Dambulla weather in November
In November, Dambulla sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 282 mm of rain across 24.1 wet days and about 11.6 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-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 5% of the time in November, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 42 min at the start of November to 11 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Dambulla's 12th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Dambulla's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 282 mm
- 24.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min
- 6:04 AM – 5:42 PM
- Cloud cover
- 82%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.14 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.7
- out of 10
Dambulla is human settlement.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical November day in Dambulla reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 2°C cooler than October and about 1°C warmer than December.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 22 |
| 2 | 29 | 22 |
| 3 | 29 | 22 |
| 4 | 29 | 22 |
| 5 | 29 | 22 |
| 6 | 29 | 22 |
| 7 | 29 | 22 |
| 8 | 29 | 22 |
| 9 | 29 | 22 |
| 10 | 29 | 22 |
| 11 | 29 | 22 |
| 12 | 29 | 22 |
| 13 | 29 | 22 |
| 14 | 29 | 22 |
| 15 | 29 | 22 |
| 16 | 28 | 22 |
| 17 | 28 | 22 |
| 18 | 28 | 22 |
| 19 | 28 | 22 |
| 20 | 28 | 22 |
| 21 | 28 | 22 |
| 22 | 28 | 22 |
| 23 | 28 | 22 |
| 24 | 28 | 22 |
| 25 | 28 | 22 |
| 26 | 28 | 22 |
| 27 | 28 | 21 |
| 28 | 28 | 21 |
| 29 | 28 | 21 |
| 30 | 28 | 21 |
How November really feels in Dambulla
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 5 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in November is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Dambulla weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 10th-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 | 27° / 20° | 128 | 15.2 | 11.6 | 5.5 |
| Feb | 29° / 20° | 84 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 5.4 |
| Mar | 31° / 21° | 74 | 10.9 | 11.9 | 4.4 |
| Apr | 32° / 23° | 152 | 18.8 | 12.2 | 3.1 |
| May | 31° / 24° | 113 | 18.3 | 12.4 | 3.4 |
| Jun | 31° / 24° | 45 | 14.2 | 12.4 | 3.9 |
| Jul | 31° / 24° | 55 | 16.1 | 12.4 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 31° / 24° | 64 | 17.9 | 12.3 | 3.5 |
| Sep | 31° / 24° | 88 | 18.7 | 12 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 30° / 23° | 248 | 22.7 | 11.8 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 28° / 22° | 282 | 24.1 | 11.6 | 3.7 |
| Dec | 27° / 21° | 229 | 21.6 | 11.6 | 4.6 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 5% of the time in November, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 10% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 85%.
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| Clearer (%) | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
| Cloudier (%) | 83 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 83 |
| 2 | 16 | 84 |
| 3 | 16 | 84 |
| 4 | 15 | 85 |
| 5 | 16 | 84 |
| 6 | 15 | 85 |
| 7 | 15 | 85 |
| 8 | 15 | 85 |
| 9 | 15 | 85 |
| 10 | 15 | 85 |
| 11 | 15 | 85 |
| 12 | 14 | 86 |
| 13 | 14 | 86 |
| 14 | 13 | 87 |
| 15 | 14 | 86 |
| 16 | 14 | 86 |
| 17 | 14 | 86 |
| 18 | 14 | 86 |
| 19 | 14 | 86 |
| 20 | 14 | 86 |
| 21 | 14 | 86 |
| 22 | 15 | 85 |
| 23 | 15 | 85 |
| 24 | 15 | 85 |
| 25 | 15 | 85 |
| 26 | 16 | 84 |
| 27 | 16 | 84 |
| 28 | 16 | 84 |
| 29 | 17 | 83 |
| 30 | 17 | 83 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Dambulla gets around 282 mm of rain over 24.1 wet days in November, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 80% and peaks near 82% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 82 |
| 2 | 82 |
| 3 | 82 |
| 4 | 82 |
| 5 | 82 |
| 6 | 82 |
| 7 | 82 |
| 8 | 82 |
| 9 | 81 |
| 10 | 81 |
| 11 | 81 |
| 12 | 81 |
| 13 | 81 |
| 14 | 81 |
| 15 | 81 |
| 16 | 81 |
| 17 | 81 |
| 18 | 80 |
| 19 | 80 |
| 20 | 80 |
| 21 | 80 |
| 22 | 80 |
| 23 | 79 |
| 24 | 79 |
| 25 | 79 |
| 26 | 78 |
| 27 | 78 |
| 28 | 77 |
| 29 | 77 |
| 30 | 76 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the oppressive band about 86% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 99% of them.
