Ala-Buka weather in November
In November, Ala-Buka sees average daytime highs of 4°C and overnight lows near -5°C, with 77 mm of precipitation across 10.7 wet days and about 9.7 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 5th-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 35% of the time in November, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 12 min at the start of November to 9 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Ala-Buka's 6th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ala-Buka's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 4°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- -5°
- 4th coldest
- Precipitation
- 77 mm
- 10.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 36 min
- 8:10 AM – 5:48 PM
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.43 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.3
- out of 10
Ala-Buka is human settlement.
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 Ala-Buka 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 -2°C and 10°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 8°C cooler than October and about 7°C warmer than December.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avg low (°C) | -1 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -8 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | -1 |
| 2 | 8 | -2 |
| 3 | 8 | -2 |
| 4 | 8 | -2 |
| 5 | 7 | -2 |
| 6 | 7 | -2 |
| 7 | 7 | -3 |
| 8 | 6 | -3 |
| 9 | 6 | -3 |
| 10 | 6 | -3 |
| 11 | 5 | -4 |
| 12 | 5 | -4 |
| 13 | 5 | -4 |
| 14 | 4 | -4 |
| 15 | 4 | -5 |
| 16 | 4 | -5 |
| 17 | 3 | -5 |
| 18 | 3 | -5 |
| 19 | 3 | -6 |
| 20 | 2 | -6 |
| 21 | 2 | -6 |
| 22 | 2 | -6 |
| 23 | 2 | -6 |
| 24 | 1 | -7 |
| 25 | 1 | -7 |
| 26 | 1 | -7 |
| 27 | 1 | -7 |
| 28 | 0 | -7 |
| 29 | 0 | -7 |
| 30 | 0 | -8 |
How November really feels in Ala-Buka
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.
Ala-Buka weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 9th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -5° / -11° | 50 | 9.3 | 10.4 | 9.4 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -2° / -9° | 73 | 11.1 | 11.7 | 10.3 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 4° / -3° | 95 | 14.2 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 0.3 |
| Apr | 12° / 2° | 128 | 15.9 | 6.4 | 13.1 | 2.5 |
| May | 17° / 6° | 138 | 20.1 | 0.9 | 14.3 | 4.1 |
| Jun | 21° / 10° | 94 | 19.1 | 0 | 14.9 | 5.2 |
| Jul | 23° / 12° | 59 | 14.1 | 0 | 14.7 | 6.6 |
| Aug | 23° / 11° | 48 | 11.9 | 0 | 13.7 | 7.0 |
| Sep | 19° / 7° | 52 | 10.3 | 0.4 | 12.3 | 6.3 |
| Oct | 12° / 1° | 77 | 10.8 | 3.4 | 10.9 | 3.2 |
| Nov | 4° / -5° | 77 | 10.7 | 9.2 | 9.7 | 0.3 |
| Dec | -3° / -9° | 63 | 10.3 | 11.3 | 9.1 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 35% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 10% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 54%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 49 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 42 |
| Cloudier (%) | 51 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 58 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 | 51 |
| 2 | 49 | 51 |
| 3 | 47 | 53 |
| 4 | 46 | 54 |
| 5 | 46 | 54 |
| 6 | 46 | 54 |
| 7 | 46 | 54 |
| 8 | 45 | 55 |
| 9 | 45 | 55 |
| 10 | 45 | 55 |
| 11 | 45 | 55 |
| 12 | 45 | 55 |
| 13 | 46 | 54 |
| 14 | 46 | 54 |
| 15 | 46 | 54 |
| 16 | 46 | 54 |
| 17 | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | 46 | 54 |
| 19 | 46 | 54 |
| 20 | 46 | 54 |
| 21 | 46 | 54 |
| 22 | 46 | 54 |
| 23 | 46 | 54 |
| 24 | 44 | 56 |
| 25 | 44 | 56 |
| 26 | 44 | 56 |
| 27 | 44 | 56 |
| 28 | 44 | 56 |
| 29 | 43 | 57 |
| 30 | 42 | 58 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Ala-Buka gets around 77 mm of rain and snow over 10.7 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 35% and peaks near 37% on the wettest days, and about 9 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 |
| Snow chance (%) | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 23 |
| 2 | 34 | 23 |
| 3 | 34 | 24 |
| 4 | 35 | 25 |
| 5 | 35 | 26 |
| 6 | 36 | 27 |
| 7 | 36 | 27 |
| 8 | 36 | 28 |
| 9 | 37 | 28 |
| 10 | 37 | 29 |
| 11 | 37 | 29 |
| 12 | 37 | 30 |
| 13 | 37 | 30 |
| 14 | 37 | 30 |
| 15 | 37 | 30 |
| 16 | 36 | 31 |
| 17 | 36 | 31 |
| 18 | 35 | 31 |
| 19 | 35 | 31 |
| 20 | 35 | 31 |
| 21 | 35 | 32 |
| 22 | 34 | 32 |
| 23 | 34 | 32 |
| 24 | 35 | 33 |
| 25 | 35 | 33 |
| 26 | 35 | 34 |
| 27 | 35 | 34 |
| 28 | 35 | 35 |
| 29 | 35 | 35 |
| 30 | 34 | 35 |
