Lensk weather in March
In March, Lensk sees average daytime highs of -8°C and overnight lows near -19°C, with 15 mm of precipitation across 5.5 wet days and about 11.3 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about -13°C in the first days to -3°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 14% of the time in March, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 54 min at the start of March to 12 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Lensk's 7th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Lensk's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- -8°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- -19°
- 5th coldest
- Precipitation
- 15 mm
- 5.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min
- 7:51 AM – 7:09 PM
- Cloud cover
- 77%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.69 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Lensk is human settlement in Sakha Republic, Russia.
- Density
- 484/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1663
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Highs climb over the month, from about -13°C in the first days to -3°C by the end.
A typical March day in Lensk reaches about -8°C in the afternoon and slips back to -19°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between -16°C and -0°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs about 11°C warmer than February and about 10°C cooler than April.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | -14 | -14 | -13 | -13 | -12 | -12 | -12 | -11 | -11 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -9 | -9 | -8 | -8 | -8 | -7 | -7 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -5 | -5 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -2 |
| Avg low (°C) | -24 | -24 | -24 | -23 | -23 | -23 | -23 | -22 | -22 | -21 | -21 | -21 | -20 | -20 | -20 | -19 | -19 | -19 | -18 | -18 | -18 | -17 | -17 | -16 | -16 | -16 | -15 | -15 | -15 | -14 | -14 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | -14 | -24 |
| 2 | -14 | -24 |
| 3 | -13 | -24 |
| 4 | -13 | -23 |
| 5 | -12 | -23 |
| 6 | -12 | -23 |
| 7 | -12 | -23 |
| 8 | -11 | -22 |
| 9 | -11 | -22 |
| 10 | -10 | -21 |
| 11 | -10 | -21 |
| 12 | -10 | -21 |
| 13 | -9 | -20 |
| 14 | -9 | -20 |
| 15 | -8 | -20 |
| 16 | -8 | -19 |
| 17 | -8 | -19 |
| 18 | -7 | -19 |
| 19 | -7 | -18 |
| 20 | -6 | -18 |
| 21 | -6 | -18 |
| 22 | -6 | -17 |
| 23 | -5 | -17 |
| 24 | -5 | -16 |
| 25 | -4 | -16 |
| 26 | -4 | -16 |
| 27 | -4 | -15 |
| 28 | -3 | -15 |
| 29 | -3 | -15 |
| 30 | -3 | -14 |
| 31 | -2 | -14 |
How March really feels in Lensk
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March 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 March is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Lensk weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 8th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -24° / -31° | 12 | 4.8 | 8.9 | 6.2 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -19° / -28° | 11 | 3.7 | 6.9 | 8.5 | 0.0 |
| Mar | -8° / -19° | 15 | 5.5 | 7.5 | 11.3 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 2° / -9° | 20 | 5.9 | 6.3 | 14.2 | 0.1 |
| May | 12° / 1° | 41 | 9.4 | 2.6 | 16.9 | 2.9 |
| Jun | 21° / 9° | 49 | 9.7 | 0.1 | 18.6 | 6.2 |
| Jul | 23° / 12° | 67 | 10.8 | 0 | 17.9 | 6.6 |
| Aug | 20° / 9° | 60 | 10.7 | 0 | 15.5 | 5.9 |
| Sep | 10° / 2° | 49 | 10 | 2.5 | 12.6 | 2.2 |
| Oct | -2° / -8° | 33 | 9.3 | 9.8 | 9.7 | 0.0 |
| Nov | -16° / -23° | 26 | 7.8 | 11.3 | 7 | 0.0 |
| Dec | -24° / -31° | 14 | 4.8 | 8.3 | 5.4 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 14% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 8% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 78%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
| Cloudier (%) | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 80 |
| 2 | 19 | 81 |
| 3 | 19 | 81 |
| 4 | 19 | 81 |
| 5 | 20 | 80 |
| 6 | 21 | 79 |
| 7 | 21 | 79 |
| 8 | 20 | 80 |
| 9 | 20 | 80 |
| 10 | 21 | 79 |
| 11 | 21 | 79 |
| 12 | 21 | 79 |
| 13 | 21 | 79 |
| 14 | 23 | 77 |
| 15 | 23 | 77 |
| 16 | 22 | 78 |
| 17 | 23 | 77 |
| 18 | 22 | 78 |
| 19 | 22 | 78 |
| 20 | 23 | 77 |
| 21 | 23 | 77 |
| 22 | 23 | 77 |
| 23 | 24 | 76 |
| 24 | 25 | 75 |
| 25 | 25 | 75 |
| 26 | 25 | 75 |
| 27 | 25 | 75 |
| 28 | 25 | 75 |
| 29 | 25 | 75 |
| 30 | 25 | 75 |
| 31 | 26 | 74 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Lensk gets around 15 mm of rain and snow over 5.5 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 17% and peaks near 20% on the wettest days, and about 8 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
| Snow chance (%) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 23 |
| 2 | 15 | 23 |
| 3 | 15 | 23 |
| 4 | 16 | 24 |
| 5 | 16 | 24 |
| 6 | 16 | 24 |
| 7 | 16 | 24 |
| 8 | 16 | 25 |
| 9 | 16 | 25 |
| 10 | 17 | 25 |
| 11 | 17 | 25 |
| 12 | 17 | 25 |
| 13 | 17 | 25 |
| 14 | 17 | 25 |
| 15 | 17 | 25 |
| 16 | 17 | 24 |
| 17 | 17 | 24 |
| 18 | 17 | 24 |
| 19 | 17 | 24 |
| 20 | 17 | 24 |
| 21 | 17 | 24 |
| 22 | 18 | 24 |
| 23 | 18 | 23 |
| 24 | 18 | 23 |
| 25 | 18 | 24 |
| 26 | 19 | 24 |
| 27 | 19 | 24 |
| 28 | 19 | 24 |
| 29 | 19 | 24 |
