Kwaggafontein weather in January
In January, Kwaggafontein sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 19°C, with 112 mm of rain across 14.6 wet days and about 13.4 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 40% of the time in January, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 36 min at the start of January to 13 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Kwaggafontein's 10th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kwaggafontein's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 19°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 112 mm
- 14.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 24 min
- 5:31 AM – 6:56 PM
- Cloud cover
- 52%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.65 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.9
- out of 10
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical January day in Kwaggafontein reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 19°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 25°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and on par with February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 19 |
| 2 | 30 | 19 |
| 3 | 30 | 19 |
| 4 | 30 | 19 |
| 5 | 30 | 19 |
| 6 | 30 | 19 |
| 7 | 30 | 19 |
| 8 | 30 | 19 |
| 9 | 29 | 19 |
| 10 | 29 | 19 |
| 11 | 29 | 19 |
| 12 | 29 | 19 |
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| 26 | 29 | 19 |
| 27 | 29 | 19 |
| 28 | 29 | 19 |
| 29 | 29 | 19 |
| 30 | 29 | 19 |
| 31 | 30 | 19 |
Kwaggafontein weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 1st-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 19° | 112 | 14.6 | 13.4 | 4.9 |
| Feb | 29° / 19° | 85 | 10.4 | 12.9 | 5.3 |
| Mar | 28° / 17° | 78 | 10.1 | 12.2 | 6.3 |
| Apr | 26° / 14° | 38 | 5.7 | 11.4 | 7.7 |
| May | 24° / 10° | 15 | 2.6 | 10.8 | 8.9 |
| Jun | 21° / 7° | 5 | 0.9 | 10.5 | 8.9 |
| Jul | 21° / 6° | 4 | 0.6 | 10.6 | 8.9 |
| Aug | 24° / 9° | 5 | 1.4 | 11.1 | 9.1 |
| Sep | 28° / 13° | 16 | 2.4 | 11.8 | 8.0 |
| Oct | 29° / 16° | 60 | 8.5 | 12.6 | 6.2 |
| Nov | 29° / 17° | 99 | 12.7 | 13.2 | 5.4 |
| Dec | 29° / 18° | 110 | 15.2 | 13.5 | 4.9 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 40% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 24% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 37%.
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| Clearer (%) | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 66 |
| Cloudier (%) | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 34 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63 | 37 |
| 2 | 64 | 36 |
| 3 | 64 | 36 |
| 4 | 64 | 36 |
| 5 | 64 | 36 |
| 6 | 65 | 35 |
| 7 | 65 | 35 |
| 8 | 65 | 35 |
| 9 | 65 | 35 |
| 10 | 65 | 35 |
| 11 | 64 | 36 |
| 12 | 63 | 37 |
| 13 | 62 | 38 |
| 14 | 62 | 38 |
| 15 | 62 | 38 |
| 16 | 61 | 39 |
| 17 | 61 | 39 |
| 18 | 61 | 39 |
| 19 | 61 | 39 |
| 20 | 61 | 39 |
| 21 | 61 | 39 |
| 22 | 62 | 38 |
| 23 | 62 | 38 |
| 24 | 62 | 38 |
| 25 | 63 | 37 |
| 26 | 64 | 36 |
| 27 | 64 | 36 |
| 28 | 65 | 35 |
| 29 | 66 | 34 |
| 30 | 67 | 33 |
| 31 | 66 | 34 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Kwaggafontein gets around 112 mm of rain over 14.6 wet days in January, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 46% and peaks near 48% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 |
| 2 | 48 |
| 3 | 48 |
| 4 | 47 |
| 5 | 47 |
| 6 | 47 |
| 7 | 47 |
| 8 | 47 |
| 9 | 47 |
| 10 | 46 |
| 11 | 46 |
| 12 | 46 |
| 13 | 46 |
| 14 | 46 |
| 15 | 46 |
| 16 | 46 |
| 17 | 46 |
| 18 | 46 |
| 19 | 46 |
| 20 | 46 |
| 21 | 46 |
| 22 | 46 |
| 23 | 46 |
| 24 | 46 |
| 25 | 46 |
| 26 | 46 |
| 27 | 46 |
| 28 | 46 |
| 29 | 45 |
| 30 | 45 |
| 31 | 44 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the humid band about 51% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 12% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Comfortable (%) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 |
| Humid (%) | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
| Muggy (%) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 28 | 55 | 9 |
| 2 | 8 | 28 | 55 | 9 |
| 3 | 9 | 28 | 54 | 9 |
| 4 | 9 | 28 | 54 | 9 |
| 5 | 9 | 28 | 53 | 10 |
| 6 | 9 | 28 | 53 | 10 |
| 7 | 9 | 29 | 52 | 10 |
| 8 | 9 | 29 | 51 | 11 |
| 9 | 9 | 29 | 51 | 11 |
| 10 | 9 | 29 | 51 | 11 |
| 11 | 9 | 29 | 49 | 12 |
| 12 | 9 | 29 | 49 | 12 |
| 13 | 9 | 29 | 49 | 13 |
| 14 | 9 | 29 | 49 | 13 |
| 15 | 9 | 29 | 49 | 13 |
| 16 | 9 | 29 | 49 | 13 |
| 17 | 9 | 28 | 50 | 13 |
| 18 | 8 | 28 | 51 | 13 |
| 19 | 8 | 28 | 50 | 14 |
| 20 | 8 | 27 | 51 | 14 |
| 21 | 8 | 27 | 51 | 14 |
| 22 | 7 | 28 | 51 | 14 |
| 23 | 7 | 28 | 51 | 14 |
| 24 | 7 | 28 | 51 | 14 |
