Guanajuato weather in August
In August, Guanajuato sees average daytime highs of 26°C and overnight lows near 14°C, with 141 mm of rain across 15.9 wet days and about 12.7 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 2nd-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 25% of the time in August, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 13 hours at the start of August to 12 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Guanajuato's 10th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Guanajuato's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 26°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 14°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 141 mm
- 15.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 42 min
- 6:27 AM – 7:11 PM
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.31 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.8
- out of 10
Guanajuato is capital city of the State of Guanajuato, Mexico.
- Density
- 72/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1546
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month.
A typical August day in Guanajuato reaches about 26°C in the afternoon and slips back to 14°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 23°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs on par with July and about 1°C warmer than September.
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| Avg high (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg low (°C) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 14 |
| 2 | 26 | 14 |
| 3 | 26 | 14 |
| 4 | 26 | 14 |
| 5 | 26 | 14 |
| 6 | 26 | 14 |
| 7 | 26 | 14 |
| 8 | 26 | 14 |
| 9 | 26 | 14 |
| 10 | 26 | 14 |
| 11 | 26 | 14 |
| 12 | 26 | 14 |
| 13 | 26 | 14 |
| 14 | 26 | 14 |
| 15 | 26 | 14 |
| 16 | 26 | 14 |
| 17 | 26 | 14 |
| 18 | 25 | 14 |
| 19 | 25 | 14 |
| 20 | 25 | 14 |
| 21 | 25 | 14 |
| 22 | 25 | 14 |
| 23 | 25 | 14 |
| 24 | 25 | 14 |
| 25 | 25 | 14 |
| 26 | 25 | 14 |
| 27 | 25 | 14 |
| 28 | 25 | 14 |
| 29 | 25 | 14 |
| 30 | 25 | 14 |
| 31 | 25 | 14 |
Guanajuato weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 5th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22° / 7° | 13 | 2.4 | 10.9 | 8.1 |
| Feb | 24° / 9° | 13 | 2 | 11.3 | 8.6 |
| Mar | 26° / 11° | 13 | 2.2 | 11.9 | 8.3 |
| Apr | 29° / 13° | 14 | 3 | 12.5 | 6.9 |
| May | 29° / 15° | 48 | 8.5 | 13 | 5.8 |
| Jun | 28° / 15° | 133 | 14.3 | 13.3 | 5.5 |
| Jul | 26° / 14° | 160 | 17.7 | 13.1 | 5.6 |
| Aug | 26° / 14° | 141 | 15.9 | 12.7 | 5.8 |
| Sep | 25° / 14° | 131 | 14.4 | 12.1 | 6.1 |
| Oct | 25° / 12° | 47 | 7 | 11.5 | 7.5 |
| Nov | 24° / 10° | 13 | 2.5 | 11 | 8.6 |
| Dec | 22° / 8° | 6 | 1.4 | 10.7 | 8.4 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 25% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 53%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 |
| Cloudier (%) | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54 | 46 |
| 2 | 54 | 46 |
| 3 | 54 | 46 |
| 4 | 54 | 46 |
| 5 | 54 | 46 |
| 6 | 54 | 46 |
| 7 | 53 | 47 |
| 8 | 53 | 47 |
| 9 | 52 | 48 |
| 10 | 51 | 49 |
| 11 | 50 | 50 |
| 12 | 49 | 51 |
| 13 | 48 | 52 |
| 14 | 47 | 53 |
| 15 | 46 | 54 |
| 16 | 46 | 54 |
| 17 | 45 | 55 |
| 18 | 45 | 55 |
| 19 | 44 | 56 |
| 20 | 44 | 56 |
| 21 | 43 | 57 |
| 22 | 43 | 57 |
| 23 | 42 | 58 |
| 24 | 42 | 58 |
| 25 | 41 | 59 |
| 26 | 40 | 60 |
| 27 | 40 | 60 |
| 28 | 40 | 60 |
| 29 | 39 | 61 |
| 30 | 39 | 61 |
| 31 | 38 | 62 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Guanajuato gets around 141 mm of rain over 15.9 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 52% and peaks near 55% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 50 |
| 2 | 49 |
| 3 | 49 |
| 4 | 49 |
| 5 | 48 |
| 6 | 48 |
| 7 | 48 |
| 8 | 49 |
| 9 | 49 |
| 10 | 50 |
| 11 | 51 |
| 12 | 51 |
| 13 | 52 |
| 14 | 52 |
| 15 | 52 |
| 16 | 53 |
| 17 | 53 |
| 18 | 54 |
| 19 | 54 |
| 20 | 54 |
| 21 | 55 |
| 22 | 55 |
| 23 | 55 |
| 24 | 55 |
| 25 | 55 |
| 26 | 55 |
| 27 | 55 |
| 28 | 55 |
| 29 | 55 |
| 30 | 55 |
| 31 | 55 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the comfortable band about 51% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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| Dry (%) | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| Comfortable (%) | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 |
| Humid (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51 | 47 | 2 |
| 2 | 51 | 47 | 2 |
| 3 | 51 | 47 | 2 |
| 4 | 51 | 47 | 2 |
| 5 | 51 | 47 | 2 |
| 6 | 51 | 47 | 2 |
| 7 | 51 | 47 | 2 |
| 8 | 50 | 48 | 2 |
| 9 | 50 | 48 | 2 |
| 10 | 49 | 48 | 2 |
| 11 | 49 | 49 | 3 |
| 12 | 48 | 49 | 3 |
| 13 | 48 | 49 | 3 |
| 14 | 48 | 49 | 3 |
| 15 | 47 | 49 | 3 |
| 16 | 47 | 50 | 3 |
| 17 | 46 | 50 | 4 |
| 18 | 46 | 50 | 4 |
| 19 | 45 | 51 | 4 |
| 20 | 45 | 51 | 4 |
| 21 | 44 | 51 | 5 |
| 22 | 43 | 52 | 5 |
| 23 | 42 | 53 | 5 |
| 24 | 41 | 54 | 5 |
| 25 | 40 | 55 | 5 |
| 26 | 39 | 55 | 6 |
| 27 | 39 | 55 | 6 |
| 28 | 38 | 56 | 6 |
| 29 | 37 | 57 | 6 |
| 30 | 37 | 57 | 6 |
| 31 | 37 | 57 | 6 |
Wind in August
Winds average 10 km/h in August.
