Kapsabet weather in December
In December, Kapsabet sees average daytime highs of 25°C and overnight lows near 13°C, with 158 mm of rain across 18.9 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 25°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 19% of the time in December, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 12 hours at the start of December to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Kapsabet's 3rd-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kapsabet's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 25°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 13°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 158 mm
- 18.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:36 AM – 6:35 PM
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.05 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.5
- out of 10
Kapsabet is human settlement in Kenya.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 25°C through the month.
A typical December day in Kapsabet reaches about 25°C in the afternoon and slips back to 13°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 22°C and 27°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 1°C warmer than November and about 1°C cooler than January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg low (°C) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 13 |
| 2 | 24 | 13 |
| 3 | 24 | 13 |
| 4 | 24 | 13 |
| 5 | 24 | 13 |
| 6 | 24 | 13 |
| 7 | 24 | 13 |
| 8 | 25 | 13 |
| 9 | 25 | 13 |
| 10 | 25 | 13 |
| 11 | 25 | 13 |
| 12 | 25 | 13 |
| 13 | 25 | 13 |
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| 15 | 25 | 13 |
| 16 | 25 | 13 |
| 17 | 25 | 13 |
| 18 | 25 | 13 |
| 19 | 25 | 13 |
| 20 | 25 | 13 |
| 21 | 25 | 13 |
| 22 | 25 | 13 |
| 23 | 25 | 13 |
| 24 | 25 | 13 |
| 25 | 25 | 13 |
| 26 | 25 | 13 |
| 27 | 25 | 13 |
| 28 | 25 | 13 |
| 29 | 25 | 13 |
| 30 | 25 | 13 |
| 31 | 25 | 13 |
Kapsabet weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 4th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° / 13° | 105 | 14.2 | 12 | 6.1 |
| Feb | 27° / 14° | 85 | 12.7 | 12 | 6.0 |
| Mar | 26° / 14° | 177 | 20.1 | 12 | 5.1 |
| Apr | 24° / 14° | 291 | 26.9 | 12 | 4.0 |
| May | 24° / 14° | 271 | 27.7 | 12 | 4.1 |
| Jun | 23° / 14° | 177 | 25.8 | 12 | 4.2 |
| Jul | 22° / 13° | 173 | 25.7 | 12 | 4.3 |
| Aug | 23° / 13° | 199 | 26.4 | 12 | 4.3 |
| Sep | 24° / 13° | 171 | 23.6 | 12 | 4.7 |
| Oct | 24° / 14° | 231 | 26.3 | 12 | 4.3 |
| Nov | 24° / 14° | 242 | 23.8 | 12 | 4.5 |
| Dec | 25° / 13° | 158 | 18.9 | 12 | 5.5 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 19% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 25% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 56%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 |
| Cloudier (%) | 68 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 68 |
| 2 | 32 | 68 |
| 3 | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | 34 | 66 |
| 5 | 35 | 65 |
| 6 | 36 | 64 |
| 7 | 37 | 63 |
| 8 | 39 | 61 |
| 9 | 39 | 61 |
| 10 | 41 | 59 |
| 11 | 42 | 58 |
| 12 | 43 | 57 |
| 13 | 44 | 56 |
| 14 | 44 | 56 |
| 15 | 46 | 54 |
| 16 | 47 | 53 |
| 17 | 47 | 53 |
| 18 | 47 | 53 |
| 19 | 48 | 52 |
| 20 | 48 | 52 |
| 21 | 48 | 52 |
| 22 | 48 | 52 |
| 23 | 50 | 50 |
| 24 | 50 | 50 |
| 25 | 49 | 51 |
| 26 | 50 | 50 |
| 27 | 50 | 50 |
| 28 | 51 | 49 |
| 29 | 51 | 49 |
| 30 | 51 | 49 |
| 31 | 52 | 48 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Kapsabet gets around 158 mm of rain over 18.9 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 61% and peaks near 71% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 48 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 71 |
| 2 | 71 |
| 3 | 70 |
| 4 | 70 |
| 5 | 69 |
| 6 | 69 |
| 7 | 68 |
| 8 | 68 |
| 9 | 67 |
| 10 | 66 |
| 11 | 66 |
| 12 | 65 |
| 13 | 64 |
| 14 | 63 |
| 15 | 62 |
| 16 | 61 |
| 17 | 60 |
| 18 | 59 |
| 19 | 59 |
| 20 | 58 |
| 21 | 57 |
| 22 | 56 |
| 23 | 55 |
| 24 | 54 |
| 25 | 53 |
| 26 | 52 |
| 27 | 51 |
| 28 | 50 |
| 29 | 50 |
| 30 | 49 |
| 31 | 48 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the comfortable band about 52% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 51 |
| Comfortable (%) | 63 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 |
| Humid (%) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 63 | 6 |
| 2 | 32 | 61 | 7 |
| 3 | 32 | 61 | 7 |
| 4 | 33 | 60 | 7 |
| 5 | 34 | 59 | 7 |
| 6 | 35 | 58 | 7 |
| 7 | 36 | 58 | 6 |
| 8 | 36 | 58 | 6 |
| 9 | 37 | 57 | 6 |
| 10 | 38 | 57 | 5 |
| 11 | 39 | 56 | 5 |
| 12 | 40 | 55 | 5 |
| 13 | 41 | 55 | 4 |
| 14 | 42 | 54 | 4 |
| 15 | 43 | 53 | 4 |
| 16 | 44 | 53 | 3 |
| 17 | 45 | 52 | 3 |
| 18 | 45 | 52 | 3 |
| 19 | 46 | 51 | 3 |
| 20 | 47 | 50 | 3 |
| 21 | 47 | 49 | 4 |
| 22 | 48 | 49 | 4 |
| 23 | 48 | 48 | 4 |
| 24 | 49 | 47 | 4 |
| 25 | 49 | 46 | 5 |
| 26 | 50 | 45 | 5 |
| 27 | 50 | 45 | 5 |
| 28 | 51 | 44 | 5 |
| 29 | 51 | 44 | 5 |
| 30 | 50 | 44 | 6 |
| 31 | 51 | 43 | 6 |
Wind in December
Winds average 6 km/h in December.