| 25 | 6 | 28 | 52 | 14 |
| 26 | 6 | 29 | 51 | 14 |
| 27 | 6 | 29 | 51 | 14 |
| 28 | 5 | 29 | 52 | 14 |
| 29 | 5 | 30 | 51 | 14 |
| 30 | 5 | 30 | 51 | 14 |
| 31 | 5 | 31 | 51 | 13 |
Wind in January
Winds average 7 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| 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 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 13 h 36 min at the start of January to 13 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 5:21 AM to 5:42 AM, and sunset from 6:54 PM to 6:53 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 13.6 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:42 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:53 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.6 | 5:21 | 6:54 |
| 2 | 13.5 | 5:21 | 6:54 |
| 3 | 13.5 | 5:22 | 6:55 |
| 4 | 13.5 | 5:23 | 6:55 |
| 5 | 13.5 | 5:23 | 6:55 |
| 6 | 13.5 | 5:24 | 6:55 |
| 7 | 13.5 | 5:25 | 6:55 |
| 8 | 13.5 | 5:25 | 6:56 |
| 9 | 13.5 | 5:26 | 6:56 |
| 10 | 13.5 | 5:27 | 6:56 |
| 11 | 13.5 | 5:27 | 6:56 |
| 12 | 13.5 | 5:28 | 6:56 |
| 13 | 13.5 | 5:29 | 6:56 |
| 14 | 13.4 | 5:30 | 6:56 |
| 15 | 13.4 | 5:30 | 6:56 |
| 16 | 13.4 | 5:31 | 6:56 |
| 17 | 13.4 | 5:32 | 6:56 |
| 18 | 13.4 | 5:32 | 6:56 |
| 19 | 13.4 | 5:33 | 6:56 |
| 20 | 13.4 | 5:34 | 6:56 |
| 21 | 13.4 | 5:35 | 6:56 |
| 22 | 13.3 | 5:35 | 6:56 |
| 23 | 13.3 | 5:36 | 6:55 |
| 24 | 13.3 | 5:37 | 6:55 |
| 25 | 13.3 | 5:38 | 6:55 |
| 26 | 13.3 | 5:38 | 6:55 |
| 27 | 13.3 | 5:39 | 6:54 |
| 28 | 13.2 | 5:40 | 6:54 |
| 29 | 13.2 | 5:41 | 6:54 |
| 30 | 13.2 | 5:41 | 6:54 |
| 31 | 13.2 | 5:42 | 6:53 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 6.65 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.97 kWh/m² to a high of 6.71 kWh/m² in December across the year — January's 6.65 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| 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 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.6 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Kwaggafontein
In January, Kwaggafontein sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Kwaggafontein's rainy season runs October–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit Kwaggafontein?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a reasonable time to visit Kwaggafontein for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Kwaggafontein in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Kwaggafontein sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 19°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 15 days see rain.
UV index in Kwaggafontein in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kwaggafontein peaks around January 13 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 17 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) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 5 | Moderate |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 7 | Very high |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 10 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in Kwaggafontein in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Kwaggafontein is worst in July — around 74 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 5.1× the cleanest month (December, 15 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) | 15 | 20 | 26 | 41 | 59 | 66 | 74 | 59 | 48 | 29 | 18 | 15 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Moderate |
| Feb | 20 | Moderate |
| Mar | 26 | Moderate |
| Apr | 41 | Poor |
| May | 59 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 66 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 74 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 59 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 48 | Poor |
| Oct | 29 | Moderate |
| Nov | 18 | Moderate |
| Dec | 15 | Moderate |
Where is Kwaggafontein?
Kwaggafontein sits at 25.3°S, 28.9°E, 1,328 m above sea level, in South Africa. The nearest listed city is Somaroboro, 11 km away.
Topography around Kwaggafontein
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kwaggafontein.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kwaggafontein has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 178 m around an average of 1,327 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 521 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 998 m.
The land around Kwaggafontein is covered by grassland (50%) and artificial surfaces (26%) within 3 km, grassland (62%) within 16 km, and grassland (46%) and shrubs (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 Kwaggafontein (-25.3273°, 28.9422°, elevation 1,328 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).