Aykhal weather in December
In December, Aykhal sees average daytime highs of -29°C and overnight lows near -36°C, with 3 mm of precipitation across 1.2 wet days and about 2.3 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near -29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 6% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 3 h 24 min at the start of December to 2 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Aykhal's 10th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Aykhal's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- -29°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- -36°
- 2nd coldest
- Precipitation
- 3 mm
- 1.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 2 hours
- 12:29 PM – 2:31 PM
- Cloud cover
- 86%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 0.01 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Aykhal is human settlement in Mirninsky District, Sakha Republic, Russia.
- Founded
- 1961
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near -29°C through the month.
A typical December day in Aykhal reaches about -29°C in the afternoon and slips back to -36°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between -40°C and -18°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 7°C cooler than November and on par with January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | -28 | -28 | -29 | -29 | -29 | -29 | -29 | -29 | -29 | -29 | -29 | -29 | -29 | -29 | -29 | -29 | -29 | -29 | -29 | -29 | -29 | -29 | -29 | -29 | -29 | -29 | -29 | -30 | -30 | -30 | -30 |
| Avg low (°C) | -35 | -35 | -35 | -35 | -35 | -35 | -36 | -36 | -36 | -36 | -36 | -36 | -36 | -36 | -36 | -36 | -36 | -36 | -36 | -36 | -36 | -36 | -36 | -36 | -36 | -36 | -36 | -36 | -36 | -36 | -36 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | -28 | -35 |
| 2 | -28 | -35 |
| 3 | -29 | -35 |
| 4 | -29 | -35 |
| 5 | -29 | -35 |
| 6 | -29 | -35 |
| 7 | -29 | -36 |
| 8 | -29 | -36 |
| 9 | -29 | -36 |
| 10 | -29 | -36 |
| 11 | -29 | -36 |
| 12 | -29 | -36 |
| 13 | -29 | -36 |
| 14 | -29 | -36 |
| 15 | -29 | -36 |
| 16 | -29 | -36 |
| 17 | -29 | -36 |
| 18 | -29 | -36 |
| 19 | -29 | -36 |
| 20 | -29 | -36 |
| 21 | -29 | -36 |
| 22 | -29 | -36 |
| 23 | -29 | -36 |
| 24 | -29 | -36 |
| 25 | -29 | -36 |
| 26 | -29 | -36 |
| 27 | -29 | -36 |
| 28 | -30 | -36 |
| 29 | -30 | -36 |
| 30 | -30 | -36 |
| 31 | -30 | -36 |
How December really feels in Aykhal
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.
Aykhal 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 | -30° / -37° | 3 | 0.8 | 2 | 3.9 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -26° / -34° | 3 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 7.5 | 0.0 |
| Mar | -15° / -26° | 6 | 2.1 | 3.5 | 11.1 | 0.0 |
| Apr | -4° / -15° | 21 | 5.9 | 7.4 | 14.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 5° / -4° | 46 | 10.5 | 8.4 | 18.6 | 0.5 |
| Jun | 15° / 6° | 59 | 11.5 | 1.3 | 21.7 | 4.4 |
| Jul | 19° / 9° | 59 | 9.8 | 0.2 | 20.2 | 6.0 |
| Aug | 15° / 6° | 63 | 10.9 | 0.3 | 16.5 | 4.3 |
| Sep | 5° / -2° | 43 | 9.9 | 5.2 | 12.8 | 0.6 |
| Oct | -8° / -14° | 22 | 6.3 | 8.4 | 9.1 | 0.0 |
| Nov | -22° / -29° | 8 | 2.8 | 5.1 | 5.3 | 0.0 |
| Dec | -29° / -36° | 3 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 6% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 7% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 87%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Cloudier (%) | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 85 |
| 2 | 15 | 85 |
| 3 | 15 | 85 |
| 4 | 14 | 86 |
| 5 | 14 | 86 |
| 6 | 13 | 87 |
| 7 | 13 | 87 |
| 8 | 14 | 86 |
| 9 | 14 | 86 |
| 10 | 13 | 87 |
| 11 | 13 | 87 |
| 12 | 13 | 87 |
| 13 | 13 | 87 |
| 14 | 13 | 87 |
| 15 | 12 | 88 |
| 16 | 13 | 87 |
| 17 | 13 | 87 |
| 18 | 12 | 88 |
| 19 | 12 | 88 |
| 20 | 12 | 88 |
| 21 | 12 | 88 |
| 22 | 11 | 89 |
| 23 | 11 | 89 |
| 24 | 12 | 88 |
| 25 | 12 | 88 |
| 26 | 12 | 88 |
| 27 | 12 | 88 |
| 28 | 12 | 88 |
| 29 | 12 | 88 |
| 30 | 13 | 87 |
| 31 | 13 | 87 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Aykhal gets around 3 mm of rain and snow over 1.2 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 4% and peaks near 6% on the wettest days, and about 2 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Snow chance (%) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 10 |
| 2 | 6 | 10 |
| 3 | 6 | 10 |
| 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | 5 | 8 |
| 8 | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | 4 | 8 |
| 11 | 4 | 8 |
| 12 | 4 | 8 |
| 13 | 4 | 8 |
| 14 | 4 | 8 |
| 15 | 4 | 8 |
| 16 | 4 | 8 |
| 17 | 4 | 7 |
| 18 | 4 | 7 |
| 19 | 4 | 7 |
| 20 | 3 | 7 |
| 21 | 3 | 6 |
| 22 | 3 | 6 |
| 23 | 3 | 6 |
| 24 | 3 | 6 |
| 25 | 3 | 6 |
| 26 | 3 | 6 |
| 27 | 3 | 6 |
| 28 | 3 | 6 |
| 29 | 3 | 6 |
| 30 | 3 | 6 |
| 31 | 3 | 6 |
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 9 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| 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 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | 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 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 3 h 24 min at the start of December to 2 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 72 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 11:41 AM to 12:30 PM, and sunset from 3:07 PM to 2:44 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 11:41 | 11:45 | 11:49 | 11:52 | 11:56 | 12:00 | 12:03 | 12:07 | 12:10 | 12:13 | 12:16 | 12:19 | 12:22 | 12:25 | 12:27 | 12:29 | 12:31 | 12:33 | 12:35 | 12:36 | 12:37 | 12:38 | 12:38 | 12:38 | 12:38 | 12:37 | 12:36 | 12:35 | 12:34 | 12:32 | 12:30 |
