Medina weather in November
In November, Medina sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 17°C, with 6 mm of rain across 1.2 wet days and about 10.8 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 33°C in the first days to 28°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 82% of the time in November, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 06 min at the start of November to 10 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Medina's 5th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Medina's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 17°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 6 mm
- 1.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 48 min
- 6:43 AM – 5:31 PM
- Cloud cover
- 19%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.78 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.5
- out of 10
Medina is city in Medina Province, Saudi Arabia.
- Density
- 2,207/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- ~900 BCE
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Highs ease over the month, from about 33°C in the first days to 28°C by the end.
A typical November day in Medina reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 17°C overnight — a 13°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 6°C cooler than October and about 4°C warmer than December.
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| Avg high (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 19 |
| 2 | 33 | 19 |
| 3 | 33 | 19 |
| 4 | 33 | 19 |
| 5 | 32 | 19 |
| 6 | 32 | 19 |
| 7 | 32 | 19 |
| 8 | 32 | 18 |
| 9 | 32 | 18 |
| 10 | 31 | 18 |
| 11 | 31 | 18 |
| 12 | 31 | 18 |
| 13 | 31 | 18 |
| 14 | 31 | 17 |
| 15 | 30 | 17 |
| 16 | 30 | 17 |
| 17 | 30 | 17 |
| 18 | 30 | 17 |
| 19 | 29 | 17 |
| 20 | 29 | 16 |
| 21 | 29 | 16 |
| 22 | 29 | 16 |
| 23 | 29 | 16 |
| 24 | 29 | 16 |
| 25 | 28 | 15 |
| 26 | 28 | 15 |
| 27 | 28 | 15 |
| 28 | 28 | 15 |
| 29 | 28 | 15 |
| 30 | 28 | 15 |
How November really feels in Medina
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 6 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 November is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Medina weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 8th-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 | 24° / 11° | 9 | 1 | 10.7 | 9.1 |
| Feb | 27° / 13° | 2 | 0.5 | 11.1 | 8.7 |
| Mar | 30° / 16° | 4 | 0.9 | 11.8 | 6.5 |
| Apr | 35° / 20° | 5 | 1.5 | 12.6 | 3.6 |
| May | 39° / 24° | 2 | 0.7 | 13.2 | 1.0 |
| Jun | 42° / 26° | 0 | 0 | 13.5 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 42° / 27° | 0 | 0.1 | 13.4 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 42° / 28° | 2 | 0.6 | 12.9 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 41° / 26° | 0 | 0.1 | 12.2 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 36° / 22° | 1 | 0.4 | 11.4 | 2.5 |
| Nov | 30° / 17° | 6 | 1.2 | 10.8 | 6.5 |
| Dec | 26° / 13° | 7 | 0.9 | 10.5 | 8.9 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 82% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 9% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 9%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 |
| Cloudier (%) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93 | 7 |
| 2 | 93 | 7 |
| 3 | 93 | 7 |
| 4 | 93 | 7 |
| 5 | 93 | 7 |
| 6 | 93 | 7 |
| 7 | 93 | 7 |
| 8 | 93 | 7 |
| 9 | 93 | 7 |
| 10 | 93 | 7 |
| 11 | 93 | 7 |
| 12 | 93 | 7 |
| 13 | 92 | 8 |
| 14 | 92 | 8 |
| 15 | 91 | 9 |
| 16 | 91 | 9 |
| 17 | 91 | 9 |
| 18 | 91 | 9 |
| 19 | 91 | 9 |
| 20 | 91 | 9 |
| 21 | 91 | 9 |
| 22 | 90 | 10 |
| 23 | 90 | 10 |
| 24 | 89 | 11 |
| 25 | 88 | 12 |
| 26 | 88 | 12 |
| 27 | 88 | 12 |
| 28 | 88 | 12 |
| 29 | 88 | 12 |
| 30 | 88 | 12 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Medina gets around 6 mm of rain over 1.2 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 4% and peaks near 5% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3 |
| 2 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 |
| 4 | 3 |
| 5 | 3 |
| 6 | 4 |
| 7 | 4 |
| 8 | 4 |
| 9 | 4 |
| 10 | 4 |
| 11 | 4 |
| 12 | 4 |
| 13 | 5 |
| 14 | 5 |
| 15 | 5 |
| 16 | 5 |
| 17 | 5 |
| 18 | 5 |
| 19 | 4 |
| 20 | 4 |
| 21 | 4 |
| 22 | 4 |
| 23 | 4 |
| 24 | 4 |
| 25 | 4 |
| 26 | 4 |
| 27 | 3 |
| 28 | 3 |
| 29 | 3 |
| 30 | 3 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the dry band about 85% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 |
| Comfortable (%) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Humid (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83 | 13 | 4 |
| 2 | 83 | 13 | 4 |
| 3 | 83 | 13 | 4 |
| 4 | 83 | 13 | 4 |
| 5 | 83 | 13 | 4 |
| 6 | 84 | 12 | 4 |
| 7 | 84 | 12 | 4 |
| 8 | 84 | 12 | 4 |
| 9 | 84 | 12 | 4 |
| 10 | 85 | 11 | 4 |
| 11 | 86 | 11 | 3 |
| 12 | 86 | 11 | 3 |
| 13 | 86 | 11 | 3 |
| 14 | 86 | 11 | 3 |
| 15 | 86 | 11 | 3 |
| 16 | 86 | 11 | 3 |
| 17 | 86 | 11 | 3 |
| 18 | 86 | 11 | 3 |
| 19 | 86 | 11 | 3 |
