Kapchorwa weather in September
In September, Kapchorwa sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 17°C, with 135 mm of rain across 22.4 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 23% of the time in September, and the air most often feels comfortable.
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 Kapchorwa's 4th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kapchorwa's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 17°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 135 mm
- 22.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:36 AM – 6:37 PM
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.83 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.4
- out of 10
Kapchorwa is town in Eastern 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 28°C through the month.
A typical September day in Kapchorwa reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 17°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs about 1°C warmer than August and on par with October.
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| Avg high (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 17 |
| 2 | 27 | 17 |
| 3 | 27 | 17 |
| 4 | 27 | 17 |
| 5 | 27 | 17 |
| 6 | 27 | 17 |
| 7 | 27 | 17 |
| 8 | 27 | 17 |
| 9 | 28 | 17 |
| 10 | 28 | 17 |
| 11 | 28 | 17 |
| 12 | 28 | 17 |
| 13 | 28 | 17 |
| 14 | 28 | 17 |
| 15 | 28 | 17 |
| 16 | 28 | 17 |
| 17 | 28 | 17 |
| 18 | 28 | 17 |
| 19 | 28 | 17 |
| 20 | 28 | 17 |
| 21 | 28 | 17 |
| 22 | 28 | 18 |
| 23 | 28 | 18 |
| 24 | 28 | 18 |
| 25 | 28 | 18 |
| 26 | 28 | 18 |
| 27 | 28 | 18 |
| 28 | 28 | 18 |
| 29 | 28 | 18 |
| 30 | 28 | 18 |
How September really feels in Kapchorwa
Once humidity and wind are folded in, September averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
September sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Kapchorwa weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 8th-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° / 18° | 27 | 5.9 | 11.9 | 4.9 |
| Feb | 32° / 19° | 22 | 5.1 | 12 | 4.4 |
| Mar | 32° / 19° | 79 | 13 | 12 | 3.9 |
| Apr | 29° / 19° | 198 | 24.1 | 12 | 3.5 |
| May | 28° / 18° | 240 | 25.9 | 12.1 | 4.1 |
| Jun | 27° / 18° | 140 | 21.9 | 12.1 | 4.6 |
| Jul | 27° / 17° | 190 | 22.6 | 12.1 | 4.6 |
| Aug | 27° / 17° | 203 | 25.3 | 12 | 4.3 |
| Sep | 28° / 17° | 135 | 22.4 | 12 | 4.4 |
| Oct | 28° / 18° | 214 | 26.2 | 12 | 3.8 |
| Nov | 28° / 18° | 148 | 21.7 | 11.9 | 4.1 |
| Dec | 30° / 18° | 50 | 11.4 | 11.9 | 5.0 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 23% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 30% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 46%.
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| Clearer (%) | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
| Cloudier (%) | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 50 |
| 2 | 51 | 49 |
| 3 | 52 | 48 |
| 4 | 53 | 47 |
| 5 | 54 | 46 |
| 6 | 54 | 46 |
| 7 | 55 | 45 |
| 8 | 55 | 45 |
| 9 | 56 | 44 |
| 10 | 57 | 43 |
| 11 | 57 | 43 |
| 12 | 58 | 42 |
| 13 | 58 | 42 |
| 14 | 59 | 41 |
| 15 | 58 | 42 |
| 16 | 58 | 42 |
| 17 | 57 | 43 |
| 18 | 57 | 43 |
| 19 | 56 | 44 |
| 20 | 56 | 44 |
| 21 | 54 | 46 |
| 22 | 54 | 46 |
| 23 | 53 | 47 |
| 24 | 52 | 48 |
| 25 | 51 | 49 |
| 26 | 50 | 50 |
| 27 | 49 | 51 |
| 28 | 48 | 52 |
| 29 | 48 | 52 |
| 30 | 48 | 52 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Kapchorwa gets around 135 mm of rain over 22.4 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 75% and peaks near 79% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 75 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 79 |
| 2 | 79 |
| 3 | 79 |
| 4 | 79 |
| 5 | 78 |
| 6 | 78 |
| 7 | 78 |
| 8 | 78 |
| 9 | 77 |
| 10 | 77 |
| 11 | 76 |
| 12 | 75 |
| 13 | 75 |
| 14 | 74 |
| 15 | 74 |
| 16 | 73 |
| 17 | 73 |
| 18 | 72 |
| 19 | 72 |
| 20 | 72 |
| 21 | 72 |
| 22 | 71 |
| 23 | 72 |
| 24 | 72 |
| 25 | 72 |
| 26 | 73 |
| 27 | 73 |
| 28 | 74 |
| 29 | 75 |
| 30 | 75 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the comfortable band about 54% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Comfortable (%) | 52 | 52 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 55 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 |
| Humid (%) | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 52 | 40 |
| 2 | 9 | 52 | 39 |
| 3 | 10 | 51 | 39 |
| 4 | 10 | 52 | 38 |
| 5 | 11 | 52 | 37 |
| 6 | 11 | 53 | 36 |
| 7 | 12 | 53 | 35 |
| 8 | 12 | 54 | 34 |
| 9 | 13 | 54 | 33 |
| 10 | 14 | 54 | 32 |
| 11 | 14 | 55 | 31 |
| 12 | 15 | 55 | 30 |
| 13 | 16 | 55 | 29 |
| 14 | 17 | 55 | 28 |
| 15 | 17 | 56 | 27 |
| 16 | 18 | 55 | 27 |
| 17 | 19 | 55 | 26 |
| 18 | 20 | 55 | 25 |
| 19 | 20 | 56 | 24 |
| 20 | 21 | 55 | 24 |
