Ihosy weather in January
In January, Ihosy sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 19°C, with 225 mm of rain across 18.3 wet days and about 13.2 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 17% of the time in January, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 18 min at the start of January to 13 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Ihosy's 12th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ihosy's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 19°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 225 mm
- 18.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 12 min
- 5:28 AM – 6:42 PM
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.06 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.7
- out of 10
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical January day in Ihosy reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 19°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 25°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and on par with February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 19 |
| 2 | 28 | 19 |
| 3 | 28 | 19 |
| 4 | 28 | 19 |
| 5 | 28 | 19 |
| 6 | 28 | 19 |
| 7 | 28 | 19 |
| 8 | 28 | 19 |
| 9 | 28 | 19 |
| 10 | 28 | 19 |
| 11 | 28 | 19 |
| 12 | 28 | 19 |
| 13 | 28 | 19 |
| 14 | 28 | 19 |
| 15 | 28 | 19 |
| 16 | 28 | 19 |
| 17 | 28 | 19 |
| 18 | 28 | 19 |
| 19 | 28 | 19 |
| 20 | 28 | 19 |
| 21 | 28 | 20 |
| 22 | 28 | 20 |
| 23 | 28 | 20 |
| 24 | 28 | 20 |
| 25 | 28 | 20 |
| 26 | 28 | 20 |
| 27 | 28 | 20 |
| 28 | 28 | 20 |
| 29 | 28 | 20 |
| 30 | 28 | 20 |
| 31 | 28 | 20 |
Ihosy weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 3rd-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 19° | 225 | 18.3 | 13.2 | 4.7 |
| Feb | 28° / 19° | 145 | 14.7 | 12.8 | 5.3 |
| Mar | 28° / 19° | 89 | 11.9 | 12.2 | 6.1 |
| Apr | 27° / 17° | 34 | 5.8 | 11.5 | 7.4 |
| May | 25° / 15° | 12 | 2.5 | 10.9 | 8.5 |
| Jun | 23° / 13° | 5 | 1.1 | 10.7 | 8.7 |
| Jul | 22° / 12° | 7 | 1.2 | 10.8 | 8.5 |
| Aug | 24° / 12° | 3 | 0.7 | 11.2 | 9.1 |
| Sep | 26° / 14° | 5 | 1.3 | 11.9 | 8.7 |
| Oct | 28° / 16° | 34 | 5.2 | 12.5 | 7.1 |
| Nov | 29° / 18° | 76 | 9 | 13.1 | 5.7 |
| Dec | 29° / 19° | 173 | 16.4 | 13.3 | 4.8 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 17% of the time in January, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 63%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 39 | 39 |
| Cloudier (%) | 58 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 61 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | 58 |
| 2 | 40 | 60 |
| 3 | 40 | 60 |
| 4 | 40 | 60 |
| 5 | 39 | 61 |
| 6 | 38 | 62 |
| 7 | 38 | 62 |
| 8 | 37 | 63 |
| 9 | 37 | 63 |
| 10 | 37 | 63 |
| 11 | 37 | 63 |
| 12 | 37 | 63 |
| 13 | 38 | 62 |
| 14 | 38 | 62 |
| 15 | 37 | 63 |
| 16 | 37 | 63 |
| 17 | 35 | 65 |
| 18 | 35 | 65 |
| 19 | 35 | 65 |
| 20 | 35 | 65 |
| 21 | 34 | 66 |
| 22 | 34 | 66 |
| 23 | 34 | 66 |
| 24 | 34 | 66 |
| 25 | 35 | 65 |
| 26 | 35 | 65 |
| 27 | 37 | 63 |
| 28 | 37 | 63 |
| 29 | 37 | 63 |
| 30 | 39 | 61 |
| 31 | 39 | 61 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Ihosy gets around 225 mm of rain over 18.3 wet days in January, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 58% and peaks near 60% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 57 |
| 2 | 57 |
| 3 | 57 |
| 4 | 57 |
| 5 | 57 |
| 6 | 57 |
| 7 | 57 |
| 8 | 57 |
| 9 | 57 |
| 10 | 57 |
| 11 | 57 |
| 12 | 57 |
| 13 | 58 |
| 14 | 58 |
| 15 | 58 |
| 16 | 59 |
| 17 | 59 |
| 18 | 59 |
| 19 | 60 |
| 20 | 60 |
| 21 | 60 |
| 22 | 60 |
| 23 | 60 |
| 24 | 60 |
| 25 | 59 |
| 26 | 59 |
| 27 | 58 |
| 28 | 57 |
| 29 | 57 |
| 30 | 56 |
| 31 | 56 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the muggy band about 74% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 76% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Humid (%) | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Muggy (%) | 70 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 |
| Oppressive (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 27 | 70 | 1 |
| 2 | 2 | 27 | 70 | 1 |
| 3 | 2 | 26 | 71 | 1 |
| 4 | 2 | 25 | 72 | 1 |
| 5 | 2 | 25 | 72 | 1 |
| 6 | 2 | 24 | 73 | 1 |
| 7 | 2 | 24 | 73 | 1 |
| 8 | 2 | 24 | 73 | 1 |
| 9 | 2 | 24 | 73 | 1 |
| 10 | 2 | 24 | 73 | 1 |
| 11 | 2 | 24 | 73 | 1 |
| 12 | 2 | 24 | 72 | 2 |
| 13 | 2 | 24 | 72 | 2 |
| 14 | 2 | 24 | 72 | 2 |
| 15 | 2 | 23 | 73 | 2 |
| 16 | 2 | 23 | 73 | 2 |
| 17 | 2 | 23 | 73 | 2 |
| 18 | 1 | 22 | 75 | 2 |
| 19 | 1 | 22 | 75 | 2 |
| 20 | 1 | 21 | 76 | 2 |
| 21 | 1 | 21 | 75 | 3 |
| 22 | 1 | 20 | 76 | 3 |
| 23 | 1 | 20 | 76 | 3 |
| 24 | 1 | 19 | 77 | 3 |