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 6 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 5 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) | 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 | 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 10 h 12 min at the start of November to 9 h 12 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 7:52 AM to 8:26 AM, and sunset from 6:03 PM to 5:41 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.2 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:52 | 7:53 | 7:55 | 7:56 | 7:57 | 7:58 | 8:00 | 8:01 | 8:02 | 8:03 | 8:04 | 8:06 | 8:07 | 8:08 | 8:09 | 8:10 | 8:12 | 8:13 | 8:14 | 8:15 | 8:16 | 8:17 | 8:18 | 8:20 | 8:21 | 8:22 | 8:23 | 8:24 | 8:25 | 8:26 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:41 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.2 | 7:52 | 6:03 |
| 2 | 10.1 | 7:53 | 6:02 |
| 3 | 10.1 | 7:55 | 6:01 |
| 4 | 10.1 | 7:56 | 6:00 |
| 5 | 10.0 | 7:57 | 5:58 |
| 6 | 10.0 | 7:58 | 5:57 |
| 7 | 9.9 | 8:00 | 5:56 |
| 8 | 9.9 | 8:01 | 5:55 |
| 9 | 9.9 | 8:02 | 5:54 |
| 10 | 9.8 | 8:03 | 5:53 |
| 11 | 9.8 | 8:04 | 5:52 |
| 12 | 9.8 | 8:06 | 5:52 |
| 13 | 9.7 | 8:07 | 5:51 |
| 14 | 9.7 | 8:08 | 5:50 |
| 15 | 9.7 | 8:09 | 5:49 |
| 16 | 9.6 | 8:10 | 5:48 |
| 17 | 9.6 | 8:12 | 5:48 |
| 18 | 9.6 | 8:13 | 5:47 |
| 19 | 9.5 | 8:14 | 5:46 |
| 20 | 9.5 | 8:15 | 5:45 |
| 21 | 9.5 | 8:16 | 5:45 |
| 22 | 9.4 | 8:17 | 5:44 |
| 23 | 9.4 | 8:18 | 5:44 |
| 24 | 9.4 | 8:20 | 5:43 |
| 25 | 9.4 | 8:21 | 5:43 |
| 26 | 9.3 | 8:22 | 5:42 |
| 27 | 9.3 | 8:23 | 5:42 |
| 28 | 9.3 | 8:24 | 5:42 |
| 29 | 9.3 | 8:25 | 5:41 |
| 30 | 9.2 | 8:26 | 5:41 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 2.43 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.05 kWh/m² to a high of 7.17 kWh/m² in July across the year — November's 2.43 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 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 |
| 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 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 2 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 3 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.2 | Moderate |
Is November a good time to visit Ala-Buka?
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 Ala-Buka.
What to pack for Ala-Buka in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Ala-Buka sees daytime highs around 4°C and nights near -5°C. Pack a warm layer and a heavy coat. Worth having: rain gear. About 11 days see rain.
UV index in Ala-Buka in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 3. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ala-Buka peaks around May 19 at about 10 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 2 (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 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 6 | High |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | High |
| Oct | 5 | Moderate |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in Ala-Buka 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 Ala-Buka is worst in May — around 28 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.9× 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) | 11 | 12 | 19 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Good |
| Feb | 12 | Moderate |
| Mar | 19 | Moderate |
| Apr | 25 | Moderate |
| May | 28 | Moderate |
| Jun | 26 | Moderate |
| Jul | 23 | Moderate |
| Aug | 21 | Moderate |
| Sep | 21 | Moderate |
| Oct | 20 | Moderate |
| Nov | 14 | Moderate |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Ala-Buka?
Ala-Buka sits at 41.4°N, 71.5°E, 1,250 m above sea level, in Kyrgyzstan. The nearest listed city is Kosonsoy, 19 km away.
Topography around Ala-Buka
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ala-Buka.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ala-Buka has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 264 m around an average of 1,245 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,925 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 4,053 m.
The land around Ala-Buka is covered by cropland (41%), grassland (27%) and artificial surfaces (22%) within 3 km, grassland (66%) and cropland (22%) within 16 km, and grassland (61%) within 80 km.
Kyrgyzstan travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 33% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $3,081
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 74%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.7
- per 100k, 2020
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 443
- 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 Ala-Buka (41.4105°, 71.4863°, elevation 1,250 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).