Kigumba weather in February
In February, Kigumba sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 20°C, with 30 mm of rain across 6 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in February, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of February to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, February is Kigumba's 3rd-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kigumba's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 20°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 30 mm
- 6 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 7:08 AM – 7:05 PM
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.19 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.3
- out of 10
Kigumba is place in Western Uganda, Uganda.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in February
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month.
A typical February day in Kigumba reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 20°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 34°C. Set against its neighbours, February runs about 1°C warmer than January and about 1°C warmer than March.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 20 |
| 2 | 32 | 20 |
| 3 | 32 | 20 |
| 4 | 32 | 20 |
| 5 | 32 | 20 |
| 6 | 32 | 20 |
| 7 | 32 | 20 |
| 8 | 32 | 20 |
| 9 | 32 | 20 |
| 10 | 32 | 20 |
| 11 | 32 | 20 |
| 12 | 32 | 20 |
| 13 | 32 | 20 |
| 14 | 32 | 20 |
| 15 | 32 | 20 |
| 16 | 32 | 20 |
| 17 | 32 | 20 |
| 18 | 32 | 20 |
| 19 | 32 | 20 |
| 20 | 32 | 20 |
| 21 | 32 | 20 |
| 22 | 32 | 20 |
| 23 | 32 | 20 |
| 24 | 32 | 20 |
| 25 | 32 | 20 |
| 26 | 32 | 20 |
| 27 | 32 | 20 |
| 28 | 32 | 20 |
How February really feels in Kigumba
Once humidity and wind are folded in, February averages 9 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 February is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Kigumba weather by month
How February compares with the rest of the year at a glance. February is the 1st-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° / 19° | 28 | 5.5 | 11.9 | 5.1 |
| Feb | 32° / 20° | 30 | 6 | 11.9 | 4.3 |
| Mar | 31° / 20° | 100 | 13.3 | 12 | 4.1 |
| Apr | 29° / 20° | 147 | 20.9 | 12 | 3.9 |
| May | 28° / 19° | 119 | 20.4 | 12.1 | 4.6 |
| Jun | 28° / 19° | 97 | 16.7 | 12.1 | 5.2 |
| Jul | 28° / 18° | 102 | 17.1 | 12.1 | 5.3 |
| Aug | 28° / 18° | 138 | 22 | 12.1 | 4.7 |
| Sep | 28° / 18° | 142 | 21.8 | 12 | 4.4 |
| Oct | 28° / 19° | 177 | 22.4 | 12 | 4.4 |
| Nov | 28° / 19° | 125 | 17.2 | 11.9 | 4.9 |
| Dec | 29° / 19° | 47 | 7.5 | 11.9 | 5.6 |
Cloud cover in February
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in February.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 19% of February, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 57%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 46 | 47 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Cloudier (%) | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 53 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 50 |
| 2 | 49 | 51 |
| 3 | 48 | 52 |
| 4 | 48 | 52 |
| 5 | 46 | 54 |
| 6 | 47 | 53 |
| 7 | 45 | 55 |
| 8 | 45 | 55 |
| 9 | 44 | 56 |
| 10 | 44 | 56 |
| 11 | 43 | 57 |
| 12 | 42 | 58 |
| 13 | 42 | 58 |
| 14 | 41 | 59 |
| 15 | 41 | 59 |
| 16 | 40 | 60 |
| 17 | 40 | 60 |
| 18 | 39 | 61 |
| 19 | 40 | 60 |
| 20 | 40 | 60 |
| 21 | 39 | 61 |
| 22 | 39 | 61 |
| 23 | 39 | 61 |
| 24 | 39 | 61 |
| 25 | 40 | 60 |
| 26 | 40 | 60 |
| 27 | 40 | 60 |
| 28 | 40 | 60 |
Chance of precipitation in February
Kigumba gets around 30 mm of rain over 6 wet days in February. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 21% and peaks near 32% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 18 |
| 2 | 18 |
| 3 | 18 |
| 4 | 18 |
| 5 | 17 |
| 6 | 17 |
| 7 | 17 |
| 8 | 16 |
| 9 | 16 |
| 10 | 16 |
| 11 | 16 |
| 12 | 16 |
| 13 | 17 |
| 14 | 17 |
| 15 | 18 |
| 16 | 19 |
| 17 | 20 |
| 18 | 21 |
| 19 | 22 |
| 20 | 24 |
| 21 | 25 |
| 22 | 27 |
| 23 | 28 |
| 24 | 29 |
| 25 | 30 |
| 26 | 31 |
| 27 | 32 |
| 28 | 32 |
Humidity in February
Most of February feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, February lands in the humid band about 38% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 10% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
| Comfortable (%) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
| Humid (%) | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
| Muggy (%) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 25 | 33 | 9 |
| 2 | 34 | 25 | 32 | 9 |
| 3 | 34 | 25 | 31 | 9 |
| 4 | 35 | 25 | 31 | 9 |
| 5 | 35 | 25 | 31 | 9 |
| 6 | 35 | 25 | 30 | 9 |
| 7 | 36 | 25 | 30 | 9 |
| 8 | 36 | 25 | 31 | 8 |
| 9 | 35 | 25 | 31 | 8 |
| 10 | 35 | 26 | 32 | 8 |
| 11 | 34 | 26 | 33 | 7 |
| 12 | 34 | 26 | 33 | 7 |
| 13 | 33 | 26 | 34 | 7 |
| 14 | 31 | 26 | 36 | 7 |
| 15 | 30 | 26 | 37 | 7 |
| 16 | 29 | 26 | 38 | 8 |
| 17 | 27 | 26 | 39 | 8 |
| 18 | 26 | 25 | 40 | 8 |
| 19 | 25 | 25 | 42 | 9 |
| 20 | 23 | 25 | 43 | 10 |
| 21 | 22 | 24 | 44 | 10 |
| 22 | 20 | 24 | 45 | 11 |
| 23 | 19 | 23 | 46 | 12 |
| 24 | 18 | 23 | 47 | 13 |
| 25 | 17 | 22 | 47 | 13 |
| 26 | 16 | 22 | 48 | 14 |
| 27 | 15 | 21 | 48 | 15 |
| 28 | 14 | 21 | 48 | 16 |
Wind in February
Winds average 8 km/h in February, the windiest month of the year.
