Arusha weather in April
In April, Arusha sees average daytime highs of 24°C and overnight lows near 16°C, with 145 mm of rain across 21.7 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 25°C in the first days to 23°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 5% of the time in April, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 12 hours at the start of April to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Arusha's 12th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Arusha's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 24°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 16°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 145 mm
- 21.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 6:36 AM – 6:31 PM
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.96 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.9
- out of 10
Arusha is city in Arusha Region, Tanzania.
- Density
- 388/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1948
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in April
Highs ease over the month, from about 25°C in the first days to 23°C by the end.
A typical April day in Arusha reaches about 24°C in the afternoon and slips back to 16°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 22°C and 26°C. Set against its neighbours, April runs about 2°C cooler than March and about 2°C warmer than May.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg low (°C) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 16 |
| 2 | 25 | 16 |
| 3 | 25 | 16 |
| 4 | 25 | 16 |
| 5 | 25 | 16 |
| 6 | 25 | 16 |
| 7 | 24 | 16 |
| 8 | 24 | 16 |
| 9 | 24 | 16 |
| 10 | 24 | 16 |
| 11 | 24 | 16 |
| 12 | 24 | 16 |
| 13 | 24 | 16 |
| 14 | 24 | 16 |
| 15 | 24 | 16 |
| 16 | 24 | 16 |
| 17 | 24 | 16 |
| 18 | 24 | 16 |
| 19 | 24 | 16 |
| 20 | 24 | 16 |
| 21 | 24 | 16 |
| 22 | 23 | 16 |
| 23 | 23 | 16 |
| 24 | 23 | 16 |
| 25 | 23 | 16 |
| 26 | 23 | 15 |
| 27 | 23 | 15 |
| 28 | 23 | 15 |
| 29 | 23 | 15 |
| 30 | 23 | 15 |
Arusha weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 7th-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 | 26° / 15° | 82 | 10.6 | 12.2 | 6.6 |
| Feb | 27° / 15° | 73 | 8.9 | 12.1 | 6.5 |
| Mar | 26° / 16° | 143 | 16.7 | 12 | 5.6 |
| Apr | 24° / 16° | 145 | 21.7 | 11.9 | 4.9 |
| May | 22° / 14° | 50 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 6.2 |
| Jun | 21° / 12° | 7 | 2.3 | 11.8 | 7.3 |
| Jul | 21° / 11° | 4 | 1.1 | 11.8 | 7.5 |
| Aug | 22° / 11° | 4 | 1.1 | 11.9 | 7.8 |
| Sep | 24° / 12° | 4 | 1.1 | 12 | 8.3 |
| Oct | 25° / 14° | 30 | 7.3 | 12.1 | 7.2 |
| Nov | 25° / 15° | 103 | 17.7 | 12.2 | 5.6 |
| Dec | 25° / 15° | 108 | 16.7 | 12.2 | 5.7 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 5% of the time in April, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 24% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 71%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 34 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
| Cloudier (%) | 66 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 66 |
| 2 | 32 | 68 |
| 3 | 31 | 69 |
| 4 | 31 | 69 |
| 5 | 30 | 70 |
| 6 | 30 | 70 |
| 7 | 30 | 70 |
| 8 | 29 | 71 |
| 9 | 29 | 71 |
| 10 | 29 | 71 |
| 11 | 29 | 71 |
| 12 | 29 | 71 |
| 13 | 29 | 71 |
| 14 | 30 | 70 |
| 15 | 30 | 70 |
| 16 | 30 | 70 |
| 17 | 30 | 70 |
| 18 | 30 | 70 |
| 19 | 29 | 71 |
| 20 | 29 | 71 |
| 21 | 29 | 71 |
| 22 | 28 | 72 |
| 23 | 28 | 72 |
| 24 | 27 | 73 |
| 25 | 27 | 73 |
| 26 | 26 | 74 |
| 27 | 26 | 74 |
| 28 | 26 | 74 |
| 29 | 26 | 74 |
| 30 | 25 | 75 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Arusha gets around 145 mm of rain over 21.7 wet days in April, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 71% and peaks near 77% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 74 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 60 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 74 |
| 2 | 75 |
| 3 | 76 |
| 4 | 76 |
| 5 | 77 |
| 6 | 77 |
| 7 | 77 |
| 8 | 77 |
| 9 | 77 |
| 10 | 77 |
| 11 | 77 |
| 12 | 76 |
| 13 | 75 |
| 14 | 75 |
| 15 | 74 |
| 16 | 73 |
| 17 | 72 |
| 18 | 71 |
| 19 | 70 |
| 20 | 69 |
| 21 | 68 |
| 22 | 67 |
| 23 | 67 |
| 24 | 66 |
| 25 | 65 |
| 26 | 65 |
| 27 | 64 |
| 28 | 63 |
| 29 | 61 |
| 30 | 60 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April lands in the humid band about 60% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 51 | 51 | 53 | 54 |
| Humid (%) | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 46 | 45 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 32 | 65 |
| 2 | 3 | 31 | 66 |
| 3 | 3 | 30 | 67 |
| 4 | 2 | 30 | 68 |
| 5 | 2 | 29 | 69 |
| 6 | 2 | 29 | 69 |
| 7 | 2 | 29 | 69 |
| 8 | 1 | 30 | 69 |
| 9 | 1 | 30 | 69 |
| 10 | 1 | 30 | 69 |
| 11 | 1 | 31 | 68 |
| 12 | 1 | 32 | 67 |
| 13 | 1 | 33 | 66 |
| 14 | 0 | 34 | 66 |
| 15 | 0 | 35 | 65 |
| 16 | 0 | 37 | 63 |
| 17 | 0 | 38 | 62 |
| 18 | 0 | 39 | 61 |
| 19 | 0 | 41 | 59 |
| 20 | 0 | 42 | 58 |
| 21 | 0 | 43 | 57 |
| 22 | 0 | 44 | 56 |
| 23 | 0 | 45 | 55 |
| 24 | 0 | 47 | 53 |
| 25 | 0 | 48 | 52 |
| 26 | 0 | 49 | 51 |
| 27 | 0 | 51 | 49 |
| 28 | 1 | 51 | 48 |
| 29 | 1 | 53 | 46 |
| 30 | 1 | 54 | 45 |
Wind in April
