Cantel weather in April
In April, Cantel sees average daytime highs of 22°C and overnight lows near 14°C, with 247 mm of rain across 26.9 wet days and about 12.3 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 22°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 15% of the time in April, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of April to 12 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Cantel's 6th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Cantel's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 22°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 14°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 247 mm
- 26.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 18 min
- 5:56 AM – 6:16 PM
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.29 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.0
- out of 10
Temperature in April
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 22°C through the month.
A typical April day in Cantel reaches about 22°C in the afternoon and slips back to 14°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 20°C and 23°C. Set against its neighbours, April runs on par with March and on par with May.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg low (°C) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 14 |
| 2 | 22 | 14 |
| 3 | 22 | 14 |
| 4 | 22 | 14 |
| 5 | 22 | 14 |
| 6 | 22 | 14 |
| 7 | 22 | 14 |
| 8 | 22 | 14 |
| 9 | 22 | 14 |
| 10 | 22 | 14 |
| 11 | 22 | 14 |
| 12 | 22 | 14 |
| 13 | 22 | 14 |
| 14 | 22 | 14 |
| 15 | 22 | 14 |
| 16 | 22 | 14 |
| 17 | 22 | 14 |
| 18 | 22 | 14 |
| 19 | 22 | 14 |
| 20 | 22 | 14 |
| 21 | 22 | 14 |
| 22 | 22 | 15 |
| 23 | 22 | 15 |
| 24 | 22 | 15 |
| 25 | 22 | 15 |
| 26 | 22 | 15 |
| 27 | 22 | 15 |
| 28 | 22 | 15 |
| 29 | 22 | 15 |
| 30 | 22 | 15 |
Cantel weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 1st-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21° / 13° | 30 | 9.6 | 11.2 | 7.0 |
| Feb | 22° / 13° | 39 | 10.3 | 11.5 | 6.8 |
| Mar | 22° / 14° | 109 | 20.5 | 11.9 | 5.3 |
| Apr | 22° / 14° | 247 | 26.9 | 12.3 | 4.0 |
| May | 22° / 15° | 550 | 30.4 | 12.7 | 3.5 |
| Jun | 22° / 15° | 452 | 29.4 | 12.9 | 3.4 |
| Jul | 22° / 15° | 297 | 28.8 | 12.8 | 3.7 |
| Aug | 22° / 15° | 363 | 30.1 | 12.5 | 3.5 |
| Sep | 22° / 15° | 479 | 29.8 | 12.1 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 21° / 15° | 362 | 29.7 | 11.7 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 21° / 14° | 117 | 21.2 | 11.3 | 4.9 |
| Dec | 21° / 13° | 43 | 11.8 | 11.1 | 6.5 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 15% of the time in April.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 26% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 60%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 55 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 |
| Cloudier (%) | 45 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 60 | 60 | 62 | 63 | 65 | 66 | 68 | 69 | 71 | 72 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 78 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55 | 45 |
| 2 | 53 | 47 |
| 3 | 53 | 47 |
| 4 | 52 | 48 |
| 5 | 51 | 49 |
| 6 | 50 | 50 |
| 7 | 49 | 51 |
| 8 | 49 | 51 |
| 9 | 48 | 52 |
| 10 | 47 | 53 |
| 11 | 46 | 54 |
| 12 | 45 | 55 |
| 13 | 45 | 55 |
| 14 | 43 | 57 |
| 15 | 43 | 57 |
| 16 | 42 | 58 |
| 17 | 40 | 60 |
| 18 | 40 | 60 |
| 19 | 38 | 62 |
| 20 | 37 | 63 |
| 21 | 35 | 65 |
| 22 | 34 | 66 |
| 23 | 32 | 68 |
| 24 | 31 | 69 |
| 25 | 29 | 71 |
| 26 | 28 | 72 |
| 27 | 25 | 75 |
| 28 | 25 | 75 |
| 29 | 24 | 76 |
| 30 | 22 | 78 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Cantel gets around 247 mm of rain over 26.9 wet days in April. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 89% and peaks near 96% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 83 |
| 2 | 84 |
| 3 | 84 |
| 4 | 84 |
| 5 | 85 |
| 6 | 85 |
| 7 | 86 |
| 8 | 86 |
| 9 | 86 |
| 10 | 87 |
| 11 | 87 |
| 12 | 87 |
| 13 | 88 |
| 14 | 88 |
| 15 | 89 |
| 16 | 89 |
| 17 | 90 |
| 18 | 90 |
| 19 | 91 |
| 20 | 91 |
| 21 | 92 |
| 22 | 93 |
| 23 | 93 |
| 24 | 94 |
| 25 | 94 |
| 26 | 95 |
| 27 | 95 |
| 28 | 96 |
| 29 | 96 |
| 30 | 96 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April lands in the comfortable band about 59% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Comfortable (%) | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 |
| Humid (%) | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 64 | 12 |
| 2 | 23 | 64 | 13 |
| 3 | 22 | 64 | 14 |
| 4 | 21 | 64 | 15 |
| 5 | 20 | 64 | 16 |
| 6 | 19 | 64 | 17 |
| 7 | 18 | 64 | 18 |
| 8 | 18 | 63 | 19 |
| 9 | 17 | 63 | 20 |
| 10 | 17 | 62 | 21 |
| 11 | 17 | 61 | 22 |
| 12 | 16 | 61 | 23 |
| 13 | 16 | 60 | 24 |
| 14 | 16 | 59 | 25 |
| 15 | 16 | 59 | 25 |
| 16 | 15 | 59 | 26 |
| 17 | 15 | 58 | 27 |
| 18 | 14 | 58 | 28 |
| 19 | 14 | 57 | 29 |
| 20 | 13 | 57 | 30 |
| 21 | 13 | 56 | 31 |
| 22 | 12 | 56 | 32 |
| 23 | 12 | 55 | 33 |
| 24 | 11 | 54 | 35 |
| 25 | 10 | 54 | 36 |
| 26 | 9 | 53 | 38 |
| 27 | 9 | 52 | 39 |
| 28 | 8 | 52 | 40 |
| 29 | 7 | 52 | 41 |
| 30 | 7 | 51 | 42 |
Wind in April
