Ruangwa weather in January
In January, Ruangwa sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 158 mm of rain across 20.3 wet days and about 12.5 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 2nd-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 8% of the time in January, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 36 min at the start of January to 12 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Ruangwa's 11th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ruangwa's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 158 mm
- 20.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 30 min
- 6:18 AM – 6:49 PM
- Cloud cover
- 78%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.33 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.7
- out of 10
Ruangwa is settlement in Tanzania.
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 Ruangwa reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and on par with 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 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| 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 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 22 |
| 2 | 30 | 22 |
| 3 | 30 | 22 |
| 4 | 30 | 22 |
| 5 | 30 | 22 |
| 6 | 30 | 22 |
| 7 | 30 | 22 |
| 8 | 30 | 22 |
| 9 | 30 | 22 |
| 10 | 30 | 22 |
| 11 | 30 | 22 |
| 12 | 30 | 22 |
| 13 | 30 | 22 |
| 14 | 30 | 22 |
| 15 | 30 | 22 |
| 16 | 30 | 22 |
| 17 | 30 | 22 |
| 18 | 30 | 22 |
| 19 | 30 | 22 |
| 20 | 30 | 22 |
| 21 | 30 | 22 |
| 22 | 30 | 22 |
| 23 | 30 | 22 |
| 24 | 30 | 22 |
| 25 | 30 | 22 |
| 26 | 30 | 22 |
| 27 | 30 | 22 |
| 28 | 30 | 22 |
| 29 | 30 | 22 |
| 30 | 30 | 22 |
| 31 | 30 | 22 |
How January really feels in Ruangwa
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 31 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 January is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Ruangwa weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 5th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 22° | 158 | 20.3 | 12.5 | 3.7 |
| Feb | 30° / 22° | 152 | 19.1 | 12.3 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 29° / 22° | 229 | 25.9 | 12.1 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 29° / 21° | 146 | 18.7 | 11.8 | 4.4 |
| May | 29° / 19° | 30 | 5.7 | 11.5 | 6.3 |
| Jun | 29° / 18° | 5 | 1 | 11.4 | 7.1 |
| Jul | 28° / 17° | 3 | 0.5 | 11.5 | 7.1 |
| Aug | 29° / 18° | 5 | 1.3 | 11.7 | 6.6 |
| Sep | 30° / 18° | 8 | 2.3 | 11.9 | 6.0 |
| Oct | 31° / 20° | 21 | 5.4 | 12.2 | 5.2 |
| Nov | 31° / 21° | 61 | 11.5 | 12.5 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 31° / 22° | 146 | 21.2 | 12.6 | 3.5 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 8% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 76%.
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| Clearer (%) | 32 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| Cloudier (%) | 68 | 69 | 71 | 71 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 79 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 68 |
| 2 | 31 | 69 |
| 3 | 29 | 71 |
| 4 | 29 | 71 |
| 5 | 27 | 73 |
| 6 | 26 | 74 |
| 7 | 25 | 75 |
| 8 | 24 | 76 |
| 9 | 23 | 77 |
| 10 | 22 | 78 |
| 11 | 22 | 78 |
| 12 | 22 | 78 |
| 13 | 22 | 78 |
| 14 | 22 | 78 |
| 15 | 22 | 78 |
| 16 | 22 | 78 |
| 17 | 22 | 78 |
| 18 | 24 | 76 |
| 19 | 24 | 76 |
| 20 | 24 | 76 |
| 21 | 25 | 75 |
| 22 | 25 | 75 |
| 23 | 25 | 75 |
| 24 | 24 | 76 |
| 25 | 24 | 76 |
| 26 | 24 | 76 |
| 27 | 24 | 76 |
| 28 | 23 | 77 |
| 29 | 22 | 78 |
| 30 | 22 | 78 |
| 31 | 21 | 79 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Ruangwa gets around 158 mm of rain over 20.3 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 66% and peaks near 71% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 67 |
| 2 | 67 |
| 3 | 67 |
| 4 | 67 |
| 5 | 68 |
| 6 | 68 |
| 7 | 69 |
| 8 | 70 |
| 9 | 70 |
| 10 | 71 |
| 11 | 71 |
| 12 | 71 |
| 13 | 71 |
| 14 | 71 |
| 15 | 71 |
| 16 | 70 |
| 17 | 69 |
| 18 | 68 |
| 19 | 67 |
| 20 | 66 |
| 21 | 65 |
| 22 | 64 |
| 23 | 62 |
| 24 | 62 |
| 25 | 61 |
| 26 | 60 |
| 27 | 60 |
| 28 | 60 |
| 29 | 60 |
| 30 | 61 |
| 31 | 61 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the oppressive band about 84% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| Oppressive (%) | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 83 |
| 2 | 17 | 83 |
| 3 | 16 | 84 |
| 4 | 16 | 84 |
| 5 | 16 | 84 |
| 6 | 15 | 85 |
| 7 | 15 | 85 |
| 8 | 15 | 85 |
