Louis Trichardt weather in December
In December, Louis Trichardt sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 18°C, with 103 mm of rain across 13.5 wet days and about 13.4 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 26% of the time in December, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 18 min at the start of December to 13 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Louis Trichardt's 12th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Louis Trichardt's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 18°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 103 mm
- 13.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 24 min
- 5:14 AM – 6:39 PM
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.11 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.7
- out of 10
Louis Trichardt is town in Limpopo, South Africa.
- Founded
- 1899
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical December day in Louis Trichardt reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 18°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 22°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs on par with November and on par with January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 17 |
| 2 | 28 | 17 |
| 3 | 28 | 18 |
| 4 | 28 | 18 |
| 5 | 28 | 18 |
| 6 | 28 | 18 |
| 7 | 28 | 18 |
| 8 | 28 | 18 |
| 9 | 28 | 18 |
| 10 | 28 | 18 |
| 11 | 28 | 18 |
| 12 | 28 | 18 |
| 13 | 28 | 18 |
| 14 | 28 | 18 |
| 15 | 28 | 18 |
| 16 | 28 | 18 |
| 17 | 28 | 18 |
| 18 | 28 | 18 |
| 19 | 28 | 18 |
| 20 | 28 | 18 |
| 21 | 28 | 18 |
| 22 | 28 | 19 |
| 23 | 28 | 19 |
| 24 | 28 | 19 |
| 25 | 28 | 19 |
| 26 | 28 | 19 |
| 27 | 28 | 19 |
| 28 | 28 | 19 |
| 29 | 28 | 19 |
| 30 | 28 | 19 |
| 31 | 28 | 19 |
Louis Trichardt weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 2nd-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 | 28° / 19° | 102 | 13.2 | 13.3 | 5.9 |
| Feb | 28° / 19° | 87 | 10.5 | 12.8 | 6.2 |
| Mar | 27° / 17° | 50 | 9 | 12.2 | 6.8 |
| Apr | 26° / 15° | 21 | 5.2 | 11.5 | 7.8 |
| May | 24° / 12° | 10 | 1.9 | 10.9 | 8.9 |
| Jun | 22° / 9° | 5 | 1.1 | 10.6 | 8.8 |
| Jul | 22° / 9° | 5 | 0.9 | 10.7 | 8.7 |
| Aug | 24° / 11° | 3 | 0.9 | 11.2 | 9.1 |
| Sep | 27° / 14° | 10 | 2.1 | 11.9 | 8.4 |
| Oct | 27° / 16° | 22 | 4.6 | 12.5 | 7.4 |
| Nov | 28° / 17° | 77 | 10.3 | 13.1 | 6.0 |
| Dec | 28° / 18° | 103 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 5.7 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 26% of the time in December, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 54%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 41 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 |
| Cloudier (%) | 59 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 59 |
| 2 | 42 | 58 |
| 3 | 41 | 59 |
| 4 | 41 | 59 |
| 5 | 41 | 59 |
| 6 | 41 | 59 |
| 7 | 41 | 59 |
| 8 | 42 | 58 |
| 9 | 42 | 58 |
| 10 | 43 | 57 |
| 11 | 43 | 57 |
| 12 | 44 | 56 |
| 13 | 45 | 55 |
| 14 | 45 | 55 |
| 15 | 46 | 54 |
| 16 | 46 | 54 |
| 17 | 48 | 52 |
| 18 | 48 | 52 |
| 19 | 48 | 52 |
| 20 | 49 | 51 |
| 21 | 50 | 50 |
| 22 | 49 | 51 |
| 23 | 49 | 51 |
| 24 | 50 | 50 |
| 25 | 49 | 51 |
| 26 | 49 | 51 |
| 27 | 50 | 50 |
| 28 | 50 | 50 |
| 29 | 51 | 49 |
| 30 | 52 | 48 |
| 31 | 52 | 48 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Louis Trichardt gets around 103 mm of rain over 13.5 wet days in December, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 42% and peaks near 46% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 39 |
| 2 | 40 |
| 3 | 41 |
| 4 | 42 |
| 5 | 43 |
| 6 | 44 |
| 7 | 44 |
| 8 | 45 |
| 9 | 45 |
| 10 | 46 |
| 11 | 46 |
| 12 | 45 |
| 13 | 45 |
| 14 | 44 |
| 15 | 44 |
| 16 | 43 |
| 17 | 42 |
| 18 | 42 |
| 19 | 41 |
| 20 | 41 |
| 21 | 41 |
| 22 | 41 |
| 23 | 41 |
| 24 | 41 |
| 25 | 41 |
| 26 | 41 |
| 27 | 41 |
| 28 | 41 |
| 29 | 41 |
| 30 | 41 |
| 31 | 41 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the humid band about 45% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 21% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Comfortable (%) | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
| Humid (%) | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 51 | 51 |
| Muggy (%) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 34 | 37 | 13 |
| 2 | 16 | 33 | 38 | 13 |
| 3 | 15 | 33 | 39 | 13 |
| 4 | 14 | 32 | 40 | 14 |
| 5 | 13 | 32 | 41 | 14 |
| 6 | 12 | 31 | 42 | 15 |
| 7 | 11 | 31 | 43 | 15 |
| 8 | 10 | 30 | 44 | 16 |
| 9 | 9 | 30 | 44 | 17 |
| 10 | 8 | 29 | 45 | 18 |
| 11 | 7 | 29 | 45 | 18 |
| 12 | 6 | 29 | 46 | 19 |
| 13 | 6 | 29 | 46 | 20 |
| 14 | 5 | 29 | 46 | 20 |
| 15 | 5 | 29 | 46 | 21 |
| 16 | 4 | 28 | 46 | 21 |
| 17 | 4 | 28 | 46 | 22 |
| 18 | 4 | 28 | 46 | 22 |
| 19 | 4 | 28 | 46 | 23 |
| 20 | 3 | 27 | 46 | 23 |
| 21 | 3 | 26 | 46 | 24 |
| 22 | 3 | 26 | 46 | 25 |
| 23 | 3 | 25 | 46 | 25 |
| 24 | 3 | 24 | 46 | 26 |
| 25 | 3 | 23 | 47 | 26 |
| 26 | 4 | 22 | 47 | 26 |
| 27 | 4 | 22 | 48 | 26 |
| 28 | 4 | 21 | 49 | 26 |
| 29 | 4 | 20 | 49 | 26 |
| 30 | 4 | 19 | 51 | 26 |
| 31 | 4 | 19 | 51 | 26 |
Wind in December
Winds average 9 km/h in December.
