Theunissen weather in January
In January, Theunissen sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 17°C, with 96 mm of rain across 13.6 wet days and about 13.6 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 49% of the time in January, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 48 min at the start of January to 13 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Theunissen's 11th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Theunissen's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 17°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 96 mm
- 13.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 36 min
- 5:34 AM – 7:11 PM
- Cloud cover
- 44%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.28 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.9
- out of 10
Theunissen is place in Free State, South Africa.
- Founded
- 1907
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical January day in Theunissen reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 17°C overnight — a 13°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 25°C and 34°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and about 1°C warmer than February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 17 |
| 2 | 30 | 17 |
| 3 | 30 | 17 |
| 4 | 30 | 17 |
| 5 | 30 | 17 |
| 6 | 30 | 17 |
| 7 | 30 | 17 |
| 8 | 30 | 17 |
| 9 | 30 | 17 |
| 10 | 30 | 17 |
| 11 | 30 | 17 |
| 12 | 30 | 17 |
| 13 | 30 | 17 |
| 14 | 30 | 17 |
| 15 | 30 | 17 |
| 16 | 30 | 17 |
| 17 | 30 | 17 |
| 18 | 30 | 17 |
| 19 | 30 | 17 |
| 20 | 30 | 17 |
| 21 | 30 | 17 |
| 22 | 30 | 17 |
| 23 | 30 | 17 |
| 24 | 30 | 17 |
| 25 | 30 | 17 |
| 26 | 30 | 17 |
| 27 | 30 | 17 |
| 28 | 29 | 17 |
| 29 | 29 | 17 |
| 30 | 29 | 17 |
| 31 | 29 | 17 |
How January really feels in Theunissen
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January 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.
January sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Theunissen 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 | 30° / 17° | 96 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 4.9 |
| Feb | 29° / 17° | 79 | 11.8 | 13 | 5.4 |
| Mar | 27° / 15° | 75 | 10.6 | 12.2 | 6.6 |
| Apr | 24° / 11° | 49 | 7.4 | 11.3 | 7.7 |
| May | 21° / 6° | 21 | 3.3 | 10.6 | 8.2 |
| Jun | 18° / 2° | 12 | 1.8 | 10.2 | 7.8 |
| Jul | 18° / 2° | 7 | 1.3 | 10.4 | 8.0 |
| Aug | 21° / 4° | 16 | 2.4 | 11 | 8.5 |
| Sep | 25° / 9° | 14 | 2.6 | 11.8 | 8.6 |
| Oct | 27° / 12° | 52 | 7.8 | 12.7 | 7.2 |
| Nov | 28° / 14° | 76 | 9.5 | 13.4 | 6.0 |
| Dec | 30° / 16° | 89 | 12.9 | 13.8 | 5.0 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 49% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 25% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 26%.
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| Clearer (%) | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| Cloudier (%) | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76 | 24 |
| 2 | 76 | 24 |
| 3 | 75 | 25 |
| 4 | 75 | 25 |
| 5 | 76 | 24 |
| 6 | 75 | 25 |
| 7 | 75 | 25 |
| 8 | 76 | 24 |
| 9 | 75 | 25 |
| 10 | 75 | 25 |
| 11 | 74 | 26 |
| 12 | 75 | 25 |
| 13 | 74 | 26 |
| 14 | 74 | 26 |
| 15 | 74 | 26 |
| 16 | 73 | 27 |
| 17 | 73 | 27 |
| 18 | 73 | 27 |
| 19 | 73 | 27 |
| 20 | 72 | 28 |
| 21 | 72 | 28 |
| 22 | 72 | 28 |
| 23 | 72 | 28 |
| 24 | 71 | 29 |
| 25 | 72 | 28 |
| 26 | 72 | 28 |
| 27 | 72 | 28 |
| 28 | 72 | 28 |
| 29 | 73 | 27 |
| 30 | 73 | 27 |
| 31 | 73 | 27 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Theunissen gets around 96 mm of rain over 13.6 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 44% and peaks near 47% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 41 |
| 2 | 41 |
| 3 | 40 |
| 4 | 40 |
| 5 | 41 |
| 6 | 41 |
| 7 | 41 |
| 8 | 41 |
| 9 | 41 |
| 10 | 41 |
| 11 | 41 |
| 12 | 42 |
| 13 | 42 |
| 14 | 43 |
| 15 | 44 |
| 16 | 44 |
| 17 | 45 |
| 18 | 46 |
| 19 | 46 |
| 20 | 46 |
| 21 | 47 |
| 22 | 47 |
| 23 | 47 |
| 24 | 47 |
| 25 | 47 |
| 26 | 46 |
| 27 | 46 |
| 28 | 45 |
| 29 | 45 |
| 30 | 44 |
| 31 | 44 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the dry band about 44% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Comfortable (%) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 |
| Humid (%) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51 | 35 | 14 |
| 2 | 51 | 35 | 14 |
| 3 | 51 | 35 | 14 |
| 4 | 51 | 35 | 14 |
| 5 | 51 | 35 | 14 |
| 6 | 51 | 35 | 14 |
| 7 | 51 | 35 | 14 |
| 8 | 51 | 35 | 14 |
| 9 | 51 | 35 | 14 |
| 10 | 50 | 36 | 15 |
| 11 | 49 | 36 | 15 |
| 12 | 48 | 36 | 16 |
| 13 | 48 | 36 | 17 |
| 14 | 47 | 35 | 18 |
