Thaba-Tseka weather in December
In December, Thaba-Tseka sees average daytime highs of 20°C and overnight lows near 9°C, with 165 mm of rain across 19.5 wet days and about 13.9 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 20°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 32% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 48 min at the start of December to 13 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Thaba-Tseka's 11th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Thaba-Tseka's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 20°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 9°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 165 mm
- 19.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 54 min
- 5:05 AM – 6:58 PM
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.47 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.2
- out of 10
Thaba-Tseka is city.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 20°C through the month.
A typical December day in Thaba-Tseka reaches about 20°C in the afternoon and slips back to 9°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 17°C and 23°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 1°C warmer than November and on par with January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg low (°C) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 7 |
| 2 | 20 | 8 |
| 3 | 20 | 8 |
| 4 | 20 | 8 |
| 5 | 20 | 8 |
| 6 | 20 | 8 |
| 7 | 20 | 8 |
| 8 | 20 | 8 |
| 9 | 20 | 8 |
| 10 | 20 | 8 |
| 11 | 20 | 8 |
| 12 | 20 | 8 |
| 13 | 20 | 8 |
| 14 | 20 | 8 |
| 15 | 20 | 9 |
| 16 | 20 | 9 |
| 17 | 21 | 9 |
| 18 | 21 | 9 |
| 19 | 21 | 9 |
| 20 | 21 | 9 |
| 21 | 21 | 9 |
| 22 | 21 | 9 |
| 23 | 21 | 9 |
| 24 | 21 | 9 |
| 25 | 21 | 9 |
| 26 | 21 | 9 |
| 27 | 21 | 9 |
| 28 | 21 | 9 |
| 29 | 21 | 9 |
| 30 | 21 | 10 |
| 31 | 21 | 10 |
How December really feels in Thaba-Tseka
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December 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.
December sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Thaba-Tseka weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 3rd-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21° / 10° | 184 | 20.1 | 0.1 | 13.7 | 5.2 |
| Feb | 21° / 10° | 149 | 17.1 | 0 | 13.1 | 5.2 |
| Mar | 19° / 8° | 118 | 15.8 | 0 | 12.2 | 5.6 |
| Apr | 17° / 4° | 60 | 9.4 | 0.3 | 11.3 | 5.6 |
| May | 14° / 0° | 25 | 4.8 | 0.7 | 10.5 | 4.9 |
| Jun | 11° / -3° | 15 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 10.1 | 3.7 |
| Jul | 11° / -4° | 14 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 10.3 | 3.5 |
| Aug | 13° / -2° | 32 | 4.7 | 1.3 | 10.9 | 4.5 |
| Sep | 17° / 2° | 35 | 6 | 0.6 | 11.8 | 6.3 |
| Oct | 18° / 5° | 109 | 13.5 | 0.2 | 12.7 | 5.8 |
| Nov | 19° / 7° | 129 | 15.8 | 0.3 | 13.5 | 5.5 |
| Dec | 20° / 9° | 165 | 19.5 | 0 | 13.9 | 5.2 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 32% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 26% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 42%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 58 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 |
| Cloudier (%) | 42 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58 | 42 |
| 2 | 58 | 42 |
| 3 | 57 | 43 |
| 4 | 56 | 44 |
| 5 | 56 | 44 |
| 6 | 56 | 44 |
| 7 | 55 | 45 |
| 8 | 55 | 45 |
| 9 | 54 | 46 |
| 10 | 55 | 45 |
| 11 | 55 | 45 |
| 12 | 56 | 44 |
| 13 | 56 | 44 |
| 14 | 56 | 44 |
| 15 | 57 | 43 |
| 16 | 58 | 42 |
| 17 | 59 | 41 |
| 18 | 59 | 41 |
| 19 | 61 | 39 |
| 20 | 61 | 39 |
| 21 | 62 | 38 |
| 22 | 62 | 38 |
| 23 | 62 | 38 |
| 24 | 62 | 38 |
| 25 | 61 | 39 |
| 26 | 61 | 39 |
| 27 | 61 | 39 |
| 28 | 61 | 39 |
| 29 | 61 | 39 |
| 30 | 61 | 39 |
| 31 | 61 | 39 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Thaba-Tseka gets around 165 mm of rain over 19.5 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 63% and peaks near 65% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 |
| 2 | 60 |
| 3 | 61 |
| 4 | 62 |
| 5 | 63 |
| 6 | 63 |
| 7 | 63 |
| 8 | 64 |
| 9 | 64 |
| 10 | 64 |
| 11 | 64 |
| 12 | 64 |
| 13 | 65 |
| 14 | 65 |
| 15 | 64 |
| 16 | 64 |
| 17 | 64 |
| 18 | 63 |
| 19 | 63 |
| 20 | 63 |
| 21 | 62 |
| 22 | 62 |
| 23 | 62 |
| 24 | 63 |
| 25 | 63 |
| 26 | 63 |
| 27 | 63 |
| 28 | 63 |
| 29 | 63 |
| 30 | 63 |
| 31 | 63 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December 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 | 99 | 99 |
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 0 |
| 2 | 100 | 0 |
| 3 | 100 | 0 |
| 4 | 100 | 0 |
| 5 | 100 | 0 |
| 6 | 100 | 0 |
| 7 | 100 | 0 |
| 8 | 100 | 0 |
| 9 | 100 | 0 |
| 10 | 100 | 0 |
| 11 | 100 | 0 |
| 12 | 100 | 0 |
| 13 | 100 | 0 |
| 14 | 100 | 0 |
| 15 | 100 | 0 |
| 16 | 100 | 0 |
| 17 | 100 | 0 |
| 18 | 100 | 0 |
| 19 | 100 | 0 |
| 20 | 100 | 0 |
| 21 | 100 | 0 |