Winds average 4 km/h in April.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 4 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of April to 12 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 24 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 6:07 AM to 5:48 AM, and sunset from 6:14 PM to 6:18 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 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 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:48 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 6:07 | 6:14 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 6:06 | 6:14 |
| 3 | 12.2 | 6:05 | 6:14 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 6:05 | 6:15 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 6:04 | 6:15 |
| 6 | 12.2 | 6:03 | 6:15 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 6:02 | 6:15 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 6:02 | 6:15 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 6:01 | 6:15 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 6:00 | 6:15 |
| 11 | 12.3 | 6:00 | 6:15 |
| 12 | 12.3 | 5:59 | 6:15 |
| 13 | 12.3 | 5:58 | 6:16 |
| 14 | 12.3 | 5:57 | 6:16 |
| 15 | 12.3 | 5:57 | 6:16 |
| 16 | 12.3 | 5:56 | 6:16 |
| 17 | 12.3 | 5:55 | 6:16 |
| 18 | 12.4 | 5:55 | 6:16 |
| 19 | 12.4 | 5:54 | 6:16 |
| 20 | 12.4 | 5:54 | 6:17 |
| 21 | 12.4 | 5:53 | 6:17 |
| 22 | 12.4 | 5:52 | 6:17 |
| 23 | 12.4 | 5:52 | 6:17 |
| 24 | 12.4 | 5:51 | 6:17 |
| 25 | 12.4 | 5:51 | 6:17 |
| 26 | 12.5 | 5:50 | 6:18 |
| 27 | 12.5 | 5:49 | 6:18 |
| 28 | 12.5 | 5:49 | 6:18 |
| 29 | 12.5 | 5:48 | 6:18 |
| 30 | 12.5 | 5:48 | 6:18 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 6.29 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.46 kWh/m² to a high of 6.29 kWh/m² in April across the year — April's 6.29 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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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 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| 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 | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| 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 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.1 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Cantel
None of Cantel's seasonal hazards are active in April. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Cantel's rainy season runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is April a good time to visit Cantel?
Our two travel scores rate April for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
April is a reasonable time to visit Cantel for sightseeing.
What to pack for Cantel in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Cantel sees daytime highs around 22°C and nights near 14°C. Pack rain gear and sun protection. About 27 days see rain.
UV index in Cantel in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April 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 Cantel peaks around April 12 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 16 at about 9 (very high).
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) | 9 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 13 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Cantel in April
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where April falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Cantel is worst in May — around 34 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), 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) | 23 | 22 | 25 | 34 | 34 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | Moderate |
| Feb | 22 | Moderate |
| Mar | 25 | Moderate |
| Apr | 34 | Moderate |
| May | 34 | Moderate |
| Jun | 23 | Moderate |
| Jul | 23 | Moderate |
| Aug | 22 | Moderate |
| Sep | 23 | Moderate |
| Oct | 23 | Moderate |
| Nov | 23 | Moderate |
| Dec | 25 | Moderate |
Where is Cantel?
Cantel sits at 14.8°N, 91.5°W, 2,364 m above sea level, in Guatemala. The nearest listed city is Salcajá, 8.0 km away.
Topography around Cantel
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Cantel.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Cantel has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,040 m around an average of 2,442 m above sea level; within 16 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,757 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 4,178 m.
The land around Cantel is covered by trees (44%) and cropland (33%) within 3 km, trees (62%) within 16 km, and trees (69%) within 80 km.
Guatemala travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 43% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $6,598
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 49%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 23.4
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 22.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 510
- 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 Cantel (14.8115°, -91.4554°, elevation 2,364 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).