Fianarantsoa weather in November
In November, Fianarantsoa sees average daytime highs of 26°C and overnight lows near 16°C, with 95 mm of rain across 12.6 wet days and about 13 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 27% of the time in November, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 48 min at the start of November to 13 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Fianarantsoa's 8th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Fianarantsoa's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 26°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 16°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 95 mm
- 12.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 hours
- 5:06 AM – 6:08 PM
- Cloud cover
- 56%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.69 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.3
- out of 10
Temperature in November
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month.
A typical November day in Fianarantsoa 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 1°C warmer than October and on par with December.
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| Avg high (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg low (°C) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 15 |
| 2 | 25 | 15 |
| 3 | 25 | 15 |
| 4 | 25 | 15 |
| 5 | 25 | 15 |
| 6 | 26 | 15 |
| 7 | 26 | 15 |
| 8 | 26 | 15 |
| 9 | 26 | 15 |
| 10 | 26 | 16 |
| 11 | 26 | 16 |
| 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 | 16 |
| 23 | 26 | 16 |
| 24 | 26 | 16 |
| 25 | 26 | 16 |
| 26 | 26 | 16 |
| 27 | 26 | 16 |
| 28 | 26 | 17 |
| 29 | 26 | 17 |
| 30 | 26 | 17 |
Fianarantsoa 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 | 25° / 18° | 287 | 22.8 | 13.2 | 4.7 |
| Feb | 25° / 18° | 213 | 19.1 | 12.7 | 4.9 |
| Mar | 25° / 17° | 146 | 16.7 | 12.2 | 5.8 |
| Apr | 24° / 15° | 49 | 10.3 | 11.5 | 6.9 |
| May | 22° / 13° | 24 | 5.4 | 11 | 7.5 |
| Jun | 20° / 11° | 12 | 3.1 | 10.7 | 7.5 |
| Jul | 19° / 10° | 15 | 3.5 | 10.8 | 7.2 |
| Aug | 20° / 10° | 9 | 2.7 | 11.3 | 7.8 |
| Sep | 23° / 12° | 9 | 2.5 | 11.9 | 8.3 |
| Oct | 25° / 14° | 43 | 7.4 | 12.5 | 7.6 |
| Nov | 26° / 16° | 95 | 12.6 | 13 | 6.3 |
| Dec | 26° / 17° | 209 | 19.7 | 13.3 | 5.2 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 27% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 24% 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 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 |
| Cloudier (%) | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 | 40 |
| 2 | 59 | 41 |
| 3 | 59 | 41 |
| 4 | 59 | 41 |
| 5 | 59 | 41 |
| 6 | 57 | 43 |
| 7 | 57 | 43 |
| 8 | 57 | 43 |
| 9 | 57 | 43 |
| 10 | 56 | 44 |
| 11 | 57 | 43 |
| 12 | 56 | 44 |
| 13 | 55 | 45 |
| 14 | 53 | 47 |
| 15 | 52 | 48 |
| 16 | 51 | 49 |
| 17 | 50 | 50 |
| 18 | 49 | 51 |
| 19 | 48 | 52 |
| 20 | 46 | 54 |
| 21 | 45 | 55 |
| 22 | 45 | 55 |
| 23 | 43 | 57 |
| 24 | 43 | 57 |
| 25 | 42 | 58 |
| 26 | 42 | 58 |
| 27 | 41 | 59 |
| 28 | 40 | 60 |
| 29 | 40 | 60 |
| 30 | 39 | 61 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Fianarantsoa gets around 95 mm of rain over 12.6 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 42% and peaks near 54% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 54 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 33 |
| 2 | 33 |
| 3 | 33 |
| 4 | 33 |
| 5 | 33 |
| 6 | 33 |
| 7 | 34 |
| 8 | 34 |
| 9 | 35 |
| 10 | 36 |
| 11 | 36 |
| 12 | 37 |
| 13 | 39 |
| 14 | 40 |
| 15 | 41 |
| 16 | 42 |
| 17 | 44 |
| 18 | 45 |
| 19 | 46 |
| 20 | 47 |
| 21 | 48 |
| 22 | 49 |
| 23 | 50 |
| 24 | 50 |
| 25 | 51 |
| 26 | 52 |
| 27 | 52 |
| 28 | 53 |
| 29 | 54 |
| 30 | 54 |
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 49% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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| Dry (%) | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Comfortable (%) | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
| Humid (%) | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 42 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 57 | 57 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 66 |
| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 51 | 30 | 1 |
| 2 | 18 | 50 | 31 | 1 |
| 3 | 17 | 50 | 32 | 1 |
| 4 | 17 | 49 | 33 | 1 |
| 5 | 16 | 49 | 34 | 1 |
| 6 | 16 | 48 | 35 | 1 |
| 7 | 15 | 48 | 36 | 1 |
| 8 | 14 | 47 | 38 | 1 |
| 9 | 14 | 46 | 39 | 1 |
| 10 | 13 | 46 | 40 | 1 |
| 11 | 12 | 45 | 42 | 1 |
| 12 | 11 | 44 | 43 | 1 |
| 13 | 11 | 43 | 45 | 1 |
| 14 | 10 | 43 | 46 | 1 |
| 15 | 9 | 42 | 48 | 1 |
| 16 | 8 | 41 | 50 | 2 |
| 17 | 7 | 39 | 52 | 2 |
| 18 | 6 | 38 | 54 | 2 |
| 19 | 6 | 37 | 55 | 2 |
| 20 | 5 | 36 | 57 | 2 |
| 21 | 5 | 35 | 57 | 3 |
