Carson City weather in July
In July, Carson City sees average daytime highs of 84°F and overnight lows near 56°F, with 0.3 in of rain across 2.5 wet days and about 14.5 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 82°F in the first days to 85°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 75% of the time in July, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 42 min at the start of July to 14 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Carson City's 3rd-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Carson City's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 84°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 56°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 0.3 in
- 2.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 30 min
- 4:50 AM – 7:20 PM
- Cloud cover
- 23%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 4 mph
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 8.16 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.9
- out of 10
Carson City is independent city in and capital of the U.S. state of Nevada.
- Density
- 144/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1858
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Highs climb over the month, from about 82°F in the first days to 85°F by the end.
A typical July day in Carson City reaches about 84°F in the afternoon and slips back to 56°F overnight — a 28°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 77°F and 91°F. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 9°F warmer than June and on par with August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 82 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 |
| Avg low (°F) | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 82 | 54 |
| 2 | 82 | 54 |
| 3 | 82 | 54 |
| 4 | 83 | 54 |
| 5 | 83 | 55 |
| 6 | 83 | 55 |
| 7 | 83 | 55 |
| 8 | 84 | 55 |
| 9 | 84 | 55 |
| 10 | 84 | 56 |
| 11 | 84 | 56 |
| 12 | 84 | 56 |
| 13 | 85 | 56 |
| 14 | 85 | 56 |
| 15 | 85 | 57 |
| 16 | 85 | 57 |
| 17 | 85 | 57 |
| 18 | 85 | 57 |
| 19 | 85 | 57 |
| 20 | 85 | 57 |
| 21 | 85 | 58 |
| 22 | 85 | 58 |
| 23 | 85 | 58 |
| 24 | 85 | 58 |
| 25 | 86 | 58 |
| 26 | 86 | 58 |
| 27 | 85 | 58 |
| 28 | 85 | 58 |
| 29 | 85 | 58 |
| 30 | 85 | 58 |
| 31 | 85 | 58 |
How July really feels in Carson City
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
July sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Carson City weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 1st-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40° / 26° | 3.2 | 8.6 | 8.2 | 9.6 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 42° / 27° | 2.8 | 8.9 | 8.3 | 10.5 | 0.3 |
| Mar | 48° / 30° | 2.6 | 8.2 | 7 | 11.7 | 1.8 |
| Apr | 54° / 34° | 1.3 | 6.9 | 4.7 | 13 | 3.6 |
| May | 64° / 41° | 1.2 | 6.8 | 1.7 | 14.1 | 6.3 |
| Jun | 75° / 49° | 0.5 | 3.3 | 0.2 | 14.7 | 8.3 |
| Jul | 84° / 56° | 0.3 | 2.5 | 0 | 14.5 | 6.9 |
| Aug | 83° / 57° | 0.3 | 2.5 | 0 | 13.5 | 7.3 |
| Sep | 76° / 52° | 0.4 | 2.5 | 0 | 12.3 | 8.7 |
| Oct | 63° / 42° | 1.1 | 4 | 1.2 | 11 | 6.7 |
| Nov | 49° / 32° | 1.7 | 6.6 | 4.8 | 9.9 | 2.3 |
| Dec | 39° / 25° | 3.1 | 8.6 | 8 | 9.3 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 75% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 12%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 |
| Cloudier (%) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87 | 13 |
| 2 | 87 | 13 |
| 3 | 88 | 12 |
| 4 | 88 | 12 |
| 5 | 89 | 11 |
| 6 | 90 | 10 |
| 7 | 90 | 10 |
| 8 | 90 | 10 |
| 9 | 90 | 10 |
| 10 | 90 | 10 |
| 11 | 90 | 10 |
| 12 | 89 | 11 |
| 13 | 89 | 11 |
| 14 | 89 | 11 |
| 15 | 89 | 11 |
| 16 | 88 | 12 |
| 17 | 88 | 12 |
| 18 | 88 | 12 |
| 19 | 88 | 12 |
| 20 | 88 | 12 |
| 21 | 87 | 13 |
| 22 | 86 | 14 |
| 23 | 86 | 14 |
| 24 | 86 | 14 |
| 25 | 86 | 14 |
| 26 | 86 | 14 |
| 27 | 86 | 14 |
| 28 | 86 | 14 |
| 29 | 86 | 14 |
| 30 | 87 | 13 |
| 31 | 87 | 13 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Carson City gets around 0.3 in of rain over 2.5 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 8% and peaks near 11% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 7 |
| 2 | 7 |
| 3 | 7 |
| 4 | 6 |
| 5 | 6 |
| 6 | 6 |
| 7 | 6 |
| 8 | 6 |
| 9 | 6 |
| 10 | 6 |
| 11 | 6 |
| 12 | 6 |
| 13 | 7 |
| 14 | 7 |
| 15 | 8 |
| 16 | 8 |
| 17 | 9 |
| 18 | 9 |
| 19 | 10 |
| 20 | 10 |
| 21 | 11 |
| 22 | 11 |
| 23 | 11 |
| 24 | 11 |
| 25 | 11 |
| 26 | 11 |
| 27 | 11 |
| 28 | 11 |
| 29 | 11 |
| 30 | 11 |
| 31 | 10 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July 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 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 0 |
| 2 | 100 | 0 |
| 3 | 100 | 0 |
| 4 | 100 | 0 |
| 5 | 100 | 0 |
| 6 | 100 | 0 |
| 7 | 100 | 0 |
| 8 | 100 | 0 |
| 9 | 100 | 0 |
| 10 | 100 | 0 |
| 11 | 100 | 0 |
| 12 | 100 | 0 |
| 13 | 100 | 0 |
| 14 | 100 | 0 |
| 15 | 100 | 0 |
| 16 | 100 | 0 |
| 17 | 99 | 1 |
| 18 | 99 | 1 |
| 19 | 99 | 1 |
| 20 | 99 | 1 |
| 21 | 99 | 1 |
| 22 | 99 | 1 |
| 23 | 99 | 1 |
| 24 | 99 | 1 |
| 25 | 99 | 1 |
| 26 | 99 | 1 |
| 27 | 99 | 1 |
| 28 | 99 | 1 |
| 29 | 99 | 1 |
| 30 | 99 | 1 |
| 31 | 100 | 0 |
Wind in July
Winds average 4 mph in July.
