Nepalgunj weather in August
In August, Nepalgunj sees average daytime highs of 33°C and overnight lows near 27°C, with 268 mm of rain across 24.7 wet days and about 13 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 8% of the time in August, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 18 min at the start of August to 12 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Nepalgunj's 11th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Nepalgunj's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 33°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 27°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 268 mm
- 24.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 hours
- 5:52 AM – 6:53 PM
- Cloud cover
- 79%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.17 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.4
- out of 10
Nepalgunj is city in Banke District, Nepal.
- Density
- 1,935/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month.
A typical August day in Nepalgunj reaches about 33°C in the afternoon and slips back to 27°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 30°C and 35°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs on par with July and on par with September.
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| Avg high (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Avg low (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 27 |
| 2 | 33 | 27 |
| 3 | 33 | 27 |
| 4 | 33 | 27 |
| 5 | 33 | 27 |
| 6 | 33 | 27 |
| 7 | 33 | 27 |
| 8 | 33 | 27 |
| 9 | 33 | 27 |
| 10 | 33 | 27 |
| 11 | 33 | 27 |
| 12 | 33 | 27 |
| 13 | 33 | 27 |
| 14 | 33 | 27 |
| 15 | 33 | 27 |
| 16 | 32 | 27 |
| 17 | 32 | 27 |
| 18 | 32 | 27 |
| 19 | 32 | 27 |
| 20 | 32 | 27 |
| 21 | 32 | 27 |
| 22 | 33 | 27 |
| 23 | 33 | 27 |
| 24 | 33 | 26 |
| 25 | 33 | 26 |
| 26 | 33 | 26 |
| 27 | 33 | 26 |
| 28 | 33 | 26 |
| 29 | 33 | 26 |
| 30 | 33 | 26 |
| 31 | 33 | 26 |
How August really feels in Nepalgunj
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August 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 August is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Nepalgunj weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 5th-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 | 21° / 9° | 28 | 3 | 10.4 | 8.1 |
| Feb | 25° / 12° | 35 | 3.5 | 11 | 8.4 |
| Mar | 31° / 16° | 22 | 2.5 | 11.8 | 6.0 |
| Apr | 36° / 21° | 16 | 3.2 | 12.7 | 2.4 |
| May | 38° / 25° | 32 | 6.7 | 13.4 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 36° / 27° | 175 | 14.4 | 13.7 | 1.7 |
| Jul | 33° / 27° | 356 | 25.2 | 13.6 | 2.2 |
| Aug | 33° / 27° | 268 | 24.7 | 13 | 2.4 |
| Sep | 32° / 25° | 154 | 17.3 | 12.2 | 3.2 |
| Oct | 31° / 21° | 29 | 3 | 11.3 | 5.6 |
| Nov | 28° / 15° | 4 | 0.5 | 10.6 | 8.3 |
| Dec | 23° / 10° | 13 | 0.9 | 10.3 | 9.0 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 8% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 80%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 36 |
| Cloudier (%) | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 79 | 78 | 76 | 75 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 64 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 88 |
| 2 | 12 | 88 |
| 3 | 12 | 88 |
| 4 | 12 | 88 |
| 5 | 12 | 88 |
| 6 | 12 | 88 |
| 7 | 13 | 87 |
| 8 | 13 | 87 |
| 9 | 14 | 86 |
| 10 | 14 | 86 |
| 11 | 14 | 86 |
| 12 | 14 | 86 |
| 13 | 15 | 85 |
| 14 | 15 | 85 |
| 15 | 15 | 85 |
| 16 | 16 | 84 |
| 17 | 17 | 83 |
| 18 | 18 | 82 |
| 19 | 19 | 81 |
| 20 | 21 | 79 |
| 21 | 22 | 78 |
| 22 | 24 | 76 |
| 23 | 25 | 75 |
| 24 | 27 | 73 |
| 25 | 28 | 72 |
| 26 | 29 | 71 |
| 27 | 31 | 69 |
| 28 | 32 | 68 |
| 29 | 34 | 66 |
| 30 | 35 | 65 |
| 31 | 36 | 64 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Nepalgunj gets around 268 mm of rain over 24.7 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 79% and peaks near 82% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 79 |
| 2 | 79 |
| 3 | 79 |
| 4 | 79 |
| 5 | 79 |
| 6 | 80 |
| 7 | 80 |
| 8 | 80 |
| 9 | 81 |
| 10 | 81 |
| 11 | 81 |
| 12 | 82 |
| 13 | 82 |
| 14 | 82 |
| 15 | 82 |
| 16 | 82 |
| 17 | 82 |
| 18 | 82 |
| 19 | 82 |
| 20 | 81 |
| 21 | 81 |
| 22 | 80 |
| 23 | 80 |
| 24 | 79 |
| 25 | 78 |
| 26 | 77 |
| 27 | 76 |
| 28 | 75 |
| 29 | 74 |
| 30 | 73 |
| 31 | 72 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the miserable band about 100% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Miserable (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 |
| Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 100 |
| 2 | 0 | 100 |
| 3 | 0 | 100 |
| 4 | 0 | 100 |
| 5 | 0 | 100 |
| 6 | 0 | 100 |
| 7 | 0 | 100 |
| 8 | 0 | 100 |
| 9 | 0 | 100 |
| 10 | 0 | 100 |
| 11 | 0 | 100 |
| 12 | 0 | 100 |
| 13 | 0 | 100 |
| 14 | 0 | 100 |
| 15 | 0 | 100 |
| 16 | 0 | 100 |
| 17 | 0 | 100 |
| 18 | 0 | 100 |
| 19 | 0 | 100 |
| 20 | 0 | 100 |
| 21 | 0 | 100 |
| 22 | 0 | 100 |
| 23 | 0 | 100 |
| 24 | 0 | 100 |
| 25 | 0 | 100 |
| 26 | 0 | 100 |
| 27 | 1 | 99 |
| 28 | 1 | 99 |
| 29 | 1 | 99 |
| 30 | 1 | 99 |
| 31 | 1 | 99 |
Wind in August
Winds average 7 km/h in August.
