Lushoto weather in February
In February, Lushoto sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 19°C, with 105 mm of rain across 11.2 wet days and about 12.2 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 7th-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 February, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 12 min at the start of February to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, February is Lushoto's 2nd-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Lushoto's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 19°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 105 mm
- 11.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 12 min
- 6:37 AM – 6:46 PM
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.48 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.9
- out of 10
Lushoto is human settlement.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in February
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical February day in Lushoto reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 19°C overnight — a 9°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, February runs on par with January and on par with March.
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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 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 19 |
| 2 | 28 | 19 |
| 3 | 28 | 19 |
| 4 | 28 | 19 |
| 5 | 28 | 19 |
| 6 | 28 | 19 |
| 7 | 28 | 19 |
| 8 | 28 | 19 |
| 9 | 28 | 19 |
| 10 | 28 | 19 |
| 11 | 28 | 19 |
| 12 | 28 | 19 |
| 13 | 28 | 19 |
| 14 | 28 | 19 |
| 15 | 28 | 19 |
| 16 | 28 | 19 |
| 17 | 28 | 19 |
| 18 | 28 | 19 |
| 19 | 28 | 19 |
| 20 | 28 | 19 |
| 21 | 28 | 19 |
| 22 | 28 | 19 |
| 23 | 28 | 19 |
| 24 | 28 | 19 |
| 25 | 28 | 19 |
| 26 | 28 | 19 |
| 27 | 28 | 19 |
| 28 | 28 | 19 |
Lushoto weather by month
How February compares with the rest of the year at a glance. February is the 1st-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 19° | 122 | 13.9 | 12.2 | 5.9 |
| Feb | 28° / 19° | 105 | 11.2 | 12.2 | 5.9 |
| Mar | 27° / 19° | 180 | 20.7 | 12 | 4.9 |
| Apr | 25° / 19° | 234 | 26.8 | 11.9 | 4.0 |
| May | 23° / 17° | 166 | 22.3 | 11.8 | 4.9 |
| Jun | 22° / 15° | 46 | 13.6 | 11.7 | 5.9 |
| Jul | 22° / 14° | 37 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 6.1 |
| Aug | 23° / 14° | 34 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 6.6 |
| Sep | 24° / 15° | 28 | 8.1 | 12 | 7.2 |
| Oct | 26° / 17° | 76 | 12.4 | 12.1 | 6.4 |
| Nov | 26° / 18° | 125 | 18.5 | 12.2 | 5.3 |
| Dec | 27° / 19° | 162 | 19.7 | 12.3 | 5.1 |
Cloud cover in February
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 26% of the time in February.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 26% of February, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 48%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 51 | 51 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 |
| Cloudier (%) | 49 | 49 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51 | 49 |
| 2 | 51 | 49 |
| 3 | 53 | 47 |
| 4 | 53 | 47 |
| 5 | 52 | 48 |
| 6 | 52 | 48 |
| 7 | 52 | 48 |
| 8 | 52 | 48 |
| 9 | 52 | 48 |
| 10 | 52 | 48 |
| 11 | 51 | 49 |
| 12 | 51 | 49 |
| 13 | 51 | 49 |
| 14 | 51 | 49 |
| 15 | 51 | 49 |
| 16 | 51 | 49 |
| 17 | 51 | 49 |
| 18 | 52 | 48 |
| 19 | 52 | 48 |
| 20 | 52 | 48 |
| 21 | 52 | 48 |
| 22 | 53 | 47 |
| 23 | 53 | 47 |
| 24 | 54 | 46 |
| 25 | 54 | 46 |
| 26 | 54 | 46 |
| 27 | 54 | 46 |
| 28 | 53 | 47 |
Chance of precipitation in February
Lushoto gets around 105 mm of rain over 11.2 wet days in February. 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. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 46 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 34 |
| 2 | 34 |
| 3 | 35 |
| 4 | 35 |
| 5 | 36 |
| 6 | 37 |
| 7 | 38 |
| 8 | 39 |
| 9 | 40 |
| 10 | 42 |
| 11 | 43 |
| 12 | 44 |
| 13 | 45 |
| 14 | 45 |
| 15 | 46 |
| 16 | 46 |
| 17 | 46 |
| 18 | 45 |
| 19 | 45 |
| 20 | 45 |
| 21 | 44 |
| 22 | 44 |
| 23 | 44 |
| 24 | 44 |
| 25 | 44 |
| 26 | 44 |
| 27 | 45 |
| 28 | 46 |
Humidity in February
Most of February feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, February lands in the muggy band about 49% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 49% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Humid (%) | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Muggy (%) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 5 | 55 | 40 |
| 2 | 0 | 5 | 55 | 40 |
| 3 | 0 | 5 | 55 | 40 |
| 4 | 0 | 5 | 54 | 41 |
| 5 | 0 | 5 | 54 | 41 |
| 6 | 0 | 5 | 53 | 42 |
| 7 | 0 | 4 | 53 | 43 |
| 8 | 0 | 4 | 52 | 44 |
| 9 | 0 | 4 | 51 | 45 |
| 10 | 0 | 4 | 50 | 46 |
| 11 | 0 | 3 | 49 | 47 |
| 12 | 0 | 3 | 48 | 49 |
| 13 | 0 | 3 | 47 | 50 |
| 14 | 0 | 3 | 46 | 51 |
| 15 | 0 | 3 | 46 | 51 |
| 16 | 0 | 3 | 45 | 52 |
| 17 | 1 | 3 | 44 | 52 |
| 18 | 1 | 2 | 44 | 53 |
| 19 | 1 | 2 | 44 | 53 |
