Vik weather in June
In June, Vik sees average daytime highs of 8°C and overnight lows near 6°C, with 124 mm of precipitation across 14.8 wet days and about 19.8 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 7°C in the first days to 8°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 9% of the time in June, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 19 h 06 min at the start of June to 19 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, June is Vik's 9th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Vik's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 8°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 6°
- 10th coldest
- Precipitation
- 124 mm
- 14.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 19 h 54 min
- 3:19 AM – 11:14 PM
- Cloud cover
- 79%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 15 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.3 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 1.0
- out of 10
Vik is human settlement in Iceland.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in June
Highs climb over the month, from about 7°C in the first days to 8°C by the end.
A typical June day in Vik reaches about 8°C in the afternoon and slips back to 6°C overnight — a 2°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 6°C and 9°C. Set against its neighbours, June runs about 2°C warmer than May and about 2°C cooler than July.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Avg low (°C) | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 4 |
| 2 | 7 | 5 |
| 3 | 7 | 5 |
| 4 | 7 | 5 |
| 5 | 7 | 5 |
| 6 | 7 | 5 |
| 7 | 7 | 5 |
| 8 | 7 | 5 |
| 9 | 7 | 5 |
| 10 | 7 | 5 |
| 11 | 7 | 5 |
| 12 | 7 | 5 |
| 13 | 7 | 5 |
| 14 | 8 | 5 |
| 15 | 8 | 5 |
| 16 | 8 | 6 |
| 17 | 8 | 6 |
| 18 | 8 | 6 |
| 19 | 8 | 6 |
| 20 | 8 | 6 |
| 21 | 8 | 6 |
| 22 | 8 | 6 |
| 23 | 8 | 6 |
| 24 | 8 | 6 |
| 25 | 8 | 6 |
| 26 | 8 | 6 |
| 27 | 8 | 6 |
| 28 | 8 | 6 |
| 29 | 8 | 6 |
| 30 | 9 | 6 |
How June really feels in Vik
Once humidity and wind are folded in, June averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
June sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Vik weather by month
How June compares with the rest of the year at a glance. June is the 4th-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2° / -1° | 289 | 22 | 19.9 | 5.2 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 2° / -1° | 278 | 20.1 | 18 | 8.1 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 2° / -1° | 263 | 21.2 | 19.3 | 11.2 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 3° / 1° | 201 | 18.9 | 15 | 14.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 5° / 3° | 143 | 16.7 | 8.8 | 17.7 | 0.1 |
| Jun | 8° / 6° | 124 | 14.8 | 1.9 | 19.8 | 1.0 |
| Jul | 9° / 7° | 138 | 16.8 | 0.1 | 18.9 | 1.5 |
| Aug | 9° / 7° | 179 | 16.7 | 0.1 | 15.9 | 1.6 |
| Sep | 8° / 5° | 273 | 20.4 | 4 | 12.7 | 0.8 |
| Oct | 5° / 3° | 285 | 20.1 | 10.7 | 9.4 | 0.1 |
| Nov | 3° / 0° | 270 | 19.4 | 15.4 | 6.3 | 0.0 |
| Dec | 2° / -1° | 306 | 21.9 | 18.9 | 4.2 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in June
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 9% of the time in June.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 11% of June, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 80%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Cloudier (%) | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 78 |
| 2 | 22 | 78 |
| 3 | 21 | 79 |
| 4 | 21 | 79 |
| 5 | 21 | 79 |
| 6 | 22 | 78 |
| 7 | 22 | 78 |
| 8 | 20 | 80 |
| 9 | 20 | 80 |
| 10 | 20 | 80 |
