Keetmanshoop weather in December
In December, Keetmanshoop sees average daytime highs of 35°C and overnight lows near 20°C, with 22 mm of rain across 3.8 wet days and about 13.6 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 77% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 30 min at the start of December to 13 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Keetmanshoop's 8th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Keetmanshoop's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 35°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 20°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 22 mm
- 3.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 42 min
- 5:54 AM – 7:33 PM
- Cloud cover
- 21%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 15 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 8.7 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.4
- out of 10
Keetmanshoop is a city of Namibia.
- Density
- 44/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1866
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month.
A typical December day in Keetmanshoop reaches about 35°C in the afternoon and slips back to 20°C overnight — a 15°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 30°C and 38°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 2°C warmer than November and on par with January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 19 |
| 2 | 34 | 19 |
| 3 | 34 | 19 |
| 4 | 34 | 19 |
| 5 | 34 | 19 |
| 6 | 34 | 19 |
| 7 | 34 | 20 |
| 8 | 34 | 20 |
| 9 | 34 | 20 |
| 10 | 35 | 20 |
| 11 | 35 | 20 |
| 12 | 35 | 20 |
| 13 | 35 | 20 |
| 14 | 35 | 20 |
| 15 | 35 | 20 |
| 16 | 35 | 20 |
| 17 | 35 | 20 |
| 18 | 35 | 20 |
| 19 | 35 | 20 |
| 20 | 35 | 20 |
| 21 | 35 | 20 |
| 22 | 35 | 20 |
| 23 | 35 | 20 |
| 24 | 35 | 20 |
| 25 | 35 | 20 |
| 26 | 35 | 20 |
| 27 | 35 | 20 |
| 28 | 35 | 20 |
| 29 | 35 | 20 |
| 30 | 35 | 20 |
| 31 | 35 | 20 |
How December really feels in Keetmanshoop
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 31 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 December is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Keetmanshoop weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 1st-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35° / 21° | 47 | 6.8 | 13.5 | 3.2 |
| Feb | 34° / 21° | 54 | 7.5 | 12.9 | 3.5 |
| Mar | 32° / 20° | 43 | 6.2 | 12.2 | 4.5 |
| Apr | 29° / 16° | 21 | 3.4 | 11.4 | 7.1 |
| May | 26° / 12° | 5 | 0.9 | 10.7 | 9.0 |
| Jun | 22° / 8° | 2 | 0.4 | 10.4 | 9.1 |
| Jul | 22° / 7° | 3 | 0.4 | 10.5 | 9.1 |
| Aug | 24° / 9° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.1 | 9.4 |
| Sep | 28° / 12° | 4 | 0.6 | 11.8 | 8.3 |
| Oct | 31° / 16° | 6 | 1.5 | 12.6 | 6.0 |
| Nov | 33° / 18° | 12 | 2.3 | 13.3 | 4.8 |
| Dec | 35° / 20° | 22 | 3.8 | 13.6 | 3.4 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 77% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 10%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 |
| Cloudier (%) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 88 | 12 |
| 2 | 88 | 12 |
| 3 | 88 | 12 |
| 4 | 88 | 12 |
| 5 | 88 | 12 |
| 6 | 88 | 12 |
| 7 | 89 | 11 |
| 8 | 90 | 10 |
| 9 | 90 | 10 |
| 10 | 90 | 10 |
| 11 | 90 | 10 |
| 12 | 91 | 9 |
| 13 | 91 | 9 |
| 14 | 92 | 8 |
| 15 | 93 | 7 |
| 16 | 93 | 7 |
| 17 | 92 | 8 |
| 18 | 92 | 8 |
| 19 | 92 | 8 |
| 20 | 92 | 8 |
| 21 | 92 | 8 |
| 22 | 92 | 8 |
| 23 | 91 | 9 |
| 24 | 90 | 10 |
| 25 | 90 | 10 |
| 26 | 90 | 10 |
| 27 | 90 | 10 |
| 28 | 89 | 11 |
| 29 | 88 | 12 |
| 30 | 88 | 12 |
| 31 | 88 | 12 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Keetmanshoop gets around 22 mm of rain over 3.8 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 12% and peaks near 16% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 11 |
| 3 | 11 |
| 4 | 12 |
| 5 | 12 |
| 6 | 12 |
| 7 | 12 |
| 8 | 12 |
| 9 | 11 |
| 10 | 11 |
| 11 | 11 |
| 12 | 11 |
| 13 | 10 |
| 14 | 10 |
| 15 | 10 |
| 16 | 10 |
| 17 | 10 |
| 18 | 10 |
| 19 | 10 |
| 20 | 11 |
| 21 | 11 |
| 22 | 11 |
| 23 | 12 |
| 24 | 13 |
| 25 | 13 |
| 26 | 14 |
| 27 | 15 |
| 28 | 15 |
| 29 | 16 |
| 30 | 16 |
| 31 | 16 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 91% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 84 | 84 |
| Comfortable (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Humid (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2 | 93 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 3 | 93 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 92 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 5 | 92 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 6 | 92 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 7 | 92 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 8 | 93 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 9 | 93 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 10 | 93 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 11 | 93 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 12 | 93 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 13 | 93 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | 93 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | 92 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 16 | 92 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 17 | 92 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 18 | 92 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 19 | 92 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 20 | 92 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 21 | 92 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 22 | 91 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 23 | 90 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 24 | 90 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 25 | 88 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| 26 | 88 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| 27 | 87 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| 28 | 86 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| 29 | 86 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| 30 | 84 | 6 | 7 | 3 |
| 31 | 84 | 6 | 7 | 3 |
Wind in December