| 9 | 15 | 85 |
| 10 | 15 | 85 |
| 11 | 15 | 85 |
| 12 | 15 | 85 |
| 13 | 15 | 85 |
| 14 | 16 | 84 |
| 15 | 16 | 84 |
| 16 | 16 | 84 |
| 17 | 16 | 84 |
| 18 | 16 | 84 |
| 19 | 16 | 84 |
| 20 | 17 | 83 |
| 21 | 17 | 83 |
| 22 | 17 | 83 |
| 23 | 17 | 83 |
| 24 | 17 | 83 |
| 25 | 17 | 83 |
| 26 | 17 | 83 |
| 27 | 17 | 83 |
| 28 | 17 | 83 |
| 29 | 17 | 83 |
| 30 | 16 | 84 |
| 31 | 16 | 84 |
Wind in January
Winds average 8 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 8 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 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 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 | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | 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 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 12 h 36 min at the start of January to 12 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:10 AM to 6:24 AM, and sunset from 6:45 PM to 6:51 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.6 | 6:10 | 6:45 |
| 2 | 12.6 | 6:11 | 6:45 |
| 3 | 12.6 | 6:11 | 6:46 |
| 4 | 12.6 | 6:12 | 6:46 |
| 5 | 12.6 | 6:12 | 6:46 |
| 6 | 12.6 | 6:13 | 6:47 |
| 7 | 12.6 | 6:13 | 6:47 |
| 8 | 12.6 | 6:14 | 6:47 |
| 9 | 12.6 | 6:14 | 6:48 |
| 10 | 12.6 | 6:15 | 6:48 |
| 11 | 12.6 | 6:15 | 6:48 |
| 12 | 12.5 | 6:16 | 6:48 |
| 13 | 12.5 | 6:16 | 6:49 |
| 14 | 12.5 | 6:17 | 6:49 |
| 15 | 12.5 | 6:17 | 6:49 |
| 16 | 12.5 | 6:18 | 6:49 |
| 17 | 12.5 | 6:18 | 6:50 |
| 18 | 12.5 | 6:19 | 6:50 |
| 19 | 12.5 | 6:19 | 6:50 |
| 20 | 12.5 | 6:20 | 6:50 |
| 21 | 12.5 | 6:20 | 6:50 |
| 22 | 12.5 | 6:21 | 6:50 |
| 23 | 12.5 | 6:21 | 6:51 |
| 24 | 12.5 | 6:21 | 6:51 |
| 25 | 12.5 | 6:22 | 6:51 |
| 26 | 12.5 | 6:22 | 6:51 |
| 27 | 12.5 | 6:23 | 6:51 |
| 28 | 12.5 | 6:23 | 6:51 |
| 29 | 12.5 | 6:24 | 6:51 |
| 30 | 12.5 | 6:24 | 6:51 |
| 31 | 12.4 | 6:24 | 6:51 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 5.33 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.93 kWh/m² to a high of 6.17 kWh/m² in October across the year — January's 5.33 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 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 | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.3 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Ruangwa
In January, Ruangwa sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Ruangwa's monsoon runs December–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit Ruangwa?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Ruangwa.
What to pack for Ruangwa in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Ruangwa sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 20 days see rain.
UV index in Ruangwa in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ruangwa peaks around March 11 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 10 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) | 13 | 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 | 13 | 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 Ruangwa 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 Ruangwa is worst in July — around 18 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.1× the cleanest month (May, 8 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 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 9 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Moderate |
| Feb | 12 | Moderate |
| Mar | 10 | Good |
| Apr | 10 | Good |
| May | 8 | Good |
| Jun | 12 | Good |
| Jul | 18 | Moderate |
| Aug | 17 | Moderate |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 13 | Moderate |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 9 | Good |
Where is Ruangwa?
Ruangwa sits at 10.1°S, 38.9°E, 348 m above sea level, in Tanzania. The nearest listed city is Nachingwea, 39 km away.
Topography around Ruangwa
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ruangwa.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ruangwa has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 199 m around an average of 342 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 630 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 939 m.
The land around Ruangwa is covered by trees (49%) and shrubs (22%) within 3 km, trees (62%) within 16 km, and trees (50%), grassland (24%) and shrubs (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 Ruangwa (-10.0667°, 38.9333°, elevation 348 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).