Across December, 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 December
Daylight runs from about 12 hours at the start of December to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:30 AM to 6:43 AM, and sunset from 6:29 PM to 6:42 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.0 | 6:30 | 6:29 |
| 2 | 12.0 | 6:30 | 6:29 |
| 3 | 12.0 | 6:30 | 6:30 |
| 4 | 12.0 | 6:31 | 6:30 |
| 5 | 12.0 | 6:31 | 6:31 |
| 6 | 12.0 | 6:32 | 6:31 |
| 7 | 12.0 | 6:32 | 6:31 |
| 8 | 12.0 | 6:33 | 6:32 |
| 9 | 12.0 | 6:33 | 6:32 |
| 10 | 12.0 | 6:33 | 6:33 |
| 11 | 12.0 | 6:34 | 6:33 |
| 12 | 12.0 | 6:34 | 6:34 |
| 13 | 12.0 | 6:35 | 6:34 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 6:35 | 6:34 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:36 | 6:35 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:36 | 6:35 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:37 | 6:36 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:37 | 6:36 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:37 | 6:37 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:38 | 6:37 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:38 | 6:38 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:39 | 6:38 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:39 | 6:39 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:40 | 6:39 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:40 | 6:40 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:41 | 6:40 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:41 | 6:41 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:42 | 6:41 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:42 | 6:41 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 6:43 | 6:42 |
| 31 | 12.0 | 6:43 | 6:42 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 6.05 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.92 kWh/m² to a high of 6.85 kWh/m² in February across the year — December's 6.05 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | 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 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 6 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 7 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.2 | Intense |
Is December a good time to visit Kapsabet?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Kapsabet for sightseeing.
What to pack for Kapsabet in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Kapsabet sees daytime highs around 25°C and nights near 13°C. Pack rain gear and sun protection. Worth having: light clothes. About 19 days see rain.
UV index in Kapsabet in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kapsabet peaks around March 14 at about 17 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 19 at about 11 (extreme).
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) | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 17 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 15 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Kapsabet in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Kapsabet is worst in June — around 79 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), 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) | 62 | 57 | 60 | 64 | 71 | 79 | 73 | 69 | 70 | 68 | 65 | 65 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 57 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 60 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 64 | Unhealthy |
| May | 71 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 79 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 73 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 69 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 70 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 68 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 65 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 65 | Unhealthy |
Where is Kapsabet?
Kapsabet sits at 0.2°N, 35.1°E, 1,998 m above sea level, in Kenya. The nearest listed city is Eldoret, 40 km away.
Topography around Kapsabet
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kapsabet.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kapsabet has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 165 m around an average of 1,970 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 545 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,962 m.
The land around Kapsabet is covered by trees (59%) and shrubs (27%) within 3 km, trees (53%) and shrubs (27%) within 16 km, and trees (39%) and cropland (26%) within 80 km.
Kenya travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type G
- 240 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 34% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $2,363
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 4.9
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 28.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 593
- 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 Kapsabet (0.2039°, 35.105°, elevation 1,998 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).