Antananarivo weather in November
In November, Antananarivo sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 15°C, with 79 mm of rain across 10.3 wet days and about 12.9 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 26% of the time in November, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 42 min at the start of November to 13 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Antananarivo's 8th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Antananarivo's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 15°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 79 mm
- 10.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 54 min
- 5:08 AM – 6:02 PM
- Cloud cover
- 56%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.7 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.6
- out of 10
Antananarivo is capital and largest city of Madagascar.
- Air quality
- High
- PM2.5 32 µg/m³ · 2020
- Founded
- 1625
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month.
A typical November day in Antananarivo reaches about 27°C in the afternoon and slips back to 15°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 24°C and 29°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 1°C warmer than October and on par with December.
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| Avg high (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg low (°C) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 15 |
| 2 | 26 | 15 |
| 3 | 26 | 15 |
| 4 | 26 | 15 |
| 5 | 26 | 15 |
| 6 | 26 | 15 |
| 7 | 26 | 15 |
| 8 | 27 | 15 |
| 9 | 27 | 15 |
| 10 | 27 | 15 |
| 11 | 27 | 15 |
| 12 | 27 | 15 |
| 13 | 27 | 15 |
| 14 | 27 | 15 |
| 15 | 27 | 15 |
| 16 | 27 | 15 |
| 17 | 27 | 15 |
| 18 | 27 | 16 |
| 19 | 27 | 16 |
| 20 | 27 | 16 |
| 21 | 27 | 16 |
| 22 | 27 | 16 |
| 23 | 27 | 16 |
| 24 | 27 | 16 |
| 25 | 27 | 16 |
| 26 | 27 | 16 |
| 27 | 27 | 16 |
| 28 | 27 | 16 |
| 29 | 27 | 16 |
| 30 | 27 | 16 |
Antananarivo weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 1st-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° / 17° | 287 | 22.1 | 13 | 4.7 |
| Feb | 25° / 17° | 248 | 20 | 12.6 | 4.8 |
| Mar | 25° / 17° | 143 | 15.4 | 12.1 | 5.8 |
| Apr | 24° / 15° | 32 | 7 | 11.6 | 7.5 |
| May | 23° / 13° | 12 | 2.4 | 11.1 | 8.1 |
| Jun | 20° / 11° | 4 | 0.7 | 10.9 | 7.8 |
| Jul | 19° / 10° | 5 | 1 | 11 | 7.6 |
| Aug | 21° / 10° | 3 | 0.7 | 11.4 | 8.1 |
| Sep | 23° / 11° | 5 | 1.1 | 11.9 | 8.6 |
| Oct | 25° / 13° | 27 | 4.8 | 12.4 | 7.9 |
| Nov | 27° / 15° | 79 | 10.3 | 12.9 | 6.6 |
| Dec | 26° / 17° | 181 | 17.5 | 13.1 | 5.3 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 26% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 25% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 50%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 40 |
| Cloudier (%) | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 48 | 48 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 60 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 | 40 |
| 2 | 59 | 41 |
| 3 | 59 | 41 |
| 4 | 59 | 41 |
| 5 | 58 | 42 |
| 6 | 58 | 42 |
| 7 | 58 | 42 |
| 8 | 58 | 42 |
| 9 | 58 | 42 |
| 10 | 56 | 44 |
| 11 | 56 | 44 |
| 12 | 55 | 45 |
| 13 | 54 | 46 |
| 14 | 52 | 48 |
| 15 | 52 | 48 |
| 16 | 50 | 50 |
| 17 | 49 | 51 |
| 18 | 48 | 52 |
| 19 | 47 | 53 |
| 20 | 46 | 54 |
| 21 | 45 | 55 |
| 22 | 44 | 56 |
| 23 | 43 | 57 |
| 24 | 42 | 58 |
| 25 | 41 | 59 |
| 26 | 41 | 59 |
| 27 | 41 | 59 |
| 28 | 40 | 60 |
| 29 | 39 | 61 |
| 30 | 40 | 60 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Antananarivo gets around 79 mm of rain over 10.3 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 34% and peaks near 48% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 23 |
| 2 | 23 |
| 3 | 23 |
| 4 | 23 |
| 5 | 24 |
| 6 | 24 |
| 7 | 25 |
| 8 | 25 |
| 9 | 26 |
| 10 | 27 |
| 11 | 27 |
| 12 | 28 |
| 13 | 30 |
| 14 | 31 |
| 15 | 32 |
| 16 | 34 |
| 17 | 35 |
| 18 | 37 |
| 19 | 38 |
| 20 | 40 |
| 21 | 41 |
| 22 | 42 |
| 23 | 44 |
| 24 | 45 |
| 25 | 45 |
| 26 | 46 |
| 27 | 47 |
| 28 | 47 |
| 29 | 48 |
| 30 | 48 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the comfortable band about 49% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
| Comfortable (%) | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Humid (%) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 48 | 8 |
| 2 | 44 | 48 | 8 |
| 3 | 43 | 48 | 8 |
| 4 | 43 | 49 | 9 |
| 5 | 42 | 49 | 9 |
| 6 | 42 | 49 | 9 |
| 7 | 41 | 49 | 10 |
| 8 | 41 | 49 | 10 |
| 9 | 40 | 49 | 11 |
| 10 | 39 | 49 | 12 |
| 11 | 38 | 49 | 13 |
| 12 | 37 | 49 | 14 |
| 13 | 36 | 49 | 15 |
| 14 | 34 | 50 | 16 |
| 15 | 33 | 50 | 17 |
| 16 | 31 | 50 | 19 |
| 17 | 30 | 50 | 20 |
| 18 | 28 | 50 | 22 |
| 19 | 26 | 50 | 24 |
| 20 | 25 | 49 | 26 |
| 21 | 23 | 49 | 28 |
| 22 | 22 | 49 | 29 |
| 23 | 21 | 48 | 31 |
| 24 | 19 | 48 | 33 |
| 25 | 18 | 47 | 35 |
| 26 | 17 | 47 | 36 |
| 27 | 16 | 47 | 38 |
| 28 | 15 | 46 | 39 |