| 20 | 86 | 11 | 3 |
| 21 | 86 | 11 | 3 |
| 22 | 86 | 11 | 3 |
| 23 | 86 | 11 | 3 |
| 24 | 86 | 11 | 3 |
| 25 | 85 | 11 | 4 |
| 26 | 85 | 11 | 4 |
| 27 | 85 | 11 | 4 |
| 28 | 86 | 10 | 4 |
| 29 | 86 | 10 | 4 |
| 30 | 86 | 10 | 4 |
Wind in November
Winds average 9 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 9 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) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 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 |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | 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 |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 11 h 06 min at the start of November to 10 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 30 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 6:33 AM to 6:53 AM, and sunset from 5:37 PM to 5:29 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.1 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:53 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:29 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.1 | 6:33 | 5:37 |
| 2 | 11.0 | 6:34 | 5:37 |
| 3 | 11.0 | 6:34 | 5:36 |
| 4 | 11.0 | 6:35 | 5:35 |
| 5 | 11.0 | 6:36 | 5:35 |
| 6 | 11.0 | 6:36 | 5:34 |
| 7 | 11.0 | 6:37 | 5:34 |
| 8 | 10.9 | 6:38 | 5:33 |
| 9 | 10.9 | 6:38 | 5:33 |
| 10 | 10.9 | 6:39 | 5:33 |
| 11 | 10.9 | 6:40 | 5:32 |
| 12 | 10.9 | 6:40 | 5:32 |
| 13 | 10.8 | 6:41 | 5:31 |
| 14 | 10.8 | 6:42 | 5:31 |
| 15 | 10.8 | 6:42 | 5:31 |
| 16 | 10.8 | 6:43 | 5:31 |
| 17 | 10.8 | 6:44 | 5:30 |
| 18 | 10.8 | 6:44 | 5:30 |
| 19 | 10.7 | 6:45 | 5:30 |
| 20 | 10.7 | 6:46 | 5:30 |
| 21 | 10.7 | 6:47 | 5:30 |
| 22 | 10.7 | 6:47 | 5:29 |
| 23 | 10.7 | 6:48 | 5:29 |
| 24 | 10.7 | 6:49 | 5:29 |
| 25 | 10.7 | 6:49 | 5:29 |
| 26 | 10.6 | 6:50 | 5:29 |
| 27 | 10.6 | 6:51 | 5:29 |
| 28 | 10.6 | 6:51 | 5:29 |
| 29 | 10.6 | 6:52 | 5:29 |
| 30 | 10.6 | 6:53 | 5:29 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 4.78 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.32 kWh/m² to a high of 7.74 kWh/m² in June across the year — November's 4.78 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| 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 |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.5 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Medina
None of Medina's seasonal hazards are active in November. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Medina sees seasonal dust haze (March–September), heaviest in May.
Is November a good time to visit Medina?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a reasonable time to visit Medina for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Medina in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Medina sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 17°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection.
UV index in Medina in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 6 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Medina peaks around May 21 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 16 at about 4 (moderate).
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) | 6 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
| Level | High | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | High |
| Feb | 9 | Very high |
| Mar | 11 | Extreme |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 10 | Extreme |
| Oct | 9 | Very high |
| Nov | 6 | High |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in Medina in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Medina is worst in April — around 51 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 1.8× the cleanest month (October, 29 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) | 40 | 44 | 50 | 51 | 42 | 35 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 29 | 34 | 44 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | Poor |
| Feb | 44 | Poor |
| Mar | 50 | Poor |
| Apr | 51 | Poor |
| May | 42 | Poor |
| Jun | 35 | Moderate |
| Jul | 29 | Moderate |
| Aug | 32 | Moderate |
| Sep | 34 | Moderate |
| Oct | 29 | Moderate |
| Nov | 34 | Moderate |
| Dec | 44 | Poor |
Where is Medina?
Medina sits at 24.5°N, 39.6°E, 603 m above sea level, in Saudi Arabia. The nearest listed city is Sulţānah, 4.0 km away.
Topography around Medina
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Medina.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Medina has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 72 m around an average of 613 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 526 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,009 m.
The land around Medina is covered by artificial surfaces (82%) within 3 km, bare terrain (71%) and artificial surfaces (25%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (97%) 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 Medina (24.4686°, 39.6142°, elevation 603 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).