Luang Namtha weather in November
In November, Luang Namtha sees average daytime highs of 26°C and overnight lows near 16°C, with 42 mm of rain across 6.8 wet days and about 11 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 27°C in the first days to 25°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 47% of the time in November, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 12 min at the start of November to 10 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Luang Namtha's 5th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Luang Namtha's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 26°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 16°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 42 mm
- 6.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 hours
- 6:30 AM – 5:29 PM
- Cloud cover
- 44%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.04 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.4
- out of 10
Luang Namtha is city in Laos.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Highs ease over the month, from about 27°C in the first days to 25°C by the end.
A typical November day in Luang Namtha reaches about 26°C in the afternoon and slips back to 16°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 23°C and 29°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 2°C cooler than October and about 2°C warmer than December.
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| Avg high (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg low (°C) | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 18 |
| 2 | 27 | 18 |
| 3 | 27 | 17 |
| 4 | 27 | 17 |
| 5 | 27 | 17 |
| 6 | 27 | 17 |
| 7 | 26 | 17 |
| 8 | 26 | 17 |
| 9 | 26 | 17 |
| 10 | 26 | 17 |
| 11 | 26 | 17 |
| 12 | 26 | 16 |
| 13 | 26 | 16 |
| 14 | 26 | 16 |
| 15 | 26 | 16 |
| 16 | 26 | 16 |
| 17 | 26 | 16 |
| 18 | 26 | 16 |
| 19 | 26 | 16 |
| 20 | 26 | 16 |
| 21 | 26 | 16 |
| 22 | 26 | 15 |
| 23 | 26 | 15 |
| 24 | 25 | 15 |
| 25 | 25 | 15 |
| 26 | 25 | 15 |
| 27 | 25 | 15 |
| 28 | 25 | 15 |
| 29 | 25 | 15 |
| 30 | 25 | 15 |
How November really feels in Luang Namtha
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November 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.
November sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Luang Namtha weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 10th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24° / 12° | 31 | 4.4 | 10.9 | 8.2 |
| Feb | 27° / 13° | 18 | 3.4 | 11.3 | 7.8 |
| Mar | 29° / 16° | 47 | 6.9 | 11.9 | 6.0 |
| Apr | 31° / 19° | 100 | 12.2 | 12.5 | 4.6 |
| May | 30° / 22° | 176 | 21 | 13 | 3.6 |
| Jun | 30° / 23° | 195 | 24.3 | 13.2 | 3.1 |
| Jul | 29° / 23° | 304 | 27.7 | 13.1 | 3.1 |
| Aug | 29° / 22° | 325 | 28 | 12.7 | 3.2 |
| Sep | 29° / 22° | 193 | 22.1 | 12.1 | 3.9 |
| Oct | 28° / 20° | 86 | 14.6 | 11.5 | 5.6 |
| Nov | 26° / 16° | 42 | 6.8 | 11 | 7.4 |
| Dec | 24° / 13° | 28 | 4.7 | 10.8 | 8.1 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 47% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 31%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 |
| Cloudier (%) | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62 | 38 |
| 2 | 63 | 37 |
| 3 | 64 | 36 |
| 4 | 65 | 35 |
| 5 | 66 | 34 |
| 6 | 67 | 33 |
| 7 | 68 | 32 |
| 8 | 69 | 31 |
| 9 | 69 | 31 |
| 10 | 70 | 30 |
| 11 | 70 | 30 |
| 12 | 70 | 30 |
| 13 | 70 | 30 |
| 14 | 71 | 29 |
| 15 | 71 | 29 |
| 16 | 71 | 29 |
| 17 | 71 | 29 |
| 18 | 71 | 29 |
| 19 | 71 | 29 |
| 20 | 71 | 29 |
| 21 | 71 | 29 |
| 22 | 70 | 30 |
| 23 | 70 | 30 |
| 24 | 70 | 30 |
| 25 | 69 | 31 |
| 26 | 69 | 31 |
| 27 | 69 | 31 |
| 28 | 69 | 31 |
| 29 | 68 | 32 |
| 30 | 68 | 32 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Luang Namtha gets around 42 mm of rain over 6.8 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 23% and peaks near 32% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 32 |
| 2 | 31 |
| 3 | 30 |
| 4 | 29 |
| 5 | 29 |
| 6 | 28 |
| 7 | 27 |
| 8 | 26 |
| 9 | 25 |
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Humidity in November
Most of November feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the humid band about 32% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 26% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| Comfortable (%) | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 |
| Humid (%) | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
| Muggy (%) | 46 | 43 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Oppressive (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 18 | 28 | 46 | 2 |
| 2 | 7 | 20 | 28 | 43 | 2 |
| 3 | 7 | 21 | 29 | 41 | 2 |
| 4 | 7 | 22 | 29 | 40 | 1 |
| 5 | 8 | 23 | 30 | 38 | 1 |
| 6 | 8 | 24 | 31 | 36 | 1 |
| 7 | 8 | 25 | 31 | 35 | 1 |
| 8 | 8 | 26 | 31 | 34 | 1 |
| 9 | 8 | 27 | 32 | 33 | 1 |
| 10 | 8 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| 11 | 7 | 28 | 33 | 31 | 0 |
| 12 | 7 | 28 | 34 | 30 | 0 |
| 13 | 7 | 29 | 34 | 29 | 0 |
| 14 | 7 | 29 | 35 | 28 | 0 |
| 15 | 7 | 30 | 35 | 27 | 0 |
| 16 | 8 | 31 | 35 | 26 | 0 |
| 17 | 8 | 32 | 36 | 24 | 0 |
