |
| 9 | 9.0 | 7:47 | 4:49 |
| 10 | 9.0 | 7:48 | 4:49 |
| 11 | 9.0 | 7:49 | 4:49 |
| 12 | 9.0 | 7:49 | 4:49 |
| 13 | 9.0 | 7:50 | 4:49 |
| 14 | 9.0 | 7:51 | 4:50 |
| 15 | 9.0 | 7:52 | 4:50 |
| 16 | 9.0 | 7:52 | 4:50 |
| 17 | 9.0 | 7:53 | 4:50 |
| 18 | 9.0 | 7:54 | 4:51 |
| 19 | 9.0 | 7:54 | 4:51 |
| 20 | 8.9 | 7:55 | 4:52 |
| 21 | 8.9 | 7:55 | 4:52 |
| 22 | 8.9 | 7:56 | 4:52 |
| 23 | 8.9 | 7:56 | 4:53 |
| 24 | 8.9 | 7:57 | 4:53 |
| 25 | 9.0 | 7:57 | 4:54 |
| 26 | 9.0 | 7:57 | 4:55 |
| 27 | 9.0 | 7:58 | 4:55 |
| 28 | 9.0 | 7:58 | 4:56 |
| 29 | 9.0 | 7:58 | 4:56 |
| 30 | 9.0 | 7:58 | 4:57 |
| 31 | 9.0 | 7:59 | 4:58 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 1.63 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.63 kWh/m² to a high of 7.29 kWh/m² in July across the year — December's 1.63 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.7 |
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 2 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 3 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 4 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 5 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 6 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 7 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 8 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 9 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 10 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 11 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 12 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 13 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 14 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 15 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 16 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 17 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 18 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 19 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 20 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 21 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 22 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 23 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 24 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 25 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 26 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 27 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 28 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 29 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 30 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 31 | 1.7 | Dim |
Hazard calendar for Ajaccio
In December, Ajaccio sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Ajaccio's rainy season runs October–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Ajaccio?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Ajaccio.
What to pack for Ajaccio in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Ajaccio sees daytime highs around 11°C and nights near 8°C. Pack a warm layer. Worth having: rain gear. About 14 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Ajaccio in December
The nearest coast averages about 15°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 25°C and coldest in February near 13°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jun 7 to Oct 24 — about 4.6 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 15 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Bracing |
| Feb | 13 | Bracing |
| Mar | 14 | Bracing |
| Apr | 15 | Bracing |
| May | 18 | Cool |
| Jun | 21 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 24 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 25 | Warm |
| Sep | 23 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 21 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 18 | Cool |
| Dec | 15 | Cool |
UV index in Ajaccio in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 1. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ajaccio peaks around July 13 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 21 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 9 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | Moderate |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 7 | Very high |
| Sep | 5 | High |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Where is Ajaccio?
Ajaccio sits at 41.9°N, 8.7°E, 0 m above sea level, in France. The nearest listed city is Bastia, 105 km away.
Topography around Ajaccio
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ajaccio.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ajaccio has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 419 m around an average of 43 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,125 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,620 m.
The land around Ajaccio is covered by water (51%) within 3 km, water (42%), shrubs (26%) and trees (20%) within 16 km, and water (53%) and trees (24%) within 80 km.
France travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 77% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $48,986
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 100%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.3
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 5.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 539
- 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 Ajaccio (41.9189°, 8.7381°, elevation 0 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).