Gashua weather in August
In August, Gashua sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 153 mm of rain across 17.6 wet days and about 12.4 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 1st-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 11% of the time in August, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 36 min at the start of August to 12 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Gashua's 12th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Gashua's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 153 mm
- 17.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 24 min
- 6:07 AM – 6:33 PM
- Cloud cover
- 72%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.6 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.3
- out of 10
Gashua is place in Yobe State, Nigeria.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month.
A typical August day in Gashua reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 8°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, August runs about 2°C cooler than July and about 2°C cooler than September.
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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 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 24 |
| 2 | 32 | 24 |
| 3 | 32 | 24 |
| 4 | 32 | 24 |
| 5 | 32 | 24 |
| 6 | 32 | 24 |
| 7 | 32 | 24 |
| 8 | 32 | 24 |
| 9 | 32 | 24 |
| 10 | 32 | 24 |
| 11 | 32 | 24 |
| 12 | 32 | 24 |
| 13 | 32 | 24 |
| 14 | 32 | 24 |
| 15 | 32 | 24 |
| 16 | 32 | 24 |
| 17 | 32 | 24 |
| 18 | 32 | 23 |
| 19 | 32 | 23 |
| 20 | 32 | 23 |
| 21 | 32 | 23 |
| 22 | 32 | 23 |
| 23 | 32 | 23 |
| 24 | 32 | 23 |
| 25 | 32 | 23 |
| 26 | 32 | 23 |
| 27 | 32 | 23 |
| 28 | 32 | 23 |
| 29 | 32 | 23 |
| 30 | 32 | 24 |
| 31 | 32 | 24 |
How August really feels in Gashua
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.
Gashua weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 10th-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 15° | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 6.5 |
| Feb | 34° / 18° | 0 | 0 | 11.6 | 4.2 |
| Mar | 38° / 22° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.9 | 1.4 |
| Apr | 41° / 25° | 1 | 0.3 | 12.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 40° / 27° | 10 | 2.6 | 12.6 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 38° / 27° | 20 | 5 | 12.7 | 1.1 |
| Jul | 34° / 25° | 78 | 13.3 | 12.7 | 2.6 |
| Aug | 32° / 24° | 153 | 17.6 | 12.4 | 3.3 |
| Sep | 34° / 24° | 50 | 8 | 12.1 | 3.0 |
| Oct | 37° / 23° | 8 | 2 | 11.7 | 2.1 |
| Nov | 34° / 19° | 0 | 0 | 11.4 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 31° / 16° | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 6.1 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 11% of the time in August, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 69%.
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| Clearer (%) | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 36 |
| Cloudier (%) | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 64 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 66 |
| 2 | 33 | 67 |
| 3 | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | 32 | 68 |
| 5 | 31 | 69 |
| 6 | 30 | 70 |
| 7 | 30 | 70 |
| 8 | 29 | 71 |
| 9 | 29 | 71 |
| 10 | 29 | 71 |
| 11 | 30 | 70 |
| 12 | 29 | 71 |
| 13 | 29 | 71 |
| 14 | 29 | 71 |
| 15 | 29 | 71 |
| 16 | 29 | 71 |
| 17 | 29 | 71 |
| 18 | 30 | 70 |
| 19 | 29 | 71 |
| 20 | 30 | 70 |
| 21 | 30 | 70 |
| 22 | 30 | 70 |
| 23 | 31 | 69 |
| 24 | 31 | 69 |
| 25 | 32 | 68 |
| 26 | 33 | 67 |
| 27 | 33 | 67 |
| 28 | 33 | 67 |
| 29 | 35 | 65 |
| 30 | 36 | 64 |
| 31 | 36 | 64 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Gashua gets around 153 mm of rain over 17.6 wet days in August, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 55% and peaks near 58% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 56 |
| 2 | 57 |
| 3 | 57 |
| 4 | 58 |
| 5 | 58 |
| 6 | 58 |
| 7 | 58 |
| 8 | 58 |
| 9 | 58 |
| 10 | 58 |
| 11 | 58 |
| 12 | 58 |
| 13 | 57 |
| 14 | 57 |
| 15 | 56 |
| 16 | 56 |
| 17 | 55 |
| 18 | 55 |
| 19 | 55 |
| 20 | 55 |
| 21 | 54 |
| 22 | 54 |
| 23 | 54 |
| 24 | 53 |
| 25 | 52 |
| 26 | 51 |
| 27 | 50 |
| 28 | 50 |
| 29 | 49 |
| 30 | 48 |
| 31 | 47 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the oppressive band about 96% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Oppressive (%) | 91 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 91 | 0 |
| 2 | 9 | 91 | 0 |
| 3 | 8 | 92 | 0 |
| 4 | 7 | 93 | 0 |
| 5 | 6 | 94 | 0 |
| 6 | 6 | 94 | 0 |
| 7 | 5 | 95 | 0 |
| 8 | 4 | 96 | 0 |
| 9 | 4 | 96 | 0 |
| 10 | 4 | 96 | 0 |
| 11 | 3 | 97 | 0 |
