Yŏch’im-dong weather in December
In December, Yŏch’im-dong sees average daytime highs of -5°C and overnight lows near -16°C, with 31 mm of precipitation across 7 wet days and about 9.2 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about -2°C in the first days to -6°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 53% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 18 min at the start of December to 9 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Yŏch’im-dong's 2nd-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Yŏch’im-dong's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- -5°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- -16°
- 3rd coldest
- Precipitation
- 31 mm
- 7 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 06 min
- 7:55 AM – 5:04 PM
- Cloud cover
- 41%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.18 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about -2°C in the first days to -6°C by the end.
A typical December day in Yŏch’im-dong reaches about -5°C in the afternoon and slips back to -16°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between -11°C and 1°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 8°C cooler than November and about 2°C warmer than January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | -2 | -2 | -2 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 |
| Avg low (°C) | -12 | -12 | -12 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -14 | -14 | -14 | -15 | -15 | -15 | -15 | -16 | -16 | -16 | -16 | -16 | -16 | -17 | -17 | -17 | -17 | -17 | -17 | -17 | -18 | -18 | -18 | -18 | -18 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | -2 | -12 |
| 2 | -2 | -12 |
| 3 | -2 | -12 |
| 4 | -3 | -13 |
| 5 | -3 | -13 |
| 6 | -3 | -13 |
| 7 | -3 | -14 |
| 8 | -4 | -14 |
| 9 | -4 | -14 |
| 10 | -4 | -15 |
| 11 | -4 | -15 |
| 12 | -4 | -15 |
| 13 | -4 | -15 |
| 14 | -5 | -16 |
| 15 | -5 | -16 |
| 16 | -5 | -16 |
| 17 | -5 | -16 |
| 18 | -5 | -16 |
| 19 | -5 | -16 |
| 20 | -5 | -17 |
| 21 | -5 | -17 |
| 22 | -5 | -17 |
| 23 | -5 | -17 |
| 24 | -6 | -17 |
| 25 | -6 | -17 |
| 26 | -6 | -17 |
| 27 | -6 | -18 |
| 28 | -6 | -18 |
| 29 | -6 | -18 |
| 30 | -6 | -18 |
| 31 | -6 | -18 |
How December really feels in Yŏch’im-dong
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 31 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Yŏch’im-dong weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 11th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -6° / -18° | 17 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 9.5 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -3° / -16° | 25 | 5 | 5.8 | 10.4 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 3° / -8° | 42 | 8.2 | 7.8 | 11.7 | 0.1 |
| Apr | 11° / 0° | 72 | 9.8 | 5 | 13 | 2.6 |
| May | 17° / 6° | 110 | 12.3 | 0.5 | 14.2 | 5.2 |
| Jun | 21° / 12° | 128 | 15 | 0 | 14.8 | 5.6 |
| Jul | 23° / 16° | 256 | 19.3 | 0 | 14.6 | 5.3 |
| Aug | 24° / 16° | 212 | 15.7 | 0 | 13.6 | 5.9 |
| Sep | 20° / 9° | 101 | 8.5 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.4 |
| Oct | 13° / 2° | 49 | 7.7 | 0.8 | 10.9 | 3.9 |
| Nov | 3° / -6° | 59 | 8.8 | 6.3 | 9.8 | 0.3 |
| Dec | -5° / -16° | 31 | 7 | 7.6 | 9.2 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 53% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 35%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 |
| Cloudier (%) | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63 | 37 |
| 2 | 63 | 37 |
| 3 | 63 | 37 |
| 4 | 64 | 36 |
| 5 | 63 | 37 |
| 6 | 63 | 37 |
| 7 | 63 | 37 |
| 8 | 63 | 37 |
| 9 | 63 | 37 |
| 10 | 63 | 37 |
| 11 | 64 | 36 |
| 12 | 64 | 36 |
| 13 | 63 | 37 |
| 14 | 63 | 37 |
| 15 | 64 | 36 |
| 16 | 64 | 36 |
| 17 | 64 | 36 |
| 18 | 65 | 35 |
| 19 | 65 | 35 |
| 20 | 65 | 35 |
| 21 | 66 | 34 |
| 22 | 66 | 34 |
| 23 | 67 | 33 |
| 24 | 67 | 33 |
| 25 | 67 | 33 |
| 26 | 67 | 33 |
| 27 | 68 | 32 |
| 28 | 68 | 32 |
| 29 | 68 | 32 |
| 30 | 68 | 32 |
| 31 | 69 | 31 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Yŏch’im-dong gets around 31 mm of rain and snow over 7 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 23% and peaks near 27% on the wettest days, and about 8 days bring snow. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Snow chance (%) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 27 |
| 2 | 27 | 27 |
| 3 | 27 | 27 |
| 4 | 27 | 27 |
| 5 | 26 | 27 |
| 6 | 26 | 27 |
| 7 | 26 | 27 |
| 8 | 26 | 27 |
| 9 | 26 | 27 |
| 10 | 26 | 27 |
| 11 | 25 | 27 |
| 12 | 25 | 27 |
| 13 | 25 | 27 |
| 14 | 24 | 27 |
| 15 | 24 | 27 |
| 16 | 23 | 26 |
| 17 | 23 | 26 |
| 18 | 22 | 25 |
| 19 | 21 | 24 |
| 20 | 21 | 24 |
| 21 | 20 | 24 |
| 22 | 20 | 23 |
| 23 | 20 | 23 |
| 24 | 19 | 22 |
| 25 | 19 | 22 |
| 26 | 18 | 21 |
| 27 | 18 | 20 |
| 28 | 17 | 20 |
| 29 | 17 | 19 |
| 30 | 17 | 19 |
| 31 | 16 | 19 |
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 (%) | 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 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in December
