Kafanchan weather in August
In August, Kafanchan sees average daytime highs of 26°C and overnight lows near 20°C, with 333 mm of rain across 29.3 wet days and about 12.3 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 0% of the time in August, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 24 min at the start of August to 12 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Kafanchan's 12th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kafanchan's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 26°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 20°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 333 mm
- 29.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 18 min
- 6:21 AM – 6:40 PM
- Cloud cover
- 89%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.49 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.5
- out of 10
Kafanchan is town in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
- Founded
- 1927
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month.
A typical August day in Kafanchan reaches about 26°C in the afternoon and slips back to 20°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 24°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs on par with July and about 1°C cooler than September.
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| Avg high (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg low (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 20 |
| 2 | 26 | 20 |
| 3 | 26 | 20 |
| 4 | 26 | 20 |
| 5 | 26 | 20 |
| 6 | 26 | 20 |
| 7 | 26 | 20 |
| 8 | 26 | 20 |
| 9 | 26 | 20 |
| 10 | 26 | 20 |
| 11 | 26 | 20 |
| 12 | 26 | 20 |
| 13 | 26 | 20 |
| 14 | 26 | 20 |
| 15 | 26 | 20 |
| 16 | 26 | 20 |
| 17 | 26 | 20 |
| 18 | 26 | 20 |
| 19 | 26 | 20 |
| 20 | 26 | 20 |
| 21 | 26 | 20 |
| 22 | 26 | 20 |
| 23 | 26 | 20 |
| 24 | 26 | 20 |
| 25 | 26 | 20 |
| 26 | 26 | 20 |
| 27 | 26 | 20 |
| 28 | 26 | 20 |
| 29 | 26 | 20 |
| 30 | 27 | 20 |
| 31 | 27 | 20 |
How August really feels in Kafanchan
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
August sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Kafanchan weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 12th-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 | 33° / 19° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.5 | 4.7 |
| Feb | 34° / 21° | 3 | 0.7 | 11.7 | 3.5 |
| Mar | 35° / 23° | 15 | 2.6 | 11.9 | 2.7 |
| Apr | 34° / 23° | 57 | 10 | 12.2 | 3.1 |
| May | 30° / 22° | 134 | 20.3 | 12.4 | 3.5 |
| Jun | 28° / 21° | 184 | 25.1 | 12.5 | 3.7 |
| Jul | 26° / 20° | 254 | 28.9 | 12.5 | 3.6 |
| Aug | 26° / 20° | 333 | 29.3 | 12.3 | 3.5 |
| Sep | 27° / 20° | 236 | 28 | 12.1 | 3.5 |
| Oct | 30° / 20° | 105 | 17.7 | 11.8 | 4.2 |
| Nov | 32° / 19° | 4 | 1 | 11.6 | 4.8 |
| Dec | 33° / 19° | 1 | 0.1 | 11.5 | 4.9 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 0% of the time in August, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 2% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 98%.
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| Clearer (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Cloudier (%) | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 98 |
| 2 | 2 | 98 |
| 3 | 2 | 98 |
| 4 | 2 | 98 |
| 5 | 2 | 98 |
| 6 | 1 | 99 |
| 7 | 1 | 99 |
| 8 | 1 | 99 |
| 9 | 1 | 99 |
| 10 | 1 | 99 |
| 11 | 2 | 98 |
| 12 | 2 | 98 |
| 13 | 2 | 98 |
| 14 | 2 | 98 |
| 15 | 2 | 98 |
| 16 | 2 | 98 |
| 17 | 2 | 98 |
| 18 | 2 | 98 |
| 19 | 2 | 98 |
| 20 | 2 | 98 |
| 21 | 3 | 97 |
| 22 | 3 | 97 |
| 23 | 3 | 97 |
| 24 | 3 | 97 |
| 25 | 3 | 97 |
| 26 | 3 | 97 |
| 27 | 3 | 97 |
| 28 | 3 | 97 |
| 29 | 3 | 97 |
| 30 | 3 | 97 |
| 31 | 3 | 97 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Kafanchan gets around 333 mm of rain over 29.3 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 94% and peaks near 95% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 94 |
| 2 | 94 |
| 3 | 94 |
| 4 | 94 |
| 5 | 94 |
| 6 | 94 |
| 7 | 94 |
| 8 | 95 |
| 9 | 95 |
| 10 | 95 |
| 11 | 95 |
| 12 | 95 |
| 13 | 95 |
| 14 | 95 |
| 15 | 95 |
| 16 | 95 |
| 17 | 95 |
| 18 | 95 |
| 19 | 95 |
| 20 | 95 |
| 21 | 95 |
| 22 | 94 |
| 23 | 94 |
| 24 | 94 |
| 25 | 94 |
| 26 | 94 |
| 27 | 94 |
| 28 | 94 |
| 29 | 93 |
| 30 | 93 |
| 31 | 93 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the muggy band about 92% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 |
| Oppressive (%) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 92 | 8 |
| 2 | 92 | 8 |
| 3 | 92 | 8 |
| 4 | 93 | 7 |
| 5 | 93 | 7 |
| 6 | 93 | 7 |
| 7 | 93 | 7 |
| 8 | 93 | 7 |
| 9 | 93 | 7 |
| 10 | 93 | 7 |
| 11 | 92 | 8 |
| 12 | 92 | 8 |
| 13 | 92 | 8 |