| 22 | 100 | 0 |
| 23 | 100 | 0 |
| 24 | 100 | 0 |
| 25 | 100 | 0 |
| 26 | 100 | 0 |
| 27 | 100 | 0 |
| 28 | 100 | 0 |
| 29 | 100 | 0 |
| 30 | 99 | 1 |
| 31 | 99 | 1 |
Wind in December
Winds average 9 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 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 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 13 h 48 min at the start of December to 13 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 5:03 AM to 5:13 AM, and sunset from 6:48 PM to 7:05 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:12 | 5:13 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:05 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.8 | 5:03 | 6:48 |
| 2 | 13.8 | 5:03 | 6:49 |
| 3 | 13.8 | 5:03 | 6:50 |
| 4 | 13.8 | 5:03 | 6:50 |
| 5 | 13.8 | 5:03 | 6:51 |
| 6 | 13.8 | 5:03 | 6:52 |
| 7 | 13.8 | 5:03 | 6:52 |
| 8 | 13.8 | 5:03 | 6:53 |
| 9 | 13.8 | 5:03 | 6:54 |
| 10 | 13.8 | 5:04 | 6:54 |
| 11 | 13.9 | 5:04 | 6:55 |
| 12 | 13.9 | 5:04 | 6:56 |
| 13 | 13.9 | 5:04 | 6:56 |
| 14 | 13.9 | 5:05 | 6:57 |
| 15 | 13.9 | 5:05 | 6:58 |
| 16 | 13.9 | 5:05 | 6:58 |
| 17 | 13.9 | 5:06 | 6:59 |
| 18 | 13.9 | 5:06 | 6:59 |
| 19 | 13.9 | 5:06 | 7:00 |
| 20 | 13.9 | 5:07 | 7:00 |
| 21 | 13.9 | 5:07 | 7:01 |
| 22 | 13.9 | 5:08 | 7:01 |
| 23 | 13.9 | 5:08 | 7:02 |
| 24 | 13.9 | 5:09 | 7:02 |
| 25 | 13.9 | 5:09 | 7:03 |
| 26 | 13.9 | 5:10 | 7:03 |
| 27 | 13.9 | 5:10 | 7:03 |
| 28 | 13.9 | 5:11 | 7:04 |
| 29 | 13.9 | 5:11 | 7:04 |
| 30 | 13.9 | 5:12 | 7:05 |
| 31 | 13.9 | 5:13 | 7:05 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 7.47 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.73 kWh/m² to a high of 7.47 kWh/m² in December across the year — December's 7.47 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | 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 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.4 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Thaba-Tseka
In December, Thaba-Tseka sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Thaba-Tseka's monsoon runs October–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Thaba-Tseka?
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 Thaba-Tseka for sightseeing.
What to pack for Thaba-Tseka in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Thaba-Tseka sees daytime highs around 20°C and nights near 9°C. Pack rain gear and sun protection. About 20 days see rain.
UV index in Thaba-Tseka in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 15 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Thaba-Tseka peaks around January 14 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 22 at about 5 (moderate).
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 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 15 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 5 | Moderate |
| Jul | 5 | Moderate |
| Aug | 7 | High |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 15 | Extreme |
Air quality in Thaba-Tseka 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 Thaba-Tseka is worst in July — around 15 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.7× the cleanest month (December, 4 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) | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Good |
| Feb | 6 | Good |
| Mar | 8 | Good |
| Apr | 9 | Good |
| May | 12 | Good |
| Jun | 14 | Moderate |
| Jul | 15 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 14 | Moderate |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 5 | Good |
| Dec | 4 | Good |
Where is Thaba-Tseka?
Thaba-Tseka sits at 29.5°S, 28.6°E, 2,230 m above sea level, in Lesotho. The nearest listed city is Qacha’s Nek, 66 km away.
Topography around Thaba-Tseka
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Thaba-Tseka.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Thaba-Tseka has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 668 m around an average of 2,201 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,331 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,049 m.
The land around Thaba-Tseka is covered by grassland (66%) and cropland (23%) within 3 km, grassland (88%) within 16 km, and grassland (91%) within 80 km.
Lesotho travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type M
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 34% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,089
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.4 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 31%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 38.2
- per 100k, 2008
- Road deaths
- 31.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- 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 Thaba-Tseka (-29.522°, 28.6084°, elevation 2,230 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).