Ishaka weather in December
In December, Ishaka sees average daytime highs of 24°C and overnight lows near 15°C, with 135 mm of rain across 19.5 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 5% of the time in December, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 12 hours at the start of December to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Ishaka's 7th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ishaka's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 24°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 15°
- 1st coldest
- Rainfall
- 135 mm
- 19.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:55 AM – 6:57 PM
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.31 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.3
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month.
A typical December day in Ishaka reaches about 24°C in the afternoon and slips back to 15°C overnight — a 9°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, December runs on par with November and on par with January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg low (°C) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 15 |
| 2 | 24 | 15 |
| 3 | 24 | 15 |
| 4 | 24 | 15 |
| 5 | 24 | 15 |
| 6 | 24 | 15 |
| 7 | 24 | 15 |
| 8 | 24 | 15 |
| 9 | 24 | 15 |
| 10 | 24 | 15 |
| 11 | 24 | 15 |
| 12 | 24 | 15 |
| 13 | 24 | 15 |
| 14 | 24 | 15 |
| 15 | 24 | 15 |
| 16 | 24 | 15 |
| 17 | 24 | 15 |
| 18 | 24 | 15 |
| 19 | 24 | 15 |
| 20 | 24 | 15 |
| 21 | 24 | 15 |
| 22 | 25 | 15 |
| 23 | 25 | 15 |
| 24 | 25 | 15 |
| 25 | 25 | 15 |
| 26 | 25 | 15 |
| 27 | 25 | 15 |
| 28 | 25 | 15 |
| 29 | 25 | 15 |
| 30 | 25 | 15 |
| 31 | 25 | 15 |
Ishaka weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 11th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25° / 15° | 96 | 15.1 | 12 | 5.8 |
| Feb | 26° / 16° | 93 | 13.6 | 12 | 5.7 |
| Mar | 25° / 16° | 140 | 19.4 | 12 | 5.1 |
| Apr | 25° / 16° | 150 | 23 | 12 | 4.5 |
| May | 25° / 16° | 111 | 19.3 | 12 | 5.3 |
| Jun | 25° / 15° | 53 | 9 | 12 | 6.6 |
| Jul | 26° / 15° | 31 | 5.3 | 12 | 7.1 |
| Aug | 25° / 15° | 93 | 13.4 | 12 | 6.0 |
| Sep | 25° / 15° | 124 | 18.2 | 12 | 5.3 |
| Oct | 25° / 15° | 176 | 23.5 | 12 | 4.6 |
| Nov | 24° / 15° | 178 | 23.8 | 12 | 4.5 |
| Dec | 24° / 15° | 135 | 19.5 | 12 | 5.3 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 5% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 77%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Cloudier (%) | 84 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 84 |
| 2 | 17 | 83 |
| 3 | 17 | 83 |
| 4 | 17 | 83 |
| 5 | 18 | 82 |
| 6 | 19 | 81 |
| 7 | 19 | 81 |
| 8 | 20 | 80 |
| 9 | 21 | 79 |
| 10 | 22 | 78 |
| 11 | 23 | 77 |
| 12 | 23 | 77 |
| 13 | 23 | 77 |
| 14 | 24 | 76 |
| 15 | 24 | 76 |
| 16 | 24 | 76 |
| 17 | 24 | 76 |
| 18 | 25 | 75 |
| 19 | 25 | 75 |
| 20 | 25 | 75 |
| 21 | 25 | 75 |
| 22 | 25 | 75 |
| 23 | 24 | 76 |
| 24 | 24 | 76 |
| 25 | 24 | 76 |
| 26 | 25 | 75 |
| 27 | 25 | 75 |
| 28 | 25 | 75 |
| 29 | 25 | 75 |
| 30 | 25 | 75 |
| 31 | 25 | 75 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Ishaka gets around 135 mm of rain over 19.5 wet days in December. 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 76% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 76 |
| 2 | 76 |
| 3 | 75 |
| 4 | 75 |
| 5 | 74 |
| 6 | 74 |
| 7 | 73 |
| 8 | 72 |
| 9 | 70 |
| 10 | 69 |
| 11 | 68 |
| 12 | 67 |
| 13 | 65 |
| 14 | 64 |
| 15 | 63 |
| 16 | 62 |
| 17 | 60 |
| 18 | 59 |
| 19 | 58 |
| 20 | 57 |
| 21 | 56 |
| 22 | 55 |
| 23 | 54 |
| 24 | 54 |
| 25 | 53 |
| 26 | 52 |
| 27 | 51 |
| 28 | 51 |
| 29 | 50 |
| 30 | 50 |
| 31 | 50 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the humid band about 53% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Comfortable (%) | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Humid (%) | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 32 | 68 |
| 2 | 0 | 33 | 67 |
| 3 | 0 | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | 0 | 34 | 66 |
| 5 | 0 | 34 | 66 |
| 6 | 0 | 35 | 65 |
| 7 | 0 | 36 | 64 |
| 8 | 0 | 36 | 64 |
| 9 | 1 | 37 | 62 |
| 10 | 1 | 38 | 61 |
| 11 | 1 | 40 | 59 |
| 12 | 1 | 41 | 58 |
| 13 | 2 | 42 | 56 |
| 14 | 2 | 43 | 55 |
| 15 | 2 | 45 | 53 |
| 16 | 2 | 46 | 52 |
| 17 | 2 | 47 | 51 |
| 18 | 2 | 48 | 49 |
| 19 | 3 | 50 | 48 |
| 20 | 3 | 50 | 47 |
| 21 | 3 | 51 | 46 |
| 22 | 3 | 52 | 45 |
| 23 | 3 | 52 | 45 |
| 24 | 3 | 53 | 44 |
| 25 | 3 | 54 | 43 |
| 26 | 3 | 54 | 43 |
| 27 | 3 | 54 | 43 |
| 28 | 2 | 56 | 42 |
| 29 | 2 | 56 | 42 |
| 30 | 2 | 56 | 42 |
| 31 | 2 | 56 | 42 |
Wind in December
Winds average 5 km/h in December.
Across December, 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 | 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 | 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 |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 12 hours at the start of December to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:48 AM to 7:02 AM, and sunset from 6:50 PM to 7:04 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:02 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:04 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.0 | 6:48 | 6:50 |
