Ruqi weather in October
In October, Ruqi sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 17°C, with 34 mm of rain across 6.2 wet days and about 11.8 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 30°C in the first days to 27°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 59% of the time in October, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Ruqi's 3rd-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ruqi's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 17°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 34 mm
- 6.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 48 min
- 5:58 AM – 5:45 PM
- Cloud cover
- 36%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.2 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.9
- out of 10
Temperature in October
Highs ease over the month, from about 30°C in the first days to 27°C by the end.
A typical October day in Ruqi reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 17°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 3°C cooler than September and about 3°C warmer than November.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 19 |
| 2 | 30 | 19 |
| 3 | 30 | 19 |
| 4 | 30 | 18 |
| 5 | 29 | 18 |
| 6 | 29 | 18 |
| 7 | 29 | 18 |
| 8 | 29 | 18 |
| 9 | 29 | 18 |
| 10 | 29 | 18 |
| 11 | 29 | 18 |
| 12 | 29 | 18 |
| 13 | 29 | 18 |
| 14 | 28 | 17 |
| 15 | 28 | 17 |
| 16 | 28 | 17 |
| 17 | 28 | 17 |
| 18 | 28 | 17 |
| 19 | 28 | 17 |
| 20 | 28 | 17 |
| 21 | 28 | 17 |
| 22 | 27 | 17 |
| 23 | 27 | 17 |
| 24 | 27 | 17 |
| 25 | 27 | 16 |
| 26 | 27 | 16 |
| 27 | 27 | 16 |
| 28 | 27 | 16 |
| 29 | 27 | 16 |
| 30 | 27 | 16 |
| 31 | 27 | 16 |
How October really feels in Ruqi
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
October sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Ruqi weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 8th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24° / 14° | 17 | 3.5 | 11.5 | 8.4 |
| Feb | 26° / 15° | 11 | 2.3 | 11.7 | 8.2 |
| Mar | 28° / 17° | 41 | 6.6 | 11.9 | 6.6 |
| Apr | 29° / 19° | 83 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 5.3 |
| May | 31° / 20° | 43 | 7.8 | 12.5 | 5.1 |
| Jun | 32° / 21° | 5 | 1.3 | 12.6 | 4.7 |
| Jul | 31° / 20° | 28 | 7.4 | 12.5 | 4.7 |
| Aug | 31° / 21° | 37 | 10.7 | 12.3 | 4.7 |
| Sep | 31° / 20° | 13 | 3.7 | 12.1 | 5.5 |
| Oct | 28° / 17° | 34 | 6.2 | 11.8 | 6.9 |
| Nov | 25° / 15° | 25 | 3.9 | 11.5 | 8.2 |
| Dec | 24° / 14° | 9 | 2.6 | 11.4 | 8.7 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 59% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 19% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 22%.
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| Clearer (%) | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 |
| Cloudier (%) | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80 | 20 |
| 2 | 80 | 20 |
| 3 | 79 | 21 |
| 4 | 79 | 21 |
| 5 | 78 | 22 |
| 6 | 78 | 22 |
| 7 | 78 | 22 |
| 8 | 78 | 22 |
| 9 | 79 | 21 |
| 10 | 79 | 21 |
| 11 | 79 | 21 |
| 12 | 79 | 21 |
| 13 | 78 | 22 |
| 14 | 78 | 22 |
| 15 | 78 | 22 |
| 16 | 78 | 22 |
| 17 | 78 | 22 |
| 18 | 77 | 23 |
| 19 | 77 | 23 |
| 20 | 77 | 23 |
| 21 | 76 | 24 |
| 22 | 77 | 23 |
| 23 | 77 | 23 |
| 24 | 77 | 23 |
| 25 | 77 | 23 |
| 26 | 76 | 24 |
| 27 | 78 | 22 |
| 28 | 78 | 22 |
| 29 | 78 | 22 |
| 30 | 78 | 22 |
| 31 | 78 | 22 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Ruqi gets around 34 mm of rain over 6.2 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 19% and peaks near 21% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 13 |
| 2 | 14 |
| 3 | 15 |
| 4 | 16 |
| 5 | 17 |
| 6 | 17 |
| 7 | 18 |
| 8 | 19 |
| 9 | 19 |
| 10 | 19 |
| 11 | 20 |
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| 21 | 21 |
| 22 | 21 |
| 23 | 21 |
| 24 | 20 |
| 25 | 20 |
| 26 | 19 |
| 27 | 19 |
| 28 | 18 |
| 29 | 18 |
| 30 | 17 |
| 31 | 17 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the dry band about 35% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 |
| Comfortable (%) | 48 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
| Humid (%) | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 48 | 26 | 0 |
| 2 | 26 | 46 | 27 | 1 |
| 3 | 26 | 45 | 29 | 1 |
| 4 | 26 | 43 | 30 | 1 |
| 5 | 26 | 42 | 31 | 1 |
| 6 | 27 | 41 | 32 | 1 |
| 7 | 27 | 40 | 32 | 1 |
| 8 | 28 | 39 | 33 | 1 |
| 9 | 28 | 38 | 33 | 1 |
| 10 | 29 | 37 | 33 | 1 |
| 11 | 29 | 36 | 34 | 1 |
| 12 | 30 | 35 | 34 | 1 |
| 13 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 1 |
| 14 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 1 |
| 15 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 1 |
| 16 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 1 |
| 17 | 35 | 30 | 34 | 1 |
| 18 | 36 | 29 | 34 | 1 |
| 19 | 38 | 27 | 34 | 1 |
| 20 | 39 | 26 | 34 | 1 |
| 21 | 40 | 25 | 34 | 1 |
| 22 | 41 | 24 | 34 | 1 |
| 23 | 42 | 23 | 34 | 1 |
| 24 | 43 | 23 | 33 | 1 |
| 25 | 44 | 22 | 33 | 1 |
| 26 | 45 | 22 | 32 | 1 |
| 27 | 46 | 21 | 31 | 1 |
| 28 | 47 | 21 | 31 | 1 |
| 29 | 48 | 21 | 30 | 1 |
| 30 | 49 | 22 | 29 | 1 |
| 31 | 49 | 22 | 29 | 0 |
Wind in October
