San Rafael Tlanalapan weather in September
In September, San Rafael Tlanalapan sees average daytime highs of 21°C and overnight lows near 11°C, with 160 mm of rain across 20.3 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 21°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 8% of the time in September, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 24 min at the start of September to 11 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is San Rafael Tlanalapan's 12th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see San Rafael Tlanalapan's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 21°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 11°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 160 mm
- 20.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:25 AM – 6:31 PM
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.18 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.7
- out of 10
San Rafael Tlanalapan is town in Texmelucan Municipality, State of Puebla, Mexico.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in September
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 21°C through the month.
A typical September day in San Rafael Tlanalapan reaches about 21°C in the afternoon and slips back to 11°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 18°C and 23°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs on par with August and on par with October.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg low (°C) | 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 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 11 |
| 2 | 21 | 11 |
| 3 | 21 | 11 |
| 4 | 21 | 11 |
| 5 | 21 | 11 |
| 6 | 21 | 11 |
| 7 | 21 | 11 |
| 8 | 21 | 11 |
| 9 | 21 | 11 |
| 10 | 21 | 11 |
| 11 | 21 | 11 |
| 12 | 21 | 11 |
| 13 | 21 | 11 |
| 14 | 21 | 11 |
| 15 | 21 | 11 |
| 16 | 21 | 11 |
| 17 | 21 | 11 |
| 18 | 21 | 11 |
| 19 | 21 | 11 |
| 20 | 21 | 11 |
| 21 | 21 | 11 |
| 22 | 21 | 11 |
| 23 | 21 | 11 |
| 24 | 21 | 11 |
| 25 | 21 | 11 |
| 26 | 21 | 10 |
| 27 | 21 | 10 |
| 28 | 21 | 10 |
| 29 | 21 | 10 |
| 30 | 21 | 10 |
San Rafael Tlanalapan weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 9th-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 | 19° / 5° | 21 | 4.2 | 11 | 7.4 |
| Feb | 21° / 6° | 21 | 4.4 | 11.3 | 7.7 |
| Mar | 22° / 8° | 44 | 8.4 | 11.9 | 7.4 |
| Apr | 23° / 9° | 78 | 12 | 12.4 | 6.6 |
| May | 23° / 10° | 121 | 16.8 | 12.9 | 5.9 |
| Jun | 22° / 11° | 173 | 19 | 13.1 | 5.1 |
| Jul | 21° / 10° | 145 | 20.5 | 13 | 4.9 |
| Aug | 21° / 11° | 149 | 20.1 | 12.7 | 4.9 |
| Sep | 21° / 11° | 160 | 20.3 | 12.1 | 4.7 |
| Oct | 21° / 9° | 84 | 12.4 | 11.6 | 6.1 |
| Nov | 21° / 7° | 35 | 6.3 | 11.1 | 7.2 |
| Dec | 20° / 6° | 13 | 2.7 | 10.9 | 7.7 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 8% of the time in September, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 76%.
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| Clearer (%) | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
| Cloudier (%) | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 72 | 72 | 71 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 78 |
| 2 | 22 | 78 |
| 3 | 21 | 79 |
| 4 | 21 | 79 |
| 5 | 22 | 78 |
| 6 | 22 | 78 |
| 7 | 22 | 78 |
| 8 | 22 | 78 |
| 9 | 23 | 77 |
| 10 | 23 | 77 |
| 11 | 23 | 77 |
| 12 | 23 | 77 |
| 13 | 23 | 77 |
| 14 | 23 | 77 |
| 15 | 24 | 76 |
| 16 | 24 | 76 |
| 17 | 24 | 76 |
| 18 | 25 | 75 |
| 19 | 24 | 76 |
| 20 | 24 | 76 |
| 21 | 24 | 76 |
| 22 | 24 | 76 |
| 23 | 25 | 75 |
| 24 | 26 | 74 |
| 25 | 25 | 75 |
| 26 | 26 | 74 |
| 27 | 26 | 74 |
| 28 | 28 | 72 |
| 29 | 28 | 72 |
| 30 | 29 | 71 |
Chance of precipitation in September
San Rafael Tlanalapan gets around 160 mm of rain over 20.3 wet days in September. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 66% and peaks near 72% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 56 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 70 |
| 2 | 71 |
| 3 | 71 |
| 4 | 72 |
| 5 | 72 |
| 6 | 72 |
| 7 | 72 |
| 8 | 72 |
| 9 | 72 |
| 10 | 71 |
| 11 | 71 |
| 12 | 70 |
| 13 | 69 |
| 14 | 68 |
| 15 | 67 |
| 16 | 67 |
| 17 | 66 |
| 18 | 66 |
| 19 | 65 |
| 20 | 65 |
| 21 | 64 |
| 22 | 63 |
| 23 | 62 |
| 24 | 61 |
| 25 | 60 |
| 26 | 59 |
| 27 | 58 |
| 28 | 58 |
| 29 | 57 |
| 30 | 56 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the dry band about 95% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 96 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 |
| Comfortable (%) | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 96 | 4 |
| 2 | 95 | 5 |
| 3 | 95 | 5 |
| 4 | 95 | 5 |
| 5 | 95 | 5 |
| 6 | 94 | 6 |
| 7 | 94 | 6 |
| 8 | 94 | 6 |
| 9 | 94 | 6 |
| 10 | 94 | 6 |
| 11 | 94 | 6 |
| 12 | 94 | 6 |
| 13 | 94 | 6 |
| 14 | 94 | 6 |
| 15 | 94 | 6 |
| 16 | 94 | 6 |
| 17 | 94 | 6 |
| 18 | 94 | 6 |
| 19 | 94 | 6 |
| 20 | 94 | 6 |
| 21 | 95 | 5 |
| 22 | 95 | 5 |
| 23 | 95 | 5 |
| 24 | 95 | 5 |
| 25 | 96 | 4 |
| 26 | 96 | 4 |
| 27 | 96 | 4 |
| 28 | 96 | 4 |
| 29 | 97 | 3 |
| 30 | 97 | 3 |
Wind in September
Winds average 7 km/h in September.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 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 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 12 h 24 min at the start of September to 11 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 36 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 6:22 AM to 6:28 AM, and sunset from 6:45 PM to 6:19 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:19 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.4 | 6:22 | 6:45 |