| Sunset (PM) | 3:07 | 3:04 | 3:01 | 2:58 | 2:55 | 2:52 | 2:49 | 2:47 | 2:44 | 2:42 | 2:40 | 2:38 | 2:36 | 2:34 | 2:32 | 2:31 | 2:30 | 2:29 | 2:29 | 2:28 | 2:28 | 2:29 | 2:29 | 2:30 | 2:31 | 2:33 | 2:35 | 2:37 | 2:39 | 2:41 | 2:44 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.4 | 11:41 | 3:07 |
| 2 | 3.3 | 11:45 | 3:04 |
| 3 | 3.2 | 11:49 | 3:01 |
| 4 | 3.1 | 11:52 | 2:58 |
| 5 | 3.0 | 11:56 | 2:55 |
| 6 | 2.9 | 12:00 | 2:52 |
| 7 | 2.8 | 12:03 | 2:49 |
| 8 | 2.7 | 12:07 | 2:47 |
| 9 | 2.6 | 12:10 | 2:44 |
| 10 | 2.5 | 12:13 | 2:42 |
| 11 | 2.4 | 12:16 | 2:40 |
| 12 | 2.3 | 12:19 | 2:38 |
| 13 | 2.2 | 12:22 | 2:36 |
| 14 | 2.2 | 12:25 | 2:34 |
| 15 | 2.1 | 12:27 | 2:32 |
| 16 | 2.0 | 12:29 | 2:31 |
| 17 | 2.0 | 12:31 | 2:30 |
| 18 | 1.9 | 12:33 | 2:29 |
| 19 | 1.9 | 12:35 | 2:29 |
| 20 | 1.9 | 12:36 | 2:28 |
| 21 | 1.9 | 12:37 | 2:28 |
| 22 | 1.9 | 12:38 | 2:29 |
| 23 | 1.9 | 12:38 | 2:29 |
| 24 | 1.9 | 12:38 | 2:30 |
| 25 | 1.9 | 12:38 | 2:31 |
| 26 | 1.9 | 12:37 | 2:33 |
| 27 | 2.0 | 12:36 | 2:35 |
| 28 | 2.0 | 12:35 | 2:37 |
| 29 | 2.1 | 12:34 | 2:39 |
| 30 | 2.2 | 12:32 | 2:41 |
| 31 | 2.2 | 12:30 | 2:44 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 0.01 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0.01 kWh/m² to a high of 5.55 kWh/m² in June across the year — December's 0.01 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Level | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 2 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 3 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 4 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 5 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 6 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 7 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 8 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 9 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 10 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 11 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 12 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 13 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 14 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 15 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 16 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 17 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 18 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 19 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 20 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 21 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 22 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 23 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 24 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 25 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 26 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 27 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 28 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 29 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 30 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 31 | 0.0 | Dim |
Is December a good time to visit Aykhal?
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 Aykhal.
What to pack for Aykhal in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Aykhal sees daytime highs around -29°C and nights near -36°C. Pack a warm layer and a heavy coat.
UV index in Aykhal in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 0. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Aykhal peaks around July 16 at about 5 (moderate) — a little sun protection helps at midday. It bottoms out near January 1 at about 0 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 4 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Level | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | Low |
| Feb | 0 | Low |
| Mar | 1 | Low |
| Apr | 2 | Moderate |
| May | 4 | Moderate |
| Jun | 4 | Moderate |
| Jul | 5 | Moderate |
| Aug | 3 | Moderate |
| Sep | 2 | Low |
| Oct | 1 | Low |
| Nov | 0 | Low |
| Dec | 0 | Low |
Air quality in Aykhal 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 Aykhal is worst in August — around 21 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 53.3× the cleanest month (December, 0 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) | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Good |
| Feb | 1 | Good |
| Mar | 3 | Good |
| Apr | 4 | Good |
| May | 5 | Good |
| Jun | 14 | Moderate |
| Jul | 20 | Moderate |
| Aug | 21 | Moderate |
| Sep | 6 | Good |
| Oct | 2 | Good |
| Nov | 1 | Good |
| Dec | 0 | Good |
Where is Aykhal?
Aykhal sits at 65.9°N, 111.5°E, 514 m above sea level, in Russia. The nearest listed city is Udachny, 69 km away.
Topography around Aykhal
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Aykhal.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Aykhal has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 334 m around an average of 523 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 424 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 757 m.
The land around Aykhal is covered by trees (55%) and bare terrain (21%) within 3 km, trees (78%) within 16 km, and trees (90%) within 80 km.
Russia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 32% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $17,547
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 76%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 6.8
- per 100k, 2021
- Road deaths
- 12
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 521
- 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 Aykhal (65.9338°, 111.4834°, elevation 514 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).