Almaty weather in November
In November, Almaty sees average daytime highs of 4°C and overnight lows near -5°C, with 52 mm of precipitation across 8.5 wet days and about 9.5 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 8°C in the first days to 0°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 40% of the time in November, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 06 min at the start of November to 9 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Almaty's 5th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Almaty's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 4°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- -5°
- 4th coldest
- Precipitation
- 52 mm
- 8.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 30 min
- 7:54 AM – 5:22 PM
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.31 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.4
- out of 10
Almaty is largest city of Kazakhstan.
- Density
- 2,899/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1854
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Highs ease over the month, from about 8°C in the first days to 0°C by the end.
A typical November day in Almaty reaches about 4°C in the afternoon and slips back to -5°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between -3°C and 11°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 8°C cooler than October and about 6°C warmer than December.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avg low (°C) | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -8 | -8 | -8 | -8 | -8 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | -2 |
| 2 | 8 | -2 |
| 3 | 8 | -2 |
| 4 | 8 | -2 |
| 5 | 7 | -2 |
| 6 | 7 | -3 |
| 7 | 7 | -3 |
| 8 | 6 | -3 |
| 9 | 6 | -4 |
| 10 | 6 | -4 |
| 11 | 5 | -4 |
| 12 | 5 | -4 |
| 13 | 4 | -5 |
| 14 | 4 | -5 |
| 15 | 4 | -5 |
| 16 | 3 | -5 |
| 17 | 3 | -6 |
| 18 | 3 | -6 |
| 19 | 3 | -6 |
| 20 | 2 | -6 |
| 21 | 2 | -7 |
| 22 | 2 | -7 |
| 23 | 1 | -7 |
| 24 | 1 | -7 |
| 25 | 1 | -7 |
| 26 | 1 | -8 |
| 27 | 0 | -8 |
| 28 | 0 | -8 |
| 29 | 0 | -8 |
| 30 | 0 | -8 |
How November really feels in Almaty
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 30 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in November is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Almaty weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 9th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -4° / -12° | 27 | 6.6 | 7.1 | 9.2 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -2° / -10° | 39 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 10.2 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 4° / -4° | 80 | 12.7 | 10.1 | 11.6 | 0.3 |
| Apr | 12° / 2° | 138 | 14.9 | 6 | 13.2 | 2.7 |
| May | 17° / 7° | 145 | 15.7 | 1.4 | 14.5 | 4.6 |
| Jun | 21° / 11° | 93 | 13 | 0.1 | 15.1 | 6.1 |
| Jul | 23° / 13° | 71 | 10.2 | 0 | 14.9 | 7.1 |
| Aug | 23° / 11° | 57 | 8.9 | 0 | 13.8 | 7.3 |
| Sep | 18° / 7° | 54 | 9.5 | 0.8 | 12.3 | 6.3 |
| Oct | 12° / 1° | 61 | 9.8 | 4.2 | 10.8 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 4° / -5° | 52 | 8.5 | 7.2 | 9.5 | 0.4 |
| Dec | -2° / -10° | 34 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 8.9 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 40% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 47%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
| Cloudier (%) | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58 | 42 |
| 2 | 58 | 42 |
| 3 | 57 | 43 |
| 4 | 57 | 43 |
| 5 | 56 | 44 |
| 6 | 55 | 45 |
| 7 | 54 | 46 |
| 8 | 54 | 46 |
| 9 | 53 | 47 |
| 10 | 53 | 47 |
| 11 | 53 | 47 |
| 12 | 52 | 48 |
| 13 | 52 | 48 |
| 14 | 52 | 48 |
| 15 | 51 | 49 |
| 16 | 51 | 49 |
| 17 | 52 | 48 |
| 18 | 52 | 48 |
| 19 | 52 | 48 |
| 20 | 52 | 48 |
| 21 | 52 | 48 |
| 22 | 52 | 48 |
| 23 | 52 | 48 |
| 24 | 52 | 48 |
| 25 | 51 | 49 |
| 26 | 51 | 49 |
| 27 | 51 | 49 |
| 28 | 51 | 49 |
| 29 | 51 | 49 |
| 30 | 51 | 49 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Almaty gets around 52 mm of rain and snow over 8.5 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 28% and peaks near 30% on the wettest days, and about 7 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Snow chance (%) | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 18 |
| 2 | 27 | 18 |
| 3 | 28 | 19 |
| 4 | 29 | 20 |
| 5 | 29 | 21 |
| 6 | 29 | 22 |
| 7 | 30 | 22 |
| 8 | 30 | 23 |
| 9 | 30 | 24 |
| 10 | 30 | 25 |
| 11 | 30 | 25 |
| 12 | 30 | 25 |
| 13 | 30 | 26 |
| 14 | 29 | 26 |
| 15 | 29 | 26 |
| 16 | 28 | 26 |
| 17 | 28 | 26 |
| 18 | 28 | 26 |
| 19 | 27 | 25 |
| 20 | 27 | 25 |
| 21 | 26 | 25 |
| 22 | 26 | 24 |
| 23 | 26 | 24 |
| 24 | 26 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 24 |
| 26 | 25 | 24 |
| 27 | 25 | 24 |
| 28 | 25 | 24 |
| 29 | 25 | 24 |
| 30 | 25 | 23 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November 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 November
Winds average 5 km/h in November, the calmest month.
