Zacapu weather in October
In October, Zacapu sees average daytime highs of 22°C and overnight lows near 10°C, with 118 mm of rain across 14.1 wet days and about 11.5 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 5th-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 23% of the time in October, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of October to 11 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Zacapu's 8th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Zacapu's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 22°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 10°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 118 mm
- 14.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min
- 6:46 AM – 6:18 PM
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.96 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.9
- out of 10
Zacapu is municipal seat of Zacapu, State of Michoacán, Mexico.
- Founded
- 1548
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 22°C through the month.
A typical October day in Zacapu reaches about 22°C in the afternoon and slips back to 10°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, October runs on par with September and on par with November.
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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 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 12 |
| 2 | 22 | 12 |
| 3 | 22 | 11 |
| 4 | 22 | 11 |
| 5 | 22 | 11 |
| 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 | 10 |
| 19 | 22 | 10 |
| 20 | 22 | 10 |
| 21 | 22 | 10 |
| 22 | 22 | 10 |
| 23 | 22 | 10 |
| 24 | 22 | 10 |
| 25 | 22 | 10 |
| 26 | 22 | 10 |
| 27 | 22 | 10 |
| 28 | 22 | 9 |
| 29 | 22 | 9 |
| 30 | 22 | 9 |
| 31 | 22 | 9 |
Zacapu weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 9th-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 | 21° / 6° | 25 | 4 | 10.9 | 7.6 |
| Feb | 22° / 7° | 21 | 3.8 | 11.3 | 8.1 |
| Mar | 24° / 8° | 21 | 3.9 | 11.9 | 8.4 |
| Apr | 26° / 10° | 19 | 5 | 12.4 | 7.6 |
| May | 26° / 12° | 84 | 13.4 | 12.9 | 6.3 |
| Jun | 24° / 13° | 244 | 21.9 | 13.2 | 4.8 |
| Jul | 22° / 12° | 356 | 28.6 | 13.1 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 22° / 12° | 327 | 27.3 | 12.7 | 3.9 |
| Sep | 22° / 12° | 288 | 23.9 | 12.1 | 4.3 |
| Oct | 22° / 10° | 118 | 14.1 | 11.5 | 5.9 |
| Nov | 22° / 8° | 38 | 6.5 | 11.1 | 7.4 |
| Dec | 21° / 6° | 13 | 2.6 | 10.8 | 7.8 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 23% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 60%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 57 | 58 | 58 |
| Cloudier (%) | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 42 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 76 |
| 2 | 25 | 75 |
| 3 | 26 | 74 |
| 4 | 27 | 73 |
| 5 | 27 | 73 |
| 6 | 29 | 71 |
| 7 | 30 | 70 |
| 8 | 31 | 69 |
| 9 | 32 | 68 |
| 10 | 33 | 67 |
| 11 | 34 | 66 |
| 12 | 35 | 65 |
| 13 | 36 | 64 |
| 14 | 36 | 64 |
| 15 | 37 | 63 |
| 16 | 38 | 62 |
| 17 | 40 | 60 |
| 18 | 41 | 59 |
| 19 | 42 | 58 |
| 20 | 44 | 56 |
| 21 | 45 | 55 |
| 22 | 47 | 53 |
| 23 | 49 | 51 |
| 24 | 50 | 50 |
| 25 | 51 | 49 |
| 26 | 53 | 47 |
| 27 | 54 | 46 |
| 28 | 55 | 45 |
| 29 | 57 | 43 |
| 30 | 58 | 42 |
| 31 | 58 | 42 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Zacapu gets around 118 mm of rain over 14.1 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 47% and peaks near 62% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 62 |
| 2 | 61 |
| 3 | 60 |
| 4 | 59 |
| 5 | 59 |
| 6 | 58 |
| 7 | 57 |
| 8 | 56 |
| 9 | 56 |
| 10 | 55 |
| 11 | 54 |
| 12 | 53 |
| 13 | 52 |
| 14 | 51 |
| 15 | 50 |
| 16 | 49 |
| 17 | 47 |
| 18 | 46 |
| 19 | 44 |
| 20 | 42 |
| 21 | 41 |
| 22 | 39 |
| 23 | 38 |
| 24 | 37 |
| 25 | 36 |
| 26 | 35 |
| 27 | 34 |
| 28 | 33 |
| 29 | 32 |
| 30 | 31 |
| 31 | 30 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the dry band about 73% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 53 | 55 | 57 | 58 | 60 | 61 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 76 | 77 | 79 | 80 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 92 |
| Comfortable (%) | 47 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53 | 47 |
| 2 | 55 | 45 |
| 3 | 57 | 43 |
| 4 | 58 | 42 |
| 5 | 60 | 40 |
| 6 | 61 | 39 |
| 7 | 63 | 37 |
| 8 | 64 | 36 |
| 9 | 65 | 35 |
| 10 | 66 | 34 |
| 11 | 67 | 33 |
| 12 | 68 | 32 |
| 13 | 69 | 31 |
| 14 | 70 | 30 |
| 15 | 72 | 28 |
| 16 | 73 | 27 |
| 17 | 74 | 26 |
