Mexico City weather in July
In July, Mexico City sees average daytime highs of 22°C and overnight lows near 11°C, with 152 mm of rain across 22.8 wet days and about 13.1 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 22°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 12% of the time in July, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 12 min at the start of July to 12 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Mexico City's 10th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Mexico City's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 22°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 11°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 152 mm
- 22.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 06 min
- 6:10 AM – 7:14 PM
- Cloud cover
- 71%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.83 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.7
- out of 10
Mexico City is capital and largest city of Mexico.
- Air quality
- Elevated
- PM2.5 22.7 µg/m³ · 2018
- Density
- 8,279/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1521
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 22°C through the month.
A typical July day in Mexico City reaches about 22°C in the afternoon and slips back to 11°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 20°C and 24°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 1°C cooler than June and on par with August.
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| Avg high (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg low (°C) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 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 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 12 |
| 2 | 22 | 12 |
| 3 | 22 | 12 |
| 4 | 22 | 12 |
| 5 | 22 | 12 |
| 6 | 22 | 11 |
| 7 | 22 | 11 |
| 8 | 22 | 11 |
| 9 | 22 | 11 |
| 10 | 22 | 11 |
| 11 | 22 | 11 |
| 12 | 22 | 11 |
| 13 | 22 | 11 |
| 14 | 22 | 11 |
| 15 | 22 | 11 |
| 16 | 22 | 11 |
| 17 | 22 | 11 |
| 18 | 22 | 11 |
| 19 | 22 | 11 |
| 20 | 22 | 11 |
| 21 | 22 | 11 |
| 22 | 22 | 11 |
| 23 | 22 | 11 |
| 24 | 22 | 11 |
| 25 | 22 | 11 |
| 26 | 22 | 11 |
| 27 | 22 | 11 |
| 28 | 22 | 11 |
| 29 | 22 | 11 |
| 30 | 22 | 11 |
| 31 | 22 | 11 |
Mexico City weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 5th-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 | 20° / 5° | 23 | 4.5 | 11 | 7.4 |
| Feb | 22° / 6° | 19 | 4.2 | 11.3 | 7.9 |
| Mar | 24° / 7° | 30 | 6.3 | 11.9 | 7.9 |
| Apr | 25° / 9° | 49 | 8.9 | 12.4 | 7.3 |
| May | 24° / 11° | 75 | 12.3 | 12.9 | 6.7 |
| Jun | 23° / 12° | 151 | 17.4 | 13.1 | 5.5 |
| Jul | 22° / 11° | 152 | 22.8 | 13.1 | 4.7 |
| Aug | 22° / 11° | 159 | 21.9 | 12.7 | 4.7 |
| Sep | 21° / 11° | 173 | 20.3 | 12.1 | 4.8 |
| Oct | 21° / 9° | 95 | 13 | 11.6 | 5.9 |
| Nov | 20° / 7° | 33 | 6.5 | 11.1 | 7.1 |
| Dec | 20° / 5° | 17 | 3 | 10.8 | 7.7 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 12% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 68%.
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| Clearer (%) | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| Cloudier (%) | 76 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 76 |
| 2 | 24 | 76 |
| 3 | 25 | 75 |
| 4 | 26 | 74 |
| 5 | 26 | 74 |
| 6 | 27 | 73 |
| 7 | 28 | 72 |
| 8 | 29 | 71 |
| 9 | 30 | 70 |
| 10 | 32 | 68 |
| 11 | 33 | 67 |
| 12 | 34 | 66 |
| 13 | 34 | 66 |
| 14 | 34 | 66 |
| 15 | 34 | 66 |
| 16 | 34 | 66 |
| 17 | 34 | 66 |
| 18 | 34 | 66 |
| 19 | 34 | 66 |
| 20 | 35 | 65 |
| 21 | 35 | 65 |
| 22 | 35 | 65 |
| 23 | 35 | 65 |
| 24 | 35 | 65 |
| 25 | 35 | 65 |
| 26 | 36 | 64 |
| 27 | 36 | 64 |
| 28 | 36 | 64 |
| 29 | 37 | 63 |
| 30 | 37 | 63 |
| 31 | 37 | 63 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Mexico City gets around 152 mm of rain over 22.8 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 73% and peaks near 78% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 77 |
| 2 | 78 |
| 3 | 78 |
| 4 | 78 |
| 5 | 78 |
| 6 | 78 |
| 7 | 78 |
| 8 | 77 |
| 9 | 77 |
| 10 | 76 |
| 11 | 76 |
| 12 | 75 |
| 13 | 74 |
| 14 | 74 |
| 15 | 73 |
| 16 | 73 |
| 17 | 72 |
| 18 | 72 |
| 19 | 72 |
| 20 | 71 |
| 21 | 71 |
| 22 | 70 |
| 23 | 70 |
| 24 | 69 |
| 25 | 69 |
| 26 | 68 |
| 27 | 68 |
| 28 | 67 |
| 29 | 67 |
| 30 | 67 |
| 31 | 67 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the dry band about 97% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 91 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 |
| Comfortable (%) | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 91 | 9 |
| 2 | 92 | 8 |
| 3 | 93 | 7 |
