Kamwenge weather in September
In September, Kamwenge sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 18°C, with 83 mm of rain across 19.1 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 8% of the time in September, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 12 hours at the start of September to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Kamwenge's 5th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kamwenge's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 18°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 83 mm
- 19.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:52 AM – 6:53 PM
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.59 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.3
- out of 10
Kamwenge is place in Western Uganda, Uganda.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in September
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical September day in Kamwenge reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 18°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs on par with August and on par with October.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 18 |
| 2 | 29 | 18 |
| 3 | 29 | 18 |
| 4 | 29 | 18 |
| 5 | 29 | 18 |
| 6 | 29 | 18 |
| 7 | 29 | 18 |
| 8 | 29 | 18 |
| 9 | 29 | 18 |
| 10 | 29 | 18 |
| 11 | 29 | 18 |
| 12 | 29 | 18 |
| 13 | 29 | 18 |
| 14 | 29 | 18 |
| 15 | 29 | 18 |
| 16 | 29 | 18 |
| 17 | 29 | 18 |
| 18 | 29 | 18 |
| 19 | 29 | 18 |
| 20 | 29 | 18 |
| 21 | 29 | 18 |
| 22 | 29 | 18 |
| 23 | 29 | 18 |
| 24 | 29 | 18 |
| 25 | 29 | 18 |
| 26 | 29 | 18 |
| 27 | 29 | 18 |
| 28 | 29 | 18 |
| 29 | 29 | 18 |
| 30 | 29 | 18 |
Kamwenge weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 5th-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 | 30° / 18° | 28 | 7.4 | 12 | 5.2 |
| Feb | 31° / 19° | 32 | 7.8 | 12 | 4.6 |
| Mar | 30° / 19° | 78 | 16.5 | 12 | 4.2 |
| Apr | 28° / 18° | 104 | 21.4 | 12 | 4.0 |
| May | 28° / 19° | 86 | 18.3 | 12 | 4.8 |
| Jun | 29° / 18° | 32 | 7.9 | 12 | 5.7 |
| Jul | 29° / 18° | 19 | 5 | 12 | 6.0 |
| Aug | 29° / 18° | 57 | 12.9 | 12 | 5.1 |
| Sep | 29° / 18° | 83 | 19.1 | 12 | 4.3 |
| Oct | 28° / 18° | 114 | 24.4 | 12 | 3.9 |
| Nov | 28° / 18° | 128 | 24.2 | 12 | 4.1 |
| Dec | 28° / 18° | 64 | 13.8 | 12 | 5.2 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 8% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 70%.
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| Clearer (%) | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| Cloudier (%) | 67 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 76 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 67 |
| 2 | 33 | 67 |
| 3 | 32 | 68 |
| 4 | 31 | 69 |
| 5 | 31 | 69 |
| 6 | 32 | 68 |
| 7 | 32 | 68 |
| 8 | 32 | 68 |
| 9 | 32 | 68 |
| 10 | 32 | 68 |
| 11 | 32 | 68 |
| 12 | 32 | 68 |
| 13 | 32 | 68 |
| 14 | 31 | 69 |
| 15 | 32 | 68 |
| 16 | 32 | 68 |
| 17 | 32 | 68 |
| 18 | 32 | 68 |
| 19 | 32 | 68 |
| 20 | 30 | 70 |
| 21 | 30 | 70 |
| 22 | 30 | 70 |
| 23 | 29 | 71 |
| 24 | 28 | 72 |
| 25 | 27 | 73 |
| 26 | 26 | 74 |
| 27 | 26 | 74 |
| 28 | 25 | 75 |
| 29 | 25 | 75 |
| 30 | 24 | 76 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Kamwenge gets around 83 mm of rain over 19.1 wet days in September. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 63% and peaks near 72% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 54 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 54 |
| 2 | 56 |
| 3 | 57 |
| 4 | 58 |
| 5 | 58 |
| 6 | 59 |
| 7 | 60 |
| 8 | 60 |
| 9 | 61 |
| 10 | 61 |
| 11 | 61 |
| 12 | 62 |
| 13 | 62 |
| 14 | 62 |
| 15 | 62 |
| 16 | 62 |
| 17 | 63 |
| 18 | 63 |
| 19 | 64 |
| 20 | 64 |
| 21 | 65 |
| 22 | 66 |
| 23 | 67 |
| 24 | 68 |
| 25 | 68 |
| 26 | 69 |
| 27 | 70 |
| 28 | 71 |
| 29 | 71 |
| 30 | 72 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the humid band about 86% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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| Dry (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Humid (%) | 75 | 76 | 77 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 |
| Muggy (%) | 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 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 22 | 75 | 0 |
| 2 | 3 | 21 | 76 | 0 |
| 3 | 3 | 20 | 77 | 0 |
| 4 | 2 | 19 | 79 | 0 |
| 5 | 2 | 18 | 80 | 0 |
| 6 | 2 | 17 | 81 | 0 |
| 7 | 1 | 17 | 82 | 0 |
| 8 | 1 | 16 | 83 | 0 |
| 9 | 1 | 16 | 83 | 0 |
| 10 | 1 | 15 | 84 | 0 |
| 11 | 1 | 15 | 84 | 0 |
| 12 | 1 | 15 | 84 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 | 15 | 85 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 | 14 | 86 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 | 14 | 86 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 | 14 | 86 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 | 13 | 86 | 1 |
| 18 | 0 | 13 | 86 | 1 |
| 19 | 0 | 12 | 87 | 1 |
