Gansbaai weather in June
In June, Gansbaai sees average daytime highs of 16°C and overnight lows near 12°C, with 84 mm of rain across 10.2 wet days and about 9.7 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 16°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 42% of the time in June, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 54 min at the start of June to 9 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, June is Gansbaai's 9th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Gansbaai's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 16°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 12°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 84 mm
- 10.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 42 min
- 7:52 AM – 5:34 PM
- Cloud cover
- 47%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 18 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.44 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.3
- out of 10
Gansbaai is town in the Western Cape, South Africa.
- Founded
- 1881
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in June
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 16°C through the month.
A typical June day in Gansbaai reaches about 16°C in the afternoon and slips back to 12°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 14°C and 19°C. Set against its neighbours, June runs about 2°C cooler than May and on par with July.
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| Avg high (°C) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Avg low (°C) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 13 |
| 2 | 17 | 13 |
| 3 | 17 | 13 |
| 4 | 17 | 13 |
| 5 | 17 | 13 |
| 6 | 17 | 13 |
| 7 | 17 | 13 |
| 8 | 17 | 13 |
| 9 | 17 | 13 |
| 10 | 17 | 13 |
| 11 | 17 | 13 |
| 12 | 16 | 13 |
| 13 | 16 | 13 |
| 14 | 16 | 12 |
| 15 | 16 | 12 |
| 16 | 16 | 12 |
| 17 | 16 | 12 |
| 18 | 16 | 12 |
| 19 | 16 | 12 |
| 20 | 16 | 12 |
| 21 | 16 | 12 |
| 22 | 16 | 12 |
| 23 | 16 | 12 |
| 24 | 16 | 12 |
| 25 | 16 | 12 |
| 26 | 16 | 12 |
| 27 | 16 | 12 |
| 28 | 16 | 12 |
| 29 | 16 | 12 |
| 30 | 16 | 12 |
Gansbaai weather by month
How June compares with the rest of the year at a glance. June is the 10th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22° / 18° | 22 | 4.9 | 14.1 | 7.9 |
| Feb | 22° / 19° | 21 | 5.3 | 13.3 | 7.9 |
| Mar | 21° / 18° | 27 | 5.9 | 12.3 | 7.5 |
| Apr | 20° / 16° | 42 | 6.4 | 11.2 | 6.9 |
| May | 18° / 14° | 52 | 8.2 | 10.2 | 6.3 |
| Jun | 16° / 12° | 84 | 10.2 | 9.7 | 5.3 |
| Jul | 16° / 12° | 85 | 9.7 | 9.9 | 5.1 |
| Aug | 16° / 12° | 73 | 10.5 | 10.7 | 5.0 |
| Sep | 16° / 13° | 48 | 8.4 | 11.8 | 5.5 |
| Oct | 18° / 14° | 40 | 7.1 | 12.9 | 6.4 |
| Nov | 19° / 16° | 38 | 6.4 | 13.8 | 6.9 |
| Dec | 21° / 17° | 24 | 5.1 | 14.3 | 7.6 |
Cloud cover in June
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 42% of the time in June.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 23% of June, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 35%.
