Matagalpa weather in April
In April, Matagalpa sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 19°C, with 35 mm of rain across 5 wet days and about 12.3 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 29% of the time in April, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of April to 12 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Matagalpa's 5th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Matagalpa's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 19°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 35 mm
- 5 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 18 min
- 5:35 AM – 5:53 PM
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.24 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.7
- out of 10
Matagalpa is urban settlement and municipal seat in Matagalpa Department, Nicaragua.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in April
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical April day in Matagalpa reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 19°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, April runs about 2°C warmer than March and about 1°C warmer than May.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 18 |
| 2 | 30 | 19 |
| 3 | 30 | 19 |
| 4 | 30 | 19 |
| 5 | 30 | 19 |
| 6 | 30 | 19 |
| 7 | 30 | 19 |
| 8 | 30 | 19 |
| 9 | 30 | 19 |
| 10 | 30 | 19 |
| 11 | 30 | 19 |
| 12 | 30 | 19 |
| 13 | 30 | 19 |
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| 28 | 30 | 20 |
| 29 | 30 | 20 |
| 30 | 30 | 20 |
Matagalpa weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 1st-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° / 17° | 9 | 2.5 | 11.3 | 8.0 |
| Feb | 27° / 17° | 6 | 1.6 | 11.6 | 8.0 |
| Mar | 28° / 18° | 8 | 2.1 | 11.9 | 7.1 |
| Apr | 30° / 19° | 35 | 5 | 12.3 | 5.7 |
| May | 29° / 20° | 196 | 17.5 | 12.6 | 4.4 |
| Jun | 27° / 20° | 157 | 22.8 | 12.7 | 4.3 |
| Jul | 27° / 20° | 81 | 18.3 | 12.7 | 5.1 |
| Aug | 27° / 20° | 113 | 20 | 12.4 | 4.8 |
| Sep | 27° / 19° | 167 | 23.4 | 12.1 | 4.2 |
| Oct | 27° / 19° | 190 | 22.9 | 11.7 | 4.5 |
| Nov | 26° / 18° | 52 | 10.3 | 11.4 | 6.5 |
| Dec | 26° / 18° | 13 | 3.9 | 11.3 | 7.7 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 29% of the time in April.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 29% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 42%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 68 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 44 |
| Cloudier (%) | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 56 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68 | 32 |
| 2 | 67 | 33 |
| 3 | 66 | 34 |
| 4 | 66 | 34 |
| 5 | 65 | 35 |
| 6 | 64 | 36 |
| 7 | 64 | 36 |
| 8 | 63 | 37 |
| 9 | 63 | 37 |
| 10 | 63 | 37 |
| 11 | 62 | 38 |
| 12 | 62 | 38 |
| 13 | 61 | 39 |
| 14 | 61 | 39 |
| 15 | 60 | 40 |
| 16 | 60 | 40 |
| 17 | 59 | 41 |
| 18 | 58 | 42 |
| 19 | 57 | 43 |
| 20 | 56 | 44 |
| 21 | 55 | 45 |
| 22 | 54 | 46 |
| 23 | 52 | 48 |
| 24 | 51 | 49 |
| 25 | 50 | 50 |
| 26 | 49 | 51 |
| 27 | 48 | 52 |
| 28 | 46 | 54 |
| 29 | 45 | 55 |
| 30 | 44 | 56 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Matagalpa gets around 35 mm of rain over 5 wet days in April. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 16% and peaks near 30% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 7 |
| 2 | 8 |
| 3 | 8 |
| 4 | 8 |
| 5 | 8 |
| 6 | 8 |
| 7 | 9 |
| 8 | 9 |
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| 30 | 30 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April lands in the humid band about 55% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 19% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
| Humid (%) | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 |
| Muggy (%) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 33 | 58 | 7 | 0 |
| 2 | 2 | 32 | 58 | 8 | 0 |
| 3 | 2 | 31 | 59 | 8 | 0 |
| 4 | 2 | 30 | 59 | 9 | 0 |
| 5 | 2 | 30 | 59 | 9 | 0 |
| 6 | 2 | 29 | 59 | 10 | 0 |
| 7 | 2 | 28 | 60 | 10 | 0 |
| 8 | 2 | 28 | 59 | 11 | 0 |
| 9 | 2 | 28 | 59 | 11 | 0 |
| 10 | 2 | 27 | 59 | 12 | 0 |
| 11 | 2 | 27 | 59 | 12 | 0 |
| 12 | 2 | 27 | 58 | 13 | 0 |
| 13 | 2 | 27 | 57 | 14 | 0 |
| 14 | 2 | 27 | 57 | 14 | 0 |
| 15 | 2 | 27 | 56 | 15 | 0 |
| 16 | 2 | 26 | 56 | 16 | 0 |
| 17 | 2 | 26 | 55 | 17 | 0 |
| 18 | 2 | 26 | 54 | 18 | 0 |
| 19 | 2 | 25 | 53 | 19 | 1 |
| 20 | 2 | 24 | 53 | 20 | 1 |
| 21 | 2 | 23 | 52 | 22 | 1 |
| 22 | 2 | 22 | 52 | 23 | 1 |
| 23 | 2 | 21 | 50 | 25 | 2 |
| 24 | 2 | 20 | 50 | 27 | 2 |
| 25 | 1 | 18 | 51 | 28 | 2 |
| 26 | 1 | 17 | 49 | 30 | 3 |
| 27 | 1 | 16 | 49 | 31 | 3 |
| 28 | 1 | 15 | 49 | 32 | 3 |
| 29 | 1 | 14 | 48 | 34 | 3 |
| 30 | 1 | 13 | 48 | 35 | 3 |
Wind in April
Winds average 12 km/h in April.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | 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 | 12 | light breeze |
| 2 | 12 | light breeze |
| 3 | 12 | light breeze |
| 4 | 12 | light breeze |
