Huancayo weather in March
In March, Huancayo sees average daytime highs of 12°C and overnight lows near 4°C, with 222 mm of precipitation across 30 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 12°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 0% of the time in March, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 18 min at the start of March to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Huancayo's 11th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Huancayo's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 12°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 4°
- 10th coldest
- Precipitation
- 222 mm
- 30 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:08 AM – 6:13 PM
- Cloud cover
- 92%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 3 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.32 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 1.7
- out of 10
Huancayo is capital city of Junín region, Peru.
- Density
- 1,430/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1572
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 12°C through the month.
A typical March day in Huancayo reaches about 12°C in the afternoon and slips back to 4°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 10°C and 14°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs on par with February and on par with April.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Avg low (°C) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 4 |
| 2 | 12 | 4 |
| 3 | 12 | 4 |
| 4 | 12 | 4 |
| 5 | 12 | 4 |
| 6 | 12 | 4 |
| 7 | 12 | 4 |
| 8 | 12 | 4 |
| 9 | 12 | 4 |
| 10 | 12 | 4 |
| 11 | 12 | 4 |
| 12 | 12 | 4 |
| 13 | 12 | 4 |
| 14 | 12 | 4 |
| 15 | 12 | 4 |
| 16 | 12 | 4 |
| 17 | 12 | 4 |
| 18 | 12 | 4 |
| 19 | 12 | 4 |
| 20 | 12 | 4 |
| 21 | 12 | 4 |
| 22 | 12 | 4 |
| 23 | 12 | 4 |
| 24 | 12 | 4 |
| 25 | 12 | 4 |
| 26 | 12 | 4 |
| 27 | 12 | 4 |
| 28 | 12 | 4 |
| 29 | 12 | 4 |
| 30 | 12 | 4 |
| 31 | 12 | 4 |
How March really feels in Huancayo
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March 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.
March sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Huancayo weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 5th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13° / 4° | 243 | 29.5 | 1 | 12.6 | 1.8 |
| Feb | 12° / 4° | 248 | 27 | 0.9 | 12.4 | 1.7 |
| Mar | 12° / 4° | 222 | 30 | 0.5 | 12.1 | 1.7 |
| Apr | 12° / 3° | 113 | 24.9 | 0.1 | 11.7 | 2.0 |
| May | 12° / 2° | 53 | 15.8 | 0 | 11.5 | 2.8 |
| Jun | 12° / 0° | 24 | 7.4 | 0.2 | 11.3 | 3.2 |
| Jul | 11° / -0° | 24 | 8.1 | 0.2 | 11.4 | 3.2 |
| Aug | 12° / 0° | 44 | 13.6 | 0.6 | 11.6 | 2.8 |
| Sep | 12° / 2° | 90 | 23.7 | 0.2 | 11.9 | 2.1 |
| Oct | 12° / 3° | 147 | 27.7 | 0.2 | 12.3 | 1.9 |
| Nov | 13° / 3° | 153 | 26.4 | 0.4 | 12.6 | 2.0 |
| Dec | 13° / 4° | 216 | 28.5 | 0.9 | 12.7 | 1.9 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 0% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 2% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 98%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cloudier (%) | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 99 |
| 2 | 1 | 99 |
| 3 | 1 | 99 |
| 4 | 1 | 99 |
| 5 | 1 | 99 |
| 6 | 1 | 99 |
| 7 | 1 | 99 |
| 8 | 1 | 99 |
| 9 | 1 | 99 |
| 10 | 1 | 99 |
| 11 | 1 | 99 |
| 12 | 1 | 99 |
| 13 | 1 | 99 |
| 14 | 1 | 99 |
| 15 | 1 | 99 |
| 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 | 4 | 96 |
| 28 | 4 | 96 |
| 29 | 4 | 96 |
| 30 | 4 | 96 |
| 31 | 4 | 96 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Huancayo gets around 222 mm of rain and snow over 30 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 97% and peaks near 99% on the wettest days, and about 1 day brings snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 |
| Snow chance (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99 | 2 |
| 2 | 99 | 2 |
| 3 | 99 | 2 |
| 4 | 99 | 2 |
| 5 | 99 | 2 |
| 6 | 98 | 2 |
| 7 | 98 | 2 |
| 8 | 98 | 2 |
| 9 | 98 | 2 |
| 10 | 98 | 2 |
| 11 | 98 | 2 |
| 12 | 98 | 2 |
| 13 | 98 | 2 |
| 14 | 98 | 2 |
| 15 | 97 | 2 |
| 16 | 97 | 2 |
| 17 | 97 | 2 |
| 18 | 97 | 2 |
| 19 | 96 | 2 |
| 20 | 96 | 2 |
| 21 | 96 | 2 |
| 22 | 95 | 1 |
| 23 | 95 | 1 |
| 24 | 95 | 1 |
| 25 | 95 | 1 |
| 26 | 94 | 1 |
| 27 | 94 | 1 |
| 28 | 94 | 1 |
| 29 | 94 | 1 |
| 30 | 94 | 1 |
| 31 | 94 | 1 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March 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 March
Winds average 3 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 3 km/h on the calmest days to 3 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 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 | 3 | calm |
| 2 | 3 | calm |
| 3 | 3 | calm |
| 4 | 3 | calm |
| 5 | 3 | calm |
| 6 | 3 | calm |
| 7 | 3 | calm |
| 8 | 3 | calm |
| 9 | 3 | calm |
| 10 | 3 | calm |
| 11 | 3 | calm |
| 12 | 3 | calm |
| 13 | 3 | calm |
| 14 | 3 | calm |
| 15 | 3 | calm |
| 16 | 3 | calm |
| 17 | 3 | calm |
| 18 | 3 | calm |
| 19 | 3 | calm |
| 20 | 3 | calm |
| 21 | 3 | calm |
| 22 | 3 | calm |
| 23 | 3 | calm |
| 24 | 3 | calm |
| 25 | 3 | calm |
| 26 | 3 | calm |
| 27 | 3 | calm |
| 28 | 3 | calm |
| 29 | 3 | calm |
| 30 | 3 | calm |