Across August, 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) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 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 | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | 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 |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 13 h 18 min at the start of August to 12 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 42 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 5:44 AM to 6:00 AM, and sunset from 7:05 PM to 6:37 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.6 | 12.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:05 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:03 | 7:02 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:37 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.3 | 5:44 | 7:05 |
| 2 | 13.3 | 5:45 | 7:04 |
| 3 | 13.3 | 5:45 | 7:04 |
| 4 | 13.3 | 5:46 | 7:03 |
| 5 | 13.3 | 5:46 | 7:02 |
| 6 | 13.2 | 5:47 | 7:01 |
| 7 | 13.2 | 5:47 | 7:01 |
| 8 | 13.2 | 5:48 | 7:00 |
| 9 | 13.2 | 5:49 | 6:59 |
| 10 | 13.2 | 5:49 | 6:58 |
| 11 | 13.1 | 5:50 | 6:57 |
| 12 | 13.1 | 5:50 | 6:57 |
| 13 | 13.1 | 5:51 | 6:56 |
| 14 | 13.1 | 5:51 | 6:55 |
| 15 | 13.0 | 5:52 | 6:54 |
| 16 | 13.0 | 5:52 | 6:53 |
| 17 | 13.0 | 5:53 | 6:52 |
| 18 | 13.0 | 5:53 | 6:51 |
| 19 | 12.9 | 5:54 | 6:50 |
| 20 | 12.9 | 5:55 | 6:49 |
| 21 | 12.9 | 5:55 | 6:48 |
| 22 | 12.9 | 5:56 | 6:47 |
| 23 | 12.8 | 5:56 | 6:46 |
| 24 | 12.8 | 5:57 | 6:45 |
| 25 | 12.8 | 5:57 | 6:44 |
| 26 | 12.7 | 5:58 | 6:43 |
| 27 | 12.7 | 5:58 | 6:42 |
| 28 | 12.7 | 5:59 | 6:40 |
| 29 | 12.7 | 5:59 | 6:39 |
| 30 | 12.6 | 6:00 | 6:38 |
| 31 | 12.6 | 6:00 | 6:37 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 4.17 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.78 kWh/m² to a high of 7.05 kWh/m² in May across the year — August's 4.17 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| 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 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.4 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Nepalgunj
In August, Nepalgunj sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Nepalgunj's monsoon runs June–August, when most of the year's rain falls.
Nepalgunj sees seasonal dust haze (May–June), heaviest in June.
Is August a good time to visit Nepalgunj?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Nepalgunj.
What to pack for Nepalgunj in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Nepalgunj sees daytime highs around 33°C and nights near 27°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. About 25 days see rain.
UV index in Nepalgunj in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Nepalgunj peaks around August 16 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 3 (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 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | 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 | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Nepalgunj in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Nepalgunj is worst in January — around 184 µg/m³ PM2.5 (very unhealthy), about 3.7× the cleanest month (July, 49 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) | 184 | 140 | 106 | 90 | 74 | 73 | 49 | 56 | 65 | 108 | 155 | 177 |
| Level | Very unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Very unhealthy | Very unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 184 | Very unhealthy |
| Feb | 140 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 106 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 90 | Unhealthy |
| May | 74 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 73 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 49 | Poor |
| Aug | 56 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 65 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 108 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 155 | Very unhealthy |
| Dec | 177 | Very unhealthy |
Where is Nepalgunj?
Nepalgunj sits at 28.1°N, 81.6°E, 150 m above sea level, in Nepal. The nearest listed city is Gulariyā, 32 km away.
Topography around Nepalgunj
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Nepalgunj.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Nepalgunj has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 14 m around an average of 149 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 84 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,664 m.
The land around Nepalgunj is covered by cropland (61%) and artificial surfaces (22%) within 3 km, cropland (62%) and trees (30%) within 16 km, and cropland (48%) and trees (46%) 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 Nepalgunj (28.05°, 81.6167°, elevation 150 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).