Chichicastenango weather in October
In October, Chichicastenango sees average daytime highs of 22°C and overnight lows near 13°C, with 181 mm of rain across 20.8 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 4th-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 7% of the time in October, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Chichicastenango's 8th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Chichicastenango's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 22°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 13°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 181 mm
- 20.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 6:00 AM – 5:39 PM
- Cloud cover
- 78%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.55 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.8
- out of 10
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 22°C through the month.
A typical October day in Chichicastenango reaches about 22°C in the afternoon and slips back to 13°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 24°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 1°C cooler than September and about 1°C warmer than November.
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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 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg low (°C) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| 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 | 13 |
| 17 | 22 | 13 |
| 18 | 22 | 13 |
| 19 | 22 | 13 |
| 20 | 22 | 13 |
| 21 | 22 | 13 |
| 22 | 22 | 13 |
| 23 | 22 | 13 |
| 24 | 22 | 13 |
| 25 | 22 | 13 |
| 26 | 22 | 13 |
| 27 | 22 | 13 |
| 28 | 22 | 13 |
| 29 | 22 | 13 |
| 30 | 21 | 13 |
| 31 | 21 | 13 |
Chichicastenango weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 9th-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21° / 10° | 8 | 2.6 | 11.2 | 7.9 |
| Feb | 23° / 11° | 5 | 1.4 | 11.5 | 8.5 |
| Mar | 24° / 11° | 15 | 3.8 | 11.9 | 8.3 |
| Apr | 25° / 13° | 49 | 8.8 | 12.3 | 7.0 |
| May | 24° / 14° | 157 | 20.4 | 12.7 | 5.1 |
| Jun | 23° / 14° | 255 | 26 | 12.9 | 4.1 |
| Jul | 22° / 13° | 157 | 22.2 | 12.8 | 4.7 |
| Aug | 23° / 13° | 189 | 23.8 | 12.5 | 4.5 |
| Sep | 23° / 14° | 265 | 26.9 | 12.1 | 3.9 |
| Oct | 22° / 13° | 181 | 20.8 | 11.7 | 4.8 |
| Nov | 21° / 12° | 43 | 8.5 | 11.3 | 6.6 |
| Dec | 21° / 11° | 13 | 3.4 | 11.1 | 7.6 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 7% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 80%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 32 |
| Cloudier (%) | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 80 | 80 | 78 | 78 | 76 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 69 | 69 | 68 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 89 |
| 2 | 12 | 88 |
| 3 | 12 | 88 |
| 4 | 12 | 88 |
| 5 | 12 | 88 |
| 6 | 14 | 86 |
| 7 | 14 | 86 |
| 8 | 14 | 86 |
| 9 | 14 | 86 |
| 10 | 15 | 85 |
| 11 | 15 | 85 |
| 12 | 15 | 85 |
| 13 | 16 | 84 |
| 14 | 16 | 84 |
| 15 | 16 | 84 |
| 16 | 18 | 82 |
| 17 | 18 | 82 |
| 18 | 18 | 82 |
| 19 | 20 | 80 |
| 20 | 20 | 80 |
| 21 | 22 | 78 |
| 22 | 22 | 78 |
| 23 | 24 | 76 |
| 24 | 26 | 74 |
| 25 | 27 | 73 |
| 26 | 27 | 73 |
| 27 | 28 | 72 |
| 28 | 29 | 71 |
| 29 | 31 | 69 |
| 30 | 31 | 69 |
| 31 | 32 | 68 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Chichicastenango gets around 181 mm of rain over 20.8 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 68% and peaks near 88% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 88 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 78 | 77 | 75 | 74 | 72 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 88 |
| 2 | 87 |
| 3 | 87 |
| 4 | 86 |
| 5 | 85 |
| 6 | 84 |
| 7 | 83 |
| 8 | 82 |
| 9 | 81 |
| 10 | 80 |
| 11 | 78 |
| 12 | 77 |
| 13 | 75 |
| 14 | 74 |
| 15 | 72 |
| 16 | 70 |
| 17 | 68 |
| 18 | 66 |
| 19 | 64 |
| 20 | 61 |
| 21 | 59 |
| 22 | 57 |
| 23 | 55 |
| 24 | 53 |
| 25 | 52 |
| 26 | 50 |
| 27 | 49 |
| 28 | 48 |
| 29 | 47 |
| 30 | 46 |
| 31 | 45 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the comfortable band about 78% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
| Comfortable (%) | 86 | 86 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 66 |
| Humid (%) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 86 | 11 |
| 2 | 3 | 86 | 11 |
| 3 | 3 | 87 | 10 |
| 4 | 4 | 86 | 10 |
| 5 | 4 | 86 | 10 |
| 6 | 5 | 85 | 10 |
| 7 | 6 | 85 | 9 |
| 8 | 6 | 85 | 9 |
| 9 | 7 | 84 | 9 |
| 10 | 8 | 83 | 9 |
| 11 | 9 | 83 | 8 |
| 12 | 9 | 83 | 8 |
| 13 | 10 | 82 | 8 |
| 14 | 11 | 82 | 7 |
| 15 | 12 | 81 | 7 |
| 16 | 13 | 80 | 7 |
| 17 | 14 | 79 | 7 |
| 18 | 16 | 78 | 6 |
| 19 | 17 | 77 | 6 |
| 20 | 18 | 76 | 6 |
| 21 | 20 | 74 | 6 |
| 22 | 21 | 73 | 6 |
| 23 | 23 | 72 | 5 |
| 24 | 24 | 71 | 5 |