| 30 | 19 | 24 |
| 31 | 20 | 24 |
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 10 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 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 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | 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 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
| 31 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 9 h 54 min at the start of March to 12 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 168 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 8:37 AM to 7:03 AM, and sunset from 6:30 PM to 7:48 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.9 | 10.0 | 10.1 | 10.2 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.4 | 10.5 | 10.6 | 10.7 | 10.8 | 10.9 | 11.0 | 11.1 | 11.2 | 11.3 | 11.4 | 11.5 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 8:37 | 8:34 | 8:31 | 8:28 | 8:25 | 8:22 | 8:19 | 8:16 | 8:13 | 8:10 | 8:07 | 8:03 | 8:00 | 7:57 | 7:54 | 7:51 | 7:48 | 7:44 | 7:41 | 7:38 | 7:35 | 7:32 | 7:29 | 7:25 | 7:22 | 7:19 | 7:16 | 7:13 | 7:09 | 7:06 | 7:03 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:30 | 6:32 | 6:35 | 6:38 | 6:40 | 6:43 | 6:46 | 6:48 | 6:51 | 6:53 | 6:56 | 6:59 | 7:01 | 7:04 | 7:06 | 7:09 | 7:12 | 7:14 | 7:17 | 7:19 | 7:22 | 7:25 | 7:27 | 7:30 | 7:32 | 7:35 | 7:37 | 7:40 | 7:42 | 7:45 | 7:48 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.9 | 8:37 | 6:30 |
| 2 | 10.0 | 8:34 | 6:32 |
| 3 | 10.1 | 8:31 | 6:35 |
| 4 | 10.2 | 8:28 | 6:38 |
| 5 | 10.3 | 8:25 | 6:40 |
| 6 | 10.3 | 8:22 | 6:43 |
| 7 | 10.4 | 8:19 | 6:46 |
| 8 | 10.5 | 8:16 | 6:48 |
| 9 | 10.6 | 8:13 | 6:51 |
| 10 | 10.7 | 8:10 | 6:53 |
| 11 | 10.8 | 8:07 | 6:56 |
| 12 | 10.9 | 8:03 | 6:59 |
| 13 | 11.0 | 8:00 | 7:01 |
| 14 | 11.1 | 7:57 | 7:04 |
| 15 | 11.2 | 7:54 | 7:06 |
| 16 | 11.3 | 7:51 | 7:09 |
| 17 | 11.4 | 7:48 | 7:12 |
| 18 | 11.5 | 7:44 | 7:14 |
| 19 | 11.6 | 7:41 | 7:17 |
| 20 | 11.7 | 7:38 | 7:19 |
| 21 | 11.8 | 7:35 | 7:22 |
| 22 | 11.9 | 7:32 | 7:25 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 7:29 | 7:27 |
| 24 | 12.1 | 7:25 | 7:30 |
| 25 | 12.2 | 7:22 | 7:32 |
| 26 | 12.3 | 7:19 | 7:35 |
| 27 | 12.4 | 7:16 | 7:37 |
| 28 | 12.5 | 7:13 | 7:40 |
| 29 | 12.6 | 7:09 | 7:42 |
| 30 | 12.6 | 7:06 | 7:45 |
| 31 | 12.7 | 7:03 | 7:48 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 2.69 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0.2 kWh/m² to a high of 5.98 kWh/m² in June across the year — March's 2.69 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.6 |
| Level | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | 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 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 2 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 3 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 4 | 2.0 | Dim |
| 5 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 31 | 3.6 | Moderate |
Is March a good time to visit Lensk?
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 Lensk.
What to pack for Lensk in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Lensk sees daytime highs around -8°C and nights near -19°C. Pack a warm layer and a heavy coat. About 6 days see rain.
UV index in Lensk in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 1. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Lensk peaks around June 9 at about 4 (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 3 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Level | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | Low |
| Feb | 1 | Low |
| Mar | 1 | Low |
| Apr | 3 | Moderate |
| May | 4 | Moderate |
| Jun | 4 | Moderate |
| Jul | 0 | Low |
| Aug | 4 | Moderate |
| Sep | 2 | Moderate |
| Oct | 1 | Low |
| Nov | 0 | Low |
| Dec | 0 | Low |
Air quality in Lensk 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 Lensk is worst in July — around 31 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 30.9× the cleanest month (December, 1 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) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 31 | 30 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Good |
| Feb | 3 | Good |
| Mar | 5 | Good |
| Apr | 7 | Good |
| May | 7 | Good |
| Jun | 10 | Good |
| Jul | 31 | Moderate |
| Aug | 30 | Moderate |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 5 | Good |
| Nov | 2 | Good |
| Dec | 1 | Good |
Where is Lensk?
Lensk sits at 60.7°N, 114.9°E, 192 m above sea level, in Russia. The nearest listed city is Mirny, 208 km away.
Topography around Lensk
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Lensk.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Lensk has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 234 m around an average of 183 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 415 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 726 m.
The land around Lensk is covered by trees (52%) and water (20%) within 3 km, trees (92%) within 16 km, and trees (97%) 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 Lensk (60.7238°, 114.9345°, elevation 192 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).