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| Clearer (%) | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 66 | 65 |
| Cloudier (%) | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 35 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62 | 38 |
| 2 | 63 | 37 |
| 3 | 63 | 37 |
| 4 | 63 | 37 |
| 5 | 64 | 36 |
| 6 | 64 | 36 |
| 7 | 64 | 36 |
| 8 | 65 | 35 |
| 9 | 64 | 36 |
| 10 | 65 | 35 |
| 11 | 65 | 35 |
| 12 | 66 | 34 |
| 13 | 66 | 34 |
| 14 | 67 | 33 |
| 15 | 66 | 34 |
| 16 | 67 | 33 |
| 17 | 67 | 33 |
| 18 | 66 | 34 |
| 19 | 66 | 34 |
| 20 | 66 | 34 |
| 21 | 66 | 34 |
| 22 | 67 | 33 |
| 23 | 66 | 34 |
| 24 | 66 | 34 |
| 25 | 66 | 34 |
| 26 | 66 | 34 |
| 27 | 66 | 34 |
| 28 | 65 | 35 |
| 29 | 66 | 34 |
| 30 | 65 | 35 |
Chance of precipitation in June
Gansbaai gets around 84 mm of rain over 10.2 wet days in June. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 34% and peaks near 36% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 36 |
| 2 | 36 |
| 3 | 36 |
| 4 | 36 |
| 5 | 35 |
| 6 | 35 |
| 7 | 35 |
| 8 | 35 |
| 9 | 34 |
| 10 | 34 |
| 11 | 34 |
| 12 | 34 |
| 13 | 34 |
| 14 | 33 |
| 15 | 33 |
| 16 | 33 |
| 17 | 33 |
| 18 | 33 |
| 19 | 33 |
| 20 | 33 |
| 21 | 33 |
| 22 | 33 |
| 23 | 33 |
| 24 | 33 |
| 25 | 33 |
| 26 | 32 |
| 27 | 32 |
| 28 | 32 |
| 29 | 32 |
| 30 | 31 |
Humidity in June
Most of June feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, June lands in the dry band about 91% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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| Dry (%) | 79 | 80 | 81 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 97 |
| Comfortable (%) | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79 | 21 |
| 2 | 80 | 20 |
| 3 | 81 | 19 |
| 4 | 83 | 17 |
| 5 | 84 | 16 |
| 6 | 85 | 15 |
| 7 | 86 | 14 |
| 8 | 87 | 13 |
| 9 | 87 | 13 |
| 10 | 88 | 12 |
| 11 | 89 | 11 |
| 12 | 90 | 10 |
| 13 | 91 | 9 |
| 14 | 91 | 9 |
| 15 | 92 | 8 |
| 16 | 92 | 8 |
| 17 | 93 | 7 |
| 18 | 93 | 7 |
| 19 | 93 | 7 |
| 20 | 94 | 6 |
| 21 | 95 | 5 |
| 22 | 95 | 5 |
| 23 | 95 | 5 |
| 24 | 96 | 4 |
| 25 | 96 | 4 |
| 26 | 96 | 4 |
| 27 | 96 | 4 |
| 28 | 97 | 3 |
| 29 | 97 | 3 |
| 30 | 97 | 3 |
Wind in June
Winds average 18 km/h in June.
Across June, daily wind ranges from about 17 km/h on the calmest days to 18 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | light breeze |
| 2 | 17 | light breeze |
| 3 | 17 | light breeze |
| 4 | 17 | light breeze |
| 5 | 17 | light breeze |
| 6 | 17 | light breeze |
| 7 | 17 | light breeze |
| 8 | 17 | light breeze |
| 9 | 17 | light breeze |
| 10 | 18 | light breeze |
| 11 | 18 | light breeze |
| 12 | 18 | light breeze |
| 13 | 18 | light breeze |
| 14 | 18 | light breeze |
| 15 | 18 | light breeze |
| 16 | 18 | light breeze |
| 17 | 18 | light breeze |
| 18 | 18 | light breeze |
| 19 | 18 | light breeze |
| 20 | 18 | light breeze |
| 21 | 18 | light breeze |
| 22 | 18 | light breeze |
| 23 | 18 | light breeze |
| 24 | 18 | light breeze |
| 25 | 18 | light breeze |
| 26 | 18 | light breeze |
| 27 | 18 | light breeze |
| 28 | 17 | light breeze |
| 29 | 17 | light breeze |
| 30 | 17 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in June
Daylight runs from about 9 h 54 min at the start of June to 9 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over June. Sunrise moves from 7:44 AM to 7:55 AM, and sunset from 5:36 PM to 5:37 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 9.9 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:44 | 7:45 | 7:46 | 7:46 | 7:47 | 7:47 | 7:48 | 7:48 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:50 | 7:50 | 7:51 | 7:51 | 7:52 | 7:52 | 7:52 | 7:53 | 7:53 | 7:53 | 7:53 | 7:54 | 7:54 | 7:54 | 7:54 | 7:54 | 7:54 | 7:55 | 7:55 | 7:55 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:37 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.9 | 7:44 | 5:36 |
| 2 | 9.8 | 7:45 | 5:36 |
| 3 | 9.8 | 7:46 | 5:35 |
| 4 | 9.8 | 7:46 | 5:35 |
| 5 | 9.8 | 7:47 | 5:35 |
| 6 | 9.8 | 7:47 | 5:35 |
| 7 | 9.8 | 7:48 | 5:34 |
| 8 | 9.8 | 7:48 | 5:34 |
| 9 | 9.8 | 7:49 | 5:34 |
| 10 | 9.7 | 7:49 | 5:34 |
| 11 | 9.7 | 7:50 | 5:34 |
| 12 | 9.7 | 7:50 | 5:34 |
| 13 | 9.7 | 7:51 | 5:34 |
| 14 | 9.7 | 7:51 | 5:34 |
| 15 | 9.7 | 7:52 | 5:34 |
| 16 | 9.7 | 7:52 | 5:34 |
| 17 | 9.7 | 7:52 | 5:34 |
| 18 | 9.7 | 7:53 | 5:34 |
| 19 | 9.7 | 7:53 | 5:34 |