| 21 | 21 | 56 | 23 |
| 22 | 22 | 55 | 23 |
| 23 | 22 | 55 | 23 |
| 24 | 23 | 54 | 23 |
| 25 | 23 | 54 | 23 |
| 26 | 23 | 54 | 23 |
| 27 | 23 | 54 | 23 |
| 28 | 23 | 54 | 23 |
| 29 | 23 | 53 | 24 |
| 30 | 23 | 53 | 24 |
Wind in September
Winds average 5 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) | 4 | 4 | 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 |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | 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 |
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 6:41 AM to 6:32 AM, and sunset from 6:43 PM to 6:31 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) | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.0 | 6:41 | 6:43 |
| 2 | 12.0 | 6:41 | 6:42 |
| 3 | 12.0 | 6:41 | 6:42 |
| 4 | 12.0 | 6:40 | 6:42 |
| 5 | 12.0 | 6:40 | 6:41 |
| 6 | 12.0 | 6:40 | 6:41 |
| 7 | 12.0 | 6:39 | 6:40 |
| 8 | 12.0 | 6:39 | 6:40 |
| 9 | 12.0 | 6:39 | 6:40 |
| 10 | 12.0 | 6:38 | 6:39 |
| 11 | 12.0 | 6:38 | 6:39 |
| 12 | 12.0 | 6:38 | 6:38 |
| 13 | 12.0 | 6:37 | 6:38 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 6:37 | 6:38 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:37 | 6:37 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:36 | 6:37 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:36 | 6:36 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:36 | 6:36 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:35 | 6:36 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:35 | 6:35 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:35 | 6:35 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:34 | 6:34 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:34 | 6:34 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:34 | 6:33 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:33 | 6:33 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:33 | 6:33 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:33 | 6:32 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:32 | 6:32 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:32 | 6:32 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 6:32 | 6:31 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 5.83 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.78 kWh/m² to a high of 6.45 kWh/m² in February across the year — September's 5.83 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| 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 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 21 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 22 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 23 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.9 | Bright |
Is September a good time to visit Kapchorwa?
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 Kapchorwa for sightseeing.
What to pack for Kapchorwa in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Kapchorwa sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 17°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 22 days see rain.
UV index in Kapchorwa 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 Kapchorwa peaks around March 14 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) | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Kapchorwa 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 Kapchorwa is worst in January — around 43 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), 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) | 43 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 34 | 40 | 39 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 41 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | Poor |
| Feb | 40 | Poor |
| Mar | 36 | Poor |
| Apr | 32 | Moderate |
| May | 34 | Moderate |
| Jun | 40 | Poor |
| Jul | 39 | Poor |
| Aug | 35 | Moderate |
| Sep | 35 | Moderate |
| Oct | 36 | Poor |
| Nov | 37 | Poor |
| Dec | 41 | Poor |
Where is Kapchorwa?
Kapchorwa sits at 1.4°N, 34.5°E, 1,915 m above sea level, in Uganda. The nearest listed city is Sironko, 29 km away.
Topography around Kapchorwa
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kapchorwa.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kapchorwa has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 837 m around an average of 1,858 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,073 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,257 m.
The land around Kapchorwa is covered by shrubs (41%) and cropland (31%) within 3 km, cropland (32%), trees (25%) and grassland (22%) within 16 km, and grassland (31%), cropland (26%) and shrubs (25%) 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 Kapchorwa (1.401°, 34.4504°, elevation 1,915 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).