| 25 | 25 | 70 | 5 |
| 26 | 26 | 70 | 4 |
| 27 | 27 | 69 | 4 |
| 28 | 28 | 68 | 4 |
| 29 | 29 | 68 | 3 |
| 30 | 30 | 67 | 3 |
| 31 | 31 | 66 | 3 |
Wind in October
Winds average 5 km/h in October.
Across October, 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) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 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 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | 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 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 5:57 AM to 6:04 AM, and sunset from 5:49 PM to 5:32 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:32 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 5:57 | 5:49 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 5:58 | 5:49 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:48 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:47 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:47 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:46 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:45 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:44 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:44 |
| 10 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:43 |
| 11 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:42 |
| 12 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:42 |
| 13 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:41 |
| 14 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:40 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 6:00 | 5:40 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 6:00 | 5:39 |
| 17 | 11.6 | 6:00 | 5:39 |
| 18 | 11.6 | 6:00 | 5:38 |
| 19 | 11.6 | 6:00 | 5:38 |
| 20 | 11.6 | 6:01 | 5:37 |
| 21 | 11.6 | 6:01 | 5:36 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 6:01 | 5:36 |
| 23 | 11.6 | 6:01 | 5:35 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 6:02 | 5:35 |
| 25 | 11.5 | 6:02 | 5:34 |
| 26 | 11.5 | 6:02 | 5:34 |
| 27 | 11.5 | 6:03 | 5:34 |
| 28 | 11.5 | 6:03 | 5:33 |
| 29 | 11.5 | 6:03 | 5:33 |
| 30 | 11.5 | 6:04 | 5:32 |
| 31 | 11.5 | 6:04 | 5:32 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 4.55 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.42 kWh/m² to a high of 6.43 kWh/m² in April across the year — October's 4.55 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.5 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Chichicastenango
In October, Chichicastenango sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Chichicastenango's monsoon runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Chichicastenango?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit Chichicastenango for sightseeing.
What to pack for Chichicastenango in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Chichicastenango sees daytime highs around 22°C and nights near 13°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 21 days see rain.
UV index in Chichicastenango in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Chichicastenango peaks around April 14 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 14 at about 10 (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) | 10 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 14 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 10 | Very high |
Air quality in Chichicastenango in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Chichicastenango is worst in April — around 48 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 2.2× the cleanest month (August, 22 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 26 | 26 | 31 | 48 | 37 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | Moderate |
| Feb | 26 | Moderate |
| Mar | 31 | Moderate |
| Apr | 48 | Poor |
| May | 37 | Poor |
| Jun | 25 | Moderate |
| Jul | 23 | Moderate |
| Aug | 22 | Moderate |
| Sep | 24 | Moderate |
| Oct | 23 | Moderate |
| Nov | 22 | Moderate |
| Dec | 24 | Moderate |
Where is Chichicastenango?
Chichicastenango sits at 14.9°N, 91.1°W, 2,077 m above sea level, in Guatemala. The nearest listed city is Santa Cruz del Quiché, 10 km away.
Topography around Chichicastenango
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Chichicastenango.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Chichicastenango has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 766 m around an average of 2,065 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,944 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,879 m.
The land around Chichicastenango is covered by trees (82%) within 3 km, trees (75%) within 16 km, and trees (75%) 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 Chichicastenango (14.9433°, -91.1112°, elevation 2,077 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).