Bridgend weather in December
In December, Bridgend sees average daytime highs of 8°C and overnight lows near 4°C, with 119 mm of precipitation across 14.5 wet days and about 7.7 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 8°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 14% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 7 h 54 min at the start of December to 7 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Bridgend's 8th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bridgend's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 8°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 4°
- 3rd coldest
- Precipitation
- 119 mm
- 14.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 7 h 36 min
- 8:22 AM – 3:59 PM
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 20 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 0.65 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 1.2
- out of 10
Bridgend is town in Bridgend County Borough, Wales.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 8°C through the month.
A typical December day in Bridgend reaches about 8°C in the afternoon and slips back to 4°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 4°C and 12°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 2°C cooler than November and on par with January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Avg low (°C) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 5 |
| 2 | 9 | 5 |
| 3 | 9 | 5 |
| 4 | 9 | 5 |
| 5 | 9 | 5 |
| 6 | 9 | 5 |
| 7 | 9 | 5 |
| 8 | 9 | 5 |
| 9 | 8 | 5 |
| 10 | 8 | 5 |
| 11 | 8 | 5 |
| 12 | 8 | 5 |
| 13 | 8 | 5 |
| 14 | 8 | 4 |
| 15 | 8 | 4 |
| 16 | 8 | 4 |
| 17 | 8 | 4 |
| 18 | 8 | 4 |
| 19 | 8 | 4 |
| 20 | 8 | 4 |
| 21 | 8 | 4 |
| 22 | 8 | 4 |
| 23 | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | 8 | 4 |
| 25 | 8 | 4 |
| 26 | 8 | 4 |
| 27 | 8 | 4 |
| 28 | 8 | 4 |
| 29 | 8 | 4 |
| 30 | 8 | 4 |
| 31 | 8 | 4 |
How December really feels in Bridgend
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 9 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Bridgend weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 10th-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8° / 4° | 106 | 15.1 | 0.8 | 8.1 | 1.0 |
| Feb | 8° / 4° | 79 | 11.8 | 0.8 | 9.6 | 1.1 |
| Mar | 9° / 5° | 72 | 12.3 | 0.5 | 11.5 | 1.8 |
| Apr | 12° / 6° | 69 | 11.6 | 0.2 | 13.5 | 2.9 |
| May | 15° / 9° | 74 | 12.6 | 0 | 15.3 | 4.0 |
| Jun | 17° / 12° | 74 | 11.5 | 0 | 16.3 | 5.1 |
| Jul | 19° / 14° | 78 | 12.7 | 0 | 15.9 | 5.6 |
| Aug | 19° / 14° | 91 | 13.3 | 0 | 14.4 | 5.5 |
| Sep | 17° / 12° | 81 | 11.8 | 0 | 12.4 | 5.0 |
| Oct | 14° / 9° | 115 | 14.5 | 0 | 10.4 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 11° / 7° | 113 | 15 | 0 | 8.6 | 2.1 |
| Dec | 8° / 4° | 119 | 14.5 | 0.5 | 7.7 | 1.2 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 14% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 72%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Cloudier (%) | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 69 |
| 2 | 32 | 68 |
| 3 | 32 | 68 |
| 4 | 32 | 68 |
| 5 | 32 | 68 |
| 6 | 32 | 68 |
| 7 | 32 | 68 |
| 8 | 31 | 69 |
| 9 | 31 | 69 |
| 10 | 30 | 70 |
| 11 | 29 | 71 |
| 12 | 29 | 71 |
| 13 | 27 | 73 |
| 14 | 27 | 73 |
| 15 | 26 | 74 |
| 16 | 26 | 74 |
| 17 | 25 | 75 |
| 18 | 25 | 75 |
| 19 | 24 | 76 |
| 20 | 24 | 76 |
| 21 | 24 | 76 |
| 22 | 25 | 75 |
| 23 | 25 | 75 |
| 24 | 26 | 74 |
| 25 | 26 | 74 |
| 26 | 26 | 74 |
| 27 | 26 | 74 |
| 28 | 26 | 74 |
| 29 | 27 | 73 |
| 30 | 27 | 73 |
| 31 | 27 | 73 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Bridgend gets around 119 mm of rain and snow over 14.5 wet days in December, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 47% and peaks near 50% on the wettest days, and about 1 day brings snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 |
