Ashland weather in December
In December, Ashland sees average daytime highs of 43°F and overnight lows near 30°F, with 6.2 in of precipitation across 15.1 wet days and about 9 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 43°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 19% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 06 min at the start of December to 9 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Ashland's 12th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ashland's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 43°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 30°
- 1st coldest
- Precipitation
- 6.2 in
- 15.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 8 h 54 min
- 7:39 AM – 4:35 PM
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 5 mph
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 1.58 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.4
- out of 10
Ashland is city in Jackson County, Oregon, United States.
- Density
- 1,213/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1852
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 43°F through the month.
A typical December day in Ashland reaches about 43°F in the afternoon and slips back to 30°F overnight — a 13°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 36°F and 50°F. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 7°F cooler than November and about 2°F cooler than January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 |
| Avg low (°F) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 | 31 |
| 2 | 45 | 31 |
| 3 | 44 | 31 |
| 4 | 44 | 31 |
| 5 | 44 | 31 |
| 6 | 44 | 31 |
| 7 | 44 | 31 |
| 8 | 44 | 30 |
| 9 | 43 | 30 |
| 10 | 43 | 30 |
| 11 | 43 | 30 |
| 12 | 43 | 30 |
| 13 | 43 | 30 |
| 14 | 43 | 30 |
| 15 | 42 | 30 |
| 16 | 42 | 30 |
| 17 | 42 | 29 |
| 18 | 42 | 29 |
| 19 | 42 | 29 |
| 20 | 42 | 29 |
| 21 | 42 | 29 |
| 22 | 42 | 29 |
| 23 | 42 | 29 |
| 24 | 42 | 29 |
| 25 | 42 | 29 |
| 26 | 42 | 29 |
| 27 | 42 | 29 |
| 28 | 42 | 29 |
| 29 | 42 | 29 |
| 30 | 42 | 29 |
| 31 | 43 | 29 |
How December really feels in Ashland
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 31 that feel at or below 32°F — 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.
Ashland weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 12th-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45° / 31° | 5.0 | 13.8 | 7.8 | 9.3 | 0.8 |
| Feb | 48° / 31° | 4.0 | 13.1 | 7.7 | 10.3 | 1.5 |
| Mar | 52° / 33° | 4.8 | 15.5 | 7.7 | 11.6 | 2.4 |
| Apr | 57° / 36° | 3.9 | 14.4 | 5.2 | 13.1 | 3.6 |
| May | 65° / 42° | 3.1 | 10.8 | 1.1 | 14.4 | 5.8 |
| Jun | 72° / 47° | 1.6 | 6.3 | 0 | 15 | 7.6 |
| Jul | 82° / 54° | 0.5 | 2.8 | 0 | 14.8 | 7.8 |
| Aug | 82° / 53° | 0.6 | 2.7 | 0 | 13.7 | 8.0 |
| Sep | 75° / 48° | 0.9 | 3.5 | 0 | 12.3 | 8.4 |
| Oct | 64° / 40° | 2.4 | 7.4 | 0.5 | 10.8 | 6.2 |
| Nov | 50° / 34° | 4.5 | 13.5 | 4.9 | 9.6 | 2.1 |
| Dec | 43° / 30° | 6.2 | 15.1 | 9.7 | 9 | 0.4 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 19% of the time in December, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 10% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 70%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
| Cloudier (%) | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 70 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 69 |
| 2 | 30 | 70 |
| 3 | 30 | 70 |
| 4 | 30 | 70 |
| 5 | 29 | 71 |
| 6 | 29 | 71 |
| 7 | 29 | 71 |
| 8 | 28 | 72 |
| 9 | 28 | 72 |
| 10 | 28 | 72 |
| 11 | 28 | 72 |
| 12 | 27 | 73 |
| 13 | 27 | 73 |
| 14 | 28 | 72 |
| 15 | 28 | 72 |
| 16 | 28 | 72 |
| 17 | 28 | 72 |
| 18 | 30 | 70 |
| 19 | 30 | 70 |
| 20 | 30 | 70 |
| 21 | 31 | 69 |
| 22 | 31 | 69 |
| 23 | 31 | 69 |
| 24 | 32 | 68 |
| 25 | 32 | 68 |
| 26 | 32 | 68 |
| 27 | 32 | 68 |
| 28 | 32 | 68 |
| 29 | 31 | 69 |
| 30 | 31 | 69 |
| 31 | 30 | 70 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Ashland gets around 6.2 in of rain and snow over 15.1 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 49% and peaks near 51% on the wettest days, and about 10 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 |
| Snow chance (%) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 26 |
| 2 | 50 | 26 |
| 3 | 50 | 26 |
| 4 | 50 | 27 |
| 5 | 50 | 27 |
| 6 | 50 | 28 |
| 7 | 50 | 29 |
| 8 | 50 | 29 |
| 9 | 50 | 30 |
| 10 | 50 | 31 |
| 11 | 51 | 31 |
| 12 | 51 | 32 |
| 13 | 51 | 33 |
| 14 | 51 | 33 |
| 15 | 50 | 34 |
| 16 | 50 | 34 |
| 17 | 50 | 34 |
| 18 | 49 | 34 |
| 19 | 49 | 34 |
| 20 | 49 | 34 |
| 21 | 48 | 34 |
| 22 | 48 | 34 |
| 23 | 47 | 34 |
| 24 | 47 | 33 |
| 25 | 47 | 33 |
| 26 | 47 | 32 |
| 27 | 46 | 32 |
| 28 | 46 | 31 |
| 29 | 46 | 31 |
| 30 | 46 | 30 |
| 31 | 47 | 30 |
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 5 mph in December, the windiest month of the year.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 4 mph on the calmest days to 5 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (mph) | 4 | 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 | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | 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 9 h 06 min at the start of December to 9 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 7:26 AM to 7:45 AM, and sunset from 4:35 PM to 4:43 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 9.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:26 | 7:27 | 7:28 | 7:29 | 7:30 | 7:31 | 7:32 | 7:33 | 7:34 | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:36 | 7:37 | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:39 | 7:40 | 7:40 | 7:41 | 7:41 | 7:42 | 7:42 | 7:43 | 7:43 | 7:44 | 7:44 | 7:44 | 7:45 | 7:45 | 7:45 | 7:45 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:35 | 4:35 | 4:35 | 4:34 | 4:34 | 4:34 | 4:34 | 4:34 | 4:34 | 4:34 | 4:34 | 4:34 | 4:34 | 4:35 | 4:35 | 4:35 | 4:35 | 4:36 | 4:36 | 4:36 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:38 | 4:38 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:40 | 4:41 | 4:41 | 4:42 | 4:43 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.1 | 7:26 | 4:35 |