| 22 | 4 | 34 | 59 | 3 |
| 23 | 4 | 32 | 60 | 4 |
| 24 | 4 | 31 | 61 | 4 |
| 25 | 3 | 30 | 63 | 4 |
| 26 | 3 | 29 | 63 | 5 |
| 27 | 3 | 28 | 64 | 5 |
| 28 | 3 | 27 | 64 | 6 |
| 29 | 3 | 26 | 65 | 6 |
| 30 | 2 | 25 | 66 | 7 |
Wind in November
Winds average 10 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 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 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 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 12 h 48 min at the start of November to 13 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 24 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 5:11 AM to 5:05 AM, and sunset from 5:59 PM to 6:17 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 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 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:05 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.8 | 5:11 | 5:59 |
| 2 | 12.8 | 5:11 | 6:00 |
| 3 | 12.8 | 5:10 | 6:00 |
| 4 | 12.9 | 5:10 | 6:01 |
| 5 | 12.9 | 5:09 | 6:02 |
| 6 | 12.9 | 5:09 | 6:02 |
| 7 | 12.9 | 5:08 | 6:03 |
| 8 | 12.9 | 5:08 | 6:03 |
| 9 | 12.9 | 5:08 | 6:04 |
| 10 | 13.0 | 5:07 | 6:04 |
| 11 | 13.0 | 5:07 | 6:05 |
| 12 | 13.0 | 5:07 | 6:06 |
| 13 | 13.0 | 5:06 | 6:06 |
| 14 | 13.0 | 5:06 | 6:07 |
| 15 | 13.0 | 5:06 | 6:08 |
| 16 | 13.0 | 5:06 | 6:08 |
| 17 | 13.1 | 5:05 | 6:09 |
| 18 | 13.1 | 5:05 | 6:09 |
| 19 | 13.1 | 5:05 | 6:10 |
| 20 | 13.1 | 5:05 | 6:11 |
| 21 | 13.1 | 5:05 | 6:11 |
| 22 | 13.1 | 5:05 | 6:12 |
| 23 | 13.1 | 5:05 | 6:13 |
| 24 | 13.1 | 5:05 | 6:13 |
| 25 | 13.2 | 5:05 | 6:14 |
| 26 | 13.2 | 5:05 | 6:15 |
| 27 | 13.2 | 5:05 | 6:15 |
| 28 | 13.2 | 5:05 | 6:16 |
| 29 | 13.2 | 5:05 | 6:17 |
| 30 | 13.2 | 5:05 | 6:17 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 6.69 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 6.69 kWh/m² in November across the year — November's 6.69 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 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 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.7 | 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 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.5 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Fianarantsoa
None of Fianarantsoa's seasonal hazards are active in November. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Fianarantsoa's monsoon runs December–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is November a good time to visit Fianarantsoa?
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 Fianarantsoa for sightseeing.
What to pack for Fianarantsoa in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Fianarantsoa sees daytime highs around 26°C and nights near 16°C. Pack sun protection. Worth having: light clothes and rain gear. About 13 days see rain.
UV index in Fianarantsoa 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 Fianarantsoa peaks around February 12 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 18 at about 6 (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) | 15 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 7 | High |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 15 | Extreme |
Air quality in Fianarantsoa 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 Fianarantsoa is worst in October — around 22 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.7× the cleanest month (February, 6 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) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 22 | 16 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | Good |
| Feb | 6 | Good |
| Mar | 7 | Good |
| Apr | 10 | Good |
| May | 15 | Moderate |
| Jun | 15 | Moderate |
| Jul | 15 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 14 | Moderate |
| Oct | 22 | Moderate |
| Nov | 16 | Moderate |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Fianarantsoa?
Fianarantsoa sits at 21.5°S, 47.1°E, 1,117 m above sea level, in Madagascar. The nearest listed city is Ambalavao, 45 km away.
Topography around Fianarantsoa
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Fianarantsoa.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Fianarantsoa has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 297 m around an average of 1,148 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 503 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,372 m.
The land around Fianarantsoa is covered by cropland (33%), grassland (25%) and artificial surfaces (23%) within 3 km, grassland (62%) and cropland (29%) within 16 km, and grassland (63%) 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 Fianarantsoa (-21.4527°, 47.0857°, elevation 1,117 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).