Winds average 9 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 9 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) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 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 | 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 | 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 October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 5:58 AM to 6:00 AM, and sunset from 5:53 PM to 5:39 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:39 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 5:58 | 5:53 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 5:58 | 5:52 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 5:58 | 5:51 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 5:58 | 5:51 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 5:58 | 5:50 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 5:58 | 5:50 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 5:58 | 5:49 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:49 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:48 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:48 |
| 11 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:47 |
| 12 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:47 |
| 13 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:46 |
| 14 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:46 |
| 15 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:45 |
| 16 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:45 |
| 17 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:44 |
| 18 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:44 |
| 19 | 11.7 | 5:58 | 5:43 |
| 20 | 11.7 | 5:58 | 5:43 |
| 21 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:42 |
| 22 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:42 |
| 23 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:42 |
| 24 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:41 |
| 25 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:41 |
| 26 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:41 |
| 27 | 11.7 | 6:00 | 5:40 |
| 28 | 11.7 | 6:00 | 5:40 |
| 29 | 11.7 | 6:00 | 5:40 |
| 30 | 11.7 | 6:00 | 5:40 |
| 31 | 11.6 | 6:00 | 5:39 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 6.2 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.51 kWh/m² to a high of 6.44 kWh/m² in March across the year — October's 6.2 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| 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 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.2 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Ruqi
None of Ruqi's seasonal hazards are active in October. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Ruqi sees seasonal dust haze (June–July), heaviest in July.
Is October a good time to visit Ruqi?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit Ruqi for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Ruqi in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Ruqi sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 17°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 6 days see rain.
UV index in Ruqi in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October 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 Ruqi peaks around March 19 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 23 at about 10 (extreme).
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) | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Extreme |
Air quality in Ruqi in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Ruqi is worst in July — around 21 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.9× the cleanest month (November, 11 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) | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 11 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Moderate |
| Feb | 15 | Moderate |
| Mar | 15 | Moderate |
| Apr | 13 | Moderate |
| May | 15 | Moderate |
| Jun | 20 | Moderate |
| Jul | 21 | Moderate |
| Aug | 16 | Moderate |
| Sep | 16 | Moderate |
| Oct | 14 | Moderate |
| Nov | 11 | Good |
| Dec | 11 | Good |
Where is Ruqi?
Ruqi sits at 10.0°N, 43.4°E, 1,113 m above sea level, in Somalia. The nearest listed city is Baki, 10 km away.
Topography around Ruqi
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ruqi.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ruqi has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 206 m around an average of 1,137 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 781 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,030 m.
The land around Ruqi is covered by shrubs (70%) within 3 km, shrubs (83%) within 16 km, and shrubs (44%), grassland (24%) and bare terrain (22%) within 80 km.
Somalia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / G
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 52% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $661
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Road deaths
- 27.4
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 399
- 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 Ruqi (9.9729°, 43.4276°, elevation 1,113 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).