| 2 | 9.1 | 7:27 | 4:35 |
| 3 | 9.1 | 7:28 | 4:35 |
| 4 | 9.1 | 7:29 | 4:34 |
| 5 | 9.1 | 7:30 | 4:34 |
| 6 | 9.1 | 7:31 | 4:34 |
| 7 | 9.0 | 7:32 | 4:34 |
| 8 | 9.0 | 7:33 | 4:34 |
| 9 | 9.0 | 7:34 | 4:34 |
| 10 | 9.0 | 7:35 | 4:34 |
| 11 | 9.0 | 7:35 | 4:34 |
| 12 | 9.0 | 7:36 | 4:34 |
| 13 | 9.0 | 7:37 | 4:34 |
| 14 | 8.9 | 7:38 | 4:35 |
| 15 | 8.9 | 7:38 | 4:35 |
| 16 | 8.9 | 7:39 | 4:35 |
| 17 | 8.9 | 7:40 | 4:35 |
| 18 | 8.9 | 7:40 | 4:36 |
| 19 | 8.9 | 7:41 | 4:36 |
| 20 | 8.9 | 7:41 | 4:36 |
| 21 | 8.9 | 7:42 | 4:37 |
| 22 | 8.9 | 7:42 | 4:37 |
| 23 | 8.9 | 7:43 | 4:38 |
| 24 | 8.9 | 7:43 | 4:38 |
| 25 | 8.9 | 7:44 | 4:39 |
| 26 | 8.9 | 7:44 | 4:39 |
| 27 | 8.9 | 7:44 | 4:40 |
| 28 | 8.9 | 7:45 | 4:41 |
| 29 | 8.9 | 7:45 | 4:41 |
| 30 | 8.9 | 7:45 | 4:42 |
| 31 | 9.0 | 7:45 | 4:43 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 1.58 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.58 kWh/m² to a high of 7.94 kWh/m² in July across the year — December's 1.58 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.7 |
| Level | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 2 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 3 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 4 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 5 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 6 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 7 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 8 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 9 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 10 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 11 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 12 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 13 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 14 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 15 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 16 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 17 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 18 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 19 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 20 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 21 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 22 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 23 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 24 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 25 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 26 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 27 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 28 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 29 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 30 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 31 | 1.7 | Dim |
Hazard calendar for Ashland
In December, Ashland sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Ashland's rainy season runs November–May, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Ashland?
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 Ashland.
What to pack for Ashland in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Ashland sees daytime highs around 43°F and nights near 30°F. Pack a warm layer and rain gear. Worth having: a heavy coat. About 15 days see rain.
UV index in Ashland in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 2. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ashland peaks around June 13 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 2 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 9 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Moderate |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | High |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 5 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Low |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in Ashland 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 Ashland is worst in September — around 110 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 25.0× the cleanest month (January, 4 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) | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 24 | 89 | 110 | 8 | 11 | 6 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Good |
| Feb | 6 | Good |
| Mar | 7 | Good |
| Apr | 8 | Good |
| May | 7 | Good |
| Jun | 7 | Good |
| Jul | 24 | Moderate |
| Aug | 89 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 110 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 8 | Good |
| Nov | 11 | Good |
| Dec | 6 | Good |
Where is Ashland?
Ashland sits at 42.2°N, 122.7°W, 1,946 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Medford, 12 mi away.
Topography around Ashland
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Ashland.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Ashland has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,667 ft around an average of 2,280 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 6,070 ft; within 50 miles, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 8,596 ft.
The land around Ashland is covered by trees (54%) and grassland (28%) within 2 miles, trees (68%) and grassland (29%) within 10 miles, and trees (77%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- 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 Ashland (42.1946°, -122.7095°, elevation 1,946 ft), 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).