Biu weather in December
In December, Biu sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 17°C, with 0 mm of rain across 0 wet days and about 11.4 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 33°C in the first days to 31°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 68% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 24 min at the start of December to 11 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Biu's 1st-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Biu's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 17°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- 0 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 24 min
- 6:26 AM – 5:49 PM
- Cloud cover
- 29%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.99 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.4
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about 33°C in the first days to 31°C by the end.
A typical December day in Biu reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 17°C overnight — a 15°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 35°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 2°C cooler than November and on par with January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 18 |
| 2 | 33 | 18 |
| 3 | 33 | 18 |
| 4 | 33 | 18 |
| 5 | 33 | 18 |
| 6 | 33 | 18 |
| 7 | 33 | 18 |
| 8 | 32 | 18 |
| 9 | 32 | 18 |
| 10 | 32 | 17 |
| 11 | 32 | 17 |
| 12 | 32 | 17 |
| 13 | 32 | 17 |
| 14 | 32 | 17 |
| 15 | 32 | 17 |
| 16 | 32 | 17 |
| 17 | 32 | 17 |
| 18 | 32 | 17 |
| 19 | 32 | 17 |
| 20 | 32 | 17 |
| 21 | 31 | 16 |
| 22 | 31 | 16 |
| 23 | 31 | 16 |
| 24 | 31 | 16 |
| 25 | 31 | 16 |
| 26 | 31 | 16 |
| 27 | 31 | 16 |
| 28 | 31 | 16 |
| 29 | 31 | 16 |
| 30 | 31 | 16 |
| 31 | 31 | 16 |
How December really feels in Biu
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 14 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.
Biu weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 8th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 17° | 0 | 0 | 11.4 | 5.4 |
| Feb | 35° / 20° | 0 | 0 | 11.6 | 3.4 |
| Mar | 38° / 23° | 1 | 0.3 | 11.9 | 1.4 |
| Apr | 38° / 26° | 17 | 5.1 | 12.2 | 1.1 |
| May | 35° / 25° | 59 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 2.1 |
| Jun | 32° / 24° | 77 | 15.1 | 12.6 | 3.4 |
| Jul | 29° / 22° | 117 | 19.9 | 12.6 | 3.9 |
| Aug | 28° / 22° | 183 | 23.8 | 12.3 | 4.0 |
| Sep | 29° / 22° | 116 | 20.2 | 12.1 | 3.9 |
| Oct | 32° / 22° | 61 | 13.3 | 11.8 | 3.6 |
| Nov | 34° / 20° | 1 | 0.3 | 11.5 | 4.1 |
| Dec | 32° / 17° | 0 | 0 | 11.4 | 5.4 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 68% of the time in December, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 21%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Cloudier (%) | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74 | 26 |
| 2 | 74 | 26 |
| 3 | 75 | 25 |
| 4 | 75 | 25 |
| 5 | 76 | 24 |
| 6 | 76 | 24 |
| 7 | 77 | 23 |
| 8 | 77 | 23 |
| 9 | 78 | 22 |
| 10 | 78 | 22 |
| 11 | 78 | 22 |
| 12 | 79 | 21 |
| 13 | 80 | 20 |
| 14 | 80 | 20 |
| 15 | 81 | 19 |
| 16 | 82 | 18 |
| 17 | 82 | 18 |
| 18 | 82 | 18 |
| 19 | 82 | 18 |
| 20 | 82 | 18 |
| 21 | 82 | 18 |
| 22 | 82 | 18 |
| 23 | 81 | 19 |
| 24 | 81 | 19 |
| 25 | 81 | 19 |
| 26 | 81 | 19 |
| 27 | 81 | 19 |
| 28 | 81 | 19 |
| 29 | 80 | 20 |
| 30 | 80 | 20 |
| 31 | 80 | 20 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Biu gets around 0 mm of rain over 0 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 0% and peaks near 0% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 |
| 29 | 0 |
| 30 | 0 |
| 31 | 0 |
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 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 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 |
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 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 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99 | 1 |
| 2 | 99 | 1 |
| 3 | 99 | 1 |
| 4 | 99 | 1 |
| 5 | 99 | 1 |
| 6 | 99 | 1 |
| 7 | 100 | 0 |
| 8 | 100 | 0 |
| 9 | 100 | 0 |
| 10 | 100 | 0 |
| 11 | 100 | 0 |
| 12 | 100 | 0 |
| 13 | 100 | 0 |
| 14 | 100 | 0 |
| 15 | 100 | 0 |
| 16 | 100 | 0 |
| 17 | 100 | 0 |
| 18 | 100 | 0 |
| 19 | 100 | 0 |
| 20 | 100 | 0 |
| 21 | 100 | 0 |
| 22 | 100 | 0 |
| 23 | 100 | 0 |
| 24 | 100 | 0 |
| 25 | 100 | 0 |
| 26 | 100 | 0 |
| 27 | 100 | 0 |
| 28 | 100 | 0 |
| 29 | 100 | 0 |
| 30 | 100 | 0 |
| 31 | 100 | 0 |
Wind in December
Winds average 12 km/h in December.
