Masasi weather in February
In February, Masasi sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 130 mm of rain across 17.2 wet days and about 12.4 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 8% of the time in February, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 30 min at the start of February to 12 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, February is Masasi's 12th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Masasi's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 130 mm
- 17.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 24 min
- 6:29 AM – 6:50 PM
- Cloud cover
- 80%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.4 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.4
- out of 10
Masasi is town in Mtwara Region, Tanzania.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in February
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical February day in Masasi reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, February runs on par with January and about 1°C warmer than March.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 23 |
| 2 | 31 | 23 |
| 3 | 31 | 23 |
| 4 | 31 | 23 |
| 5 | 31 | 23 |
| 6 | 31 | 23 |
| 7 | 31 | 23 |
| 8 | 31 | 23 |
| 9 | 31 | 23 |
| 10 | 31 | 23 |
| 11 | 31 | 23 |
| 12 | 31 | 23 |
| 13 | 31 | 23 |
| 14 | 31 | 23 |
| 15 | 31 | 23 |
| 16 | 31 | 23 |
| 17 | 31 | 23 |
| 18 | 31 | 23 |
| 19 | 31 | 23 |
| 20 | 31 | 23 |
| 21 | 31 | 23 |
| 22 | 31 | 23 |
| 23 | 31 | 23 |
| 24 | 31 | 23 |
| 25 | 31 | 23 |
| 26 | 31 | 23 |
| 27 | 31 | 23 |
| 28 | 30 | 23 |
How February really feels in Masasi
Once humidity and wind are folded in, February averages 28 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 February is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Masasi weather by month
How February compares with the rest of the year at a glance. February is the 6th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 23° | 134 | 18.3 | 12.6 | 3.3 |
| Feb | 31° / 23° | 130 | 17.2 | 12.4 | 3.4 |
| Mar | 30° / 22° | 155 | 22.4 | 12.1 | 3.5 |
| Apr | 30° / 22° | 67 | 12.6 | 11.8 | 4.7 |
| May | 30° / 20° | 11 | 2.1 | 11.5 | 5.9 |
| Jun | 29° / 19° | 1 | 0.3 | 11.4 | 6.9 |
| Jul | 29° / 18° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.4 | 7.1 |
| Aug | 30° / 19° | 1 | 0.4 | 11.6 | 6.4 |
| Sep | 32° / 20° | 2 | 0.6 | 11.9 | 5.4 |
| Oct | 33° / 21° | 9 | 2 | 12.2 | 4.4 |
| Nov | 34° / 22° | 32 | 6 | 12.5 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 33° / 23° | 103 | 15.1 | 12.6 | 3.2 |
Cloud cover in February
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 8% of the time in February, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 11% of February, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 81%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| Cloudier (%) | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 78 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 80 |
| 2 | 20 | 80 |
| 3 | 20 | 80 |
| 4 | 20 | 80 |
| 5 | 20 | 80 |
| 6 | 20 | 80 |
| 7 | 19 | 81 |
| 8 | 19 | 81 |
| 9 | 19 | 81 |
| 10 | 19 | 81 |
| 11 | 19 | 81 |
| 12 | 19 | 81 |
| 13 | 19 | 81 |
| 14 | 19 | 81 |
| 15 | 19 | 81 |
| 16 | 19 | 81 |
| 17 | 18 | 82 |
| 18 | 18 | 82 |
| 19 | 19 | 81 |
| 20 | 19 | 81 |
| 21 | 19 | 81 |
| 22 | 19 | 81 |
| 23 | 19 | 81 |
| 24 | 19 | 81 |
| 25 | 20 | 80 |
| 26 | 20 | 80 |
| 27 | 21 | 79 |
| 28 | 22 | 78 |
Chance of precipitation in February
Masasi gets around 130 mm of rain over 17.2 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 62% and peaks near 67% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 58 |
| 2 | 58 |
| 3 | 59 |
| 4 | 59 |
| 5 | 59 |
| 6 | 59 |
| 7 | 59 |
| 8 | 59 |
| 9 | 59 |
| 10 | 59 |
| 11 | 60 |
| 12 | 61 |
| 13 | 61 |
| 14 | 62 |
| 15 | 62 |
| 16 | 63 |
| 17 | 63 |
| 18 | 64 |
| 19 | 64 |
| 20 | 65 |
| 21 | 65 |
| 22 | 66 |
| 23 | 66 |
| 24 | 66 |
| 25 | 66 |
| 26 | 67 |
| 27 | 67 |
| 28 | 67 |
Humidity in February
Most of February feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, February lands in the oppressive band about 79% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 99% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Oppressive (%) | 68 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 79 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 31 | 68 | 0 |
| 2 | 1 | 31 | 68 | 0 |
| 3 | 1 | 30 | 69 | 0 |
| 4 | 1 | 29 | 70 | 0 |
| 5 | 1 | 28 | 71 | 0 |
| 6 | 1 | 27 | 72 | 0 |
| 7 | 1 | 26 | 73 | 0 |
| 8 | 1 | 25 | 74 | 0 |
| 9 | 1 | 24 | 75 | 0 |
| 10 | 1 | 23 | 76 | 0 |
| 11 | 1 | 22 | 77 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 | 21 | 79 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 | 19 | 81 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 | 18 | 82 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 | 18 | 82 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 | 17 | 83 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 | 16 | 84 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 | 16 | 84 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 | 15 | 85 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 | 15 | 85 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 | 15 | 85 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 | 14 | 86 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 | 14 | 86 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 | 14 | 86 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 | 14 | 86 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 | 14 | 86 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 | 14 | 86 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 | 14 | 85 | 1 |
Wind in February
Winds average 8 km/h in February.
