Al Jadīd weather in December
In December, Al Jadīd sees average daytime highs of 19°C and overnight lows near 7°C, with 1 mm of rain across 0.3 wet days and about 10.3 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 21°C in the first days to 18°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 69% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 24 min at the start of December to 10 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Al Jadīd's 12th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Al Jadīd's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 19°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 7°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
- 0.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 18 min
- 7:49 AM – 6:08 PM
- Cloud cover
- 28%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 13 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.99 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 8.0
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about 21°C in the first days to 18°C by the end.
A typical December day in Al Jadīd reaches about 19°C in the afternoon and slips back to 7°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 15°C and 23°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 6°C cooler than November and about 1°C warmer than January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| Avg low (°C) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 9 |
| 2 | 21 | 9 |
| 3 | 21 | 8 |
| 4 | 21 | 8 |
| 5 | 20 | 8 |
| 6 | 20 | 8 |
| 7 | 20 | 8 |
| 8 | 20 | 8 |
| 9 | 20 | 7 |
| 10 | 20 | 7 |
| 11 | 19 | 7 |
| 12 | 19 | 7 |
| 13 | 19 | 7 |
| 14 | 19 | 7 |
| 15 | 19 | 7 |
| 16 | 19 | 6 |
| 17 | 19 | 6 |
| 18 | 19 | 6 |
| 19 | 19 | 6 |
| 20 | 18 | 6 |
| 21 | 18 | 6 |
| 22 | 18 | 6 |
| 23 | 18 | 6 |
| 24 | 18 | 6 |
| 25 | 18 | 5 |
| 26 | 18 | 5 |
| 27 | 18 | 5 |
| 28 | 18 | 5 |
| 29 | 18 | 5 |
| 30 | 18 | 5 |
| 31 | 17 | 5 |
How December really feels in Al Jadīd
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.
Al Jadīd weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 11th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18° / 5° | 3 | 0.6 | 10.5 | 7.7 |
| Feb | 21° / 7° | 1 | 0.5 | 11 | 8.5 |
| Mar | 26° / 12° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.8 | 9.0 |
| Apr | 31° / 17° | 1 | 0.2 | 12.6 | 5.8 |
| May | 35° / 22° | 1 | 0.2 | 13.3 | 3.1 |
| Jun | 38° / 24° | 0 | 0.1 | 13.7 | 1.3 |
| Jul | 38° / 25° | 0 | 0 | 13.5 | 1.5 |
| Aug | 38° / 25° | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1.6 |
| Sep | 36° / 23° | 0 | 0 | 12.2 | 2.6 |
| Oct | 31° / 18° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.4 | 6.1 |
| Nov | 24° / 11° | 1 | 0.2 | 10.7 | 9.0 |
| Dec | 19° / 7° | 1 | 0.3 | 10.3 | 8.0 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 69% of the time in December, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 10% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 20%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 |
| Cloudier (%) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77 | 23 |
| 2 | 77 | 23 |
| 3 | 77 | 23 |
| 4 | 77 | 23 |
| 5 | 77 | 23 |
| 6 | 77 | 23 |
| 7 | 77 | 23 |
| 8 | 77 | 23 |
| 9 | 77 | 23 |
| 10 | 77 | 23 |
| 11 | 77 | 23 |
| 12 | 78 | 22 |
| 13 | 77 | 23 |
| 14 | 78 | 22 |
| 15 | 78 | 22 |
| 16 | 79 | 21 |
| 17 | 80 | 20 |
| 18 | 80 | 20 |
| 19 | 81 | 19 |
| 20 | 81 | 19 |
| 21 | 81 | 19 |
| 22 | 82 | 18 |
| 23 | 82 | 18 |
| 24 | 82 | 18 |
| 25 | 83 | 17 |
| 26 | 83 | 17 |
| 27 | 83 | 17 |
| 28 | 83 | 17 |
| 29 | 83 | 17 |
| 30 | 83 | 17 |
| 31 | 82 | 18 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Al Jadīd gets around 1 mm of rain over 0.3 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 1% and peaks near 2% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 |
| 3 | 2 |
| 4 | 2 |
| 5 | 2 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 7 | 2 |
| 8 | 2 |
| 9 | 2 |
| 10 | 2 |
| 11 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 |
| 13 | 1 |
| 14 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 |
| 16 | 1 |
| 17 | 1 |
| 18 | 1 |
| 19 | 1 |
| 20 | 1 |
| 21 | 1 |
| 22 | 1 |
| 23 | 1 |
| 24 | 1 |
| 25 | 1 |
| 26 | 1 |
| 27 | 1 |
| 28 | 1 |
| 29 | 1 |
| 30 | 1 |
| 31 | 1 |
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 | 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 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in December
Winds average 13 km/h in December, the calmest month.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 13 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 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 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | light breeze |
| 2 | 13 | light breeze |
| 3 | 13 | light breeze |
| 4 | 13 | light breeze |
| 5 | 13 | light breeze |
| 6 | 13 | light breeze |
| 7 | 13 | light breeze |
| 8 | 13 | light breeze |
| 9 | 13 | light breeze |
| 10 | 13 | light breeze |
| 11 | 13 | light breeze |
| 12 | 13 | light breeze |
| 13 | 13 | light breeze |
| 14 | 13 | light breeze |
| 15 | 13 | light breeze |
| 16 | 13 | light breeze |
| 17 | 13 | light breeze |
| 18 | 13 | light breeze |
| 19 | 13 | light breeze |
| 20 | 13 | light breeze |
| 21 | 13 | light breeze |
| 22 | 13 | light breeze |
| 23 | 13 | light breeze |
| 24 | 13 | light breeze |
| 25 | 13 | light breeze |
| 26 | 13 | light breeze |
| 27 | 13 | light breeze |
| 28 | 13 | light breeze |
| 29 | 13 | light breeze |
| 30 | 13 | light breeze |
