Malaba weather in December
In December, Malaba sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 17°C, with 169 mm of rain across 15.2 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in December, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 12 hours at the start of December to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Malaba's 3rd-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Malaba's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 17°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 169 mm
- 15.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:40 AM – 6:38 PM
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.29 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.7
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month.
A typical December day in Malaba reaches about 27°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 25°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs on par with November and about 1°C cooler than January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 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 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| 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 | 27 | 17 |
| 10 | 27 | 17 |
| 11 | 27 | 17 |
| 12 | 27 | 17 |
| 13 | 27 | 17 |
| 14 | 27 | 17 |
| 15 | 27 | 17 |
| 16 | 27 | 17 |
| 17 | 27 | 17 |
| 18 | 27 | 17 |
| 19 | 28 | 17 |
| 20 | 28 | 17 |
| 21 | 28 | 17 |
| 22 | 28 | 17 |
| 23 | 28 | 17 |
| 24 | 28 | 17 |
| 25 | 28 | 17 |
| 26 | 28 | 17 |
| 27 | 28 | 17 |
| 28 | 28 | 17 |
| 29 | 28 | 17 |
| 30 | 28 | 17 |
| 31 | 28 | 17 |
Malaba weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 4th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 17° | 106 | 10.8 | 12 | 5.6 |
| Feb | 30° / 17° | 80 | 9.3 | 12 | 5.2 |
| Mar | 29° / 18° | 201 | 16.6 | 12 | 4.7 |
| Apr | 27° / 18° | 319 | 24.9 | 12 | 4.0 |
| May | 27° / 18° | 286 | 25.3 | 12 | 4.2 |
| Jun | 26° / 17° | 173 | 20.3 | 12 | 4.9 |
| Jul | 26° / 17° | 85 | 14.9 | 12 | 5.7 |
| Aug | 27° / 17° | 87 | 16.2 | 12 | 5.5 |
| Sep | 27° / 17° | 100 | 16.4 | 12 | 5.3 |
| Oct | 27° / 18° | 150 | 20.3 | 12 | 4.8 |
| Nov | 27° / 17° | 210 | 19 | 12 | 4.9 |
| Dec | 27° / 17° | 169 | 15.2 | 12 | 5.7 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 56%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 39 | 39 | 42 | 42 | 45 | 45 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Cloudier (%) | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 61 | 61 | 58 | 58 | 55 | 55 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 70 |
| 2 | 31 | 69 |
| 3 | 31 | 69 |
| 4 | 32 | 68 |
| 5 | 34 | 66 |
| 6 | 35 | 65 |
| 7 | 36 | 64 |
| 8 | 39 | 61 |
| 9 | 39 | 61 |
| 10 | 42 | 58 |
| 11 | 42 | 58 |
| 12 | 45 | 55 |
| 13 | 45 | 55 |
| 14 | 47 | 53 |
| 15 | 47 | 53 |
| 16 | 47 | 53 |
| 17 | 49 | 51 |
| 18 | 49 | 51 |
| 19 | 49 | 51 |
| 20 | 50 | 50 |
| 21 | 50 | 50 |
| 22 | 50 | 50 |
| 23 | 50 | 50 |
| 24 | 50 | 50 |
| 25 | 50 | 50 |
| 26 | 50 | 50 |
| 27 | 50 | 50 |
| 28 | 50 | 50 |
| 29 | 50 | 50 |
| 30 | 50 | 50 |
| 31 | 50 | 50 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Malaba gets around 169 mm of rain over 15.2 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 48% and peaks near 56% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 56 |
| 2 | 56 |
| 3 | 56 |
| 4 | 55 |
| 5 | 55 |
| 6 | 54 |
| 7 | 54 |
| 8 | 53 |
| 9 | 53 |
| 10 | 52 |
| 11 | 52 |
| 12 | 51 |
| 13 | 50 |
| 14 | 50 |
| 15 | 49 |
| 16 | 49 |
| 17 | 48 |
| 18 | 48 |
| 19 | 48 |
| 20 | 47 |
| 21 | 47 |
| 22 | 46 |
| 23 | 45 |
| 24 | 44 |
| 25 | 43 |
| 26 | 42 |
| 27 | 41 |
| 28 | 40 |
| 29 | 39 |
| 30 | 39 |
| 31 | 38 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the humid band about 68% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 7% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Comfortable (%) | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
| Humid (%) | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 69 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 61 |
| Muggy (%) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 11 | 79 | 10 |
| 2 | 0 | 12 | 78 | 10 |
| 3 | 0 | 12 | 78 | 10 |
| 4 | 0 | 13 | 77 | 10 |
| 5 | 1 | 14 | 75 | 10 |
| 6 | 1 | 15 | 74 | 10 |
| 7 | 1 | 16 | 73 | 10 |
| 8 | 1 | 17 | 73 | 9 |
| 9 | 1 | 18 | 72 | 9 |
| 10 | 2 | 19 | 70 | 9 |
| 11 | 2 | 19 | 70 | 9 |
| 12 | 3 | 20 | 69 | 8 |
| 13 | 3 | 21 | 68 | 8 |
| 14 | 3 | 21 | 69 | 7 |
| 15 | 4 | 22 | 67 | 7 |
| 16 | 4 | 22 | 67 | 7 |
| 17 | 5 | 23 | 66 | 6 |
| 18 | 5 | 23 | 66 | 6 |
| 19 | 5 | 24 | 65 | 6 |
| 20 | 6 | 24 | 64 | 6 |
| 21 | 6 | 24 | 65 | 5 |
| 22 | 6 | 24 | 65 | 5 |
| 23 | 6 | 25 | 64 | 5 |
| 24 | 6 | 25 | 64 | 5 |
| 25 | 6 | 25 | 65 | 4 |
| 26 | 6 | 25 | 65 | 4 |