| 5 | 12 | light breeze |
| 6 | 12 | light breeze |
| 7 | 12 | light breeze |
| 8 | 12 | light breeze |
| 9 | 12 | light breeze |
| 10 | 12 | light breeze |
| 11 | 12 | calm |
| 12 | 12 | calm |
| 13 | 12 | calm |
| 14 | 12 | calm |
| 15 | 12 | calm |
| 16 | 12 | calm |
| 17 | 12 | calm |
| 18 | 12 | calm |
| 19 | 11 | calm |
| 20 | 11 | calm |
| 21 | 11 | calm |
| 22 | 11 | calm |
| 23 | 11 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of April to 12 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 5:45 AM to 5:28 AM, and sunset from 5:52 PM to 5:54 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:28 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 5:45 | 5:52 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 5:44 | 5:52 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 5:44 | 5:52 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 5:43 | 5:52 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 5:42 | 5:52 |
| 6 | 12.2 | 5:42 | 5:52 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 5:41 | 5:52 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 5:40 | 5:52 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 5:40 | 5:52 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 5:39 | 5:52 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 5:38 | 5:52 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 5:38 | 5:52 |
| 13 | 12.3 | 5:37 | 5:52 |
| 14 | 12.3 | 5:36 | 5:52 |
| 15 | 12.3 | 5:36 | 5:52 |
| 16 | 12.3 | 5:35 | 5:53 |
| 17 | 12.3 | 5:35 | 5:53 |
| 18 | 12.3 | 5:34 | 5:53 |
| 19 | 12.3 | 5:33 | 5:53 |
| 20 | 12.3 | 5:33 | 5:53 |
| 21 | 12.3 | 5:32 | 5:53 |
| 22 | 12.4 | 5:32 | 5:53 |
| 23 | 12.4 | 5:31 | 5:53 |
| 24 | 12.4 | 5:31 | 5:53 |
| 25 | 12.4 | 5:30 | 5:54 |
| 26 | 12.4 | 5:30 | 5:54 |
| 27 | 12.4 | 5:29 | 5:54 |
| 28 | 12.4 | 5:29 | 5:54 |
| 29 | 12.4 | 5:28 | 5:54 |
| 30 | 12.4 | 5:28 | 5:54 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 6.24 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.56 kWh/m² to a high of 6.24 kWh/m² in April across the year — April's 6.24 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| 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 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.1 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Matagalpa
None of Matagalpa's seasonal hazards are active in April. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Matagalpa's rainy season runs May–June, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is April a good time to visit Matagalpa?
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 Matagalpa for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Matagalpa in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Matagalpa sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 19°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 5 days see rain.
UV index in Matagalpa in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April 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 Matagalpa peaks around March 24 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 14 at about 9 (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) | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Matagalpa 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 Matagalpa is worst in July — around 24 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.9× the cleanest month (January, 6 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) | 6 | 7 | 9 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | Good |
| Feb | 7 | Good |
| Mar | 9 | Good |
| Apr | 21 | Moderate |
| May | 23 | Moderate |
| Jun | 19 | Moderate |
| Jul | 24 | Moderate |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 14 | Moderate |
| Oct | 12 | Good |
| Nov | 9 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Matagalpa?
Matagalpa sits at 12.9°N, 85.9°W, 689 m above sea level, in Nicaragua. The nearest listed city is Jinotega, 20 km away.
Topography around Matagalpa
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Matagalpa.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Matagalpa has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 522 m around an average of 816 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,225 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,670 m.
The land around Matagalpa is covered by trees (43%) and grassland (36%) within 3 km, trees (58%) and grassland (37%) within 16 km, and trees (56%) and grassland (37%) within 80 km.
Nicaragua travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 34% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $3,173
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 11.3
- per 100k, 2021
- Road deaths
- 16.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 512
- 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 Matagalpa (12.9279°, -85.9191°, elevation 689 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).