Port Moresby weather in November
In November, Port Moresby sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 110 mm of rain across 15.5 wet days and about 12.4 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 14% of the time in November, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 18 min at the start of November to 12 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Port Moresby's 7th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Port Moresby's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 110 mm
- 15.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 24 min
- 5:43 AM – 6:10 PM
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.92 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.4
- out of 10
Port Moresby is capital of Papua New Guinea.
- Density
- 1,182/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1873
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical November day in Port Moresby reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs on par with October and on par with December.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
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| 1 | 29 | 24 |
| 2 | 29 | 24 |
| 3 | 29 | 24 |
| 4 | 29 | 24 |
| 5 | 29 | 24 |
| 6 | 29 | 24 |
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| 16 | 30 | 24 |
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| 26 | 30 | 24 |
| 27 | 30 | 24 |
| 28 | 30 | 24 |
| 29 | 30 | 24 |
| 30 | 30 | 24 |
How November really feels in Port Moresby
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 30 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 November is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Port Moresby weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 3rd-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 24° | 229 | 22.9 | 12.5 | 3.4 |
| Feb | 29° / 24° | 195 | 20.9 | 12.3 | 3.4 |
| Mar | 29° / 24° | 276 | 24.9 | 12.1 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 29° / 24° | 177 | 20.2 | 11.8 | 4.0 |
| May | 29° / 24° | 81 | 12.2 | 11.6 | 5.2 |
| Jun | 28° / 23° | 51 | 8.6 | 11.5 | 6.2 |
| Jul | 28° / 23° | 29 | 5.2 | 11.5 | 6.8 |
| Aug | 28° / 23° | 34 | 6.4 | 11.7 | 6.8 |
| Sep | 28° / 23° | 45 | 7.8 | 11.9 | 5.9 |
| Oct | 29° / 24° | 62 | 11 | 12.2 | 5.2 |
| Nov | 30° / 24° | 110 | 15.5 | 12.4 | 4.4 |
| Dec | 30° / 24° | 170 | 21.2 | 12.5 | 3.6 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 14% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 72%.
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| Clearer (%) | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Cloudier (%) | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 66 |
| 2 | 33 | 67 |
| 3 | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | 32 | 68 |
| 5 | 32 | 68 |
| 6 | 31 | 69 |
| 7 | 30 | 70 |
| 8 | 28 | 72 |
| 9 | 28 | 72 |
| 10 | 28 | 72 |
| 11 | 28 | 72 |
| 12 | 27 | 73 |
| 13 | 26 | 74 |
| 14 | 26 | 74 |
| 15 | 26 | 74 |
| 16 | 26 | 74 |
| 17 | 26 | 74 |
| 18 | 25 | 75 |
| 19 | 26 | 74 |
| 20 | 26 | 74 |
| 21 | 26 | 74 |
| 22 | 26 | 74 |
| 23 | 25 | 75 |
| 24 | 25 | 75 |
| 25 | 25 | 75 |
| 26 | 26 | 74 |
| 27 | 26 | 74 |
| 28 | 26 | 74 |
| 29 | 26 | 74 |
| 30 | 26 | 74 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Port Moresby gets around 110 mm of rain over 15.5 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 52% and peaks near 58% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 44 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 44 |
| 2 | 44 |
| 3 | 45 |
| 4 | 46 |
| 5 | 47 |
| 6 | 48 |
| 7 | 49 |
| 8 | 49 |
| 9 | 50 |
| 10 | 51 |
| 11 | 52 |
| 12 | 53 |
| 13 | 53 |
| 14 | 53 |
| 15 | 53 |
| 16 | 53 |
| 17 | 53 |
| 18 | 53 |
| 19 | 53 |
| 20 | 53 |
| 21 | 53 |
| 22 | 54 |
| 23 | 54 |
| 24 | 54 |
| 25 | 54 |
| 26 | 55 |
| 27 | 55 |
| 28 | 56 |
| 29 | 57 |
| 30 | 58 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the oppressive band about 71% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Oppressive (%) | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 |
| Miserable (%) | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 11 | 74 | 14 |
| 2 | 1 | 10 | 74 | 15 |
| 3 | 1 | 10 | 74 | 15 |
| 4 | 1 | 9 | 74 | 16 |
| 5 | 1 | 9 | 74 | 16 |
| 6 | 1 | 8 | 75 | 16 |
| 7 | 1 | 8 | 74 | 17 |
| 8 | 1 | 8 | 74 | 17 |
| 9 | 1 | 7 | 74 | 18 |
| 10 | 1 | 7 | 74 | 18 |
| 11 | 1 | 7 | 74 | 18 |
| 12 | 1 | 7 | 73 | 19 |
| 13 | 1 | 7 | 73 | 19 |
| 14 | 1 | 7 | 73 | 19 |
| 15 | 1 | 7 | 73 | 19 |
| 16 | 1 | 7 | 72 | 20 |
| 17 | 0 | 7 | 73 | 20 |
| 18 | 0 | 7 | 72 | 21 |
| 19 | 0 | 7 | 72 | 21 |
| 20 | 0 | 7 | 71 | 22 |
| 21 | 0 | 8 | 69 | 23 |
| 22 | 0 | 8 | 69 | 23 |
| 23 | 0 | 8 | 68 | 24 |
| 24 | 0 | 8 | 68 | 24 |
| 25 | 0 | 7 | 68 | 25 |
