Ladybrand weather in October
In October, Ladybrand sees average daytime highs of 25°C and overnight lows near 10°C, with 84 mm of rain across 9.2 wet days and about 12.7 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 25°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 52% of the time in October, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 18 min at the start of October to 13 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Ladybrand's 7th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ladybrand's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 25°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 10°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 84 mm
- 9.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 42 min
- 5:34 AM – 6:17 PM
- Cloud cover
- 41%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.71 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.4
- out of 10
Ladybrand is town in the Free State, South Africa.
- Founded
- 1868
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 25°C through the month.
A typical October day in Ladybrand reaches about 25°C in the afternoon and slips back to 10°C overnight — a 15°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 19°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 2°C warmer than September and about 1°C cooler than November.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg low (°C) | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 8 |
| 2 | 24 | 9 |
| 3 | 24 | 9 |
| 4 | 24 | 9 |
| 5 | 24 | 9 |
| 6 | 24 | 9 |
| 7 | 24 | 9 |
| 8 | 24 | 9 |
| 9 | 24 | 9 |
| 10 | 24 | 9 |
| 11 | 25 | 10 |
| 12 | 25 | 10 |
| 13 | 25 | 10 |
| 14 | 25 | 10 |
| 15 | 25 | 10 |
| 16 | 25 | 10 |
| 17 | 25 | 10 |
| 18 | 25 | 10 |
| 19 | 25 | 10 |
| 20 | 25 | 10 |
| 21 | 25 | 10 |
| 22 | 25 | 10 |
| 23 | 25 | 11 |
| 24 | 25 | 11 |
| 25 | 25 | 11 |
| 26 | 25 | 11 |
| 27 | 25 | 11 |
| 28 | 25 | 11 |
| 29 | 25 | 11 |
| 30 | 25 | 11 |
| 31 | 25 | 11 |
How October really feels in Ladybrand
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.
Ladybrand weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 6th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 15° | 143 | 15.6 | 13.7 | 5.9 |
| Feb | 27° / 14° | 116 | 13.7 | 13 | 6.1 |
| Mar | 25° / 12° | 107 | 13.1 | 12.2 | 6.7 |
| Apr | 22° / 8° | 68 | 8.6 | 11.3 | 7.2 |
| May | 19° / 3° | 29 | 4 | 10.6 | 7.5 |
| Jun | 16° / -1° | 17 | 2.5 | 10.2 | 6.5 |
| Jul | 16° / -1° | 10 | 2 | 10.3 | 6.7 |
| Aug | 19° / 2° | 25 | 3.3 | 11 | 7.7 |
| Sep | 23° / 7° | 24 | 3.9 | 11.8 | 8.3 |
| Oct | 25° / 10° | 84 | 9.2 | 12.7 | 7.4 |
| Nov | 26° / 12° | 112 | 11.2 | 13.5 | 6.8 |
| Dec | 27° / 14° | 142 | 14 | 13.8 | 6.2 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 52% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 30%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Cloudier (%) | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76 | 24 |
| 2 | 76 | 24 |
| 3 | 75 | 25 |
| 4 | 75 | 25 |
| 5 | 75 | 25 |
| 6 | 73 | 27 |
| 7 | 73 | 27 |
| 8 | 73 | 27 |
| 9 | 72 | 28 |
| 10 | 71 | 29 |
| 11 | 71 | 29 |
| 12 | 69 | 31 |
| 13 | 69 | 31 |
| 14 | 69 | 31 |
| 15 | 69 | 31 |
| 16 | 68 | 32 |
| 17 | 68 | 32 |
| 18 | 68 | 32 |
| 19 | 68 | 32 |
| 20 | 68 | 32 |
| 21 | 68 | 32 |
| 22 | 67 | 33 |
| 23 | 67 | 33 |
| 24 | 67 | 33 |
| 25 | 68 | 32 |
| 26 | 68 | 32 |
| 27 | 68 | 32 |
| 28 | 69 | 31 |
| 29 | 69 | 31 |
| 30 | 69 | 31 |
| 31 | 69 | 31 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Ladybrand gets around 84 mm of rain over 9.2 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 29% and peaks near 35% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 20 |
| 2 | 20 |
| 3 | 21 |
| 4 | 22 |
| 5 | 22 |
| 6 | 23 |
| 7 | 23 |
| 8 | 24 |
| 9 | 25 |
| 10 | 25 |
| 11 | 26 |
| 12 | 26 |
| 13 | 27 |
| 14 | 28 |
| 15 | 29 |
| 16 | 29 |
| 17 | 30 |
| 18 | 31 |
| 19 | 32 |
| 20 | 32 |
| 21 | 33 |
| 22 | 34 |
| 23 | 34 |
| 24 | 34 |
| 25 | 34 |
| 26 | 35 |
| 27 | 35 |
| 28 | 35 |
| 29 | 35 |
| 30 | 35 |
| 31 | 35 |
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 98% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 95 |
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 0 |
| 2 | 100 | 0 |
| 3 | 100 | 0 |
| 4 | 100 | 0 |
| 5 | 100 | 0 |
| 6 | 100 | 0 |
| 7 | 99 | 1 |
| 8 | 99 | 1 |
| 9 | 99 | 1 |
| 10 | 99 | 1 |
| 11 | 99 | 1 |
| 12 | 98 | 2 |
| 13 | 98 | 2 |
| 14 | 98 | 2 |
| 15 | 98 | 2 |
| 16 | 97 | 3 |
| 17 | 97 | 3 |
| 18 | 97 | 3 |
| 19 | 97 | 3 |
| 20 | 97 | 3 |
| 21 | 97 | 3 |
| 22 | 96 | 4 |
| 23 | 96 | 4 |
| 24 | 96 | 4 |
| 25 | 96 | 4 |
| 26 | 96 | 4 |
| 27 | 96 | 4 |
| 28 | 96 | 4 |
| 29 | 96 | 4 |
| 30 | 96 | 4 |