| 18 | 76 | 24 |
| 19 | 77 | 23 |
| 20 | 79 | 21 |
| 21 | 80 | 20 |
| 22 | 82 | 18 |
| 23 | 83 | 17 |
| 24 | 84 | 16 |
| 25 | 85 | 15 |
| 26 | 87 | 13 |
| 27 | 88 | 12 |
| 28 | 89 | 11 |
| 29 | 90 | 10 |
| 30 | 91 | 9 |
| 31 | 92 | 8 |
Wind in October
Winds average 5 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 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 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | 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 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of October to 11 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 30 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 6:42 AM to 6:52 AM, and sunset from 6:31 PM to 6:09 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:42 | 6:31 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:42 | 6:30 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 6:42 | 6:29 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:42 | 6:28 |
| 5 | 11.7 | 6:43 | 6:27 |
| 6 | 11.7 | 6:43 | 6:26 |
| 7 | 11.7 | 6:43 | 6:26 |
| 8 | 11.7 | 6:43 | 6:25 |
| 9 | 11.7 | 6:44 | 6:24 |
| 10 | 11.7 | 6:44 | 6:23 |
| 11 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:22 |
| 12 | 11.6 | 6:45 | 6:21 |
| 13 | 11.6 | 6:45 | 6:21 |
| 14 | 11.6 | 6:45 | 6:20 |
| 15 | 11.6 | 6:46 | 6:19 |
| 16 | 11.5 | 6:46 | 6:18 |
| 17 | 11.5 | 6:46 | 6:18 |
| 18 | 11.5 | 6:47 | 6:17 |
| 19 | 11.5 | 6:47 | 6:16 |
| 20 | 11.5 | 6:48 | 6:16 |
| 21 | 11.4 | 6:48 | 6:15 |
| 22 | 11.4 | 6:48 | 6:14 |
| 23 | 11.4 | 6:49 | 6:14 |
| 24 | 11.4 | 6:49 | 6:13 |
| 25 | 11.4 | 6:50 | 6:12 |
| 26 | 11.4 | 6:50 | 6:12 |
| 27 | 11.3 | 6:50 | 6:11 |
| 28 | 11.3 | 6:51 | 6:11 |
| 29 | 11.3 | 6:51 | 6:10 |
| 30 | 11.3 | 6:52 | 6:10 |
| 31 | 11.3 | 6:52 | 6:09 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 4.96 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.8 kWh/m² to a high of 7.35 kWh/m² in April across the year — October's 4.96 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 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 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Zacapu
None of Zacapu's seasonal hazards are active in October. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Zacapu's monsoon runs June–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Zacapu?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit Zacapu for sightseeing.
What to pack for Zacapu in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Zacapu sees daytime highs around 22°C and nights near 10°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 14 days see rain.
UV index in Zacapu in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Zacapu peaks around June 13 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) | 9 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 7 |
| 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 | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 14 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | Very high |
Air quality in Zacapu in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Zacapu is worst in May — around 32 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.5× the cleanest month (February, 13 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) | 15 | 13 | 15 | 31 | 32 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Moderate |
| Feb | 13 | Moderate |
| Mar | 15 | Moderate |
| Apr | 31 | Moderate |
| May | 32 | Moderate |
| Jun | 17 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 16 | Moderate |
| Oct | 15 | Moderate |
| Nov | 15 | Moderate |
| Dec | 18 | Moderate |
Where is Zacapu?
Zacapu sits at 19.8°N, 101.8°W, 1,982 m above sea level, in Mexico. The nearest listed city is Purépero de Echáiz, 25 km away.
Topography around Zacapu
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Zacapu.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Zacapu has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 207 m around an average of 2,027 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,493 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,428 m.
The land around Zacapu is covered by trees (32%), artificial surfaces (24%) and grassland (22%) within 3 km, trees (40%), grassland (28%) and cropland (26%) within 16 km, and trees (45%) and cropland (23%) 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 Zacapu (19.8152°, -101.792°, elevation 1,982 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).