Zapopan weather in April
In April, Zapopan sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 14°C, with 4 mm of rain across 1.1 wet days and about 12.5 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 31°C in the first days to 32°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 59% of the time in April, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 12 min at the start of April to 12 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Zapopan's 5th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Zapopan's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 14°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 4 mm
- 1.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 30 min
- 6:40 AM – 7:08 PM
- Cloud cover
- 39%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.6 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.4
- out of 10
Zapopan is municipal seat of Zapopan, State of Jalisco, Mexico.
- Density
- 7,382/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1541
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in April
Highs climb over the month, from about 31°C in the first days to 32°C by the end.
A typical April day in Zapopan reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 14°C overnight — a 17°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 34°C. Set against its neighbours, April runs about 2°C warmer than March and about 1°C cooler than May.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 13 |
| 2 | 31 | 13 |
| 3 | 31 | 13 |
| 4 | 31 | 13 |
| 5 | 31 | 13 |
| 6 | 31 | 14 |
| 7 | 31 | 14 |
| 8 | 31 | 14 |
| 9 | 31 | 14 |
| 10 | 31 | 14 |
| 11 | 31 | 14 |
| 12 | 31 | 14 |
| 13 | 31 | 14 |
| 14 | 31 | 14 |
| 15 | 31 | 14 |
| 16 | 32 | 14 |
| 17 | 32 | 14 |
| 18 | 32 | 14 |
| 19 | 32 | 14 |
| 20 | 32 | 14 |
| 21 | 32 | 14 |
| 22 | 32 | 15 |
| 23 | 32 | 15 |
| 24 | 32 | 15 |
| 25 | 32 | 15 |
| 26 | 32 | 15 |
| 27 | 32 | 15 |
| 28 | 32 | 15 |
| 29 | 32 | 15 |
| 30 | 32 | 15 |
How April really feels in Zapopan
Once humidity and wind are folded in, April averages 7 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in April is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Zapopan weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 2nd-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25° / 9° | 19 | 2.1 | 10.9 | 8.5 |
| Feb | 27° / 11° | 13 | 1.8 | 11.3 | 8.2 |
| Mar | 29° / 12° | 7 | 1.1 | 11.9 | 6.9 |
| Apr | 31° / 14° | 4 | 1.1 | 12.5 | 5.4 |
| May | 33° / 16° | 14 | 3.7 | 13 | 4.3 |
| Jun | 31° / 18° | 130 | 18.3 | 13.2 | 3.7 |
| Jul | 28° / 18° | 220 | 25.9 | 13.1 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 28° / 18° | 197 | 25.1 | 12.7 | 4.1 |
| Sep | 28° / 17° | 168 | 20.9 | 12.1 | 4.7 |
| Oct | 28° / 15° | 59 | 9.2 | 11.5 | 6.6 |
| Nov | 27° / 12° | 14 | 2.4 | 11 | 8.2 |
| Dec | 25° / 10° | 8 | 1.4 | 10.8 | 8.5 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 59% of the time in April.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 28%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| Cloudier (%) | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74 | 26 |
| 2 | 73 | 27 |
| 3 | 73 | 27 |
| 4 | 72 | 28 |
| 5 | 72 | 28 |
| 6 | 72 | 28 |
| 7 | 72 | 28 |
| 8 | 72 | 28 |
| 9 | 72 | 28 |
| 10 | 72 | 28 |
| 11 | 72 | 28 |
| 12 | 72 | 28 |
| 13 | 72 | 28 |
| 14 | 73 | 27 |
| 15 | 73 | 27 |
| 16 | 73 | 27 |
| 17 | 73 | 27 |
| 18 | 73 | 27 |
| 19 | 72 | 28 |
| 20 | 72 | 28 |
| 21 | 72 | 28 |
| 22 | 72 | 28 |
| 23 | 72 | 28 |
| 24 | 72 | 28 |
| 25 | 73 | 27 |
| 26 | 73 | 27 |
| 27 | 73 | 27 |
| 28 | 73 | 27 |
| 29 | 73 | 27 |
| 30 | 73 | 27 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Zapopan gets around 4 mm of rain over 1.1 wet days in April, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 4% and peaks near 5% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3 |
| 2 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 |
| 4 | 4 |
| 5 | 4 |
| 6 | 4 |
| 7 | 4 |
| 8 | 4 |
| 9 | 4 |
| 10 | 4 |
| 11 | 4 |
| 12 | 4 |
| 13 | 4 |
| 14 | 4 |
| 15 | 3 |
| 16 | 3 |
| 17 | 3 |
| 18 | 3 |
| 19 | 3 |
| 20 | 3 |
| 21 | 3 |
| 22 | 3 |
| 23 | 3 |
| 24 | 3 |
| 25 | 3 |
| 26 | 4 |
| 27 | 4 |
| 28 | 4 |
| 29 | 5 |
| 30 | 5 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April lands in the dry band about 98% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 96 |
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99 | 1 |
| 2 | 99 | 1 |
| 3 | 99 | 1 |
| 4 | 99 | 1 |
| 5 | 98 | 2 |
| 6 | 98 | 2 |
| 7 | 98 | 2 |
| 8 | 98 | 2 |
| 9 | 98 | 2 |
| 10 | 98 | 2 |
| 11 | 98 | 2 |
| 12 | 98 | 2 |
| 13 | 98 | 2 |
| 14 | 98 | 2 |
| 15 | 99 | 1 |
| 16 | 99 | 1 |
| 17 | 99 | 1 |
| 18 | 99 | 1 |
| 19 | 99 | 1 |
| 20 | 99 | 1 |
| 21 | 99 | 1 |