| 31 | 95 | 5 |
Wind in October
Winds average 11 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 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 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| 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 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | 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 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
| 31 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 12 h 18 min at the start of October to 13 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 48 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 5:51 AM to 5:20 AM, and sunset from 6:07 PM to 6:27 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:30 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:27 | 5:26 | 5:25 | 5:24 | 5:23 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:21 | 5:20 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.3 | 5:51 | 6:07 |
| 2 | 12.3 | 5:50 | 6:08 |
| 3 | 12.3 | 5:48 | 6:09 |
| 4 | 12.4 | 5:47 | 6:09 |
| 5 | 12.4 | 5:46 | 6:10 |
| 6 | 12.4 | 5:45 | 6:10 |
| 7 | 12.5 | 5:44 | 6:11 |
| 8 | 12.5 | 5:43 | 6:12 |
| 9 | 12.5 | 5:41 | 6:12 |
| 10 | 12.5 | 5:40 | 6:13 |
| 11 | 12.6 | 5:39 | 6:13 |
| 12 | 12.6 | 5:38 | 6:14 |
| 13 | 12.6 | 5:37 | 6:15 |
| 14 | 12.7 | 5:36 | 6:15 |
| 15 | 12.7 | 5:35 | 6:16 |
| 16 | 12.7 | 5:34 | 6:17 |
| 17 | 12.7 | 5:33 | 6:17 |
| 18 | 12.8 | 5:32 | 6:18 |
| 19 | 12.8 | 5:31 | 6:19 |
| 20 | 12.8 | 5:30 | 6:19 |
| 21 | 12.9 | 5:29 | 6:20 |
| 22 | 12.9 | 5:28 | 6:21 |
| 23 | 12.9 | 5:27 | 6:21 |
| 24 | 12.9 | 5:26 | 6:22 |
| 25 | 13.0 | 5:25 | 6:23 |
| 26 | 13.0 | 5:24 | 6:24 |
| 27 | 13.0 | 5:23 | 6:24 |
| 28 | 13.0 | 5:22 | 6:25 |
| 29 | 13.1 | 5:22 | 6:26 |
| 30 | 13.1 | 5:21 | 6:27 |
| 31 | 13.1 | 5:20 | 6:27 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 6.71 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.56 kWh/m² to a high of 7.48 kWh/m² in December across the year — October's 6.71 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 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 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.0 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Ladybrand
In October, Ladybrand sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Ladybrand's rainy season runs October–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Ladybrand?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is one of the better times to visit Ladybrand for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Ladybrand in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Ladybrand sees daytime highs around 25°C and nights near 10°C. Pack sun protection. Worth having: light clothes and rain gear. About 9 days see rain.
UV index in Ladybrand in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ladybrand peaks around January 14 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 22 at about 5 (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) | 15 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 11 | Extreme |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 5 | Moderate |
| Jul | 5 | Moderate |
| Aug | 7 | High |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in Ladybrand 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 Ladybrand is worst in July — around 20 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 4.1× the cleanest month (December, 5 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) | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | Good |
| Feb | 8 | Good |
| Mar | 10 | Good |
| Apr | 12 | Moderate |
| May | 16 | Moderate |
| Jun | 19 | Moderate |
| Jul | 20 | Moderate |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 17 | Moderate |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 6 | Good |
| Dec | 5 | Good |
Where is Ladybrand?
Ladybrand sits at 29.2°S, 27.5°E, 1,588 m above sea level, in South Africa. The nearest listed city is Mabote, 11 km away.
Topography around Ladybrand
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ladybrand.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ladybrand has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 249 m around an average of 1,612 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 448 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,778 m.
The land around Ladybrand is covered by grassland (56%) and cropland (20%) within 3 km, grassland (56%) and cropland (33%) within 16 km, and grassland (69%) and cropland (28%) 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 Ladybrand (-29.1945°, 27.4574°, elevation 1,588 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).