| 20 | 1 | 2 | 43 | 54 |
| 21 | 1 | 2 | 43 | 54 |
| 22 | 1 | 2 | 43 | 54 |
| 23 | 1 | 2 | 43 | 54 |
| 24 | 1 | 2 | 43 | 54 |
| 25 | 1 | 2 | 43 | 54 |
| 26 | 1 | 2 | 42 | 55 |
| 27 | 1 | 2 | 42 | 55 |
| 28 | 0 | 2 | 42 | 56 |
Wind in February
Winds average 5 km/h in February.
Across February, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 5 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 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in February
Daylight runs from about 12 h 12 min at the start of February to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over February. Sunrise moves from 6:34 AM to 6:37 AM, and sunset from 6:47 PM to 6:43 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:43 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.2 | 6:34 | 6:47 |
| 2 | 12.2 | 6:34 | 6:47 |
| 3 | 12.2 | 6:35 | 6:47 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 6:35 | 6:47 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 6:35 | 6:47 |
| 6 | 12.2 | 6:35 | 6:47 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 6:36 | 6:47 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 6:36 | 6:47 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 6:36 | 6:47 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 6:36 | 6:47 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 6:36 | 6:47 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 6:36 | 6:46 |
| 13 | 12.2 | 6:37 | 6:46 |
| 14 | 12.2 | 6:37 | 6:46 |
| 15 | 12.2 | 6:37 | 6:46 |
| 16 | 12.2 | 6:37 | 6:46 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:37 | 6:46 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:37 | 6:46 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:37 | 6:46 |
| 20 | 12.1 | 6:37 | 6:45 |
| 21 | 12.1 | 6:37 | 6:45 |
| 22 | 12.1 | 6:37 | 6:45 |
| 23 | 12.1 | 6:37 | 6:45 |
| 24 | 12.1 | 6:37 | 6:44 |
| 25 | 12.1 | 6:37 | 6:44 |
| 26 | 12.1 | 6:37 | 6:44 |
| 27 | 12.1 | 6:37 | 6:44 |
| 28 | 12.1 | 6:37 | 6:43 |
Solar energy in February
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in February, about 6.48 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.23 kWh/m² to a high of 6.48 kWh/m² in February across the year — February's 6.48 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| 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 |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.4 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Lushoto
None of Lushoto's seasonal hazards are active in February. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Lushoto's rainy season runs March–May, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is February a good time to visit Lushoto?
Our two travel scores rate February for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
February is a reasonable time to visit Lushoto for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Lushoto in February
From February's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In February, Lushoto sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 19°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 11 days see rain.
UV index in Lushoto in February
Clear-sky midday UV in February 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 Lushoto peaks around March 17 at about 15 (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) | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Lushoto in February
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where February falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Lushoto is worst in July — around 16 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.8× the cleanest month (October, 9 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) | 15 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 13 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Moderate |
| Feb | 14 | Moderate |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 10 | Good |
| May | 11 | Good |
| Jun | 14 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 13 | Moderate |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 9 | Good |
| Dec | 13 | Moderate |
Where is Lushoto?
Lushoto sits at 4.8°S, 38.3°E, 1,498 m above sea level, in Tanzania. The nearest listed city is Matui, 4.0 km away.
Topography around Lushoto
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Lushoto.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Lushoto has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 734 m around an average of 1,574 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,903 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,430 m.
The land around Lushoto is covered by trees (78%) within 3 km, trees (44%) and shrubs (31%) within 16 km, and shrubs (54%) and trees (28%) 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 Lushoto (-4.7833°, 38.2833°, elevation 1,498 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).