Kabale weather in December
In December, Kabale sees average daytime highs of 22°C and overnight lows near 14°C, with 155 mm of rain across 22.5 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 22°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 6% of the time in December, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of December to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Kabale's 8th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kabale's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 22°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 14°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 155 mm
- 22.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:54 AM – 6:58 PM
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.4 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.7
- out of 10
Kabale is city in Western Uganda.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 22°C through the month.
A typical December day in Kabale reaches about 22°C in the afternoon and slips back to 14°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 21°C and 24°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs on par with November and on par with January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg low (°C) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 14 |
| 2 | 22 | 14 |
| 3 | 22 | 14 |
| 4 | 22 | 14 |
| 5 | 22 | 14 |
| 6 | 22 | 14 |
| 7 | 22 | 14 |
| 8 | 22 | 14 |
| 9 | 22 | 14 |
| 10 | 22 | 14 |
| 11 | 22 | 14 |
| 12 | 22 | 14 |
| 13 | 22 | 14 |
| 14 | 22 | 14 |
| 15 | 22 | 14 |
| 16 | 22 | 14 |
| 17 | 22 | 14 |
| 18 | 22 | 14 |
| 19 | 22 | 14 |
| 20 | 22 | 14 |
| 21 | 23 | 14 |
| 22 | 23 | 14 |
| 23 | 23 | 14 |
| 24 | 23 | 14 |
| 25 | 23 | 14 |
| 26 | 23 | 14 |
| 27 | 23 | 14 |
| 28 | 23 | 14 |
| 29 | 23 | 14 |
| 30 | 23 | 14 |
| 31 | 23 | 14 |
Kabale weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 10th-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 | 23° / 14° | 112 | 17.8 | 12.1 | 5.4 |
| Feb | 24° / 14° | 109 | 14.7 | 12 | 5.7 |
| Mar | 23° / 14° | 180 | 22.3 | 12 | 4.8 |
| Apr | 23° / 15° | 223 | 25 | 12 | 4.1 |
| May | 22° / 15° | 141 | 18.6 | 11.9 | 5.2 |
| Jun | 23° / 14° | 41 | 6.9 | 11.9 | 6.9 |
| Jul | 23° / 14° | 19 | 3.7 | 11.9 | 7.5 |
| Aug | 24° / 14° | 72 | 11 | 12 | 6.5 |
| Sep | 23° / 14° | 124 | 17.4 | 12 | 5.5 |
| Oct | 23° / 14° | 197 | 23.5 | 12 | 4.5 |
| Nov | 22° / 14° | 205 | 25.4 | 12.1 | 4.1 |
| Dec | 22° / 14° | 155 | 22.5 | 12.1 | 4.7 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 6% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 78%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Cloudier (%) | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 84 |
| 2 | 17 | 83 |
| 3 | 18 | 82 |
| 4 | 19 | 81 |
| 5 | 19 | 81 |
| 6 | 19 | 81 |
| 7 | 21 | 79 |
| 8 | 21 | 79 |
| 9 | 21 | 79 |
| 10 | 22 | 78 |
| 11 | 23 | 77 |
| 12 | 23 | 77 |
| 13 | 23 | 77 |
| 14 | 23 | 77 |
| 15 | 23 | 77 |
| 16 | 24 | 76 |
| 17 | 24 | 76 |
| 18 | 24 | 76 |
| 19 | 24 | 76 |
| 20 | 24 | 76 |
| 21 | 23 | 77 |
| 22 | 23 | 77 |
| 23 | 23 | 77 |
| 24 | 23 | 77 |
| 25 | 23 | 77 |
| 26 | 23 | 77 |
| 27 | 23 | 77 |
| 28 | 24 | 76 |
| 29 | 24 | 76 |
| 30 | 24 | 76 |
| 31 | 24 | 76 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Kabale gets around 155 mm of rain over 22.5 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 72% and peaks near 83% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 83 |
| 2 | 83 |
| 3 | 83 |
| 4 | 82 |
| 5 | 82 |
| 6 | 81 |
| 7 | 80 |
| 8 | 79 |
| 9 | 78 |
| 10 | 76 |
| 11 | 75 |
| 12 | 74 |
| 13 | 73 |
| 14 | 72 |
| 15 | 71 |
| 16 | 70 |
| 17 | 70 |
| 18 | 69 |
| 19 | 68 |
| 20 | 68 |
| 21 | 67 |
| 22 | 67 |
| 23 | 67 |
| 24 | 66 |
| 25 | 66 |
| 26 | 65 |
| 27 | 65 |
| 28 | 64 |
| 29 | 64 |
| 30 | 63 |
| 31 | 62 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the comfortable band about 83% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Comfortable (%) | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Humid (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 89 | 4 |
| 2 | 7 | 89 | 4 |
| 3 | 7 | 89 | 4 |
| 4 | 8 | 88 | 4 |
| 5 | 8 | 88 | 4 |
| 6 | 9 | 87 | 4 |
| 7 | 10 | 86 | 4 |
| 8 | 10 | 86 | 4 |
| 9 | 11 | 85 | 4 |
| 10 | 12 | 85 | 3 |
| 11 | 13 | 84 | 3 |
| 12 | 14 | 83 | 3 |
| 13 | 14 | 83 | 3 |
| 14 | 15 | 83 | 2 |
| 15 | 16 | 82 | 2 |
| 16 | 16 | 82 | 2 |
| 17 | 17 | 81 | 2 |
| 18 | 17 | 81 | 2 |
| 19 | 18 | 81 | 1 |
| 20 | 18 | 81 | 1 |
| 21 | 18 | 81 | 1 |
| 22 | 18 | 81 | 1 |
| 23 | 18 | 81 | 1 |
| 24 | 18 | 81 | 1 |
| 25 | 18 | 81 | 1 |
| 26 | 18 | 81 | 1 |
| 27 | 18 | 80 | 2 |
| 28 | 18 | 80 | 2 |
| 29 | 18 | 80 | 2 |
| 30 | 18 | 80 | 2 |
| 31 | 18 | 80 | 2 |