| 12 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 13 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 14 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 15 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 16 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 17 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 18 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 19 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 20 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 21 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 22 | 2 | 96 | 2 |
| 23 | 2 | 96 | 2 |
| 24 | 2 | 96 | 2 |
| 25 | 2 | 96 | 2 |
| 26 | 2 | 96 | 2 |
| 27 | 2 | 96 | 2 |
| 28 | 2 | 96 | 2 |
| 29 | 2 | 96 | 2 |
| 30 | 2 | 96 | 2 |
| 31 | 2 | 96 | 2 |
Wind in August
Winds average 9 km/h in August.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 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 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 12 h 36 min at the start of August to 12 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 6:05 AM to 6:08 AM, and sunset from 6:39 PM to 6:24 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.6 | 6:05 | 6:39 |
| 2 | 12.6 | 6:05 | 6:39 |
| 3 | 12.6 | 6:05 | 6:39 |
| 4 | 12.5 | 6:05 | 6:38 |
| 5 | 12.5 | 6:05 | 6:38 |
| 6 | 12.5 | 6:06 | 6:37 |
| 7 | 12.5 | 6:06 | 6:37 |
| 8 | 12.5 | 6:06 | 6:37 |
| 9 | 12.5 | 6:06 | 6:36 |
| 10 | 12.5 | 6:06 | 6:36 |
| 11 | 12.5 | 6:06 | 6:35 |
| 12 | 12.5 | 6:07 | 6:35 |
| 13 | 12.5 | 6:07 | 6:34 |
| 14 | 12.5 | 6:07 | 6:34 |
| 15 | 12.4 | 6:07 | 6:33 |
| 16 | 12.4 | 6:07 | 6:33 |
| 17 | 12.4 | 6:07 | 6:32 |
| 18 | 12.4 | 6:07 | 6:32 |
| 19 | 12.4 | 6:07 | 6:31 |
| 20 | 12.4 | 6:07 | 6:31 |
| 21 | 12.4 | 6:07 | 6:30 |
| 22 | 12.4 | 6:08 | 6:30 |
| 23 | 12.4 | 6:08 | 6:29 |
| 24 | 12.3 | 6:08 | 6:28 |
| 25 | 12.3 | 6:08 | 6:28 |
| 26 | 12.3 | 6:08 | 6:27 |
| 27 | 12.3 | 6:08 | 6:26 |
| 28 | 12.3 | 6:08 | 6:26 |
| 29 | 12.3 | 6:08 | 6:25 |
| 30 | 12.3 | 6:08 | 6:24 |
| 31 | 12.3 | 6:08 | 6:24 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 5.6 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.6 kWh/m² to a high of 7.37 kWh/m² in April across the year — August's 5.6 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| 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 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.6 | Bright |
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| 12 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.6 | Bright |
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| 17 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.8 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Gashua
In August, Gashua sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Gashua sees dust haze year-round, heaviest in April.
Is August a good time to visit Gashua?
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 Gashua.
What to pack for Gashua in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Gashua sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 18 days see rain.
UV index in Gashua in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Gashua peaks around August 17 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 6 (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) | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 6 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 8 | Very high |
| Mar | 10 | Extreme |
| Apr | 10 | Very high |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 6 | High |
Air quality in Gashua 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 Gashua is worst in February — around 111 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 4.0× the cleanest month (August, 28 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) | 106 | 111 | 101 | 80 | 58 | 52 | 34 | 28 | 33 | 55 | 67 | 99 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 106 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 111 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 101 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 80 | Unhealthy |
| May | 58 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 52 | Poor |
| Jul | 34 | Moderate |
| Aug | 28 | Moderate |
| Sep | 33 | Moderate |
| Oct | 55 | Poor |
| Nov | 67 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 99 | Unhealthy |
Where is Gashua?
Gashua sits at 12.9°N, 11.0°E, 339 m above sea level, in Nigeria. The nearest listed city is Kumagunnam, 54 km away.
Topography around Gashua
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Gashua.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Gashua has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 13 m around an average of 335 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 16 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 52 m.
The land around Gashua is covered by cropland (41%), artificial surfaces (28%) and grassland (23%) within 3 km, grassland (55%) and cropland (41%) within 16 km, and grassland (54%) and cropland (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 Gashua (12.874°, 11.0406°, elevation 339 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).