Lumbini weather in September
In September, Lumbini sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 202 mm of rain across 21.8 wet days and about 12.2 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 34% of the time in September, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 36 min at the start of September to 11 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Lumbini's 10th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Lumbini's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 202 mm
- 21.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 12 min
- 6:02 AM – 6:11 PM
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.28 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.1
- out of 10
Temperature in September
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month.
A typical September day in Lumbini reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 7°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, September runs on par with August and about 1°C warmer than October.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 26 |
| 2 | 32 | 26 |
| 3 | 32 | 26 |
| 4 | 32 | 26 |
| 5 | 32 | 26 |
| 6 | 32 | 26 |
| 7 | 32 | 26 |
| 8 | 32 | 26 |
| 9 | 32 | 26 |
| 10 | 32 | 26 |
| 11 | 32 | 26 |
| 12 | 32 | 25 |
| 13 | 32 | 25 |
| 14 | 32 | 25 |
| 15 | 32 | 25 |
| 16 | 32 | 25 |
| 17 | 32 | 25 |
| 18 | 32 | 25 |
| 19 | 32 | 25 |
| 20 | 32 | 25 |
| 21 | 31 | 25 |
| 22 | 31 | 25 |
| 23 | 31 | 25 |
| 24 | 31 | 25 |
| 25 | 31 | 24 |
| 26 | 31 | 24 |
| 27 | 31 | 24 |
| 28 | 31 | 24 |
| 29 | 31 | 24 |
| 30 | 31 | 24 |
How September really feels in Lumbini
Once humidity and wind are folded in, September averages 30 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 September is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Lumbini weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 6th-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 | 21° / 9° | 21 | 2.5 | 10.5 | 8.2 |
| Feb | 25° / 12° | 25 | 2.7 | 11 | 8.5 |
| Mar | 31° / 16° | 13 | 2.1 | 11.8 | 6.1 |
| Apr | 35° / 21° | 15 | 4.2 | 12.6 | 2.8 |
| May | 36° / 25° | 47 | 9.4 | 13.3 | 2.1 |
| Jun | 35° / 26° | 260 | 19 | 13.7 | 2.1 |
| Jul | 32° / 26° | 414 | 28.3 | 13.6 | 2.2 |
| Aug | 32° / 26° | 361 | 27.2 | 13 | 2.4 |
| Sep | 32° / 25° | 202 | 21.8 | 12.2 | 3.1 |
| Oct | 31° / 21° | 42 | 5.7 | 11.3 | 5.7 |
| Nov | 28° / 15° | 5 | 0.6 | 10.6 | 8.3 |
| Dec | 23° / 11° | 9 | 0.8 | 10.3 | 8.9 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 34% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 48%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 31 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 57 | 60 | 62 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 69 | 72 | 73 | 76 | 77 |
| Cloudier (%) | 69 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 40 | 38 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 23 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 69 |
| 2 | 32 | 68 |
| 3 | 34 | 66 |
| 4 | 36 | 64 |
| 5 | 37 | 63 |
| 6 | 38 | 62 |
| 7 | 40 | 60 |
| 8 | 41 | 59 |
| 9 | 43 | 57 |
| 10 | 44 | 56 |
| 11 | 45 | 55 |
| 12 | 47 | 53 |
| 13 | 49 | 51 |
| 14 | 49 | 51 |
| 15 | 50 | 50 |
| 16 | 51 | 49 |
| 17 | 52 | 48 |
| 18 | 54 | 46 |
| 19 | 55 | 45 |
| 20 | 57 | 43 |
| 21 | 60 | 40 |
| 22 | 62 | 38 |
| 23 | 64 | 36 |
| 24 | 66 | 34 |
| 25 | 67 | 33 |
| 26 | 69 | 31 |
| 27 | 72 | 28 |
| 28 | 73 | 27 |
| 29 | 76 | 24 |
| 30 | 77 | 23 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Lumbini gets around 202 mm of rain over 21.8 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 72% and peaks near 83% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 74 | 72 | 71 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 62 | 60 | 58 | 55 | 53 | 51 | 48 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 83 |
| 2 | 83 |
| 3 | 83 |
| 4 | 82 |
| 5 | 82 |
| 6 | 82 |
| 7 | 82 |
| 8 | 82 |
| 9 | 81 |
| 10 | 81 |
| 11 | 80 |
| 12 | 80 |
| 13 | 79 |
| 14 | 78 |
| 15 | 78 |
| 16 | 77 |
| 17 | 76 |
| 18 | 74 |
| 19 | 72 |
| 20 | 71 |
| 21 | 68 |
| 22 | 66 |
| 23 | 64 |
| 24 | 62 |
| 25 | 60 |
| 26 | 58 |
| 27 | 55 |
| 28 | 53 |
| 29 | 51 |
| 30 | 48 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the miserable band about 85% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Oppressive (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 34 | 37 | 40 | 43 |
| Miserable (%) | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 90 | 89 | 88 | 85 | 83 | 81 | 79 | 76 | 73 | 70 | 67 | 63 | 60 | 56 | 53 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 2 | 98 |
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 98 |
| 3 | 0 | 2 | 98 |
| 4 | 0 | 3 | 97 |
| 5 | 0 | 3 | 97 |
| 6 | 0 | 3 | 97 |
| 7 | 0 | 3 | 97 |
| 8 | 0 | 4 | 96 |
| 9 | 0 | 4 | 96 |
| 10 | 0 | 5 | 95 |
| 11 | 0 | 5 | 95 |
| 12 | 0 | 6 | 94 |
| 13 | 0 | 7 | 93 |
| 14 | 0 | 7 | 93 |
| 15 | 0 | 8 | 92 |
| 16 | 0 | 10 | 90 |
| 17 | 0 | 11 | 89 |
| 18 | 0 | 12 | 88 |
| 19 | 1 | 14 | 85 |
| 20 | 1 | 16 | 83 |
| 21 | 1 | 18 | 81 |
| 22 | 1 | 20 | 79 |
| 23 | 1 | 23 | 76 |
| 24 | 2 | 25 | 73 |
| 25 | 2 | 28 | 70 |
| 26 | 2 | 31 | 67 |
| 27 | 3 | 34 | 63 |
| 28 | 3 | 37 | 60 |
| 29 | 4 | 40 | 56 |
| 30 | 4 | 43 | 53 |
Wind in September