| Snow chance (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46 | 1 |
| 2 | 46 | 1 |
| 3 | 46 | 1 |
| 4 | 46 | 1 |
| 5 | 45 | 1 |
| 6 | 45 | 1 |
| 7 | 45 | 1 |
| 8 | 45 | 1 |
| 9 | 46 | 1 |
| 10 | 46 | 1 |
| 11 | 46 | 1 |
| 12 | 46 | 1 |
| 13 | 46 | 1 |
| 14 | 46 | 1 |
| 15 | 47 | 1 |
| 16 | 47 | 1 |
| 17 | 47 | 1 |
| 18 | 47 | 1 |
| 19 | 47 | 1 |
| 20 | 47 | 1 |
| 21 | 48 | 2 |
| 22 | 48 | 2 |
| 23 | 48 | 2 |
| 24 | 48 | 2 |
| 25 | 48 | 2 |
| 26 | 48 | 2 |
| 27 | 49 | 2 |
| 28 | 49 | 2 |
| 29 | 49 | 2 |
| 30 | 49 | 2 |
| 31 | 50 | 2 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in December
Winds average 20 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 20 km/h on the calmest days to 21 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | light breeze |
| 2 | 20 | light breeze |
| 3 | 20 | light breeze |
| 4 | 20 | breezy |
| 5 | 20 | breezy |
| 6 | 20 | breezy |
| 7 | 20 | breezy |
| 8 | 20 | breezy |
| 9 | 20 | breezy |
| 10 | 20 | breezy |
| 11 | 20 | breezy |
| 12 | 20 | breezy |
| 13 | 20 | breezy |
| 14 | 20 | breezy |
| 15 | 20 | breezy |
| 16 | 20 | breezy |
| 17 | 20 | breezy |
| 18 | 20 | breezy |
| 19 | 20 | breezy |
| 20 | 20 | breezy |
| 21 | 20 | breezy |
| 22 | 20 | breezy |
| 23 | 21 | breezy |
| 24 | 21 | breezy |
| 25 | 21 | breezy |
| 26 | 21 | breezy |
| 27 | 21 | breezy |
| 28 | 21 | breezy |
| 29 | 21 | breezy |
| 30 | 21 | breezy |
| 31 | 21 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 7 h 54 min at the start of December to 7 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 8:06 AM to 8:28 AM, and sunset from 4:02 PM to 4:07 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 8:06 | 8:07 | 8:08 | 8:10 | 8:11 | 8:12 | 8:13 | 8:14 | 8:15 | 8:16 | 8:17 | 8:18 | 8:19 | 8:20 | 8:21 | 8:22 | 8:22 | 8:23 | 8:24 | 8:24 | 8:25 | 8:25 | 8:26 | 8:26 | 8:27 | 8:27 | 8:27 | 8:27 | 8:27 | 8:28 | 8:28 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:02 | 4:02 | 4:01 | 4:01 | 4:00 | 4:00 | 4:00 | 4:00 | 3:59 | 3:59 | 3:59 | 3:59 | 3:59 | 3:59 | 3:59 | 3:59 | 3:59 | 4:00 | 4:00 | 4:00 | 4:01 | 4:01 | 4:02 | 4:02 | 4:03 | 4:03 | 4:04 | 4:05 | 4:06 | 4:06 | 4:07 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.9 | 8:06 | 4:02 |
| 2 | 7.9 | 8:07 | 4:02 |
| 3 | 7.9 | 8:08 | 4:01 |
| 4 | 7.9 | 8:10 | 4:01 |
| 5 | 7.8 | 8:11 | 4:00 |
| 6 | 7.8 | 8:12 | 4:00 |
| 7 | 7.8 | 8:13 | 4:00 |
| 8 | 7.8 | 8:14 | 4:00 |
| 9 | 7.7 | 8:15 | 3:59 |
| 10 | 7.7 | 8:16 | 3:59 |
| 11 | 7.7 | 8:17 | 3:59 |
| 12 | 7.7 | 8:18 | 3:59 |
| 13 | 7.7 | 8:19 | 3:59 |
| 14 | 7.6 | 8:20 | 3:59 |
| 15 | 7.6 | 8:21 | 3:59 |
| 16 | 7.6 | 8:22 | 3:59 |
| 17 | 7.6 | 8:22 | 3:59 |
| 18 | 7.6 | 8:23 | 4:00 |
| 19 | 7.6 | 8:24 | 4:00 |
| 20 | 7.6 | 8:24 | 4:00 |
| 21 | 7.6 | 8:25 | 4:01 |
| 22 | 7.6 | 8:25 | 4:01 |
| 23 | 7.6 | 8:26 | 4:02 |
| 24 | 7.6 | 8:26 | 4:02 |
| 25 | 7.6 | 8:27 | 4:03 |
| 26 | 7.6 | 8:27 | 4:03 |
| 27 | 7.6 | 8:27 | 4:04 |
| 28 | 7.6 | 8:27 | 4:05 |
| 29 | 7.6 | 8:27 | 4:06 |
| 30 | 7.6 | 8:28 | 4:06 |
| 31 | 7.7 | 8:28 | 4:07 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 0.65 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0.65 kWh/m² to a high of 5.4 kWh/m² in June across the year — December's 0.65 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 2 | 0.7 | Dim |
| 3 | 0.7 | Dim |
| 4 | 0.7 | Dim |
| 5 | 0.7 | Dim |
| 6 | 0.7 | Dim |
| 7 | 0.7 | Dim |
| 8 | 0.7 | Dim |
| 9 | 0.7 | Dim |
| 10 | 0.7 | Dim |
| 11 | 0.7 | Dim |
| 12 | 0.7 | Dim |
| 13 | 0.7 | Dim |