Winds average 6 km/h in April.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 5 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) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 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 |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | 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 |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 12 hours at the start of April to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 6:39 AM to 6:34 AM, and sunset from 6:37 PM to 6:27 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.0 | 6:39 | 6:37 |
| 2 | 12.0 | 6:39 | 6:37 |
| 3 | 12.0 | 6:38 | 6:36 |
| 4 | 12.0 | 6:38 | 6:36 |
| 5 | 12.0 | 6:38 | 6:35 |
| 6 | 12.0 | 6:38 | 6:35 |
| 7 | 12.0 | 6:37 | 6:35 |
| 8 | 12.0 | 6:37 | 6:34 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:37 | 6:34 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:37 | 6:33 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:37 | 6:33 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:36 | 6:33 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:36 | 6:32 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:36 | 6:32 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 6:36 | 6:32 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 6:36 | 6:31 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 6:36 | 6:31 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 6:35 | 6:31 |
| 19 | 11.9 | 6:35 | 6:30 |
| 20 | 11.9 | 6:35 | 6:30 |
| 21 | 11.9 | 6:35 | 6:30 |
| 22 | 11.9 | 6:35 | 6:29 |
| 23 | 11.9 | 6:35 | 6:29 |
| 24 | 11.9 | 6:35 | 6:29 |
| 25 | 11.9 | 6:34 | 6:28 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 6:34 | 6:28 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 6:34 | 6:28 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 6:34 | 6:28 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 6:34 | 6:27 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 6:34 | 6:27 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 4.96 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.54 kWh/m² to a high of 6.33 kWh/m² in February across the year — April's 4.96 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.7 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Arusha
In April, Arusha sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Arusha's rainy season runs November–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is April a good time to visit Arusha?
Our two travel scores rate April for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
April is a reasonable time to visit Arusha for sightseeing.
What to pack for Arusha in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Arusha sees daytime highs around 24°C and nights near 16°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes and sun protection. About 22 days see rain.
UV index in Arusha in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April 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 Arusha peaks around March 14 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 19 at about 10 (extreme).
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 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 14 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 14 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Arusha in April
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where April falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Arusha is worst in June — around 16 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.7× the cleanest month (November, 10 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) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Moderate |
| Feb | 13 | Moderate |
| Mar | 13 | Moderate |
| Apr | 12 | Moderate |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 13 | Moderate |
| Sep | 12 | Good |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 13 | Moderate |
Where is Arusha?
Arusha sits at 3.4°S, 36.7°E, 1,415 m above sea level, in Tanzania. The nearest listed city is Usa River, 19 km away.
Topography around Arusha
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Arusha.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Arusha has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 236 m around an average of 1,419 m above sea level; within 16 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,490 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 4,854 m.
The land around Arusha is covered by artificial surfaces (57%) and trees (36%) within 3 km, trees (30%), cropland (25%) and grassland (23%) within 16 km, and grassland (41%) and shrubs (32%) within 80 km.
Tanzania travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type D / G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 29% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,319
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.9 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 31%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 3.7
- per 100k, 2020
- Road deaths
- 31.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 479
- 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 Arusha (-3.3667°, 36.6833°, elevation 1,415 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).