| 31 | 13 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 10 h 24 min at the start of December to 10 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 7:40 AM to 7:56 AM, and sunset from 6:05 PM to 6:15 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:40 | 7:40 | 7:41 | 7:42 | 7:42 | 7:43 | 7:44 | 7:44 | 7:45 | 7:46 | 7:46 | 7:47 | 7:48 | 7:48 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:50 | 7:51 | 7:51 | 7:52 | 7:52 | 7:53 | 7:53 | 7:53 | 7:54 | 7:54 | 7:55 | 7:55 | 7:55 | 7:56 | 7:56 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.4 | 7:40 | 6:05 |
| 2 | 10.4 | 7:40 | 6:05 |
| 3 | 10.4 | 7:41 | 6:05 |
| 4 | 10.4 | 7:42 | 6:05 |
| 5 | 10.4 | 7:42 | 6:05 |
| 6 | 10.4 | 7:43 | 6:05 |
| 7 | 10.4 | 7:44 | 6:05 |
| 8 | 10.4 | 7:44 | 6:05 |
| 9 | 10.3 | 7:45 | 6:06 |
| 10 | 10.3 | 7:46 | 6:06 |
| 11 | 10.3 | 7:46 | 6:06 |
| 12 | 10.3 | 7:47 | 6:06 |
| 13 | 10.3 | 7:48 | 6:07 |
| 14 | 10.3 | 7:48 | 6:07 |
| 15 | 10.3 | 7:49 | 6:07 |
| 16 | 10.3 | 7:49 | 6:08 |
| 17 | 10.3 | 7:50 | 6:08 |
| 18 | 10.3 | 7:51 | 6:08 |
| 19 | 10.3 | 7:51 | 6:09 |
| 20 | 10.3 | 7:52 | 6:09 |
| 21 | 10.3 | 7:52 | 6:10 |
| 22 | 10.3 | 7:53 | 6:10 |
| 23 | 10.3 | 7:53 | 6:11 |
| 24 | 10.3 | 7:53 | 6:11 |
| 25 | 10.3 | 7:54 | 6:12 |
| 26 | 10.3 | 7:54 | 6:12 |
| 27 | 10.3 | 7:55 | 6:13 |
| 28 | 10.3 | 7:55 | 6:13 |
| 29 | 10.3 | 7:55 | 6:14 |
| 30 | 10.3 | 7:56 | 6:14 |
| 31 | 10.3 | 7:56 | 6:15 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 3.99 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.99 kWh/m² to a high of 7.91 kWh/m² in July across the year — December's 3.99 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 11 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 12 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 13 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 14 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 15 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 16 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 17 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 18 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 19 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 20 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 21 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 22 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 23 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 24 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 25 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Al Jadīd
None of Al Jadīd's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Al Jadīd sees seasonal dust haze (March–October), heaviest in May.
Is December a good time to visit Al Jadīd?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is one of the better times to visit Al Jadīd for general sightseeing.
What to pack for Al Jadīd in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Al Jadīd sees daytime highs around 19°C and nights near 7°C. Worth packing: a warm layer.
UV index in Al Jadīd in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 5 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Al Jadīd peaks around August 15 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 10 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) | 5 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 5 |
| Level | Moderate | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | Moderate |
| Feb | 7 | Very high |
| Mar | 7 | Very high |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 9 | Very high |
| Nov | 6 | High |
| Dec | 5 | Moderate |
Air quality in Al Jadīd 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 Al Jadīd is worst in April — around 104 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 3.2× the cleanest month (November, 33 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) | 35 | 51 | 75 | 104 | 95 | 80 | 64 | 60 | 49 | 47 | 33 | 33 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | Poor |
| Feb | 51 | Poor |
| Mar | 75 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 104 | Unhealthy |
| May | 95 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 80 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 64 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 60 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 49 | Poor |
| Oct | 47 | Poor |
| Nov | 33 | Moderate |
| Dec | 33 | Moderate |
Where is Al Jadīd?
Al Jadīd sits at 27.1°N, 14.4°E, 417 m above sea level, in Libya. The nearest listed city is Sabha, 3.0 km away.
Topography around Al Jadīd
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Al Jadīd.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Al Jadīd has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 22 m around an average of 418 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 96 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 270 m.
The land around Al Jadīd is covered by bare terrain (55%) and artificial surfaces (32%) within 3 km, bare terrain (86%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (97%) within 80 km.
Libya travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / F / L
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 39% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $6,449
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Road deaths
- 21.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 395
- 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 Al Jadīd (27.05°, 14.4°, elevation 417 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).