| 14 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 15 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 16 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 17 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 18 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 19 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 20 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 21 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 22 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 23 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 24 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 25 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 26 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 27 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 28 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 29 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 30 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 31 | 0.6 | Dim |
Is December a good time to visit Bridgend?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Bridgend.
What to pack for Bridgend in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Bridgend sees daytime highs around 8°C and nights near 4°C. Pack a warm layer and rain gear. Worth having: a windbreaker. About 15 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Bridgend in December
The nearest coast averages about 10°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 15 km away) is warmest in August at about 18°C and coldest in February near 8°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 10 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Bracing |
| Feb | 8 | Bracing |
| Mar | 8 | Bracing |
| Apr | 9 | Bracing |
| May | 12 | Bracing |
| Jun | 14 | Bracing |
| Jul | 17 | Cool |
| Aug | 18 | Cool |
| Sep | 17 | Cool |
| Oct | 15 | Bracing |
| Nov | 12 | Bracing |
| Dec | 10 | Bracing |
UV index in Bridgend in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 1. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Bridgend peaks around August 13 at about 6 (high) — sunscreen and a hat are worth it in the middle of the day. It bottoms out near January 1 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 6 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 1 | Low |
| Mar | 3 | Moderate |
| Apr | 4 | Moderate |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 7 | High |
| Sep | 4 | Moderate |
| Oct | 2 | Moderate |
| Nov | 1 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Where is Bridgend?
Bridgend sits at 51.5°N, 3.6°W, 23 m above sea level, in United Kingdom. The nearest listed city is Coity, 2.0 km away.
Topography around Bridgend
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Bridgend.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Bridgend has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 107 m around an average of 43 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 571 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 864 m.
The land around Bridgend is covered by trees (34%), artificial surfaces (32%) and grassland (28%) within 3 km, grassland (39%), water (25%) and trees (23%) within 16 km, and grassland (48%) and water (26%) within 80 km.
United Kingdom travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type D / G / M
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 89% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $57,602
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 100%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.1
- per 100k, 2021
- Road deaths
- 3.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- 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 Bridgend (51.5058°, -3.5772°, elevation 23 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. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).