Kislovodsk weather in December
In December, Kislovodsk sees average daytime highs of 3°C and overnight lows near -5°C, with 39 mm of precipitation across 8.6 wet days and about 8.8 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 3°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 27% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 hours at the start of December to 8 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Kislovodsk's 7th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kislovodsk's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 3°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- -5°
- 3rd coldest
- Precipitation
- 39 mm
- 8.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 8 h 42 min
- 7:43 AM – 4:27 PM
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 1.46 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Kislovodsk is spa city in Stavropol Krai in North Caucasus, Russia.
- Density
- 1,844/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1803
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 3°C through the month.
A typical December day in Kislovodsk reaches about 3°C in the afternoon and slips back to -5°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between -4°C and 9°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 4°C cooler than November and about 1°C warmer than January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 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 |
| Avg low (°C) | -3 | -3 | -3 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | -3 |
| 2 | 4 | -3 |
| 3 | 4 | -3 |
| 4 | 4 | -4 |
| 5 | 4 | -4 |
| 6 | 4 | -4 |
| 7 | 3 | -4 |
| 8 | 3 | -4 |
| 9 | 3 | -4 |
| 10 | 3 | -4 |
| 11 | 3 | -5 |
| 12 | 3 | -5 |
| 13 | 3 | -5 |
| 14 | 3 | -5 |
| 15 | 3 | -5 |
| 16 | 3 | -5 |
| 17 | 3 | -5 |
| 18 | 3 | -5 |
| 19 | 3 | -5 |
| 20 | 3 | -5 |
| 21 | 3 | -5 |
| 22 | 3 | -5 |
| 23 | 3 | -5 |
| 24 | 3 | -5 |
| 25 | 3 | -5 |
| 26 | 3 | -5 |
| 27 | 3 | -5 |
| 28 | 3 | -5 |
| 29 | 3 | -5 |
| 30 | 3 | -5 |
| 31 | 3 | -5 |
How December really feels in Kislovodsk
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.
Kislovodsk weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 10th-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 | 2° / -6° | 36 | 8.7 | 7.9 | 9.1 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 3° / -6° | 36 | 8 | 7.2 | 10.2 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 7° / -2° | 74 | 13.1 | 8.6 | 11.6 | 0.7 |
| Apr | 13° / 3° | 92 | 13.8 | 2.8 | 13.2 | 3.0 |
| May | 17° / 8° | 128 | 16.2 | 0.2 | 14.5 | 4.7 |
| Jun | 22° / 12° | 132 | 15.5 | 0 | 15.2 | 5.7 |
| Jul | 24° / 14° | 99 | 11.9 | 0 | 14.9 | 6.8 |
| Aug | 24° / 14° | 95 | 11.4 | 0 | 13.8 | 6.9 |
| Sep | 20° / 10° | 81 | 10.5 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.2 |
| Oct | 14° / 5° | 73 | 10.4 | 1.4 | 10.8 | 4.1 |
| Nov | 7° / -1° | 46 | 8 | 4.6 | 9.5 | 1.1 |
| Dec | 3° / -5° | 39 | 8.6 | 7.1 | 8.8 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 27% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 60%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| Cloudier (%) | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39 | 61 |
| 2 | 40 | 60 |
| 3 | 40 | 60 |
| 4 | 40 | 60 |
| 5 | 40 | 60 |
| 6 | 41 | 59 |
| 7 | 41 | 59 |
| 8 | 41 | 59 |
| 9 | 41 | 59 |
| 10 | 41 | 59 |
| 11 | 41 | 59 |
| 12 | 40 | 60 |
| 13 | 40 | 60 |
| 14 | 40 | 60 |
| 15 | 40 | 60 |
| 16 | 39 | 61 |
| 17 | 40 | 60 |
| 18 | 41 | 59 |
| 19 | 41 | 59 |
| 20 | 41 | 59 |
| 21 | 41 | 59 |
| 22 | 41 | 59 |
| 23 | 41 | 59 |
| 24 | 41 | 59 |
| 25 | 40 | 60 |
| 26 | 40 | 60 |
| 27 | 40 | 60 |
| 28 | 40 | 60 |
| 29 | 39 | 61 |
| 30 | 39 | 61 |
| 31 | 39 | 61 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Kislovodsk gets around 39 mm of rain and snow over 8.6 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 28% and peaks near 29% on the wettest days, and about 7 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Snow chance (%) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 21 |
| 2 | 27 | 21 |
| 3 | 27 | 21 |
| 4 | 27 | 21 |
| 5 | 27 | 21 |
| 6 | 28 | 21 |
| 7 | 28 | 21 |
| 8 | 28 | 22 |
| 9 | 28 | 22 |
| 10 | 28 | 22 |
| 11 | 28 | 22 |
| 12 | 28 | 23 |
| 13 | 29 | 23 |
| 14 | 29 | 23 |
| 15 | 29 | 24 |
| 16 | 29 | 24 |
| 17 | 29 | 25 |
| 18 | 29 | 25 |
| 19 | 29 | 25 |
| 20 | 29 | 24 |
| 21 | 28 | 24 |
| 22 | 28 | 24 |
| 23 | 28 | 24 |
| 24 | 28 | 24 |
| 25 | 28 | 24 |
| 26 | 28 | 24 |
| 27 | 28 | 24 |
| 28 | 28 | 24 |
| 29 | 28 | 24 |
| 30 | 28 | 24 |
| 31 | 28 | 24 |
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 7 km/h in December, the calmest month.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 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 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | 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 hours at the start of December to 8 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 7:30 AM to 7:50 AM, and sunset from 4:28 PM to 4:35 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.0 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:30 | 7:31 | 7:32 | 7:33 | 7:34 | 7:35 | 7:36 | 7:37 | 7:38 | 7:39 | 7:40 | 7:40 | 7:41 | 7:42 | 7:43 | 7:43 | 7:44 | 7:45 | 7:45 | 7:46 | 7:46 | 7:47 | 7:47 | 7:48 | 7:48 | 7:48 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:50 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:28 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:26 | 4:26 | 4:26 | 4:26 | 4:26 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:28 | 4:28 | 4:29 | 4:29 | 4:29 | 4:30 | 4:30 | 4:31 | 4:32 | 4:32 | 4:33 | 4:34 | 4:34 | 4:35 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.0 | 7:30 | 4:28 |
