Kano weather in July
In July, Kano sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 164 mm of rain across 21.6 wet days and about 12.6 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 32°C in the first days to 30°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 15% of the time in July, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 42 min at the start of July to 12 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Kano's 11th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kano's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 164 mm
- 21.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 36 min
- 6:12 AM – 6:51 PM
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.73 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.3
- out of 10
Kano is city in Nigeria.
- Density
- 9,840/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- ~999 CE
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Highs ease over the month, from about 32°C in the first days to 30°C by the end.
A typical July day in Kano reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°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 33°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 3°C cooler than June and about 1°C warmer than August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 23 |
| 2 | 32 | 23 |
| 3 | 32 | 23 |
| 4 | 32 | 23 |
| 5 | 32 | 23 |
| 6 | 32 | 23 |
| 7 | 32 | 23 |
| 8 | 32 | 23 |
| 9 | 31 | 23 |
| 10 | 31 | 23 |
| 11 | 31 | 23 |
| 12 | 31 | 23 |
| 13 | 31 | 23 |
| 14 | 31 | 23 |
| 15 | 31 | 23 |
| 16 | 31 | 23 |
| 17 | 31 | 23 |
| 18 | 31 | 23 |
| 19 | 31 | 23 |
| 20 | 31 | 23 |
| 21 | 30 | 23 |
| 22 | 30 | 23 |
| 23 | 30 | 23 |
| 24 | 30 | 23 |
| 25 | 30 | 23 |
| 26 | 30 | 23 |
| 27 | 30 | 23 |
| 28 | 30 | 22 |
| 29 | 30 | 22 |
| 30 | 30 | 22 |
| 31 | 30 | 22 |
How July really feels in Kano
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July 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 July is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Kano weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 9th-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 | 29° / 13° | 0 | 0 | 11.4 | 7.1 |
| Feb | 32° / 16° | 0 | 0 | 11.6 | 5.1 |
| Mar | 36° / 19° | 0 | 0 | 11.9 | 2.5 |
| Apr | 38° / 23° | 4 | 1.2 | 12.3 | 1.0 |
| May | 37° / 25° | 34 | 6.3 | 12.5 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 34° / 24° | 72 | 12.8 | 12.7 | 2.7 |
| Jul | 31° / 23° | 164 | 21.6 | 12.6 | 3.3 |
| Aug | 30° / 22° | 241 | 24.4 | 12.4 | 3.3 |
| Sep | 31° / 22° | 119 | 16.1 | 12.1 | 3.6 |
| Oct | 34° / 21° | 23 | 4 | 11.7 | 3.6 |
| Nov | 33° / 17° | 0 | 0 | 11.4 | 4.6 |
| Dec | 30° / 14° | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 6.8 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 15% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 23% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 62%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 55 | 55 | 54 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
| Cloudier (%) | 45 | 45 | 46 | 48 | 49 | 51 | 53 | 55 | 56 | 58 | 59 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55 | 45 |
| 2 | 55 | 45 |
| 3 | 54 | 46 |
| 4 | 52 | 48 |
| 5 | 51 | 49 |
| 6 | 49 | 51 |
| 7 | 47 | 53 |
| 8 | 45 | 55 |
| 9 | 44 | 56 |
| 10 | 42 | 58 |
| 11 | 41 | 59 |
| 12 | 39 | 61 |
| 13 | 38 | 62 |
| 14 | 37 | 63 |
| 15 | 36 | 64 |
| 16 | 35 | 65 |
| 17 | 35 | 65 |
| 18 | 34 | 66 |
| 19 | 34 | 66 |
| 20 | 32 | 68 |
| 21 | 32 | 68 |
| 22 | 31 | 69 |
| 23 | 31 | 69 |
| 24 | 30 | 70 |
| 25 | 30 | 70 |
| 26 | 30 | 70 |
| 27 | 29 | 71 |
| 28 | 29 | 71 |
| 29 | 29 | 71 |
| 30 | 28 | 72 |
| 31 | 28 | 72 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Kano gets around 164 mm of rain over 21.6 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 69% and peaks near 74% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 |
| 2 | 61 |
| 3 | 62 |
| 4 | 63 |
| 5 | 64 |
| 6 | 65 |
| 7 | 66 |
| 8 | 66 |
| 9 | 67 |
| 10 | 68 |
| 11 | 68 |
| 12 | 69 |
| 13 | 70 |
| 14 | 70 |
| 15 | 71 |
| 16 | 71 |
| 17 | 71 |
| 18 | 71 |
| 19 | 72 |
| 20 | 72 |
| 21 | 72 |
| 22 | 72 |
| 23 | 73 |
| 24 | 73 |
| 25 | 73 |
| 26 | 73 |
| 27 | 73 |
| 28 | 74 |
| 29 | 74 |
| 30 | 74 |
| 31 | 74 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the oppressive band about 80% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Oppressive (%) | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 70 |
| 2 | 29 | 71 |
| 3 | 28 | 72 |
| 4 | 27 | 73 |
| 5 | 26 | 74 |
| 6 | 25 | 75 |
| 7 | 25 | 75 |
| 8 | 24 | 76 |
| 9 | 23 | 77 |
| 10 | 22 | 78 |
| 11 | 21 | 79 |
| 12 | 20 | 80 |
| 13 | 19 | 81 |
| 14 | 19 | 81 |
| 15 | 18 | 82 |
