Kitgum weather in September
In September, Kitgum sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 19°C, with 88 mm of rain across 14.6 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 41% of the time in September, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of September to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Kitgum's 1st-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kitgum's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 19°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 88 mm
- 14.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:42 AM – 6:43 PM
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.29 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.5
- out of 10
Temperature in September
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical September day in Kitgum reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 19°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 32°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) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 19 |
| 2 | 29 | 19 |
| 3 | 29 | 19 |
| 4 | 29 | 19 |
| 5 | 29 | 19 |
| 6 | 30 | 19 |
| 7 | 30 | 19 |
| 8 | 30 | 19 |
| 9 | 30 | 19 |
| 10 | 30 | 19 |
| 11 | 30 | 19 |
| 12 | 30 | 19 |
| 13 | 30 | 19 |
| 14 | 30 | 19 |
| 15 | 30 | 19 |
| 16 | 30 | 19 |
| 17 | 30 | 19 |
| 18 | 30 | 20 |
| 19 | 30 | 20 |
| 20 | 30 | 20 |
| 21 | 30 | 20 |
| 22 | 30 | 20 |
| 23 | 30 | 20 |
| 24 | 31 | 20 |
| 25 | 31 | 20 |
| 26 | 31 | 20 |
| 27 | 31 | 20 |
| 28 | 31 | 20 |
| 29 | 31 | 20 |
| 30 | 31 | 20 |
How September really feels in Kitgum
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.
Kitgum weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 8th-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34° / 21° | 10 | 2.3 | 11.8 | 3.9 |
| Feb | 34° / 22° | 12 | 2.8 | 11.9 | 3.2 |
| Mar | 34° / 22° | 50 | 9.1 | 12 | 3.1 |
| Apr | 32° / 21° | 130 | 17.8 | 12.1 | 3.3 |
| May | 30° / 20° | 149 | 20.7 | 12.1 | 3.9 |
| Jun | 29° / 19° | 129 | 18.9 | 12.2 | 4.3 |
| Jul | 28° / 19° | 145 | 21.7 | 12.2 | 4.3 |
| Aug | 29° / 19° | 136 | 21.4 | 12.1 | 4.3 |
| Sep | 30° / 19° | 88 | 14.6 | 12 | 4.5 |
| Oct | 31° / 20° | 111 | 15.7 | 11.9 | 4.1 |
| Nov | 31° / 20° | 59 | 10.9 | 11.9 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 32° / 20° | 17 | 3.9 | 11.8 | 4.4 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 41% of the time in September, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 24% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 35%.
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| Clearer (%) | 63 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 56 | 56 | 55 |
| Cloudier (%) | 37 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 44 | 44 | 45 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63 | 37 |
| 2 | 63 | 37 |
| 3 | 64 | 36 |
| 4 | 65 | 35 |
| 5 | 65 | 35 |
| 6 | 66 | 34 |
| 7 | 66 | 34 |
| 8 | 67 | 33 |
| 9 | 67 | 33 |
| 10 | 69 | 31 |
| 11 | 69 | 31 |
| 12 | 70 | 30 |
| 13 | 70 | 30 |
| 14 | 70 | 30 |
| 15 | 69 | 31 |
| 16 | 69 | 31 |
| 17 | 68 | 32 |
| 18 | 68 | 32 |
| 19 | 67 | 33 |
| 20 | 66 | 34 |
| 21 | 65 | 35 |
| 22 | 65 | 35 |
| 23 | 64 | 36 |
| 24 | 63 | 37 |
| 25 | 61 | 39 |
| 26 | 60 | 40 |
| 27 | 59 | 41 |
| 28 | 56 | 44 |
| 29 | 56 | 44 |
| 30 | 55 | 45 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Kitgum gets around 88 mm of rain over 14.6 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 49% and peaks near 61% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 61 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 61 |
| 2 | 60 |
| 3 | 58 |
| 4 | 57 |
| 5 | 56 |
| 6 | 55 |
| 7 | 53 |
| 8 | 52 |
| 9 | 51 |
| 10 | 49 |
| 11 | 48 |
| 12 | 47 |
| 13 | 47 |
| 14 | 46 |
| 15 | 45 |
| 16 | 45 |
| 17 | 45 |
| 18 | 45 |
| 19 | 45 |
| 20 | 45 |
| 21 | 45 |
| 22 | 46 |
| 23 | 46 |
| 24 | 47 |
| 25 | 47 |
| 26 | 48 |
| 27 | 48 |
| 28 | 48 |
| 29 | 49 |
| 30 | 49 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the muggy band about 55% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 55% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Comfortable (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Humid (%) | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Muggy (%) | 65 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 4 | 30 | 65 |
| 2 | 1 | 4 | 30 | 65 |
| 3 | 1 | 4 | 31 | 64 |
| 4 | 1 | 4 | 32 | 63 |
| 5 | 1 | 4 | 32 | 63 |
| 6 | 1 | 4 | 33 | 62 |
| 7 | 1 | 4 | 34 | 61 |
| 8 | 2 | 4 | 35 | 59 |
| 9 | 2 | 4 | 37 | 57 |
| 10 | 2 | 5 | 38 | 55 |
| 11 | 2 | 5 | 39 | 54 |
| 12 | 2 | 5 | 39 | 54 |
| 13 | 2 | 5 | 40 | 53 |
| 14 | 2 | 6 | 41 | 51 |
| 15 | 2 | 6 | 41 | 51 |
| 16 | 2 | 6 | 41 | 51 |
| 17 | 2 | 7 | 41 | 50 |
| 18 | 2 | 7 | 41 | 50 |
| 19 | 2 | 8 | 40 | 50 |
| 20 | 2 | 8 | 40 | 50 |
| 21 | 2 | 9 | 39 | 50 |
| 22 | 2 | 9 | 39 | 50 |
| 23 | 2 | 9 | 38 | 51 |
| 24 | 2 | 10 | 37 | 51 |
| 25 | 2 | 10 | 36 | 52 |
| 26 | 2 | 10 | 36 | 52 |
