Al ‘Aqīq weather in May
In May, Al ‘Aqīq sees average daytime highs of 36°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 7 mm of rain across 2.3 wet days and about 13 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 34°C in the first days to 37°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 69% of the time in May, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 42 min at the start of May to 13 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Al ‘Aqīq's 10th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Al ‘Aqīq's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 36°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 7 mm
- 2.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 hours
- 5:41 AM – 6:40 PM
- Cloud cover
- 32%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.2 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.8
- out of 10
Temperature in May
Highs climb over the month, from about 34°C in the first days to 37°C by the end.
A typical May day in Al ‘Aqīq reaches about 36°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 14°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 33°C and 38°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 3°C warmer than April and about 2°C cooler than June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 19 |
| 2 | 34 | 19 |
| 3 | 34 | 19 |
| 4 | 34 | 20 |
| 5 | 34 | 20 |
| 6 | 34 | 20 |
| 7 | 34 | 20 |
| 8 | 35 | 20 |
| 9 | 35 | 20 |
| 10 | 35 | 20 |
| 11 | 35 | 20 |
| 12 | 35 | 21 |
| 13 | 35 | 21 |
| 14 | 35 | 21 |
| 15 | 35 | 21 |
| 16 | 35 | 21 |
| 17 | 36 | 21 |
| 18 | 36 | 21 |
| 19 | 36 | 22 |
| 20 | 36 | 22 |
| 21 | 36 | 22 |
| 22 | 36 | 22 |
| 23 | 36 | 22 |
| 24 | 36 | 22 |
| 25 | 37 | 22 |
| 26 | 37 | 23 |
| 27 | 37 | 23 |
| 28 | 37 | 23 |
| 29 | 37 | 23 |
| 30 | 37 | 23 |
| 31 | 37 | 23 |
How May really feels in Al ‘Aqīq
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 31 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 May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Al ‘Aqīq weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 5th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25° / 11° | 6 | 1.4 | 10.9 | 8.9 |
| Feb | 27° / 12° | 2 | 0.6 | 11.3 | 8.6 |
| Mar | 30° / 15° | 9 | 1.8 | 11.9 | 6.8 |
| Apr | 32° / 18° | 12 | 3.3 | 12.5 | 4.8 |
| May | 36° / 21° | 7 | 2.3 | 13 | 2.8 |
| Jun | 38° / 24° | 1 | 0.1 | 13.2 | 1.4 |
| Jul | 38° / 24° | 1 | 0.3 | 13.1 | 1.4 |
| Aug | 38° / 24° | 3 | 0.9 | 12.7 | 1.2 |
| Sep | 36° / 22° | 0 | 0.1 | 12.1 | 2.4 |
| Oct | 32° / 18° | 2 | 0.5 | 11.5 | 5.3 |
| Nov | 28° / 14° | 3 | 0.6 | 11 | 7.9 |
| Dec | 26° / 11° | 3 | 0.7 | 10.8 | 8.9 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 69% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 11%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 91 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 |
| Cloudier (%) | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 91 | 9 |
| 2 | 90 | 10 |
| 3 | 90 | 10 |
| 4 | 89 | 11 |
| 5 | 89 | 11 |
| 6 | 88 | 12 |
| 7 | 88 | 12 |
| 8 | 88 | 12 |
| 9 | 88 | 12 |
| 10 | 88 | 12 |
| 11 | 88 | 12 |
| 12 | 87 | 13 |
| 13 | 87 | 13 |
| 14 | 87 | 13 |
| 15 | 87 | 13 |
| 16 | 87 | 13 |
| 17 | 87 | 13 |
| 18 | 88 | 12 |
| 19 | 89 | 11 |
| 20 | 89 | 11 |
| 21 | 89 | 11 |
| 22 | 90 | 10 |
| 23 | 90 | 10 |
| 24 | 90 | 10 |
| 25 | 92 | 8 |
| 26 | 92 | 8 |
| 27 | 92 | 8 |
| 28 | 93 | 7 |
| 29 | 93 | 7 |
| 30 | 93 | 7 |
| 31 | 94 | 6 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Al ‘Aqīq gets around 7 mm of rain over 2.3 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 8% and peaks near 10% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 10 |
| 3 | 10 |
| 4 | 10 |
| 5 | 10 |
| 6 | 10 |
| 7 | 10 |
| 8 | 10 |
| 9 | 10 |
| 10 | 10 |
| 11 | 10 |
| 12 | 10 |
| 13 | 10 |
| 14 | 10 |
| 15 | 9 |
| 16 | 9 |
| 17 | 9 |
| 18 | 9 |
| 19 | 8 |
| 20 | 8 |
| 21 | 7 |
| 22 | 6 |
| 23 | 6 |
| 24 | 5 |
| 25 | 5 |
| 26 | 4 |
| 27 | 4 |
| 28 | 3 |
| 29 | 3 |
| 30 | 2 |
| 31 | 2 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the dry band about 93% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 88 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 98 | 98 |
| Comfortable (%) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Humid (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 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 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 88 | 10 | 2 |
| 2 | 89 | 9 | 2 |
| 3 | 89 | 9 | 2 |
| 4 | 90 | 9 | 1 |
| 5 | 91 | 8 | 1 |
| 6 | 91 | 8 | 1 |
| 7 | 92 | 7 | 1 |
| 8 | 92 | 7 | 1 |
| 9 | 92 | 7 | 1 |
| 10 | 92 | 7 | 1 |
| 11 | 92 | 7 | 1 |
| 12 | 92 | 7 | 1 |
| 13 | 93 | 6 | 1 |
| 14 | 93 | 6 | 1 |
| 15 | 93 | 6 | 1 |
| 16 | 93 | 6 | 1 |
| 17 | 93 | 6 | 1 |
| 18 | 93 | 6 | 1 |
| 19 | 93 | 6 | 1 |
| 20 | 93 | 6 | 1 |
| 21 | 93 | 6 | 1 |
| 22 | 95 | 5 | 0 |
| 23 | 95 | 5 | 0 |
| 24 | 95 | 5 | 0 |
| 25 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 26 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 27 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 28 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 29 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 30 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 31 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