| 11 | 20 | 80 |
| 12 | 20 | 80 |
| 13 | 20 | 80 |
| 14 | 19 | 81 |
| 15 | 19 | 81 |
| 16 | 19 | 81 |
| 17 | 19 | 81 |
| 18 | 19 | 81 |
| 19 | 19 | 81 |
| 20 | 19 | 81 |
| 21 | 19 | 81 |
| 22 | 19 | 81 |
| 23 | 19 | 81 |
| 24 | 19 | 81 |
| 25 | 19 | 81 |
| 26 | 19 | 81 |
| 27 | 20 | 80 |
| 28 | 20 | 80 |
| 29 | 20 | 80 |
| 30 | 20 | 80 |
Chance of precipitation in June
Vik gets around 124 mm of rain and snow over 14.8 wet days in June, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 51% and peaks near 54% on the wettest days, and about 2 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 |
| Snow chance (%) | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52 | 15 |
| 2 | 51 | 14 |
| 3 | 50 | 13 |
| 4 | 49 | 12 |
| 5 | 48 | 11 |
| 6 | 48 | 10 |
| 7 | 47 | 9 |
| 8 | 47 | 8 |
| 9 | 47 | 8 |
| 10 | 47 | 7 |
| 11 | 47 | 7 |
| 12 | 48 | 6 |
| 13 | 48 | 6 |
| 14 | 49 | 6 |
| 15 | 49 | 6 |
| 16 | 50 | 5 |
| 17 | 51 | 5 |
| 18 | 51 | 5 |
| 19 | 52 | 5 |
| 20 | 53 | 5 |
| 21 | 53 | 5 |
| 22 | 53 | 4 |
| 23 | 54 | 4 |
| 24 | 54 | 4 |
| 25 | 53 | 3 |
| 26 | 53 | 3 |
| 27 | 53 | 3 |
| 28 | 53 | 2 |
| 29 | 53 | 2 |
| 30 | 52 | 2 |
Humidity in June
Most of June feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, June 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 |
| 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 |
Wind in June
Winds average 15 km/h in June.
Across June, daily wind ranges from about 15 km/h on the calmest days to 16 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | light breeze |
| 2 | 16 | light breeze |
| 3 | 16 | light breeze |
| 4 | 16 | light breeze |
| 5 | 16 | light breeze |
| 6 | 16 | light breeze |
| 7 | 16 | light breeze |
| 8 | 16 | light breeze |
| 9 | 16 | light breeze |
| 10 | 15 | light breeze |
| 11 | 15 | light breeze |
| 12 | 15 | light breeze |
| 13 | 15 | light breeze |
| 14 | 15 | light breeze |
| 15 | 15 | light breeze |
| 16 | 15 | light breeze |
| 17 | 15 | light breeze |
| 18 | 15 | light breeze |
| 19 | 15 | light breeze |
| 20 | 15 | light breeze |
| 21 | 15 | light breeze |
| 22 | 15 | light breeze |
| 23 | 15 | light breeze |
| 24 | 15 | light breeze |
| 25 | 15 | light breeze |
| 26 | 15 | light breeze |
| 27 | 15 | light breeze |
| 28 | 15 | light breeze |
| 29 | 15 | light breeze |
| 30 | 15 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in June
Daylight runs from about 19 h 06 min at the start of June to 19 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 48 minutes over June. Sunrise moves from 3:40 AM to 3:23 AM, and sunset from 10:47 PM to 11:16 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 19.1 | 19.2 | 19.3 | 19.3 | 19.4 | 19.5 | 19.5 | 19.6 | 19.6 | 19.7 | 19.7 | 19.8 | 19.8 | 19.9 | 19.9 | 19.9 | 19.9 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 19.9 | 19.9 | 19.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 3:40 | 3:38 | 3:36 | 3:34 | 3:33 | 3:31 | 3:29 | 3:28 | 3:26 | 3:25 | 3:23 | 3:22 | 3:21 | 3:20 | 3:19 | 3:19 | 3:18 | 3:18 | 3:17 | 3:17 | 3:17 | 3:17 | 3:18 | 3:18 | 3:18 | 3:19 | 3:20 | 3:21 | 3:22 | 3:23 |
| Sunset (PM) | 10:47 | 10:49 | 10:51 | 10:54 | 10:56 | 10:58 | 11:00 | 11:02 | 11:04 | 11:05 | 11:07 | 11:09 | 11:10 | 11:11 | 11:13 | 11:14 | 11:15 | 11:16 | 11:16 | 11:17 | 11:17 | 11:18 | 11:18 | 11:18 | 11:18 | 11:18 | 11:17 | 11:17 | 11:16 | 11:16 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.1 | 3:40 | 10:47 |
| 2 | 19.2 | 3:38 | 10:49 |
| 3 | 19.3 | 3:36 | 10:51 |
| 4 | 19.3 | 3:34 | 10:54 |
| 5 | 19.4 | 3:33 | 10:56 |
| 6 | 19.5 | 3:31 | 10:58 |
| 7 | 19.5 | 3:29 | 11:00 |