Across August, 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) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 13 hours at the start of August to 12 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 36 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 6:22 AM to 6:32 AM, and sunset from 7:20 PM to 6:58 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:18 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:15 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:13 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:11 | 7:10 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:08 | 7:07 | 7:06 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:04 | 7:03 | 7:02 | 7:01 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:58 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.0 | 6:22 | 7:20 |
| 2 | 13.0 | 6:22 | 7:20 |
| 3 | 12.9 | 6:23 | 7:19 |
| 4 | 12.9 | 6:23 | 7:19 |
| 5 | 12.9 | 6:24 | 7:18 |
| 6 | 12.9 | 6:24 | 7:17 |
| 7 | 12.9 | 6:24 | 7:17 |
| 8 | 12.9 | 6:25 | 7:16 |
| 9 | 12.8 | 6:25 | 7:16 |
| 10 | 12.8 | 6:25 | 7:15 |
| 11 | 12.8 | 6:26 | 7:14 |
| 12 | 12.8 | 6:26 | 7:14 |
| 13 | 12.8 | 6:26 | 7:13 |
| 14 | 12.8 | 6:27 | 7:12 |
| 15 | 12.7 | 6:27 | 7:12 |
| 16 | 12.7 | 6:27 | 7:11 |
| 17 | 12.7 | 6:28 | 7:10 |
| 18 | 12.7 | 6:28 | 7:09 |
| 19 | 12.7 | 6:28 | 7:09 |
| 20 | 12.7 | 6:29 | 7:08 |
| 21 | 12.6 | 6:29 | 7:07 |
| 22 | 12.6 | 6:29 | 7:06 |
| 23 | 12.6 | 6:30 | 7:05 |
| 24 | 12.6 | 6:30 | 7:05 |
| 25 | 12.6 | 6:30 | 7:04 |
| 26 | 12.5 | 6:30 | 7:03 |
| 27 | 12.5 | 6:31 | 7:02 |
| 28 | 12.5 | 6:31 | 7:01 |
| 29 | 12.5 | 6:31 | 7:00 |
| 30 | 12.5 | 6:32 | 6:59 |
| 31 | 12.4 | 6:32 | 6:58 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 6.31 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.82 kWh/m² to a high of 7.54 kWh/m² in April across the year — August's 6.31 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| 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 | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.8 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Guanajuato
In August, Guanajuato sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Guanajuato's rainy season runs June–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is August a good time to visit Guanajuato?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a reasonable time to visit Guanajuato for sightseeing.
What to pack for Guanajuato in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Guanajuato sees daytime highs around 26°C and nights near 14°C. Pack rain gear and sun protection. Worth having: light clothes. About 16 days see rain.
UV index in Guanajuato in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Guanajuato peaks around June 12 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 7 (very 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) | 8 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 10 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 14 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | Very high |
Air quality in Guanajuato in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Guanajuato is worst in May — around 21 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 20 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | Moderate |
| Feb | 17 | Moderate |
| Mar | 17 | Moderate |
| Apr | 17 | Moderate |
| May | 21 | Moderate |
| Jun | 15 | Moderate |
| Jul | 17 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 16 | Moderate |
| Oct | 13 | Moderate |
| Nov | 16 | Moderate |
| Dec | 20 | Moderate |
Where is Guanajuato?
Guanajuato sits at 21.0°N, 101.3°W, 2,010 m above sea level, in Mexico. The nearest listed city is Marfil, 4.0 km away.
Topography around Guanajuato
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Guanajuato.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Guanajuato has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 488 m around an average of 2,135 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,169 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,273 m.
The land around Guanajuato is covered by shrubs (49%) and artificial surfaces (25%) within 3 km, shrubs (44%), trees (23%) and grassland (21%) within 16 km, and shrubs (39%) and cropland (34%) within 80 km.
Mexico travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 / 127 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 54% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $13,889
- 2025
- Happiness
- 7.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 43%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 24.9
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 440
- 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 Guanajuato (21.0186°, -101.2591°, elevation 2,010 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).