| 15 | 46 | 35 | 19 |
| 16 | 44 | 35 | 20 |
| 17 | 43 | 35 | 21 |
| 18 | 42 | 36 | 22 |
| 19 | 41 | 36 | 23 |
| 20 | 40 | 36 | 24 |
| 21 | 39 | 36 | 24 |
| 22 | 38 | 36 | 25 |
| 23 | 37 | 37 | 26 |
| 24 | 37 | 37 | 26 |
| 25 | 36 | 37 | 26 |
| 26 | 36 | 37 | 26 |
| 27 | 36 | 38 | 26 |
| 28 | 35 | 38 | 26 |
| 29 | 35 | 38 | 26 |
| 30 | 35 | 39 | 26 |
| 31 | 35 | 39 | 25 |
Wind in January
Winds average 11 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 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 | 12 | calm |
| 2 | 12 | calm |
| 3 | 12 | calm |
| 4 | 12 | calm |
| 5 | 12 | calm |
| 6 | 12 | calm |
| 7 | 12 | calm |
| 8 | 12 | calm |
| 9 | 12 | calm |
| 10 | 12 | calm |
| 11 | 12 | calm |
| 12 | 12 | calm |
| 13 | 12 | calm |
| 14 | 12 | 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 January
Daylight runs from about 13 h 48 min at the start of January to 13 h 24 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 5:23 AM to 5:46 AM, and sunset from 7:10 PM to 7:07 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:46 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:07 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.8 | 5:23 | 7:10 |
| 2 | 13.8 | 5:24 | 7:10 |
| 3 | 13.8 | 5:24 | 7:10 |
| 4 | 13.8 | 5:25 | 7:10 |
| 5 | 13.7 | 5:26 | 7:11 |
| 6 | 13.7 | 5:26 | 7:11 |
| 7 | 13.7 | 5:27 | 7:11 |
| 8 | 13.7 | 5:28 | 7:11 |
| 9 | 13.7 | 5:28 | 7:11 |
| 10 | 13.7 | 5:29 | 7:11 |
| 11 | 13.7 | 5:30 | 7:11 |
| 12 | 13.7 | 5:31 | 7:11 |
| 13 | 13.7 | 5:31 | 7:11 |
| 14 | 13.7 | 5:32 | 7:11 |
| 15 | 13.6 | 5:33 | 7:11 |
| 16 | 13.6 | 5:34 | 7:11 |
| 17 | 13.6 | 5:35 | 7:11 |
| 18 | 13.6 | 5:35 | 7:11 |
| 19 | 13.6 | 5:36 | 7:11 |
| 20 | 13.6 | 5:37 | 7:11 |
| 21 | 13.5 | 5:38 | 7:10 |
| 22 | 13.5 | 5:39 | 7:10 |
| 23 | 13.5 | 5:39 | 7:10 |
| 24 | 13.5 | 5:40 | 7:10 |
| 25 | 13.5 | 5:41 | 7:09 |
| 26 | 13.5 | 5:42 | 7:09 |
| 27 | 13.4 | 5:43 | 7:09 |
| 28 | 13.4 | 5:43 | 7:08 |
| 29 | 13.4 | 5:44 | 7:08 |
| 30 | 13.4 | 5:45 | 7:08 |
| 31 | 13.4 | 5:46 | 7:07 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 7.28 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.66 kWh/m² to a high of 7.54 kWh/m² in December across the year — January's 7.28 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 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 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.0 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Theunissen
In January, Theunissen sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Theunissen's rainy season runs October–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit Theunissen?
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 Theunissen for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Theunissen in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Theunissen sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 17°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 14 days see rain.
UV index in Theunissen in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 15 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Theunissen peaks around January 14 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 21 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 Theunissen 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 Theunissen is worst in July — around 25 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.7× the cleanest month (December, 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) | 8 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 10 | Good |
| Mar | 13 | Moderate |
| Apr | 16 | Moderate |
| May | 21 | Moderate |
| Jun | 24 | Moderate |
| Jul | 25 | Moderate |
| Aug | 23 | Moderate |
| Sep | 22 | Moderate |
| Oct | 16 | Moderate |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is Theunissen?
Theunissen sits at 28.4°S, 26.7°E, 1,406 m above sea level, in South Africa. The nearest listed city is Winburg, 32 km away.
Topography around Theunissen
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Theunissen.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Theunissen has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 87 m around an average of 1,393 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 303 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 626 m.
The land around Theunissen is covered by grassland (69%) within 3 km, grassland (74%) and cropland (23%) within 16 km, and grassland (64%) and cropland (33%) 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 Theunissen (-28.411°, 26.7011°, elevation 1,406 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).