| 8 | 19.6 | 3:28 | 11:02 |
| 9 | 19.6 | 3:26 | 11:04 |
| 10 | 19.7 | 3:25 | 11:05 |
| 11 | 19.7 | 3:23 | 11:07 |
| 12 | 19.8 | 3:22 | 11:09 |
| 13 | 19.8 | 3:21 | 11:10 |
| 14 | 19.9 | 3:20 | 11:11 |
| 15 | 19.9 | 3:19 | 11:13 |
| 16 | 19.9 | 3:19 | 11:14 |
| 17 | 19.9 | 3:18 | 11:15 |
| 18 | 20.0 | 3:18 | 11:16 |
| 19 | 20.0 | 3:17 | 11:16 |
| 20 | 20.0 | 3:17 | 11:17 |
| 21 | 20.0 | 3:17 | 11:17 |
| 22 | 20.0 | 3:17 | 11:18 |
| 23 | 20.0 | 3:18 | 11:18 |
| 24 | 20.0 | 3:18 | 11:18 |
| 25 | 20.0 | 3:18 | 11:18 |
| 26 | 20.0 | 3:19 | 11:18 |
| 27 | 20.0 | 3:20 | 11:17 |
| 28 | 19.9 | 3:21 | 11:17 |
| 29 | 19.9 | 3:22 | 11:16 |
| 30 | 19.9 | 3:23 | 11:16 |
Solar energy in June
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in June, about 5.3 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0.07 kWh/m² to a high of 5.3 kWh/m² in June across the year — June's 5.3 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| 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 |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.1 | Bright |
Is June a good time to visit Vik?
Our two travel scores rate June for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
June is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Vik.
What to pack for Vik in June
From June's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In June, Vik sees daytime highs around 8°C and nights near 6°C. Pack a warm layer and rain gear. Worth having: a heavy coat and sun protection. About 15 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Vik in June
The nearest coast averages about 10°C in June — 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 12°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) | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Bracing |
| Feb | 7 | Bracing |
| Mar | 7 | Bracing |
| Apr | 8 | Bracing |
| May | 8 | Bracing |
| Jun | 10 | Bracing |
| Jul | 11 | Bracing |
| Aug | 12 | Bracing |
| Sep | 10 | Bracing |
| Oct | 9 | Bracing |
| Nov | 8 | Bracing |
| Dec | 8 | Bracing |
UV index in Vik in June
Clear-sky midday UV in June peaks around 5 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Vik peaks around June 19 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 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 | 3 | Moderate |
| May | 4 | Moderate |
| Jun | 5 | Moderate |
| Jul | 5 | Moderate |
| Aug | 3 | Moderate |
| Sep | 2 | Low |
| Oct | 1 | Low |
| Nov | 0 | Low |
| Dec | 0 | Low |
Where is Vik?
Vik sits at 63.4°N, 19.0°W, 0 m above sea level, in Iceland. The nearest listed city is Hafnarfjörður, 161 km away.
Topography around Vik
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Vik.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Vik has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 492 m around an average of 96 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,219 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,623 m.
The land around Vik is covered by grassland (45%) and water (31%) within 3 km, water (47%) and grassland (28%) within 16 km, and water (42%) and grassland (23%) within 80 km.
Iceland travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 118% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $98,323
- 2025
- Happiness
- 7.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 100%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.3
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- 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 Vik (63.4194°, -19.0097°, 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).