| 20 | 0 | 12 | 87 | 1 |
| 21 | 0 | 11 | 88 | 1 |
| 22 | 0 | 10 | 89 | 1 |
| 23 | 0 | 10 | 89 | 1 |
| 24 | 0 | 9 | 90 | 1 |
| 25 | 0 | 8 | 91 | 1 |
| 26 | 0 | 8 | 91 | 1 |
| 27 | 0 | 7 | 92 | 1 |
| 28 | 0 | 7 | 92 | 1 |
| 29 | 0 | 6 | 93 | 1 |
| 30 | 0 | 6 | 93 | 1 |
Wind in September
Winds average 4 km/h in September.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 4 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 12 hours at the start of September to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 6:58 AM to 6:48 AM, and sunset from 6:58 PM to 6:47 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 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:47 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.0 | 6:58 | 6:58 |
| 2 | 12.0 | 6:57 | 6:58 |
| 3 | 12.0 | 6:57 | 6:57 |
| 4 | 12.0 | 6:57 | 6:57 |
| 5 | 12.0 | 6:56 | 6:57 |
| 6 | 12.0 | 6:56 | 6:56 |
| 7 | 12.0 | 6:56 | 6:56 |
| 8 | 12.0 | 6:55 | 6:56 |
| 9 | 12.0 | 6:55 | 6:55 |
| 10 | 12.0 | 6:55 | 6:55 |
| 11 | 12.0 | 6:54 | 6:54 |
| 12 | 12.0 | 6:54 | 6:54 |
| 13 | 12.0 | 6:54 | 6:54 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 6:53 | 6:53 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:53 | 6:53 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:52 | 6:53 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:52 | 6:52 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:52 | 6:52 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:51 | 6:51 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:51 | 6:51 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:51 | 6:51 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:50 | 6:50 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:50 | 6:50 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:50 | 6:50 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:49 | 6:49 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:49 | 6:49 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:49 | 6:48 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:48 | 6:48 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:48 | 6:48 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 6:48 | 6:47 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 5.59 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.97 kWh/m² to a high of 5.8 kWh/m² in February across the year — September's 5.59 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| 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 |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.6 | Bright |
Is September a good time to visit Kamwenge?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is a reasonable time to visit Kamwenge for sightseeing.
What to pack for Kamwenge in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Kamwenge sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 18°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 19 days see rain.
UV index in Kamwenge in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September 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 Kamwenge peaks around March 18 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 20 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) | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Kamwenge in September
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where September falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Kamwenge is worst in January — around 45 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 1.7× the cleanest month (May, 26 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) | 45 | 42 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 33 | 38 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 38 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | Poor |
| Feb | 42 | Poor |
| Mar | 31 | Moderate |
| Apr | 26 | Moderate |
| May | 26 | Moderate |
| Jun | 33 | Moderate |
| Jul | 38 | Poor |
| Aug | 33 | Moderate |
| Sep | 31 | Moderate |
| Oct | 29 | Moderate |
| Nov | 31 | Moderate |
| Dec | 38 | Poor |
Where is Kamwenge?
Kamwenge sits at 0.2°N, 30.5°E, 1,253 m above sea level, in Uganda. The nearest listed city is Kasozi, 19 km away.
Topography around Kamwenge
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kamwenge.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kamwenge has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 183 m around an average of 1,262 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 884 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 4,327 m.
The land around Kamwenge is covered by trees (46%), grassland (27%) and shrubs (20%) within 3 km, grassland (35%), trees (33%) and shrubs (25%) within 16 km, and trees (48%) and grassland (36%) 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 Kamwenge (0.1866°, 30.4539°, elevation 1,253 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).