| 14 | 92 | 8 |
| 15 | 91 | 9 |
| 16 | 91 | 9 |
| 17 | 91 | 9 |
| 18 | 91 | 9 |
| 19 | 91 | 9 |
| 20 | 91 | 9 |
| 21 | 91 | 9 |
| 22 | 91 | 9 |
| 23 | 91 | 9 |
| 24 | 91 | 9 |
| 25 | 91 | 9 |
| 26 | 91 | 9 |
| 27 | 91 | 9 |
| 28 | 91 | 9 |
| 29 | 91 | 9 |
| 30 | 91 | 9 |
| 31 | 92 | 8 |
Wind in August
Winds average 5 km/h in August.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 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 | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | 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 |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 12 h 24 min at the start of August to 12 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 6:20 AM to 6:21 AM, and sunset from 6:46 PM to 6:33 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.4 | 12.4 | 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 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.4 | 6:20 | 6:46 |
| 2 | 12.4 | 6:20 | 6:45 |
| 3 | 12.4 | 6:20 | 6:45 |
| 4 | 12.4 | 6:21 | 6:45 |
| 5 | 12.4 | 6:21 | 6:45 |
| 6 | 12.4 | 6:21 | 6:44 |
| 7 | 12.4 | 6:21 | 6:44 |
| 8 | 12.4 | 6:21 | 6:44 |
| 9 | 12.4 | 6:21 | 6:43 |
| 10 | 12.4 | 6:21 | 6:43 |
| 11 | 12.4 | 6:21 | 6:43 |
| 12 | 12.3 | 6:21 | 6:42 |
| 13 | 12.3 | 6:21 | 6:42 |
| 14 | 12.3 | 6:21 | 6:41 |
| 15 | 12.3 | 6:21 | 6:41 |
| 16 | 12.3 | 6:21 | 6:40 |
| 17 | 12.3 | 6:21 | 6:40 |
| 18 | 12.3 | 6:21 | 6:40 |
| 19 | 12.3 | 6:21 | 6:39 |
| 20 | 12.3 | 6:21 | 6:39 |
| 21 | 12.3 | 6:21 | 6:38 |
| 22 | 12.3 | 6:21 | 6:38 |
| 23 | 12.3 | 6:21 | 6:37 |
| 24 | 12.3 | 6:21 | 6:37 |
| 25 | 12.2 | 6:21 | 6:36 |
| 26 | 12.2 | 6:21 | 6:36 |
| 27 | 12.2 | 6:21 | 6:35 |
| 28 | 12.2 | 6:21 | 6:34 |
| 29 | 12.2 | 6:21 | 6:34 |
| 30 | 12.2 | 6:21 | 6:33 |
| 31 | 12.2 | 6:21 | 6:33 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 3.49 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.49 kWh/m² to a high of 6.64 kWh/m² in March across the year — August's 3.49 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 31 | 3.8 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Kafanchan
In August, Kafanchan sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Kafanchan's monsoon runs June–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Kafanchan sees seasonal dust haze (February–June), heaviest in March.
Is August a good time to visit Kafanchan?
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 Kafanchan.
What to pack for Kafanchan in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Kafanchan sees daytime highs around 26°C and nights near 20°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes. About 29 days see rain.
UV index in Kafanchan in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kafanchan peaks around September 12 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 18 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) | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 9 | Very high |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Kafanchan 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 Kafanchan is worst in February — around 102 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 4.2× the cleanest month (July, 25 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) | 93 | 102 | 91 | 68 | 42 | 33 | 25 | 25 | 36 | 57 | 64 | 82 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 93 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 102 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 91 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 68 | Unhealthy |
| May | 42 | Poor |
| Jun | 33 | Moderate |
| Jul | 25 | Moderate |
| Aug | 25 | Moderate |
| Sep | 36 | Poor |
| Oct | 57 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 64 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 82 | Unhealthy |
Where is Kafanchan?
Kafanchan sits at 9.6°N, 8.3°E, 733 m above sea level, in Nigeria. The nearest listed city is Kagoro, 11 km away.
Topography around Kafanchan
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kafanchan.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kafanchan has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 72 m around an average of 737 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 744 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,345 m.
The land around Kafanchan is covered by cropland (58%) and artificial surfaces (23%) within 3 km, cropland (44%) and grassland (22%) within 16 km, and cropland (37%), shrubs (29%) and grassland (21%) 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 Kafanchan (9.5813°, 8.2926°, elevation 733 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).