Durango weather in August
In August, Durango sees average daytime highs of 78°F and overnight lows near 52°F, with 1.8 in of rain across 8.8 wet days and about 13.4 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 79°F in the first days to 76°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 50% of the time in August, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 54 min at the start of August to 12 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Durango's 6th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Durango's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 78°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 52°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 1.8 in
- 8.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 24 min
- 5:32 AM – 6:59 PM
- Cloud cover
- 44%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 5 mph
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.74 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.2
- out of 10
Durango is home rule municipality in and county seat of La Plata County, Colorado, United States.
- Density
- 698/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1881
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Highs ease over the month, from about 79°F in the first days to 76°F by the end.
A typical August day in Durango reaches about 78°F in the afternoon and slips back to 52°F overnight — a 26°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 71°F and 85°F. Set against its neighbours, August runs about 3°F cooler than July and about 7°F warmer than September.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 |
| Avg low (°F) | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80 | 53 |
| 2 | 80 | 53 |
| 3 | 80 | 53 |
| 4 | 79 | 53 |
| 5 | 79 | 53 |
| 6 | 79 | 53 |
| 7 | 79 | 53 |
| 8 | 79 | 53 |
| 9 | 79 | 53 |
| 10 | 79 | 52 |
| 11 | 79 | 52 |
| 12 | 79 | 52 |
| 13 | 79 | 52 |
| 14 | 79 | 52 |
| 15 | 78 | 52 |
| 16 | 78 | 52 |
| 17 | 78 | 52 |
| 18 | 78 | 52 |
| 19 | 78 | 51 |
| 20 | 78 | 51 |
| 21 | 78 | 51 |
| 22 | 78 | 51 |
| 23 | 78 | 51 |
| 24 | 77 | 51 |
| 25 | 77 | 51 |
| 26 | 77 | 51 |
| 27 | 77 | 51 |
| 28 | 77 | 50 |
| 29 | 76 | 50 |
| 30 | 76 | 50 |
| 31 | 76 | 50 |
How August really feels in Durango
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August 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.
August sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Durango weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 2nd-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35° / 12° | 2.4 | 7.1 | 7.3 | 9.7 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 38° / 16° | 2.3 | 8.3 | 7.8 | 10.6 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 46° / 22° | 1.9 | 7.8 | 6.3 | 11.7 | 1.3 |
| Apr | 54° / 29° | 1.7 | 7.3 | 3.9 | 12.9 | 3.7 |
| May | 65° / 37° | 1.5 | 6.4 | 1 | 14 | 6.6 |
| Jun | 77° / 46° | 0.7 | 3.3 | 0 | 14.5 | 8.3 |
| Jul | 81° / 53° | 1.5 | 7.7 | 0 | 14.3 | 7.1 |
| Aug | 78° / 52° | 1.8 | 8.8 | 0 | 13.4 | 7.2 |
| Sep | 71° / 44° | 2.5 | 7.1 | 0 | 12.3 | 7.4 |
| Oct | 59° / 33° | 2.2 | 7.3 | 1.4 | 11 | 5.4 |
| Nov | 46° / 20° | 2.0 | 6.2 | 5 | 10 | 1.4 |
| Dec | 35° / 11° | 2.0 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 9.5 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 50% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 24% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 26%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Cloudier (%) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68 | 32 |
| 2 | 68 | 32 |
| 3 | 68 | 32 |
| 4 | 68 | 32 |
| 5 | 68 | 32 |
| 6 | 68 | 32 |
| 7 | 70 | 30 |
| 8 | 70 | 30 |
| 9 | 70 | 30 |
| 10 | 71 | 29 |
| 11 | 72 | 28 |
| 12 | 73 | 27 |
| 13 | 73 | 27 |
| 14 | 73 | 27 |
| 15 | 75 | 25 |
| 16 | 75 | 25 |
| 17 | 75 | 25 |
| 18 | 76 | 24 |
| 19 | 76 | 24 |
| 20 | 76 | 24 |
| 21 | 77 | 23 |
| 22 | 77 | 23 |
| 23 | 77 | 23 |
| 24 | 79 | 21 |
| 25 | 79 | 21 |
| 26 | 79 | 21 |
| 27 | 79 | 21 |
| 28 | 80 | 20 |
| 29 | 80 | 20 |
| 30 | 80 | 20 |
| 31 | 80 | 20 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Durango gets around 1.8 in of rain over 8.8 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 28% and peaks near 34% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 34 |
| 2 | 33 |
| 3 | 33 |
| 4 | 33 |
| 5 | 32 |
| 6 | 32 |
| 7 | 31 |
| 8 | 31 |
| 9 | 30 |
| 10 | 29 |
| 11 | 28 |
| 12 | 28 |
| 13 | 27 |
| 14 | 27 |
| 15 | 26 |
| 16 | 26 |
| 17 | 26 |
| 18 | 26 |
| 19 | 26 |
| 20 | 26 |
| 21 | 26 |
| 22 | 26 |
| 23 | 26 |
| 24 | 26 |
| 25 | 26 |
| 26 | 27 |
| 27 | 27 |
| 28 | 27 |
| 29 | 27 |
| 30 | 27 |
| 31 | 27 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the dry band about 99% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Comfortable (%) | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 95 | 5 |