| 27 | 7 | 26 | 63 | 4 |
| 28 | 7 | 26 | 63 | 4 |
| 29 | 7 | 26 | 62 | 5 |
| 30 | 7 | 27 | 61 | 5 |
| 31 | 7 | 27 | 61 | 5 |
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 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 | 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 | 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 |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 12 hours at the start of December to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:34 AM to 6:47 AM, and sunset from 6:32 PM to 6:45 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 | 12.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.0 | 6:34 | 6:32 |
| 2 | 12.0 | 6:34 | 6:32 |
| 3 | 12.0 | 6:35 | 6:32 |
| 4 | 12.0 | 6:35 | 6:33 |
| 5 | 12.0 | 6:35 | 6:33 |
| 6 | 12.0 | 6:36 | 6:34 |
| 7 | 12.0 | 6:36 | 6:34 |
| 8 | 12.0 | 6:37 | 6:34 |
| 9 | 12.0 | 6:37 | 6:35 |
| 10 | 12.0 | 6:37 | 6:35 |
| 11 | 12.0 | 6:38 | 6:36 |
| 12 | 12.0 | 6:38 | 6:36 |
| 13 | 12.0 | 6:39 | 6:37 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 6:39 | 6:37 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:40 | 6:38 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:40 | 6:38 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:41 | 6:38 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:41 | 6:39 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:42 | 6:39 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:42 | 6:40 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:43 | 6:40 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:43 | 6:41 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:44 | 6:41 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:44 | 6:42 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:44 | 6:42 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:45 | 6:43 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:45 | 6:43 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:46 | 6:44 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:46 | 6:44 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 6:47 | 6:45 |
| 31 | 12.0 | 6:47 | 6:45 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 5.29 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.44 kWh/m² to a high of 6.18 kWh/m² in February across the year — December's 5.29 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 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 | 5.5 | 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 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.4 | 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 Malaba?
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 Malaba for sightseeing.
What to pack for Malaba in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Malaba sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 17°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 15 days see rain.
UV index in Malaba in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Malaba peaks around March 15 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 18 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 Malaba 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 Malaba is worst in December — around 83 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) | 82 | 80 | 79 | 74 | 73 | 78 | 74 | 70 | 71 | 75 | 81 | 83 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 80 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 79 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 74 | Unhealthy |
| May | 73 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 78 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 74 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 70 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 71 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 75 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 81 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 83 | Unhealthy |
Where is Malaba?
Malaba sits at 0.6°N, 34.3°E, 1,166 m above sea level, in Uganda. The nearest listed city is Malaba, 3.0 km away.
Topography around Malaba
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Malaba.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Malaba has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 139 m around an average of 1,157 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 389 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,251 m.
The land around Malaba is covered by grassland (35%) and shrubs (31%) within 3 km, cropland (36%), shrubs (31%) and grassland (20%) within 16 km, and shrubs (29%), cropland (28%) and trees (24%) 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 Malaba (0.6444°, 34.2606°, elevation 1,166 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).