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| Humid (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Muggy (%) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| Oppressive (%) | 85 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 79 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 13 | 85 |
| 2 | 2 | 12 | 86 |
| 3 | 2 | 12 | 86 |
| 4 | 1 | 12 | 87 |
| 5 | 1 | 11 | 88 |
| 6 | 1 | 11 | 88 |
| 7 | 1 | 11 | 88 |
| 8 | 1 | 11 | 88 |
| 9 | 1 | 12 | 87 |
| 10 | 1 | 12 | 87 |
| 11 | 1 | 12 | 87 |
| 12 | 1 | 12 | 87 |
| 13 | 0 | 12 | 88 |
| 14 | 0 | 12 | 88 |
| 15 | 0 | 12 | 88 |
| 16 | 0 | 12 | 88 |
| 17 | 0 | 12 | 88 |
| 18 | 0 | 12 | 88 |
| 19 | 0 | 12 | 88 |
| 20 | 0 | 12 | 88 |
| 21 | 1 | 13 | 86 |
| 22 | 1 | 13 | 86 |
| 23 | 1 | 14 | 85 |
| 24 | 1 | 14 | 85 |
| 25 | 1 | 15 | 84 |
| 26 | 2 | 15 | 83 |
| 27 | 2 | 16 | 82 |
| 28 | 2 | 17 | 81 |
| 29 | 2 | 18 | 80 |
| 30 | 2 | 19 | 79 |
Wind in November
Winds average 7 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 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 | 8 | 8 |
| 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 |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | 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 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 11 h 42 min at the start of November to 11 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 5:59 AM to 6:09 AM, and sunset from 5:42 PM to 5:44 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 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 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:42 |
| 2 | 11.7 | 6:00 | 5:42 |
| 3 | 11.7 | 6:00 | 5:42 |
| 4 | 11.7 | 6:00 | 5:42 |
| 5 | 11.7 | 6:00 | 5:42 |
| 6 | 11.7 | 6:01 | 5:42 |
| 7 | 11.7 | 6:01 | 5:42 |
| 8 | 11.7 | 6:01 | 5:42 |
| 9 | 11.7 | 6:01 | 5:42 |
| 10 | 11.7 | 6:02 | 5:42 |
| 11 | 11.7 | 6:02 | 5:42 |
| 12 | 11.7 | 6:02 | 5:42 |
| 13 | 11.7 | 6:03 | 5:42 |
| 14 | 11.6 | 6:03 | 5:42 |
| 15 | 11.6 | 6:03 | 5:42 |
| 16 | 11.6 | 6:04 | 5:42 |
| 17 | 11.6 | 6:04 | 5:42 |
| 18 | 11.6 | 6:04 | 5:42 |
| 19 | 11.6 | 6:05 | 5:42 |
| 20 | 11.6 | 6:05 | 5:42 |
| 21 | 11.6 | 6:06 | 5:42 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 6:06 | 5:42 |
| 23 | 11.6 | 6:06 | 5:43 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 6:07 | 5:43 |
| 25 | 11.6 | 6:07 | 5:43 |
| 26 | 11.6 | 6:08 | 5:43 |
| 27 | 11.6 | 6:08 | 5:43 |
| 28 | 11.6 | 6:09 | 5:44 |
| 29 | 11.6 | 6:09 | 5:44 |
| 30 | 11.6 | 6:09 | 5:44 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 4.14 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.76 kWh/m² to a high of 6.29 kWh/m² in March across the year — November's 4.14 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 24 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 25 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.9 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Dambulla
In November, Dambulla sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Dambulla's rainy season runs October–January, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is November a good time to visit Dambulla?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Dambulla.
What to pack for Dambulla in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Dambulla sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. About 24 days see rain.
UV index in Dambulla in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November 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 Dambulla peaks around April 20 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 10 (very 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) | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Very high |
Air quality in Dambulla in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Dambulla is worst in April — around 46 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 40 | 37 | 45 | 46 | 40 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 34 | 43 | 44 | 41 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | Poor |
| Feb | 37 | Poor |
| Mar | 45 | Poor |
| Apr | 46 | Poor |
| May | 40 | Poor |
| Jun | 31 | Moderate |
| Jul | 30 | Moderate |
| Aug | 30 | Moderate |
| Sep | 34 | Moderate |
| Oct | 43 | Poor |
| Nov | 44 | Poor |
| Dec | 41 | Poor |
Where is Dambulla?
Dambulla sits at 7.9°N, 80.7°E, 168 m above sea level, in Sri Lanka. The nearest listed city is Sigiriya, 15 km away.
Topography around Dambulla
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Dambulla.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Dambulla has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 186 m around an average of 173 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 747 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,865 m.
The land around Dambulla is covered by trees (69%) within 3 km, trees (73%) within 16 km, and trees (74%) within 80 km.
Sri Lanka travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type D / G / M
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 27% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $5,002
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 47%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 3.3
- per 100k, 2019
- Road deaths
- 19.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 486
- 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 Dambulla (7.86°, 80.6517°, elevation 168 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).