| 25 | 1 | 19 | 77 | 3 |
| 26 | 1 | 19 | 77 | 3 |
| 27 | 1 | 19 | 76 | 4 |
| 28 | 1 | 19 | 76 | 4 |
| 29 | 1 | 19 | 76 | 4 |
| 30 | 1 | 19 | 76 | 4 |
| 31 | 2 | 19 | 75 | 4 |
Wind in January
Winds average 11 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| 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 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 11 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 11 | calm |
| 14 | 11 | calm |
| 15 | 11 | calm |
| 16 | 11 | calm |
| 17 | 11 | calm |
| 18 | 11 | calm |
| 19 | 11 | calm |
| 20 | 11 | calm |
| 21 | 11 | calm |
| 22 | 11 | calm |
| 23 | 11 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
| 31 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 13 h 18 min at the start of January to 13 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 5:18 AM to 5:38 AM, and sunset from 6:39 PM to 6:40 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.3 | 5:18 | 6:39 |
| 2 | 13.3 | 5:19 | 6:39 |
| 3 | 13.3 | 5:19 | 6:40 |
| 4 | 13.3 | 5:20 | 6:40 |
| 5 | 13.3 | 5:21 | 6:40 |
| 6 | 13.3 | 5:21 | 6:41 |
| 7 | 13.3 | 5:22 | 6:41 |
| 8 | 13.3 | 5:22 | 6:41 |
| 9 | 13.3 | 5:23 | 6:41 |
| 10 | 13.3 | 5:24 | 6:41 |
| 11 | 13.3 | 5:24 | 6:41 |
| 12 | 13.3 | 5:25 | 6:42 |
| 13 | 13.3 | 5:26 | 6:42 |
| 14 | 13.3 | 5:26 | 6:42 |
| 15 | 13.2 | 5:27 | 6:42 |
| 16 | 13.2 | 5:28 | 6:42 |
| 17 | 13.2 | 5:28 | 6:42 |
| 18 | 13.2 | 5:29 | 6:42 |
| 19 | 13.2 | 5:30 | 6:42 |
| 20 | 13.2 | 5:30 | 6:42 |
| 21 | 13.2 | 5:31 | 6:42 |
| 22 | 13.2 | 5:32 | 6:42 |
| 23 | 13.1 | 5:33 | 6:41 |
| 24 | 13.1 | 5:33 | 6:41 |
| 25 | 13.1 | 5:34 | 6:41 |
| 26 | 13.1 | 5:35 | 6:41 |
| 27 | 13.1 | 5:35 | 6:41 |
| 28 | 13.1 | 5:36 | 6:41 |
| 29 | 13.1 | 5:37 | 6:40 |
| 30 | 13.0 | 5:37 | 6:40 |
| 31 | 13.0 | 5:38 | 6:40 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 6.06 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.9 kWh/m² to a high of 7.02 kWh/m² in November across the year — January's 6.06 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 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 | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 6.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Ihosy
In January, Ihosy sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Ihosy's monsoon runs December–February, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit Ihosy?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a reasonable time to visit Ihosy for sightseeing.
What to pack for Ihosy in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Ihosy sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 19°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 18 days see rain.
UV index in Ihosy in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January 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 Ihosy peaks around February 12 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 19 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 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 15 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 17 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 10 | Very high |
| May | 7 | Very high |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 7 | High |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 15 | Extreme |
Air quality in Ihosy in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Ihosy is worst in October — around 18 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 5.6× the cleanest month (January, 3 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) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 5 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Good |
| Feb | 3 | Good |
| Mar | 3 | Good |
| Apr | 4 | Good |
| May | 7 | Good |
| Jun | 6 | Good |
| Jul | 8 | Good |
| Aug | 12 | Good |
| Sep | 15 | Moderate |
| Oct | 18 | Moderate |
| Nov | 14 | Moderate |
| Dec | 5 | Good |
Where is Ihosy?
Ihosy sits at 22.4°S, 46.1°E, 733 m above sea level, in Madagascar. The nearest listed city is Ivohibe, 78 km away.
Topography around Ihosy
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ihosy.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ihosy has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 357 m around an average of 763 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 591 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,163 m.
The land around Ihosy is covered by grassland (66%) and cropland (23%) within 3 km, grassland (85%) within 16 km, and grassland (94%) 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 Ihosy (-22.4029°, 46.1258°, elevation 733 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).