Across December, 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) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 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 | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | 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 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
| 31 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 13 h 18 min at the start of December to 13 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 5:11 AM to 5:22 AM, and sunset from 6:30 PM to 6:45 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:22 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.3 | 5:11 | 6:30 |
| 2 | 13.3 | 5:11 | 6:30 |
| 3 | 13.3 | 5:11 | 6:31 |
| 4 | 13.3 | 5:11 | 6:32 |
| 5 | 13.3 | 5:11 | 6:32 |
| 6 | 13.4 | 5:11 | 6:33 |
| 7 | 13.4 | 5:12 | 6:33 |
| 8 | 13.4 | 5:12 | 6:34 |
| 9 | 13.4 | 5:12 | 6:35 |
| 10 | 13.4 | 5:12 | 6:35 |
| 11 | 13.4 | 5:13 | 6:36 |
| 12 | 13.4 | 5:13 | 6:37 |
| 13 | 13.4 | 5:13 | 6:37 |
| 14 | 13.4 | 5:14 | 6:38 |
| 15 | 13.4 | 5:14 | 6:38 |
| 16 | 13.4 | 5:14 | 6:39 |
| 17 | 13.4 | 5:15 | 6:39 |
| 18 | 13.4 | 5:15 | 6:40 |
| 19 | 13.4 | 5:15 | 6:40 |
| 20 | 13.4 | 5:16 | 6:41 |
| 21 | 13.4 | 5:16 | 6:41 |
| 22 | 13.4 | 5:17 | 6:42 |
| 23 | 13.4 | 5:17 | 6:42 |
| 24 | 13.4 | 5:18 | 6:43 |
| 25 | 13.4 | 5:18 | 6:43 |
| 26 | 13.4 | 5:19 | 6:44 |
| 27 | 13.4 | 5:19 | 6:44 |
| 28 | 13.4 | 5:20 | 6:44 |
| 29 | 13.4 | 5:20 | 6:45 |
| 30 | 13.4 | 5:21 | 6:45 |
| 31 | 13.4 | 5:22 | 6:45 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 6.11 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.92 kWh/m² to a high of 6.16 kWh/m² in January across the year — December's 6.11 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 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 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | 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 | Bright |
| 2 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 3 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 4 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 5 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 6 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 7 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.1 | 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 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.3 | Intense |
Is December a good time to visit Louis Trichardt?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Louis Trichardt for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Louis Trichardt in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Louis Trichardt sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 18°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 14 days see rain.
UV index in Louis Trichardt in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Louis Trichardt peaks around January 20 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 19 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 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 5 | High |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Louis Trichardt in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Louis Trichardt is worst in July — around 23 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.2× the cleanest month (January, 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) | 7 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 14 | 10 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Good |
| Feb | 9 | Good |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 16 | Moderate |
| May | 21 | Moderate |
| Jun | 21 | Moderate |
| Jul | 23 | Moderate |
| Aug | 22 | Moderate |
| Sep | 21 | Moderate |
| Oct | 14 | Moderate |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Louis Trichardt?
Louis Trichardt sits at 23.0°S, 29.9°E, 956 m above sea level, in South Africa. The nearest listed city is Thohoyandou, 61 km away.
Topography around Louis Trichardt
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Louis Trichardt.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Louis Trichardt has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 392 m around an average of 978 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 920 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,302 m.
The land around Louis Trichardt is covered by trees (51%) and grassland (20%) within 3 km, trees (57%) and shrubs (28%) within 16 km, and shrubs (57%) and trees (25%) 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 Louis Trichardt (-23.0438°, 29.9032°, elevation 956 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).