| 20 | 9.7 | 7:53 | 5:34 |
| 21 | 9.7 | 7:53 | 5:34 |
| 22 | 9.7 | 7:54 | 5:35 |
| 23 | 9.7 | 7:54 | 5:35 |
| 24 | 9.7 | 7:54 | 5:35 |
| 25 | 9.7 | 7:54 | 5:35 |
| 26 | 9.7 | 7:54 | 5:36 |
| 27 | 9.7 | 7:54 | 5:36 |
| 28 | 9.7 | 7:55 | 5:36 |
| 29 | 9.7 | 7:55 | 5:36 |
| 30 | 9.7 | 7:55 | 5:37 |
Solar energy in June
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in June, about 2.44 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.44 kWh/m² to a high of 7.76 kWh/m² in December across the year — June's 2.44 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Level | 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 | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 2 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 3 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.5 | Moderate |
Is June a good time to visit Gansbaai?
Our two travel scores rate June for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
June is a reasonable time to visit Gansbaai for sightseeing.
What to pack for Gansbaai in June
From June's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In June, Gansbaai sees daytime highs around 16°C and nights near 12°C. Worth packing: a warm layer and rain gear. About 10 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Gansbaai in June
The nearest coast averages about 16°C in June — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in January at about 20°C and coldest in August near 15°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | Cool |
| Feb | 19 | Cool |
| Mar | 18 | Cool |
| Apr | 17 | Cool |
| May | 16 | Cool |
| Jun | 16 | Cool |
| Jul | 15 | Cool |
| Aug | 15 | Cool |
| Sep | 16 | Cool |
| Oct | 16 | Cool |
| Nov | 18 | Cool |
| Dec | 19 | Cool |
UV index in Gansbaai in June
Clear-sky midday UV in June peaks around 3. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Gansbaai peaks around January 13 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 20 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 10 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 13 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 10 | Very high |
| Mar | 9 | Very high |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 3 | Moderate |
| Jun | 3 | Moderate |
| Jul | 3 | Moderate |
| Aug | 4 | Moderate |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 10 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Gansbaai in June
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where June falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Gansbaai is worst in June — around 18 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.6× the cleanest month (November, 7 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) | 11 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Good |
| Feb | 8 | Good |
| Mar | 12 | Moderate |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 16 | Moderate |
| Jun | 18 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Gansbaai?
Gansbaai sits at 34.6°S, 19.4°E, 27 m above sea level, in South Africa. The nearest listed city is Hermanus, 21 km away.
Topography around Gansbaai
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Gansbaai.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Gansbaai has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 359 m around an average of 33 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 501 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,771 m.
The land around Gansbaai is covered by water (37%) and shrubs (34%) within 3 km, water (64%) and shrubs (23%) within 16 km, and water (42%) and grassland (26%) within 80 km.
South Africa travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / M / N
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 41% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $6,598
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 68%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 43.7
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 22.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very high
- EF EPI 602
- 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 Gansbaai (-34.583°, 19.3505°, elevation 27 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. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. 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).