| 22 | 99 | 1 |
| 23 | 99 | 1 |
| 24 | 99 | 1 |
| 25 | 99 | 1 |
| 26 | 99 | 1 |
| 27 | 98 | 2 |
| 28 | 98 | 2 |
| 29 | 97 | 3 |
| 30 | 96 | 4 |
Wind in April
Winds average 7 km/h in April, the windiest month of the year.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 7 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 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| 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 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 12 h 12 min at the start of April to 12 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 30 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 6:53 AM to 6:29 AM, and sunset from 7:04 PM to 7:13 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:13 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.2 | 6:53 | 7:04 |
| 2 | 12.2 | 6:52 | 7:04 |
| 3 | 12.2 | 6:51 | 7:04 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 6:50 | 7:04 |
| 5 | 12.3 | 6:49 | 7:05 |
| 6 | 12.3 | 6:48 | 7:05 |
| 7 | 12.3 | 6:47 | 7:05 |
| 8 | 12.3 | 6:46 | 7:06 |
| 9 | 12.3 | 6:46 | 7:06 |
| 10 | 12.4 | 6:45 | 7:06 |
| 11 | 12.4 | 6:44 | 7:06 |
| 12 | 12.4 | 6:43 | 7:07 |
| 13 | 12.4 | 6:42 | 7:07 |
| 14 | 12.4 | 6:41 | 7:07 |
| 15 | 12.5 | 6:40 | 7:08 |
| 16 | 12.5 | 6:40 | 7:08 |
| 17 | 12.5 | 6:39 | 7:08 |
| 18 | 12.5 | 6:38 | 7:09 |
| 19 | 12.5 | 6:37 | 7:09 |
| 20 | 12.6 | 6:36 | 7:09 |
| 21 | 12.6 | 6:35 | 7:10 |
| 22 | 12.6 | 6:35 | 7:10 |
| 23 | 12.6 | 6:34 | 7:10 |
| 24 | 12.6 | 6:33 | 7:11 |
| 25 | 12.6 | 6:32 | 7:11 |
| 26 | 12.7 | 6:32 | 7:11 |
| 27 | 12.7 | 6:31 | 7:12 |
| 28 | 12.7 | 6:30 | 7:12 |
| 29 | 12.7 | 6:30 | 7:12 |
| 30 | 12.7 | 6:29 | 7:13 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 7.6 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.74 kWh/m² to a high of 7.6 kWh/m² in April across the year — April's 7.6 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| 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 | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.7 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Zapopan
None of Zapopan's seasonal hazards are active in April. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Zapopan's monsoon runs June–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is April a good time to visit Zapopan?
Our two travel scores rate April for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
April is a reasonable time to visit Zapopan for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Zapopan in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Zapopan sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 14°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Zapopan in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April 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 Zapopan peaks around May 13 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 7 (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 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 10 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 13 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | High |
Air quality in Zapopan in April
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where April falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Zapopan is worst in May — around 31 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.3× the cleanest month (July, 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) | 20 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 31 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 20 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | Moderate |
| Feb | 18 | Moderate |
| Mar | 18 | Moderate |
| Apr | 23 | Moderate |
| May | 31 | Moderate |
| Jun | 17 | Moderate |
| Jul | 13 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 16 | Moderate |
| Oct | 16 | Moderate |
| Nov | 17 | Moderate |
| Dec | 20 | Moderate |
Where is Zapopan?
Zapopan sits at 20.7°N, 103.4°W, 1,565 m above sea level, in Mexico. The nearest listed city is Guadalajara, 6.0 km away.
Topography around Zapopan
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Zapopan.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Zapopan has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 101 m around an average of 1,562 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,215 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,409 m.
The land around Zapopan is covered by artificial surfaces (78%) within 3 km, artificial surfaces (46%) and trees (21%) within 16 km, and trees (31%), cropland (21%) and grassland (20%) 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 Zapopan (20.7211°, -103.3874°, elevation 1,565 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).