| 2 | 96 | 4 |
| 3 | 96 | 4 |
| 4 | 96 | 4 |
| 5 | 97 | 3 |
| 6 | 97 | 3 |
| 7 | 97 | 3 |
| 8 | 98 | 2 |
| 9 | 98 | 2 |
| 10 | 99 | 1 |
| 11 | 99 | 1 |
| 12 | 99 | 1 |
| 13 | 99 | 1 |
| 14 | 100 | 0 |
| 15 | 100 | 0 |
| 16 | 100 | 0 |
| 17 | 100 | 0 |
| 18 | 100 | 0 |
| 19 | 100 | 0 |
| 20 | 100 | 0 |
| 21 | 100 | 0 |
| 22 | 100 | 0 |
| 23 | 100 | 0 |
| 24 | 100 | 0 |
| 25 | 100 | 0 |
| 26 | 100 | 0 |
| 27 | 100 | 0 |
| 28 | 100 | 0 |
| 29 | 100 | 0 |
| 30 | 100 | 0 |
| 31 | 100 | 0 |
Wind in August
Winds average 5 mph in August.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 5 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 | 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 | 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 August
Daylight runs from about 13 h 54 min at the start of August to 12 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 60 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 5:20 AM to 5:45 AM, and sunset from 7:16 PM to 6:38 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:45 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:16 | 7:15 | 7:14 | 7:13 | 7:12 | 7:11 | 7:10 | 7:08 | 7:07 | 7:06 | 7:05 | 7:04 | 7:03 | 7:01 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:39 | 6:38 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.9 | 5:20 | 7:16 |
| 2 | 13.9 | 5:20 | 7:15 |
| 3 | 13.9 | 5:21 | 7:14 |
| 4 | 13.8 | 5:22 | 7:13 |
| 5 | 13.8 | 5:23 | 7:12 |
| 6 | 13.8 | 5:24 | 7:11 |
| 7 | 13.7 | 5:25 | 7:10 |
| 8 | 13.7 | 5:25 | 7:08 |
| 9 | 13.7 | 5:26 | 7:07 |
| 10 | 13.7 | 5:27 | 7:06 |
| 11 | 13.6 | 5:28 | 7:05 |
| 12 | 13.6 | 5:29 | 7:04 |
| 13 | 13.5 | 5:30 | 7:03 |
| 14 | 13.5 | 5:31 | 7:01 |
| 15 | 13.5 | 5:31 | 7:00 |
| 16 | 13.4 | 5:32 | 6:59 |
| 17 | 13.4 | 5:33 | 6:58 |
| 18 | 13.4 | 5:34 | 6:56 |
| 19 | 13.3 | 5:35 | 6:55 |
| 20 | 13.3 | 5:36 | 6:54 |
| 21 | 13.3 | 5:37 | 6:52 |
| 22 | 13.2 | 5:37 | 6:51 |
| 23 | 13.2 | 5:38 | 6:50 |
| 24 | 13.1 | 5:39 | 6:48 |
| 25 | 13.1 | 5:40 | 6:47 |
| 26 | 13.1 | 5:41 | 6:45 |
| 27 | 13.0 | 5:42 | 6:44 |
| 28 | 13.0 | 5:43 | 6:42 |
| 29 | 13.0 | 5:43 | 6:41 |
| 30 | 12.9 | 5:44 | 6:39 |
| 31 | 12.9 | 5:45 | 6:38 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 6.74 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.84 kWh/m² to a high of 8.34 kWh/m² in June across the year — August's 6.74 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| 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 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.3 | Intense |
Is August a good time to visit Durango?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is one of the better times to visit Durango for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Durango in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Durango sees daytime highs around 78°F and nights near 52°F. Pack sun protection. Worth having: light clothes and rain gear. About 9 days see rain.
UV index in Durango in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August 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 Durango peaks around July 12 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 18 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 11 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 5 | Moderate |
| Mar | 6 | High |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Durango in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Durango is worst in June — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.6× the cleanest month (October, 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) | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | Good |
| Feb | 5 | Good |
| Mar | 6 | Good |
| Apr | 6 | Good |
| May | 6 | Good |
| Jun | 17 | Moderate |
| Jul | 7 | Good |
| Aug | 9 | Good |
| Sep | 7 | Good |
| Oct | 5 | Good |
| Nov | 5 | Good |
| Dec | 5 | Good |
Where is Durango?
Durango sits at 37.3°N, 107.9°W, 6,532 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Farmington, 42 mi away.
Topography around Durango
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Durango.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Durango has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,289 ft around an average of 6,870 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 4,692 ft; within 50 miles, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 9,012 ft.
The land around Durango is covered by trees (58%) and grassland (21%) within 2 miles, trees (63%) and grassland (28%) within 10 miles, and trees (52%) and grassland (22%) 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 Durango (37.2753°, -107.8801°, elevation 6,532 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).