Across February, daily wind ranges from about 7 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) | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| 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 |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | 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 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in February
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of February to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over February. Sunrise moves from 7:08 AM to 7:07 AM, and sunset from 7:03 PM to 7:04 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:07 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:04 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 7:08 | 7:03 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 7:08 | 7:03 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 7:08 | 7:04 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 7:08 | 7:04 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 7:08 | 7:04 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 7:08 | 7:04 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 7:08 | 7:04 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 7:08 | 7:04 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 7:08 | 7:04 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 7:08 | 7:05 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 7:08 | 7:05 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 7:08 | 7:05 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 7:08 | 7:05 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 7:08 | 7:05 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 7:08 | 7:05 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 7:08 | 7:05 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 7:08 | 7:05 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 7:08 | 7:05 |
| 19 | 11.9 | 7:08 | 7:05 |
| 20 | 11.9 | 7:08 | 7:05 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 7:08 | 7:05 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 7:08 | 7:05 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 7:07 | 7:05 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 7:07 | 7:05 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 7:07 | 7:05 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 7:07 | 7:04 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 7:07 | 7:04 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 7:07 | 7:04 |
Solar energy in February
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in February, about 6.19 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.05 kWh/m² to a high of 6.19 kWh/m² in February across the year — February's 6.19 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.2 | Intense |
Is February a good time to visit Kigumba?
Our two travel scores rate February for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
February is a reasonable time to visit Kigumba for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Kigumba in February
From February's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In February, Kigumba sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 20°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 6 days see rain.
UV index in Kigumba in February
Clear-sky midday UV in February peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kigumba peaks around March 16 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 14 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 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Extreme |
Air quality in Kigumba in February
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where February falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Kigumba is worst in January — around 39 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 2.3× the cleanest month (April, 17 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) | 39 | 34 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 24 | 27 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 29 |
| Level | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | Poor |
| Feb | 34 | Moderate |
| Mar | 22 | Moderate |
| Apr | 17 | Moderate |
| May | 18 | Moderate |
| Jun | 24 | Moderate |
| Jul | 27 | Moderate |
| Aug | 22 | Moderate |
| Sep | 19 | Moderate |
| Oct | 18 | Moderate |
| Nov | 22 | Moderate |
| Dec | 29 | Moderate |
Where is Kigumba?
Kigumba sits at 1.8°N, 32.0°E, 1,084 m above sea level, in Uganda. The nearest listed city is Buyale, 19 km away.
Topography around Kigumba
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kigumba.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kigumba has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 39 m around an average of 1,062 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 281 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 836 m.
The land around Kigumba is covered by cropland (32%), grassland (29%) and shrubs (21%) within 3 km, grassland (35%), shrubs (31%) and cropland (22%) within 16 km, and grassland (32%), trees (23%) and shrubs (22%) 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 Kigumba (1.8084°, 32.005°, elevation 1,084 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).