Winds average 15 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 14 km/h on the calmest days to 15 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | light breeze |
| 2 | 15 | light breeze |
| 3 | 15 | light breeze |
| 4 | 15 | light breeze |
| 5 | 15 | light breeze |
| 6 | 15 | light breeze |
| 7 | 15 | light breeze |
| 8 | 15 | light breeze |
| 9 | 15 | light breeze |
| 10 | 15 | light breeze |
| 11 | 15 | light breeze |
| 12 | 15 | light breeze |
| 13 | 15 | light breeze |
| 14 | 15 | light breeze |
| 15 | 15 | light breeze |
| 16 | 15 | light breeze |
| 17 | 15 | light breeze |
| 18 | 15 | light breeze |
| 19 | 15 | light breeze |
| 20 | 15 | light breeze |
| 21 | 15 | light breeze |
| 22 | 15 | light breeze |
| 23 | 15 | light breeze |
| 24 | 15 | light breeze |
| 25 | 15 | light breeze |
| 26 | 15 | light breeze |
| 27 | 15 | light breeze |
| 28 | 14 | light breeze |
| 29 | 14 | light breeze |
| 30 | 14 | light breeze |
| 31 | 14 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 13 h 30 min at the start of December to 13 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 5:51 AM to 6:01 AM, and sunset from 7:24 PM to 7:40 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.5 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:25 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:27 | 7:28 | 7:29 | 7:29 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:31 | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:34 | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:36 | 7:36 | 7:37 | 7:37 | 7:37 | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:39 | 7:39 | 7:39 | 7:40 | 7:40 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.5 | 5:51 | 7:24 |
| 2 | 13.6 | 5:51 | 7:24 |
| 3 | 13.6 | 5:51 | 7:25 |
| 4 | 13.6 | 5:51 | 7:26 |
| 5 | 13.6 | 5:51 | 7:26 |
| 6 | 13.6 | 5:51 | 7:27 |
| 7 | 13.6 | 5:51 | 7:28 |
| 8 | 13.6 | 5:52 | 7:29 |
| 9 | 13.6 | 5:52 | 7:29 |
| 10 | 13.6 | 5:52 | 7:30 |
| 11 | 13.6 | 5:52 | 7:30 |
| 12 | 13.6 | 5:53 | 7:31 |
| 13 | 13.6 | 5:53 | 7:32 |
| 14 | 13.7 | 5:53 | 7:32 |
| 15 | 13.7 | 5:53 | 7:33 |
| 16 | 13.7 | 5:54 | 7:33 |
| 17 | 13.7 | 5:54 | 7:34 |
| 18 | 13.7 | 5:55 | 7:35 |
| 19 | 13.7 | 5:55 | 7:35 |
| 20 | 13.7 | 5:55 | 7:36 |
| 21 | 13.7 | 5:56 | 7:36 |
| 22 | 13.7 | 5:56 | 7:37 |
| 23 | 13.7 | 5:57 | 7:37 |
| 24 | 13.7 | 5:57 | 7:37 |
| 25 | 13.7 | 5:58 | 7:38 |
| 26 | 13.7 | 5:58 | 7:38 |
| 27 | 13.7 | 5:59 | 7:39 |
| 28 | 13.7 | 5:59 | 7:39 |
| 29 | 13.7 | 6:00 | 7:39 |
| 30 | 13.7 | 6:01 | 7:40 |
| 31 | 13.6 | 6:01 | 7:40 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 8.7 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.03 kWh/m² to a high of 8.7 kWh/m² in December across the year — December's 8.7 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| 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 | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.6 | Intense |
| 2 | 8.6 | Intense |
| 3 | 8.6 | Intense |
| 4 | 8.6 | Intense |
| 5 | 8.6 | Intense |
| 6 | 8.6 | Intense |
| 7 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 8 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 9 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 10 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 11 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 12 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 13 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 14 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 15 | 8.8 | Intense |
| 16 | 8.8 | Intense |
| 17 | 8.8 | Intense |
| 18 | 8.8 | Intense |
| 19 | 8.8 | Intense |
| 20 | 8.8 | Intense |
| 21 | 8.8 | Intense |
| 22 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 23 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 24 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 25 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 26 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 27 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 28 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 29 | 8.6 | Intense |
| 30 | 8.6 | Intense |
| 31 | 8.6 | Intense |
Is December a good time to visit Keetmanshoop?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Keetmanshoop. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Keetmanshoop in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Keetmanshoop sees daytime highs around 35°C and nights near 20°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 4 days see rain.
UV index in Keetmanshoop in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December 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 Keetmanshoop peaks around January 16 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 18 at about 5 (moderate).
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) | 15 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 5 | Moderate |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 7 | High |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Where is Keetmanshoop?
Keetmanshoop sits at 26.6°S, 18.1°E, 998 m above sea level, in Namibia. The nearest listed city is Mariental, 217 km away.
Topography around Keetmanshoop
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Keetmanshoop.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Keetmanshoop has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 123 m around an average of 998 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 341 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,206 m.
The land around Keetmanshoop is covered by bare terrain (69%) within 3 km, bare terrain (80%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (56%) and grassland (35%) within 80 km.
Namibia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type D / M
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 41% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $4,876
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 11.2
- per 100k, 2021
- Road deaths
- 34.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- 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 Keetmanshoop (-26.5765°, 18.1336°, elevation 998 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. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).