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 6 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 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 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 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of December to 12 h 06 min 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 7:01 AM, and sunset from 6:52 PM to 7:05 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 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) | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:01 |
| Sunset (PM) | 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 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:05 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 6:48 | 6:52 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 6:48 | 6:52 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 6:49 | 6:53 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 6:49 | 6:53 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 6:49 | 6:53 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 6:50 | 6:54 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 6:50 | 6:54 |
| 8 | 12.1 | 6:51 | 6:55 |
| 9 | 12.1 | 6:51 | 6:55 |
| 10 | 12.1 | 6:51 | 6:56 |
| 11 | 12.1 | 6:52 | 6:56 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 6:52 | 6:57 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 6:53 | 6:57 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 6:53 | 6:57 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 6:54 | 6:58 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:54 | 6:58 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:55 | 6:59 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:55 | 6:59 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:55 | 7:00 |
| 20 | 12.1 | 6:56 | 7:00 |
| 21 | 12.1 | 6:56 | 7:01 |
| 22 | 12.1 | 6:57 | 7:01 |
| 23 | 12.1 | 6:57 | 7:02 |
| 24 | 12.1 | 6:58 | 7:02 |
| 25 | 12.1 | 6:58 | 7:03 |
| 26 | 12.1 | 6:59 | 7:03 |
| 27 | 12.1 | 6:59 | 7:04 |
| 28 | 12.1 | 7:00 | 7:04 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 7:00 | 7:04 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 7:01 | 7:05 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 7:01 | 7:05 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 5.4 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.05 kWh/m² to a high of 5.79 kWh/m² in February across the year — December's 5.4 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 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 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| 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 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.3 | 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 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.5 | Bright |
Is December a good time to visit Kabale?
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 Kabale for sightseeing.
What to pack for Kabale in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Kabale sees daytime highs around 22°C and nights near 14°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes and sun protection. About 23 days see rain.
UV index in Kabale in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kabale peaks around March 13 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 20 at about 11 (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) | 12 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 14 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Kabale 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 Kabale is worst in January — around 99 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) | 99 | 98 | 88 | 82 | 80 | 95 | 91 | 87 | 83 | 81 | 86 | 93 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 99 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 98 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 88 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 82 | Unhealthy |
| May | 80 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 95 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 91 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 87 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 83 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 81 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 86 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 93 | Unhealthy |
Where is Kabale?
Kabale sits at 1.2°S, 30.0°E, 1,831 m above sea level, in Uganda. The nearest listed city is Rubanda, 17 km away.
Topography around Kabale
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kabale.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kabale has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 372 m around an average of 1,888 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 800 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,527 m.
The land around Kabale is covered by trees (48%) within 3 km, trees (42%) and cropland (26%) within 16 km, and trees (36%), grassland (32%) and cropland (21%) 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 Kabale (-1.2486°, 29.9899°, elevation 1,831 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).