| 16 | 17 | 83 |
| 17 | 17 | 83 |
| 18 | 16 | 84 |
| 19 | 16 | 84 |
| 20 | 16 | 84 |
| 21 | 16 | 84 |
| 22 | 16 | 84 |
| 23 | 16 | 84 |
| 24 | 16 | 84 |
| 25 | 16 | 84 |
| 26 | 16 | 84 |
| 27 | 16 | 84 |
| 28 | 16 | 84 |
| 29 | 15 | 85 |
| 30 | 15 | 85 |
| 31 | 15 | 85 |
Wind in July
Winds average 10 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 10 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 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 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 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
| 31 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 12 h 42 min at the start of July to 12 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 6:08 AM to 6:16 AM, and sunset from 6:50 PM to 6:48 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:48 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.7 | 6:08 | 6:50 |
| 2 | 12.7 | 6:09 | 6:50 |
| 3 | 12.7 | 6:09 | 6:50 |
| 4 | 12.7 | 6:09 | 6:51 |
| 5 | 12.7 | 6:09 | 6:51 |
| 6 | 12.7 | 6:10 | 6:51 |
| 7 | 12.7 | 6:10 | 6:51 |
| 8 | 12.7 | 6:10 | 6:51 |
| 9 | 12.7 | 6:10 | 6:51 |
| 10 | 12.7 | 6:11 | 6:51 |
| 11 | 12.7 | 6:11 | 6:51 |
| 12 | 12.7 | 6:11 | 6:51 |
| 13 | 12.7 | 6:12 | 6:51 |
| 14 | 12.7 | 6:12 | 6:51 |
| 15 | 12.6 | 6:12 | 6:51 |
| 16 | 12.6 | 6:12 | 6:51 |
| 17 | 12.6 | 6:13 | 6:51 |
| 18 | 12.6 | 6:13 | 6:51 |
| 19 | 12.6 | 6:13 | 6:51 |
| 20 | 12.6 | 6:13 | 6:50 |
| 21 | 12.6 | 6:14 | 6:50 |
| 22 | 12.6 | 6:14 | 6:50 |
| 23 | 12.6 | 6:14 | 6:50 |
| 24 | 12.6 | 6:14 | 6:50 |
| 25 | 12.6 | 6:14 | 6:50 |
| 26 | 12.6 | 6:15 | 6:50 |
| 27 | 12.6 | 6:15 | 6:49 |
| 28 | 12.6 | 6:15 | 6:49 |
| 29 | 12.6 | 6:15 | 6:49 |
| 30 | 12.6 | 6:16 | 6:49 |
| 31 | 12.5 | 6:16 | 6:48 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 5.73 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.22 kWh/m² to a high of 7.19 kWh/m² in April across the year — July's 5.73 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | 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 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.3 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Kano
In July, Kano sits inside its monsoon and dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Kano's monsoon runs July–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Kano sees seasonal dust haze (December–July), heaviest in April.
Is July a good time to visit Kano?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Kano.
What to pack for Kano in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Kano sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 22 days see rain.
UV index in Kano in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kano peaks around August 17 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 17 at about 7 (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 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 11 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | High |
Air quality in Kano in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Kano is worst in February — around 144 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 3.6× the cleanest month (July, 40 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) | 138 | 144 | 141 | 115 | 75 | 56 | 40 | 42 | 64 | 103 | 118 | 132 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 138 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 144 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 141 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 115 | Unhealthy |
| May | 75 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 56 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 40 | Poor |
| Aug | 42 | Poor |
| Sep | 64 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 103 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 118 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 132 | Unhealthy |
Where is Kano?
Kano sits at 12.0°N, 8.5°E, 484 m above sea level, in Nigeria. The nearest listed city is Wudil, 41 km away.
Topography around Kano
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kano.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kano has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 75 m around an average of 480 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 105 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 328 m.
The land around Kano is covered by artificial surfaces (88%) within 3 km, cropland (51%) and artificial surfaces (35%) within 16 km, and cropland (81%) 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 Kano (12.0001°, 8.5167°, elevation 484 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).