| 2 | 12.0 | 6:49 | 6:50 |
| 3 | 12.0 | 6:49 | 6:51 |
| 4 | 12.0 | 6:49 | 6:51 |
| 5 | 12.0 | 6:50 | 6:52 |
| 6 | 12.0 | 6:50 | 6:52 |
| 7 | 12.0 | 6:51 | 6:53 |
| 8 | 12.0 | 6:51 | 6:53 |
| 9 | 12.0 | 6:52 | 6:53 |
| 10 | 12.0 | 6:52 | 6:54 |
| 11 | 12.0 | 6:52 | 6:54 |
| 12 | 12.0 | 6:53 | 6:55 |
| 13 | 12.0 | 6:53 | 6:55 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 6:54 | 6:56 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:54 | 6:56 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:55 | 6:57 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:55 | 6:57 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:56 | 6:57 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:56 | 6:58 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:57 | 6:58 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:57 | 6:59 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:57 | 6:59 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:58 | 7:00 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:58 | 7:00 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:59 | 7:01 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:59 | 7:01 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 7:00 | 7:02 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 7:00 | 7:02 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 7:01 | 7:03 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 7:01 | 7:03 |
| 31 | 12.0 | 7:02 | 7:04 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 5.31 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5 kWh/m² to a high of 5.75 kWh/m² in February across the year — December's 5.31 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 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 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| 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 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.2 | 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 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.4 | Bright |
Is December a good time to visit Ishaka?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Ishaka for sightseeing.
What to pack for Ishaka in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Ishaka sees daytime highs around 24°C and nights near 15°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes and sun protection. About 20 days see rain.
UV index in Ishaka in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ishaka peaks around March 17 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 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) | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Extreme |
Air quality in Ishaka in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Ishaka is worst in July — around 79 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), 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) | 77 | 77 | 63 | 59 | 60 | 72 | 79 | 68 | 60 | 59 | 61 | 68 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 77 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 63 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 59 | Unhealthy |
| May | 60 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 72 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 79 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 68 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 60 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 59 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 61 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 68 | Unhealthy |
Where is Ishaka?
Ishaka sits at 0.5°S, 30.1°E, 1,673 m above sea level, in Uganda. The nearest listed city is Kyamahungu, 11 km away.
Topography around Ishaka
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ishaka.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ishaka has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 191 m around an average of 1,611 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 706 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,714 m.
The land around Ishaka is covered by trees (37%) and grassland (37%) within 3 km, trees (43%) and grassland (39%) within 16 km, and grassland (39%) and trees (37%) within 80 km.
Uganda travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type G
- 240 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 35% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,206
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 18%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 9
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 29.4
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 518
- 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 Ishaka (-0.5431°, 30.1369°, elevation 1,673 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).