| 27 | 2 | 10 | 35 | 53 |
| 28 | 2 | 10 | 35 | 53 |
| 29 | 2 | 10 | 35 | 53 |
| 30 | 2 | 10 | 35 | 53 |
Wind in September
Winds average 5 km/h in September.
Across September, 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 |
| 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 | 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 h 06 min at the start of September to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 6:46 AM to 6:39 AM, and sunset from 6:50 PM to 6:37 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 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) | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:37 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 6:46 | 6:50 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 6:46 | 6:50 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 6:46 | 6:49 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 6:46 | 6:49 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 6:45 | 6:48 |
| 6 | 12.0 | 6:45 | 6:48 |
| 7 | 12.0 | 6:45 | 6:47 |
| 8 | 12.0 | 6:44 | 6:47 |
| 9 | 12.0 | 6:44 | 6:47 |
| 10 | 12.0 | 6:44 | 6:46 |
| 11 | 12.0 | 6:44 | 6:46 |
| 12 | 12.0 | 6:43 | 6:45 |
| 13 | 12.0 | 6:43 | 6:45 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 6:43 | 6:44 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:43 | 6:44 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:42 | 6:43 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:42 | 6:43 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:42 | 6:42 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:41 | 6:42 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:41 | 6:41 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:41 | 6:41 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:41 | 6:41 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:40 | 6:40 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:40 | 6:40 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:40 | 6:39 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:40 | 6:39 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:39 | 6:38 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:39 | 6:38 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:39 | 6:37 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 6:39 | 6:37 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 6.29 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.34 kWh/m² to a high of 6.29 kWh/m² in September across the year — September's 6.29 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 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 | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.2 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Kitgum
In September, Kitgum sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Kitgum's rainy season runs April–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is September a good time to visit Kitgum?
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 Kitgum for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Kitgum in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Kitgum sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 19°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 15 days see rain.
UV index in Kitgum 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 Kitgum peaks around March 16 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 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 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 | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Kitgum 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 Kitgum is worst in January — around 71 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 5.3× the cleanest month (April, 13 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) | 71 | 39 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 37 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 39 | Poor |
| Mar | 16 | Moderate |
| Apr | 13 | Moderate |
| May | 15 | Moderate |
| Jun | 23 | Moderate |
| Jul | 24 | Moderate |
| Aug | 19 | Moderate |
| Sep | 17 | Moderate |
| Oct | 17 | Moderate |
| Nov | 20 | Moderate |
| Dec | 37 | Poor |
Where is Kitgum?
Kitgum sits at 3.3°N, 32.9°E, 950 m above sea level, in Uganda. The nearest listed city is Pajok, 79 km away.
Topography around Kitgum
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kitgum.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kitgum has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 58 m around an average of 938 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 183 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,524 m.
The land around Kitgum is covered by cropland (64%) within 3 km, cropland (67%) and grassland (21%) within 16 km, and grassland (48%), cropland (23%) and shrubs (20%) 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 Kitgum (3.2783°, 32.8867°, elevation 950 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).