| 18 | 9 | 33 | 35 | 23 | 0 |
| 19 | 9 | 34 | 35 | 21 | 0 |
| 20 | 10 | 36 | 35 | 20 | 0 |
| 21 | 10 | 37 | 34 | 18 | 0 |
| 22 | 11 | 38 | 34 | 17 | 0 |
| 23 | 12 | 39 | 33 | 16 | 0 |
| 24 | 12 | 40 | 33 | 14 | 0 |
| 25 | 13 | 41 | 32 | 13 | 0 |
| 26 | 14 | 42 | 31 | 12 | 0 |
| 27 | 15 | 43 | 31 | 12 | 0 |
| 28 | 15 | 44 | 30 | 11 | 0 |
| 29 | 16 | 44 | 30 | 10 | 0 |
| 30 | 17 | 45 | 29 | 10 | 0 |
Wind in November
Winds average 4 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 4 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | 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 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 11 h 12 min at the start of November to 10 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 6:21 AM to 6:39 AM, and sunset from 5:34 PM to 5:29 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.2 | 6:21 | 5:34 |
| 2 | 11.2 | 6:22 | 5:34 |
| 3 | 11.2 | 6:23 | 5:33 |
| 4 | 11.2 | 6:23 | 5:33 |
| 5 | 11.1 | 6:24 | 5:33 |
| 6 | 11.1 | 6:24 | 5:32 |
| 7 | 11.1 | 6:25 | 5:32 |
| 8 | 11.1 | 6:25 | 5:31 |
| 9 | 11.1 | 6:26 | 5:31 |
| 10 | 11.1 | 6:26 | 5:31 |
| 11 | 11.1 | 6:27 | 5:30 |
| 12 | 11.0 | 6:28 | 5:30 |
| 13 | 11.0 | 6:28 | 5:30 |
| 14 | 11.0 | 6:29 | 5:30 |
| 15 | 11.0 | 6:29 | 5:29 |
| 16 | 11.0 | 6:30 | 5:29 |
| 17 | 11.0 | 6:31 | 5:29 |
| 18 | 11.0 | 6:31 | 5:29 |
| 19 | 10.9 | 6:32 | 5:29 |
| 20 | 10.9 | 6:33 | 5:29 |
| 21 | 10.9 | 6:33 | 5:29 |
| 22 | 10.9 | 6:34 | 5:28 |
| 23 | 10.9 | 6:34 | 5:28 |
| 24 | 10.9 | 6:35 | 5:28 |
| 25 | 10.9 | 6:36 | 5:28 |
| 26 | 10.9 | 6:36 | 5:28 |
| 27 | 10.9 | 6:37 | 5:28 |
| 28 | 10.8 | 6:38 | 5:28 |
| 29 | 10.8 | 6:38 | 5:28 |
| 30 | 10.8 | 6:39 | 5:29 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 4.04 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.73 kWh/m² to a high of 6 kWh/m² in April across the year — November's 4.04 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 20 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.8 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Luang Namtha
None of Luang Namtha's seasonal hazards are active in November. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Luang Namtha's monsoon runs May–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is November a good time to visit Luang Namtha?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is one of the better times to visit Luang Namtha for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Luang Namtha in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Luang Namtha sees daytime highs around 26°C and nights near 16°C. Worth packing: light clothes. About 7 days see rain.
UV index in Luang Namtha in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 8 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Luang Namtha peaks around June 22 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 7 (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) | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Very high |
| Feb | 9 | Very high |
| Mar | 10 | Extreme |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 13 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | High |
Air quality in Luang Namtha 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 Luang Namtha is worst in April — around 445 µg/m³ PM2.5 (very unhealthy), about 55.0× the cleanest month (November, 8 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) | 13 | 30 | 249 | 445 | 64 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Very unhealthy | Very unhealthy | Unhealthy | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Moderate |
| Feb | 30 | Moderate |
| Mar | 249 | Very unhealthy |
| Apr | 445 | Very unhealthy |
| May | 64 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 11 | Good |
| Jul | 9 | Good |
| Aug | 9 | Good |
| Sep | 8 | Good |
| Oct | 8 | Good |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Luang Namtha?
Luang Namtha sits at 20.9°N, 101.4°E, 0 m above sea level, in Laos. The nearest listed city is Muang Sing, 38 km away.
Topography around Luang Namtha
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Luang Namtha.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Luang Namtha has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 92 m around an average of 557 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 967 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,643 m.
The land around Luang Namtha is covered by cropland (53%) and trees (33%) within 3 km, trees (90%) within 16 km, and trees (90%) within 80 km.
Laos travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / C / E / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 23% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $2,325
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 35%
- of population, 2024
- Road deaths
- 17.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 461
- 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 Luang Namtha (20.9486°, 101.4019°, 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. 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).