Wind in May
Winds average 11 km/h in May, the calmest month.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| 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 | 12 | calm |
| 2 | 12 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 11 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 11 | calm |
| 14 | 11 | calm |
| 15 | 11 | calm |
| 16 | 11 | calm |
| 17 | 11 | calm |
| 18 | 11 | calm |
| 19 | 11 | calm |
| 20 | 11 | calm |
| 21 | 11 | calm |
| 22 | 11 | calm |
| 23 | 11 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 12 | calm |
| 29 | 12 | calm |
| 30 | 12 | calm |
| 31 | 12 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 12 h 42 min at the start of May to 13 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 30 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 5:49 AM to 5:37 AM, and sunset from 6:34 PM to 6:46 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:37 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.7 | 5:49 | 6:34 |
| 2 | 12.8 | 5:49 | 6:34 |
| 3 | 12.8 | 5:48 | 6:35 |
| 4 | 12.8 | 5:47 | 6:35 |
| 5 | 12.8 | 5:47 | 6:35 |
| 6 | 12.8 | 5:46 | 6:36 |
| 7 | 12.8 | 5:46 | 6:36 |
| 8 | 12.9 | 5:45 | 6:37 |
| 9 | 12.9 | 5:44 | 6:37 |
| 10 | 12.9 | 5:44 | 6:37 |
| 11 | 12.9 | 5:43 | 6:38 |
| 12 | 12.9 | 5:43 | 6:38 |
| 13 | 12.9 | 5:43 | 6:39 |
| 14 | 13.0 | 5:42 | 6:39 |
| 15 | 13.0 | 5:42 | 6:40 |
| 16 | 13.0 | 5:41 | 6:40 |
| 17 | 13.0 | 5:41 | 6:40 |
| 18 | 13.0 | 5:40 | 6:41 |
| 19 | 13.0 | 5:40 | 6:41 |
| 20 | 13.0 | 5:40 | 6:42 |
| 21 | 13.0 | 5:39 | 6:42 |
| 22 | 13.1 | 5:39 | 6:42 |
| 23 | 13.1 | 5:39 | 6:43 |
| 24 | 13.1 | 5:39 | 6:43 |
| 25 | 13.1 | 5:38 | 6:44 |
| 26 | 13.1 | 5:38 | 6:44 |
| 27 | 13.1 | 5:38 | 6:45 |
| 28 | 13.1 | 5:38 | 6:45 |
| 29 | 13.1 | 5:38 | 6:45 |
| 30 | 13.1 | 5:37 | 6:46 |
| 31 | 13.2 | 5:37 | 6:46 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 7.2 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.8 kWh/m² to a high of 7.24 kWh/m² in June across the year — May's 7.2 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.3 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.3 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Al ‘Aqīq
In May, Al ‘Aqīq sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Al ‘Aqīq sees seasonal dust haze (May–September), heaviest in June.
Is May a good time to visit Al ‘Aqīq?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Al ‘Aqīq. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Al ‘Aqīq in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Al ‘Aqīq sees daytime highs around 36°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Al ‘Aqīq in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Al ‘Aqīq peaks around March 23 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 5 (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) | 8 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 5 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 10 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 10 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Extreme |
| Nov | 7 | Very high |
| Dec | 5 | High |
Air quality in Al ‘Aqīq in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Al ‘Aqīq is worst in March — around 69 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 64 | 68 | 69 | 67 | 59 | 57 | 54 | 57 | 56 | 53 | 56 | 63 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 68 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 69 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 67 | Unhealthy |
| May | 59 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 57 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 54 | Poor |
| Aug | 57 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 56 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 53 | Poor |
| Nov | 56 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 63 | Unhealthy |
Where is Al ‘Aqīq?
Al ‘Aqīq sits at 20.6°N, 41.4°E, 1,395 m above sea level, in Saudi Arabia. The nearest listed city is Turabah, 67 km away.
Topography around Al ‘Aqīq
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Al ‘Aqīq.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Al ‘Aqīq has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 140 m around an average of 1,428 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 496 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,478 m.
The land around Al ‘Aqīq is covered by bare terrain (96%) within 3 km, bare terrain (99%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (87%) within 80 km.
Saudi Arabia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type G
- 230 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 47% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $34,537
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 0.9
- per 100k, 2019
- Road deaths
- 35.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 404
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 Al ‘Aqīq (20.65°, 41.4167°, elevation 1,395 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).