| 29 | 14 | 46 | 40 |
| 30 | 13 | 46 | 41 |
Wind in November
Winds average 9 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| 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 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | 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 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 12 h 42 min at the start of November to 13 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 5:12 AM to 5:08 AM, and sunset from 5:54 PM to 6:11 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:11 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.7 | 5:12 | 5:54 |
| 2 | 12.7 | 5:12 | 5:55 |
| 3 | 12.7 | 5:12 | 5:55 |
| 4 | 12.7 | 5:11 | 5:56 |
| 5 | 12.8 | 5:11 | 5:56 |
| 6 | 12.8 | 5:10 | 5:57 |
| 7 | 12.8 | 5:10 | 5:57 |
| 8 | 12.8 | 5:10 | 5:58 |
| 9 | 12.8 | 5:09 | 5:58 |
| 10 | 12.8 | 5:09 | 5:59 |
| 11 | 12.8 | 5:09 | 6:00 |
| 12 | 12.9 | 5:09 | 6:00 |
| 13 | 12.9 | 5:08 | 6:01 |
| 14 | 12.9 | 5:08 | 6:01 |
| 15 | 12.9 | 5:08 | 6:02 |
| 16 | 12.9 | 5:08 | 6:02 |
| 17 | 12.9 | 5:08 | 6:03 |
| 18 | 12.9 | 5:08 | 6:04 |
| 19 | 12.9 | 5:08 | 6:04 |
| 20 | 13.0 | 5:07 | 6:05 |
| 21 | 13.0 | 5:07 | 6:05 |
| 22 | 13.0 | 5:07 | 6:06 |
| 23 | 13.0 | 5:07 | 6:06 |
| 24 | 13.0 | 5:07 | 6:07 |
| 25 | 13.0 | 5:07 | 6:08 |
| 26 | 13.0 | 5:07 | 6:08 |
| 27 | 13.0 | 5:07 | 6:09 |
| 28 | 13.0 | 5:08 | 6:09 |
| 29 | 13.0 | 5:08 | 6:10 |
| 30 | 13.0 | 5:08 | 6:11 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 6.7 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.8 kWh/m² to a high of 6.7 kWh/m² in November across the year — November's 6.7 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| 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 |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.5 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Antananarivo
None of Antananarivo's seasonal hazards are active in November. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Antananarivo's monsoon runs December–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is November a good time to visit Antananarivo?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a reasonable time to visit Antananarivo for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Antananarivo in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Antananarivo sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 15°C. Pack sun protection. Worth having: light clothes and rain gear. About 10 days see rain.
UV index in Antananarivo in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November 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 Antananarivo peaks around February 11 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 17 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) | 16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 7 | High |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 15 | Extreme |
Air quality in Antananarivo 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 Antananarivo is worst in October — around 49 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 3.7× the cleanest month (January, 13 µg/m³).
Seasonal pattern from CAMS reanalysis, scaled to Antananarivo's WHO annual average of 32 µg/m³.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 13 | 18 | 23 | 30 | 43 | 45 | 43 | 38 | 31 | 49 | 34 | 17 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Poor | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Moderate |
| Feb | 18 | Moderate |
| Mar | 23 | Moderate |
| Apr | 30 | Moderate |
| May | 43 | Poor |
| Jun | 45 | Poor |
| Jul | 43 | Poor |
| Aug | 38 | Poor |
| Sep | 31 | Moderate |
| Oct | 49 | Poor |
| Nov | 34 | Moderate |
| Dec | 17 | Moderate |
Where is Antananarivo?
Antananarivo sits at 18.9°S, 47.5°E, 1,274 m above sea level, in Madagascar. The nearest listed city is Ivato, 14 km away.
Topography around Antananarivo
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Antananarivo.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Antananarivo has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 181 m around an average of 1,278 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 366 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,018 m.
The land around Antananarivo is covered by artificial surfaces (76%) within 3 km, cropland (47%) and grassland (32%) within 16 km, and grassland (62%) and cropland (21%) within 80 km.
Madagascar travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 31% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $599
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.2 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 22%
- of population, 2024
- Road deaths
- 29.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 457
- 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 Antananarivo (-18.9137°, 47.5361°, elevation 1,274 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).