Across November, 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 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 |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | 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 |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 10 h 06 min at the start of November to 9 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 60 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 7:34 AM to 8:10 AM, and sunset from 5:38 PM to 5:13 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.1 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:34 | 7:35 | 7:37 | 7:38 | 7:39 | 7:41 | 7:42 | 7:43 | 7:45 | 7:46 | 7:47 | 7:48 | 7:50 | 7:51 | 7:52 | 7:54 | 7:55 | 7:56 | 7:57 | 7:59 | 8:00 | 8:01 | 8:02 | 8:03 | 8:04 | 8:06 | 8:07 | 8:08 | 8:09 | 8:10 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:38 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:30 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:27 | 5:26 | 5:25 | 5:24 | 5:23 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:21 | 5:20 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:18 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:13 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.1 | 7:34 | 5:38 |
| 2 | 10.0 | 7:35 | 5:36 |
| 3 | 10.0 | 7:37 | 5:35 |
| 4 | 9.9 | 7:38 | 5:34 |
| 5 | 9.9 | 7:39 | 5:33 |
| 6 | 9.8 | 7:41 | 5:32 |
| 7 | 9.8 | 7:42 | 5:30 |
| 8 | 9.8 | 7:43 | 5:29 |
| 9 | 9.7 | 7:45 | 5:28 |
| 10 | 9.7 | 7:46 | 5:27 |
| 11 | 9.7 | 7:47 | 5:26 |
| 12 | 9.6 | 7:48 | 5:25 |
| 13 | 9.6 | 7:50 | 5:24 |
| 14 | 9.5 | 7:51 | 5:23 |
| 15 | 9.5 | 7:52 | 5:22 |
| 16 | 9.5 | 7:54 | 5:22 |
| 17 | 9.4 | 7:55 | 5:21 |
| 18 | 9.4 | 7:56 | 5:20 |
| 19 | 9.4 | 7:57 | 5:19 |
| 20 | 9.3 | 7:59 | 5:19 |
| 21 | 9.3 | 8:00 | 5:18 |
| 22 | 9.3 | 8:01 | 5:17 |
| 23 | 9.2 | 8:02 | 5:17 |
| 24 | 9.2 | 8:03 | 5:16 |
| 25 | 9.2 | 8:04 | 5:16 |
| 26 | 9.2 | 8:06 | 5:15 |
| 27 | 9.1 | 8:07 | 5:15 |
| 28 | 9.1 | 8:08 | 5:14 |
| 29 | 9.1 | 8:09 | 5:14 |
| 30 | 9.1 | 8:10 | 5:13 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 2.31 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.98 kWh/m² to a high of 6.45 kWh/m² in June across the year — November's 2.31 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 2 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 3 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.1 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Almaty
None of Almaty's seasonal hazards are active in November. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Almaty's rainy season runs March–July, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is November a good time to visit Almaty?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Almaty.
What to pack for Almaty in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Almaty sees daytime highs around 4°C and nights near -5°C. Pack a warm layer and a heavy coat. Worth having: rain gear. About 9 days see rain.
UV index in Almaty in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 2. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Almaty peaks around May 19 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 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very 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 | 6 | High |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 5 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Almaty in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Almaty is worst in April — around 22 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.2× the cleanest month (December, 10 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) | 12 | 14 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 10 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Moderate |
| Feb | 14 | Moderate |
| Mar | 20 | Moderate |
| Apr | 22 | Moderate |
| May | 21 | Moderate |
| Jun | 18 | Moderate |
| Jul | 18 | Moderate |
| Aug | 16 | Moderate |
| Sep | 17 | Moderate |
| Oct | 16 | Moderate |
| Nov | 12 | Good |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Almaty?
Almaty sits at 43.3°N, 76.9°E, 783 m above sea level, in Kazakhstan. The nearest listed city is Burunday, 12 km away.
Topography around Almaty
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Almaty.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Almaty has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 155 m around an average of 797 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,211 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 4,508 m.
The land around Almaty is covered by artificial surfaces (67%) and trees (32%) within 3 km, trees (34%) and artificial surfaces (32%) within 16 km, and grassland (56%) within 80 km.
Kazakhstan travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 33% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $14,692
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 92%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 2.6
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 417
- 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 Almaty (43.2525°, 76.9115°, elevation 783 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).