Annemasse weather in January
In January, Annemasse sees average daytime highs of 5°C and overnight lows near -2°C, with 115 mm of precipitation across 12.5 wet days and about 8.8 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 5°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 28% of the time in January, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 8 h 30 min at the start of January to 9 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Annemasse's 8th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Annemasse's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 5°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- -2°
- 1st coldest
- Precipitation
- 115 mm
- 12.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 8 h 48 min
- 8:20 AM – 5:08 PM
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 1.4 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
- Air quality
- Moderate
- PM2.5 12.4 µg/m³ · 2017
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 5°C through the month.
A typical January day in Annemasse reaches about 5°C in the afternoon and slips back to -2°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between -0°C and 9°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and about 1°C cooler than February.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Avg low (°C) | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | -2 |
| 2 | 5 | -2 |
| 3 | 5 | -2 |
| 4 | 5 | -2 |
| 5 | 5 | -2 |
| 6 | 5 | -2 |
| 7 | 5 | -2 |
| 8 | 5 | -2 |
| 9 | 5 | -2 |
| 10 | 5 | -2 |
| 11 | 5 | -2 |
| 12 | 5 | -2 |
| 13 | 5 | -2 |
| 14 | 5 | -2 |
| 15 | 5 | -2 |
| 16 | 5 | -2 |
| 17 | 5 | -2 |
| 18 | 5 | -2 |
| 19 | 4 | -2 |
| 20 | 4 | -2 |
| 21 | 4 | -2 |
| 22 | 4 | -2 |
| 23 | 4 | -2 |
| 24 | 4 | -2 |
| 25 | 4 | -2 |
| 26 | 4 | -2 |
| 27 | 4 | -2 |
| 28 | 4 | -2 |
| 29 | 5 | -2 |
| 30 | 5 | -2 |
| 31 | 5 | -2 |
How January really feels in Annemasse
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.
Annemasse weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 12th-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5° / -2° | 115 | 12.5 | 7.4 | 8.8 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 6° / -2° | 99 | 10.9 | 7 | 10 | 0.4 |
| Mar | 10° / 1° | 109 | 12.7 | 4.8 | 11.6 | 2.2 |
| Apr | 14° / 4° | 109 | 13.5 | 2.8 | 13.3 | 3.6 |
| May | 17° / 8° | 144 | 16 | 0.4 | 14.7 | 4.8 |
| Jun | 21° / 12° | 123 | 14.8 | 0 | 15.5 | 5.8 |
| Jul | 23° / 13° | 123 | 12.8 | 0 | 15.2 | 6.6 |
| Aug | 23° / 13° | 117 | 12.7 | 0 | 14 | 6.6 |
| Sep | 19° / 10° | 109 | 12.2 | 0 | 12.3 | 5.7 |
| Oct | 14° / 6° | 112 | 12.4 | 0.5 | 10.7 | 3.9 |
| Nov | 9° / 2° | 125 | 13.5 | 4.2 | 9.2 | 1.4 |
| Dec | 5° / -1° | 131 | 13.4 | 7.2 | 8.5 | 0.1 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 28% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 59%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 |
| Cloudier (%) | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 63 |
| 2 | 37 | 63 |
| 3 | 38 | 62 |
| 4 | 38 | 62 |
| 5 | 39 | 61 |
| 6 | 39 | 61 |
| 7 | 39 | 61 |
| 8 | 39 | 61 |
| 9 | 40 | 60 |
| 10 | 41 | 59 |
| 11 | 41 | 59 |
| 12 | 41 | 59 |
| 13 | 42 | 58 |
| 14 | 42 | 58 |
| 15 | 42 | 58 |
| 16 | 42 | 58 |
| 17 | 42 | 58 |
| 18 | 43 | 57 |
| 19 | 42 | 58 |
| 20 | 42 | 58 |
| 21 | 43 | 57 |
| 22 | 41 | 59 |
| 23 | 41 | 59 |
| 24 | 41 | 59 |
| 25 | 41 | 59 |
| 26 | 41 | 59 |
| 27 | 40 | 60 |
| 28 | 40 | 60 |
| 29 | 40 | 60 |
| 30 | 41 | 59 |
| 31 | 41 | 59 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Annemasse gets around 115 mm of rain and snow over 12.5 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 40% and peaks near 44% on the wettest days, and about 7 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Snow chance (%) | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 25 |
| 2 | 44 | 25 |
| 3 | 44 | 24 |
| 4 | 43 | 24 |
| 5 | 43 | 23 |
| 6 | 43 | 23 |
| 7 | 42 | 22 |
| 8 | 41 | 22 |
| 9 | 41 | 22 |
| 10 | 40 | 22 |
| 11 | 40 | 22 |
| 12 | 40 | 22 |
| 13 | 40 | 23 |
| 14 | 39 | 23 |
| 15 | 39 | 24 |
| 16 | 39 | 24 |
| 17 | 39 | 25 |
| 18 | 39 | 25 |
| 19 | 39 | 25 |
| 20 | 39 | 26 |
| 21 | 39 | 26 |
| 22 | 39 | 26 |
| 23 | 39 | 26 |
| 24 | 39 | 26 |
| 25 | 39 | 26 |
| 26 | 39 | 25 |
| 27 | 38 | 25 |
| 28 | 38 | 25 |
| 29 | 38 | 25 |
| 30 | 38 | 25 |
| 31 | 38 | 25 |
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 6 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 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 |
| 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 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 8 h 30 min at the start of January to 9 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 48 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 8:24 AM to 8:08 AM, and sunset from 4:53 PM to 5:29 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 8:24 | 8:24 | 8:24 | 8:24 | 8:24 | 8:24 | 8:23 | 8:23 | 8:23 | 8:23 | 8:22 | 8:22 | 8:22 | 8:21 | 8:21 | 8:20 | 8:20 | 8:19 | 8:19 | 8:18 | 8:17 | 8:16 | 8:16 | 8:15 | 8:14 | 8:13 | 8:12 | 8:11 | 8:10 | 8:09 | 8:08 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:53 | 4:53 | 4:54 | 4:55 | 4:56 | 4:57 | 4:58 | 4:59 | 5:00 | 5:01 | 5:02 | 5:04 | 5:05 | 5:06 | 5:07 | 5:08 | 5:10 | 5:11 | 5:12 | 5:13 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:29 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.5 | 8:24 | 4:53 |