| 26 | 0 | 7 | 68 | 25 |
| 27 | 0 | 7 | 67 | 26 |
| 28 | 0 | 7 | 67 | 26 |
| 29 | 0 | 7 | 66 | 27 |
| 30 | 0 | 7 | 66 | 27 |
Wind in November
Winds average 9 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 11 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 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 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 |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | 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 | 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 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 12 h 18 min at the start of November to 12 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 5:45 AM to 5:45 AM, and sunset from 6:05 PM to 6:16 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.3 | 5:45 | 6:05 |
| 2 | 12.3 | 5:45 | 6:05 |
| 3 | 12.4 | 5:44 | 6:06 |
| 4 | 12.4 | 5:44 | 6:06 |
| 5 | 12.4 | 5:44 | 6:06 |
| 6 | 12.4 | 5:44 | 6:06 |
| 7 | 12.4 | 5:44 | 6:07 |
| 8 | 12.4 | 5:44 | 6:07 |
| 9 | 12.4 | 5:44 | 6:07 |
| 10 | 12.4 | 5:43 | 6:08 |
| 11 | 12.4 | 5:43 | 6:08 |
| 12 | 12.4 | 5:43 | 6:08 |
| 13 | 12.4 | 5:43 | 6:09 |
| 14 | 12.4 | 5:43 | 6:09 |
| 15 | 12.4 | 5:43 | 6:10 |
| 16 | 12.4 | 5:43 | 6:10 |
| 17 | 12.4 | 5:43 | 6:10 |
| 18 | 12.5 | 5:44 | 6:11 |
| 19 | 12.5 | 5:44 | 6:11 |
| 20 | 12.5 | 5:44 | 6:12 |
| 21 | 12.5 | 5:44 | 6:12 |
| 22 | 12.5 | 5:44 | 6:12 |
| 23 | 12.5 | 5:44 | 6:13 |
| 24 | 12.5 | 5:44 | 6:13 |
| 25 | 12.5 | 5:44 | 6:14 |
| 26 | 12.5 | 5:45 | 6:14 |
| 27 | 12.5 | 5:45 | 6:15 |
| 28 | 12.5 | 5:45 | 6:15 |
| 29 | 12.5 | 5:45 | 6:16 |
| 30 | 12.5 | 5:45 | 6:16 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 5.92 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.29 kWh/m² to a high of 5.92 kWh/m² in November across the year — November's 5.92 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| 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 |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.9 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Port Moresby
In November, Port Moresby sits inside its cyclone season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Port Moresby sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Port Moresby's monsoon runs December–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is November a good time to visit Port Moresby?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a reasonable time to visit Port Moresby for sightseeing.
What to pack for Port Moresby in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Port Moresby sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 16 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Port Moresby in November
The nearest coast averages about 27°C in November — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 17 km away) is warmest in January at about 29°C and coldest in August near 25°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 28 | Warm |
| Jun | 27 | Warm |
| Jul | 26 | Warm |
| Aug | 25 | Warm |
| Sep | 25 | Warm |
| Oct | 26 | Warm |
| Nov | 27 | Warm |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Port Moresby in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November 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 Port Moresby peaks around March 10 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 20 at about 9 (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) | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 14 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Where is Port Moresby?
Port Moresby sits at 9.5°S, 147.2°E, 25 m above sea level, in Papua New Guinea. The nearest listed city is Popondetta, 143 km away.
Topography around Port Moresby
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Port Moresby.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Port Moresby has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 229 m around an average of 21 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 402 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,978 m.
The land around Port Moresby is covered by water (69%) within 3 km, water (53%) and grassland (24%) within 16 km, and trees (55%) and water (37%) within 80 km.
Papua New Guinea travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type I
- 240 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 58% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $3,020
- 2025
- Homicide rate
- 9.3
- per 100k, 2010
- Road deaths
- 12.6
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- 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 Port Moresby (-9.4772°, 147.1509°, elevation 25 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. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).