| 2 | 8.9 | 7:31 | 4:27 |
| 3 | 8.9 | 7:32 | 4:27 |
| 4 | 8.9 | 7:33 | 4:27 |
| 5 | 8.9 | 7:34 | 4:27 |
| 6 | 8.9 | 7:35 | 4:27 |
| 7 | 8.8 | 7:36 | 4:26 |
| 8 | 8.8 | 7:37 | 4:26 |
| 9 | 8.8 | 7:38 | 4:26 |
| 10 | 8.8 | 7:39 | 4:26 |
| 11 | 8.8 | 7:40 | 4:26 |
| 12 | 8.8 | 7:40 | 4:27 |
| 13 | 8.8 | 7:41 | 4:27 |
| 14 | 8.7 | 7:42 | 4:27 |
| 15 | 8.7 | 7:43 | 4:27 |
| 16 | 8.7 | 7:43 | 4:27 |
| 17 | 8.7 | 7:44 | 4:27 |
| 18 | 8.7 | 7:45 | 4:28 |
| 19 | 8.7 | 7:45 | 4:28 |
| 20 | 8.7 | 7:46 | 4:29 |
| 21 | 8.7 | 7:46 | 4:29 |
| 22 | 8.7 | 7:47 | 4:29 |
| 23 | 8.7 | 7:47 | 4:30 |
| 24 | 8.7 | 7:48 | 4:30 |
| 25 | 8.7 | 7:48 | 4:31 |
| 26 | 8.7 | 7:48 | 4:32 |
| 27 | 8.7 | 7:49 | 4:32 |
| 28 | 8.7 | 7:49 | 4:33 |
| 29 | 8.7 | 7:49 | 4:34 |
| 30 | 8.7 | 7:49 | 4:34 |
| 31 | 8.8 | 7:50 | 4:35 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 1.46 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.46 kWh/m² to a high of 5.78 kWh/m² in July across the year — December's 1.46 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| 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 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 2 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 3 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 4 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 5 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 6 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 7 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 8 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 9 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 10 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 11 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 12 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 13 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 14 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 15 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 16 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 17 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 18 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 19 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 20 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 21 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 22 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 23 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 24 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 25 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 26 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 27 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 28 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 29 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 30 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 31 | 1.5 | Dim |
Is December a good time to visit Kislovodsk?
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 Kislovodsk.
What to pack for Kislovodsk in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Kislovodsk sees daytime highs around 3°C and nights near -5°C. Pack a warm layer and a heavy coat. Worth having: rain gear. About 9 days see rain.
UV index in Kislovodsk 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 Kislovodsk peaks around June 23 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 12 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 7 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Moderate |
| Mar | 3 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Low |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in Kislovodsk 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 Kislovodsk is worst in March — around 16 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.0× the cleanest month (December, 8 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) | 9 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Good |
| Feb | 10 | Good |
| Mar | 16 | Moderate |
| Apr | 14 | Moderate |
| May | 14 | Moderate |
| Jun | 14 | Moderate |
| Jul | 14 | Moderate |
| Aug | 13 | Moderate |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Kislovodsk?
Kislovodsk sits at 43.9°N, 42.7°E, 815 m above sea level, in Russia. The nearest listed city is Uchkeken, 17 km away.
Topography around Kislovodsk
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kislovodsk.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kislovodsk has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 421 m around an average of 858 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,287 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 5,401 m.
The land around Kislovodsk is covered by trees (46%) and artificial surfaces (38%) within 3 km, grassland (58%) and cropland (20%) within 16 km, and grassland (38%) and cropland (37%) 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 Kislovodsk (43.9133°, 42.7208°, elevation 815 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).