| 4 | 93 | 7 |
| 5 | 94 | 6 |
| 6 | 94 | 6 |
| 7 | 95 | 5 |
| 8 | 95 | 5 |
| 9 | 96 | 4 |
| 10 | 96 | 4 |
| 11 | 97 | 3 |
| 12 | 97 | 3 |
| 13 | 97 | 3 |
| 14 | 98 | 2 |
| 15 | 98 | 2 |
| 16 | 98 | 2 |
| 17 | 98 | 2 |
| 18 | 98 | 2 |
| 19 | 98 | 2 |
| 20 | 98 | 2 |
| 21 | 98 | 2 |
| 22 | 98 | 2 |
| 23 | 98 | 2 |
| 24 | 98 | 2 |
| 25 | 98 | 2 |
| 26 | 98 | 2 |
| 27 | 98 | 2 |
| 28 | 98 | 2 |
| 29 | 98 | 2 |
| 30 | 98 | 2 |
| 31 | 97 | 3 |
Wind in July
Winds average 5 km/h in July, the calmest month.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 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 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 13 h 12 min at the start of July to 12 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 6:05 AM to 6:16 AM, and sunset from 7:15 PM to 7:10 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:10 | 7:10 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.2 | 6:05 | 7:15 |
| 2 | 13.2 | 6:05 | 7:15 |
| 3 | 13.2 | 6:06 | 7:15 |
| 4 | 13.1 | 6:06 | 7:15 |
| 5 | 13.1 | 6:06 | 7:15 |
| 6 | 13.1 | 6:07 | 7:15 |
| 7 | 13.1 | 6:07 | 7:15 |
| 8 | 13.1 | 6:07 | 7:15 |
| 9 | 13.1 | 6:08 | 7:15 |
| 10 | 13.1 | 6:08 | 7:15 |
| 11 | 13.1 | 6:08 | 7:15 |
| 12 | 13.1 | 6:09 | 7:15 |
| 13 | 13.1 | 6:09 | 7:15 |
| 14 | 13.1 | 6:09 | 7:14 |
| 15 | 13.1 | 6:10 | 7:14 |
| 16 | 13.1 | 6:10 | 7:14 |
| 17 | 13.1 | 6:10 | 7:14 |
| 18 | 13.0 | 6:11 | 7:14 |
| 19 | 13.0 | 6:11 | 7:14 |
| 20 | 13.0 | 6:12 | 7:13 |
| 21 | 13.0 | 6:12 | 7:13 |
| 22 | 13.0 | 6:12 | 7:13 |
| 23 | 13.0 | 6:13 | 7:13 |
| 24 | 13.0 | 6:13 | 7:12 |
| 25 | 13.0 | 6:13 | 7:12 |
| 26 | 13.0 | 6:14 | 7:12 |
| 27 | 13.0 | 6:14 | 7:11 |
| 28 | 12.9 | 6:14 | 7:11 |
| 29 | 12.9 | 6:15 | 7:11 |
| 30 | 12.9 | 6:15 | 7:10 |
| 31 | 12.9 | 6:16 | 7:10 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 5.83 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.92 kWh/m² to a high of 6.98 kWh/m² in April across the year — July's 5.83 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 25 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 26 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 6.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Mexico City
In July, Mexico City sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Mexico City's rainy season runs June–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is July a good time to visit Mexico City?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a reasonable time to visit Mexico City for sightseeing.
What to pack for Mexico City in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Mexico City sees daytime highs around 22°C and nights near 11°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 23 days see rain.
UV index in Mexico City in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Mexico City peaks around June 16 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 8 (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) | 9 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 14 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Mexico City in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Mexico City is worst in December — around 29 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Seasonal pattern from CAMS reanalysis, scaled to Mexico City's WHO annual average of 22.7 µg/m³.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 24 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 29 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | Moderate |
| Feb | 23 | Moderate |
| Mar | 21 | Moderate |
| Apr | 18 | Moderate |
| May | 22 | Moderate |
| Jun | 20 | Moderate |
| Jul | 22 | Moderate |
| Aug | 21 | Moderate |
| Sep | 22 | Moderate |
| Oct | 22 | Moderate |
| Nov | 28 | Moderate |
| Dec | 29 | Moderate |
Where is Mexico City?
Mexico City sits at 19.4°N, 99.1°W, 2,240 m above sea level, in Mexico. The nearest listed city is Cuauhtémoc, 3.0 km away.
Topography around Mexico City
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Mexico City.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Mexico City has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 22 m around an average of 2,232 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 501 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 4,439 m.
The land around Mexico City is covered by artificial surfaces (93%) within 3 km, artificial surfaces (78%) within 16 km, and trees (33%) and cropland (27%) 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 Mexico City (19.4285°, -99.1277°, elevation 2,240 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).