| 2 | 12.4 | 6:22 | 6:44 |
| 3 | 12.3 | 6:22 | 6:43 |
| 4 | 12.3 | 6:23 | 6:42 |
| 5 | 12.3 | 6:23 | 6:42 |
| 6 | 12.3 | 6:23 | 6:41 |
| 7 | 12.3 | 6:23 | 6:40 |
| 8 | 12.3 | 6:23 | 6:39 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 6:24 | 6:38 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 6:24 | 6:37 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 6:24 | 6:36 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 6:24 | 6:35 |
| 13 | 12.2 | 6:24 | 6:34 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 6:25 | 6:33 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 6:25 | 6:32 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:25 | 6:31 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:25 | 6:31 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:25 | 6:30 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:26 | 6:29 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:26 | 6:28 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:26 | 6:27 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:26 | 6:26 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:26 | 6:25 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:27 | 6:24 |
| 25 | 11.9 | 6:27 | 6:23 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 6:27 | 6:22 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 6:27 | 6:21 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 6:27 | 6:20 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:19 |
| 30 | 11.8 | 6:28 | 6:19 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 5.18 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.07 kWh/m² to a high of 6.93 kWh/m² in April across the year — September's 5.18 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| 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 |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.1 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for San Rafael Tlanalapan
In September, San Rafael Tlanalapan sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
San Rafael Tlanalapan's rainy season runs April–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is September a good time to visit San Rafael Tlanalapan?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is a reasonable time to visit San Rafael Tlanalapan for sightseeing.
What to pack for San Rafael Tlanalapan in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, San Rafael Tlanalapan sees daytime highs around 21°C and nights near 11°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 20 days see rain.
UV index in San Rafael Tlanalapan in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September 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 San Rafael Tlanalapan peaks around April 11 at about 15 (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 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 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 | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 14 | Extreme |
| Jul | 13 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in San Rafael Tlanalapan in September
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where September falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in San Rafael Tlanalapan is worst in December — around 165 µg/m³ PM2.5 (very unhealthy), 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) | 137 | 131 | 122 | 120 | 143 | 121 | 118 | 113 | 120 | 121 | 155 | 165 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Very unhealthy | Very unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 137 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 131 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 122 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 120 | Unhealthy |
| May | 143 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 121 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 118 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 113 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 120 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 121 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 155 | Very unhealthy |
| Dec | 165 | Very unhealthy |
Where is San Rafael Tlanalapan?
San Rafael Tlanalapan sits at 19.3°N, 98.5°W, 2,294 m above sea level, in Mexico. The nearest listed city is San Martin Texmelucan de Labastida, 3.0 km away.
Topography around San Rafael Tlanalapan
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of San Rafael Tlanalapan.
Within 3 km, the terrain around San Rafael Tlanalapan has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 111 m around an average of 2,300 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,474 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 4,248 m.
The land around San Rafael Tlanalapan is covered by cropland (37%) and artificial surfaces (33%) within 3 km, cropland (43%) and trees (32%) within 16 km, and cropland (33%) and trees (28%) 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 San Rafael Tlanalapan (19.2917°, -98.4681°, elevation 2,294 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).