Across December, 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) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | 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 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 12 | calm |
| 7 | 12 | calm |
| 8 | 12 | calm |
| 9 | 12 | calm |
| 10 | 12 | calm |
| 11 | 12 | calm |
| 12 | 12 | calm |
| 13 | 12 | calm |
| 14 | 12 | calm |
| 15 | 12 | light breeze |
| 16 | 12 | light breeze |
| 17 | 12 | light breeze |
| 18 | 12 | light breeze |
| 19 | 12 | light breeze |
| 20 | 12 | light breeze |
| 21 | 12 | light breeze |
| 22 | 12 | light breeze |
| 23 | 12 | light breeze |
| 24 | 12 | light breeze |
| 25 | 12 | light breeze |
| 26 | 12 | light breeze |
| 27 | 12 | light breeze |
| 28 | 12 | light breeze |
| 29 | 12 | light breeze |
| 30 | 12 | light breeze |
| 31 | 12 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 24 min at the start of December to 11 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:18 AM to 6:33 AM, and sunset from 5:44 PM to 5:56 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.4 | 6:18 | 5:44 |
| 2 | 11.4 | 6:19 | 5:44 |
| 3 | 11.4 | 6:19 | 5:44 |
| 4 | 11.4 | 6:20 | 5:44 |
| 5 | 11.4 | 6:20 | 5:45 |
| 6 | 11.4 | 6:21 | 5:45 |
| 7 | 11.4 | 6:21 | 5:45 |
| 8 | 11.4 | 6:22 | 5:46 |
| 9 | 11.4 | 6:22 | 5:46 |
| 10 | 11.4 | 6:23 | 5:46 |
| 11 | 11.4 | 6:23 | 5:47 |
| 12 | 11.4 | 6:24 | 5:47 |
| 13 | 11.4 | 6:24 | 5:48 |
| 14 | 11.4 | 6:25 | 5:48 |
| 15 | 11.4 | 6:25 | 5:48 |
| 16 | 11.4 | 6:26 | 5:49 |
| 17 | 11.4 | 6:26 | 5:49 |
| 18 | 11.4 | 6:27 | 5:50 |
| 19 | 11.4 | 6:27 | 5:50 |
| 20 | 11.4 | 6:28 | 5:51 |
| 21 | 11.4 | 6:28 | 5:51 |
| 22 | 11.4 | 6:29 | 5:52 |
| 23 | 11.4 | 6:29 | 5:52 |
| 24 | 11.4 | 6:30 | 5:53 |
| 25 | 11.4 | 6:30 | 5:53 |
| 26 | 11.4 | 6:31 | 5:53 |
| 27 | 11.4 | 6:31 | 5:54 |
| 28 | 11.4 | 6:32 | 5:54 |
| 29 | 11.4 | 6:32 | 5:55 |
| 30 | 11.4 | 6:32 | 5:55 |
| 31 | 11.4 | 6:33 | 5:56 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 5.99 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.5 kWh/m² to a high of 7.08 kWh/m² in March across the year — December's 5.99 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 16 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 18 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 19 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 20 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 21 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 22 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 23 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 25 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 26 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.0 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Biu
None of Biu's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Biu's monsoon runs July–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Biu sees seasonal dust haze (January–June), heaviest in March.
Is December a good time to visit Biu?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Biu for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Biu in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Biu sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 17°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection.
UV index in Biu in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 8 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Biu peaks around August 18 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 16 at about 8 (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) | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 11 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Biu in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Biu is worst in February — around 96 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 4.3× the cleanest month (July, 22 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) | 87 | 96 | 96 | 68 | 38 | 31 | 22 | 25 | 31 | 49 | 57 | 79 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 96 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 96 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 68 | Unhealthy |
| May | 38 | Poor |
| Jun | 31 | Moderate |
| Jul | 22 | Moderate |
| Aug | 25 | Moderate |
| Sep | 31 | Moderate |
| Oct | 49 | Poor |
| Nov | 57 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 79 | Unhealthy |
Where is Biu?
Biu sits at 10.6°N, 12.2°E, 762 m above sea level, in Nigeria. The nearest listed city is Gombi, 77 km away.
Topography around Biu
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Biu.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Biu has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 131 m around an average of 743 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 450 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 756 m.
The land around Biu is covered by cropland (35%), artificial surfaces (33%) and grassland (26%) within 3 km, cropland (51%) and grassland (42%) within 16 km, and cropland (43%) and grassland (38%) within 80 km.
Nigeria travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type D / G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 13% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,224
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 30%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 15.7
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 20.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 569
- 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 Biu (10.6128°, 12.1946°, elevation 762 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).