| 31 | 3 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 12 h 18 min at the start of March to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:07 AM to 6:08 AM, and sunset from 6:22 PM to 6:03 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 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 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.3 | 6:07 | 6:22 |
| 2 | 12.2 | 6:07 | 6:21 |
| 3 | 12.2 | 6:07 | 6:21 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 6:07 | 6:20 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 6:07 | 6:20 |
| 6 | 12.2 | 6:07 | 6:19 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 6:07 | 6:18 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 6:07 | 6:18 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 6:07 | 6:17 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 6:08 | 6:17 |
| 11 | 12.1 | 6:08 | 6:16 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 6:08 | 6:15 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 6:08 | 6:15 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 6:08 | 6:14 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 6:08 | 6:14 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:08 | 6:13 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:08 | 6:12 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:08 | 6:12 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:08 | 6:11 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:08 | 6:10 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:08 | 6:10 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:08 | 6:09 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:08 | 6:08 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:08 | 6:08 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:08 | 6:07 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:08 | 6:06 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:08 | 6:06 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 6:08 | 6:05 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 6:08 | 6:04 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 6:08 | 6:04 |
| 31 | 11.9 | 6:08 | 6:03 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 5.32 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.08 kWh/m² to a high of 6.2 kWh/m² in November across the year — March's 5.32 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| 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 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.3 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Huancayo
In March, Huancayo sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Huancayo's rainy season runs October–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is March a good time to visit Huancayo?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Huancayo.
What to pack for Huancayo in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Huancayo sees daytime highs around 12°C and nights near 4°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: a warm layer and sun protection. About 30 days see rain.
UV index in Huancayo in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 17 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Huancayo peaks around February 11 at about 19 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 23 at about 11 (extreme).
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) | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | Extreme |
| Feb | 19 | Extreme |
| Mar | 17 | Extreme |
| Apr | 16 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 15 | Extreme |
| Oct | 18 | Extreme |
| Nov | 17 | Extreme |
| Dec | 18 | Extreme |
Air quality in Huancayo in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Huancayo is worst in September — around 18 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.4× the cleanest month (January, 7 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) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Good |
| Feb | 8 | Good |
| Mar | 8 | Good |
| Apr | 8 | Good |
| May | 8 | Good |
| Jun | 8 | Good |
| Jul | 11 | Good |
| Aug | 17 | Moderate |
| Sep | 18 | Moderate |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 11 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Huancayo?
Huancayo sits at 12.1°S, 75.2°W, 3,596 m above sea level, in Peru. The nearest listed city is Chilca, 2.0 km away.
Topography around Huancayo
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Huancayo.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Huancayo has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 321 m around an average of 3,259 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,552 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 4,579 m.
The land around Huancayo is covered by artificial surfaces (76%) within 3 km, grassland (54%) and cropland (28%) within 16 km, and grassland (80%) within 80 km.
Peru travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / C
- 220 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 51% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $9,684
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 49%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 8.6
- per 100k, 2021
- Road deaths
- 13.6
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 519
- 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 Huancayo (-12.0687°, -75.2103°, elevation 3,596 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).