Winds average 6 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 7 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 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| 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 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 9 h 18 min at the start of December to 9 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 7:43 AM to 8:02 AM, and sunset from 5:03 PM to 5:11 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:43 | 7:44 | 7:45 | 7:46 | 7:47 | 7:48 | 7:49 | 7:50 | 7:50 | 7:51 | 7:52 | 7:53 | 7:53 | 7:54 | 7:55 | 7:55 | 7:56 | 7:57 | 7:57 | 7:58 | 7:58 | 7:59 | 7:59 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:01 | 8:01 | 8:01 | 8:02 | 8:02 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:10 | 5:11 | 5:11 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.3 | 7:43 | 5:03 |
| 2 | 9.3 | 7:44 | 5:03 |
| 3 | 9.3 | 7:45 | 5:03 |
| 4 | 9.3 | 7:46 | 5:03 |
| 5 | 9.3 | 7:47 | 5:02 |
| 6 | 9.2 | 7:48 | 5:02 |
| 7 | 9.2 | 7:49 | 5:02 |
| 8 | 9.2 | 7:50 | 5:02 |
| 9 | 9.2 | 7:50 | 5:02 |
| 10 | 9.2 | 7:51 | 5:02 |
| 11 | 9.2 | 7:52 | 5:03 |
| 12 | 9.2 | 7:53 | 5:03 |
| 13 | 9.2 | 7:53 | 5:03 |
| 14 | 9.1 | 7:54 | 5:03 |
| 15 | 9.1 | 7:55 | 5:03 |
| 16 | 9.1 | 7:55 | 5:04 |
| 17 | 9.1 | 7:56 | 5:04 |
| 18 | 9.1 | 7:57 | 5:04 |
| 19 | 9.1 | 7:57 | 5:05 |
| 20 | 9.1 | 7:58 | 5:05 |
| 21 | 9.1 | 7:58 | 5:05 |
| 22 | 9.1 | 7:59 | 5:06 |
| 23 | 9.1 | 7:59 | 5:06 |
| 24 | 9.1 | 8:00 | 5:07 |
| 25 | 9.1 | 8:00 | 5:07 |
| 26 | 9.1 | 8:00 | 5:08 |
| 27 | 9.1 | 8:01 | 5:09 |
| 28 | 9.1 | 8:01 | 5:09 |
| 29 | 9.1 | 8:01 | 5:10 |
| 30 | 9.1 | 8:02 | 5:11 |
| 31 | 9.2 | 8:02 | 5:11 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 2.18 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.18 kWh/m² to a high of 5.72 kWh/m² in May across the year — December's 2.18 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| 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 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 2 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 3 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 31 | 2.3 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Yŏch’im-dong
None of Yŏch’im-dong's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Yŏch’im-dong's rainy season runs June–August, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Yŏch’im-dong?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Yŏch’im-dong.
What to pack for Yŏch’im-dong in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Yŏch’im-dong sees daytime highs around -5°C and nights near -16°C. Pack a warm layer and a heavy coat. About 7 days see rain.
UV index in Yŏch’im-dong in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 2. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Yŏch’im-dong peaks around August 19 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 21 at about 2 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | High | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 7 | Very high |
| Jun | 7 | Very high |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | Very high |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in Yŏch’im-dong 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 Yŏch’im-dong is worst in March — around 36 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 2.5× the cleanest month (August, 15 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) | 28 | 31 | 36 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 24 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Moderate |
| Feb | 31 | Moderate |
| Mar | 36 | Poor |
| Apr | 30 | Moderate |
| May | 26 | Moderate |
| Jun | 21 | Moderate |
| Jul | 17 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 16 | Moderate |
| Oct | 20 | Moderate |
| Nov | 22 | Moderate |
| Dec | 24 | Moderate |
Where is Yŏch’im-dong?
Yŏch’im-dong sits at 40.4°N, 126.7°E, 472 m above sea level, in North Korea. The nearest listed city is Songwŏn-ŭp, 30 km away.
Topography around Yŏch’im-dong
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Yŏch’im-dong.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Yŏch’im-dong has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 700 m around an average of 630 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,535 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,309 m.
The land around Yŏch’im-dong is covered by trees (81%) within 3 km, trees (91%) within 16 km, and trees (85%) within 80 km.
North Korea travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Safe drinking water
- 67%
- of population, 2023
- Road deaths
- 24.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
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 Yŏch’im-dong (40.3617°, 126.6585°, elevation 472 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).