Winds average 6 km/h in September.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 5 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 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 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 |
| 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 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | 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 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 12 h 36 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 48 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 5:55 AM to 6:08 AM, and sunset from 6:29 PM to 5:54 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.6 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:54 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.6 | 5:55 | 6:29 |
| 2 | 12.5 | 5:55 | 6:28 |
| 3 | 12.5 | 5:55 | 6:27 |
| 4 | 12.5 | 5:56 | 6:25 |
| 5 | 12.5 | 5:56 | 6:24 |
| 6 | 12.4 | 5:57 | 6:23 |
| 7 | 12.4 | 5:57 | 6:22 |
| 8 | 12.4 | 5:58 | 6:21 |
| 9 | 12.4 | 5:58 | 6:20 |
| 10 | 12.3 | 5:59 | 6:18 |
| 11 | 12.3 | 5:59 | 6:17 |
| 12 | 12.3 | 6:00 | 6:16 |
| 13 | 12.2 | 6:00 | 6:15 |
| 14 | 12.2 | 6:01 | 6:14 |
| 15 | 12.2 | 6:01 | 6:12 |
| 16 | 12.2 | 6:02 | 6:11 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:02 | 6:10 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:02 | 6:09 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:03 | 6:08 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:03 | 6:06 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:04 | 6:05 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:04 | 6:04 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:05 | 6:03 |
| 24 | 11.9 | 6:05 | 6:01 |
| 25 | 11.9 | 6:06 | 6:00 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 6:06 | 5:59 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 6:07 | 5:58 |
| 28 | 11.8 | 6:07 | 5:57 |
| 29 | 11.8 | 6:08 | 5:56 |
| 30 | 11.8 | 6:08 | 5:54 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 4.28 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.68 kWh/m² to a high of 6.73 kWh/m² in April across the year — September's 4.28 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| 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 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.5 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Lumbini
In September, Lumbini sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Lumbini's monsoon runs June–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is September a good time to visit Lumbini?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Lumbini.
What to pack for Lumbini in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Lumbini sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. About 22 days see rain.
UV index in Lumbini in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Lumbini peaks around July 21 at about 10 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 22 at about 4 (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) | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 8 | Very high |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in Lumbini 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 Lumbini is worst in January — around 166 µg/m³ PM2.5 (very unhealthy), about 4.5× the cleanest month (July, 37 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) | 166 | 138 | 104 | 90 | 69 | 63 | 37 | 44 | 54 | 95 | 140 | 158 |
| Level | Very unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Very unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 166 | Very unhealthy |
| Feb | 138 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 104 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 90 | Unhealthy |
| May | 69 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 63 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 37 | Poor |
| Aug | 44 | Poor |
| Sep | 54 | Poor |
| Oct | 95 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 140 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 158 | Very unhealthy |
Where is Lumbini?
Lumbini sits at 27.5°N, 83.2°E, 0 m above sea level, in Nepal. The nearest listed city is Siddharthanagar, 20 km away.
Topography around Lumbini
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Lumbini.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Lumbini has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 17 m around an average of 94 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 44 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,478 m.
The land around Lumbini is covered by cropland (86%) within 3 km, cropland (84%) within 16 km, and cropland (55%) and trees (40%) within 80 km.
Nepal travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / D / M
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 24% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,536
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 16%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 2.1
- per 100k, 2020
- Road deaths
- 16.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 514
- 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 Lumbini (27.4557°, 83.2498°, elevation 0 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).