Across February, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 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 |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | 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 |
Sunrise & sunset in February
Daylight runs from about 12 h 30 min at the start of February to 12 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over February. Sunrise moves from 6:24 AM to 6:31 AM, and sunset from 6:52 PM to 6:45 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:45 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.5 | 6:24 | 6:52 |
| 2 | 12.5 | 6:25 | 6:52 |
| 3 | 12.5 | 6:25 | 6:52 |
| 4 | 12.4 | 6:25 | 6:52 |
| 5 | 12.4 | 6:26 | 6:52 |
| 6 | 12.4 | 6:26 | 6:52 |
| 7 | 12.4 | 6:26 | 6:52 |
| 8 | 12.4 | 6:27 | 6:52 |
| 9 | 12.4 | 6:27 | 6:51 |
| 10 | 12.4 | 6:27 | 6:51 |
| 11 | 12.4 | 6:28 | 6:51 |
| 12 | 12.4 | 6:28 | 6:51 |
| 13 | 12.4 | 6:28 | 6:50 |
| 14 | 12.4 | 6:29 | 6:50 |
| 15 | 12.4 | 6:29 | 6:50 |
| 16 | 12.3 | 6:29 | 6:50 |
| 17 | 12.3 | 6:29 | 6:49 |
| 18 | 12.3 | 6:30 | 6:49 |
| 19 | 12.3 | 6:30 | 6:49 |
| 20 | 12.3 | 6:30 | 6:48 |
| 21 | 12.3 | 6:30 | 6:48 |
| 22 | 12.3 | 6:30 | 6:48 |
| 23 | 12.3 | 6:30 | 6:47 |
| 24 | 12.3 | 6:31 | 6:47 |
| 25 | 12.3 | 6:31 | 6:46 |
| 26 | 12.3 | 6:31 | 6:46 |
| 27 | 12.2 | 6:31 | 6:46 |
| 28 | 12.2 | 6:31 | 6:45 |
Solar energy in February
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in February, about 5.4 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.99 kWh/m² to a high of 6.53 kWh/m² in November across the year — February's 5.4 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| 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 |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.3 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Masasi
In February, Masasi sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Masasi's rainy season runs December–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is February a good time to visit Masasi?
Our two travel scores rate February for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
February is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Masasi.
What to pack for Masasi in February
From February's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In February, Masasi sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 17 days see rain.
UV index in Masasi in February
Clear-sky midday UV in February peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Masasi peaks around March 12 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 23 at about 9 (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) | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Masasi 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 Masasi is worst in July — around 18 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.9× the cleanest month (May, 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) | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Moderate |
| Feb | 12 | Moderate |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 10 | Good |
| Jun | 12 | Good |
| Jul | 18 | Moderate |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 12 | Good |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Masasi?
Masasi sits at 10.7°S, 38.8°E, 449 m above sea level, in Tanzania. The nearest listed city is Lukuledi, 17 km away.
Topography around Masasi
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Masasi.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Masasi has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 448 m around an average of 421 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 654 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 883 m.
The land around Masasi is covered by trees (29%) and artificial surfaces (27%) within 3 km, shrubs (42%) and grassland (35%) within 16 km, and trees (39%), shrubs (33%) and grassland (20%) 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 Masasi (-10.7167°, 38.8°, elevation 449 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).