Across July, 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) | 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | 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 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
| 31 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 14 h 42 min at the start of July to 14 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 36 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 4:41 AM to 5:02 AM, and sunset from 7:24 PM to 7:08 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.1 | 14.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:41 | 4:41 | 4:42 | 4:42 | 4:43 | 4:43 | 4:44 | 4:44 | 4:45 | 4:46 | 4:46 | 4:47 | 4:48 | 4:48 | 4:49 | 4:50 | 4:50 | 4:51 | 4:52 | 4:53 | 4:53 | 4:54 | 4:55 | 4:56 | 4:57 | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:59 | 5:00 | 5:01 | 5:02 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:18 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:16 | 7:15 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:13 | 7:12 | 7:11 | 7:10 | 7:09 | 7:08 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.7 | 4:41 | 7:24 |
| 2 | 14.7 | 4:41 | 7:24 |
| 3 | 14.7 | 4:42 | 7:24 |
| 4 | 14.7 | 4:42 | 7:24 |
| 5 | 14.7 | 4:43 | 7:24 |
| 6 | 14.7 | 4:43 | 7:23 |
| 7 | 14.7 | 4:44 | 7:23 |
| 8 | 14.6 | 4:44 | 7:23 |
| 9 | 14.6 | 4:45 | 7:23 |
| 10 | 14.6 | 4:46 | 7:22 |
| 11 | 14.6 | 4:46 | 7:22 |
| 12 | 14.6 | 4:47 | 7:22 |
| 13 | 14.6 | 4:48 | 7:21 |
| 14 | 14.5 | 4:48 | 7:21 |
| 15 | 14.5 | 4:49 | 7:20 |
| 16 | 14.5 | 4:50 | 7:20 |
| 17 | 14.5 | 4:50 | 7:19 |
| 18 | 14.5 | 4:51 | 7:19 |
| 19 | 14.4 | 4:52 | 7:18 |
| 20 | 14.4 | 4:53 | 7:17 |
| 21 | 14.4 | 4:53 | 7:17 |
| 22 | 14.4 | 4:54 | 7:16 |
| 23 | 14.3 | 4:55 | 7:15 |
| 24 | 14.3 | 4:56 | 7:14 |
| 25 | 14.3 | 4:57 | 7:14 |
| 26 | 14.3 | 4:58 | 7:13 |
| 27 | 14.2 | 4:58 | 7:12 |
| 28 | 14.2 | 4:59 | 7:11 |
| 29 | 14.2 | 5:00 | 7:10 |
| 30 | 14.1 | 5:01 | 7:09 |
| 31 | 14.1 | 5:02 | 7:08 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 8.16 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.42 kWh/m² to a high of 8.25 kWh/m² in June across the year — July's 8.16 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| 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 | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.4 | Intense |
| 2 | 8.4 | Intense |
| 3 | 8.4 | Intense |
| 4 | 8.4 | Intense |
| 5 | 8.4 | Intense |
| 6 | 8.3 | Intense |
| 7 | 8.3 | Intense |
| 8 | 8.3 | Intense |
| 9 | 8.3 | Intense |
| 10 | 8.3 | Intense |
| 11 | 8.3 | Intense |
| 12 | 8.3 | Intense |
| 13 | 8.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 8.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 8.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 20 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 21 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 22 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 23 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.8 | Intense |
Is July a good time to visit Carson City?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a reasonable time to visit Carson City for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Carson City in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Carson City sees daytime highs around 84°F and nights near 56°F. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Carson City in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Carson City peaks around June 22 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 23 at about 2 (moderate).
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) | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 5 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | High |
| Oct | 5 | High |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Carson City in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Carson City is worst in August — around 85 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 16.6× the cleanest month (December, 5 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) | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 45 | 85 | 34 | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | Good |
| Feb | 8 | Good |
| Mar | 9 | Good |
| Apr | 9 | Good |
| May | 9 | Good |
| Jun | 14 | Moderate |
| Jul | 45 | Poor |
| Aug | 85 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 34 | Moderate |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 6 | Good |
| Dec | 5 | Good |
Where is Carson City?
Carson City sits at 39.2°N, 119.8°W, 4,682 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Lake Tahoe, 20 mi away.
Topography around Carson City
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Carson City.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Carson City has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,260 ft around an average of 4,793 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 4,833 ft; within 50 miles, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 9,088 ft.
The land around Carson City is covered by artificial surfaces (46%) and grassland (33%) within 2 miles, grassland (44%) and trees (34%) within 10 miles, and trees (40%) and grassland (35%) 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 Carson City (39.1638°, -119.7674°, elevation 4,682 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).