| 2 | 8.5 | 8:24 | 4:53 |
| 3 | 8.5 | 8:24 | 4:54 |
| 4 | 8.5 | 8:24 | 4:55 |
| 5 | 8.5 | 8:24 | 4:56 |
| 6 | 8.6 | 8:24 | 4:57 |
| 7 | 8.6 | 8:23 | 4:58 |
| 8 | 8.6 | 8:23 | 4:59 |
| 9 | 8.6 | 8:23 | 5:00 |
| 10 | 8.6 | 8:23 | 5:01 |
| 11 | 8.7 | 8:22 | 5:02 |
| 12 | 8.7 | 8:22 | 5:04 |
| 13 | 8.7 | 8:22 | 5:05 |
| 14 | 8.7 | 8:21 | 5:06 |
| 15 | 8.8 | 8:21 | 5:07 |
| 16 | 8.8 | 8:20 | 5:08 |
| 17 | 8.8 | 8:20 | 5:10 |
| 18 | 8.9 | 8:19 | 5:11 |
| 19 | 8.9 | 8:19 | 5:12 |
| 20 | 8.9 | 8:18 | 5:13 |
| 21 | 9.0 | 8:17 | 5:15 |
| 22 | 9.0 | 8:16 | 5:16 |
| 23 | 9.0 | 8:16 | 5:17 |
| 24 | 9.1 | 8:15 | 5:19 |
| 25 | 9.1 | 8:14 | 5:20 |
| 26 | 9.1 | 8:13 | 5:22 |
| 27 | 9.2 | 8:12 | 5:23 |
| 28 | 9.2 | 8:11 | 5:24 |
| 29 | 9.3 | 8:10 | 5:26 |
| 30 | 9.3 | 8:09 | 5:27 |
| 31 | 9.3 | 8:08 | 5:29 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 1.4 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.13 kWh/m² to a high of 5.85 kWh/m² in July across the year — January's 1.4 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 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 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 2 | 1.2 | Dim |
| 3 | 1.2 | Dim |
| 4 | 1.2 | Dim |
| 5 | 1.2 | Dim |
| 6 | 1.2 | Dim |
| 7 | 1.2 | Dim |
| 8 | 1.2 | Dim |
| 9 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 10 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 11 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 12 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 13 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 14 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 15 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 16 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 17 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 18 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 19 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 20 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 21 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 22 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 23 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 24 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 25 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 26 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 27 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 28 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 29 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 30 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 31 | 1.8 | Dim |
Is January a good time to visit Annemasse?
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 Annemasse.
What to pack for Annemasse in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Annemasse sees daytime highs around 5°C and nights near -2°C. Pack a warm layer. Worth having: a heavy coat and rain gear. About 13 days see rain.
UV index in Annemasse in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 1. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Annemasse peaks around July 14 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 1 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | High |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 7 | Very high |
| Sep | 5 | High |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Annemasse in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Annemasse is worst in April — around 15 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Seasonal pattern from CAMS reanalysis, scaled to Annemasse's WHO annual average of 12.4 µg/m³.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Moderate |
| Feb | 12 | Moderate |
| Mar | 15 | Moderate |
| Apr | 15 | Moderate |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 15 | Moderate |
| Jul | 11 | Good |
| Aug | 11 | Good |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 11 | Good |
Where is Annemasse?
Annemasse sits at 46.2°N, 6.2°E, 441 m above sea level, in France. The nearest listed city is Geneva, 7.0 km away.
Topography around Annemasse
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Annemasse.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Annemasse has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 385 m around an average of 453 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,130 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 4,597 m.
The land around Annemasse is covered by artificial surfaces (38%) and trees (36%) within 3 km, trees (44%) and grassland (26%) within 16 km, and trees (54%) and grassland (30%) 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 Annemasse (46.1944°, 6.2378°, elevation 441 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).