Lexington weather in February
In February, Lexington sees average daytime highs of 58°F and overnight lows near 40°F, with 3.5 in of precipitation across 8.2 wet days and about 10.7 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 56°F in the first days to 60°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 35% of the time in February, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 18 min at the start of February to 11 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, February is Lexington's 10th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Lexington's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 58°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 40°
- 2nd coldest
- Precipitation
- 3.5 in
- 8.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 42 min
- 7:17 AM – 6:02 PM
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 7 mph
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.37 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.4
- out of 10
Lexington is town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States.
- Density
- 774/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1820
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in February
Highs climb over the month, from about 56°F in the first days to 60°F by the end.
A typical February day in Lexington reaches about 58°F in the afternoon and slips back to 40°F overnight — a 18°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 46°F and 69°F. Set against its neighbours, February runs about 3°F warmer than January and about 7°F cooler than March.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 |
| Avg low (°F) | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55 | 38 |
| 2 | 56 | 38 |
| 3 | 56 | 38 |
| 4 | 56 | 38 |
| 5 | 56 | 39 |
| 6 | 56 | 39 |
| 7 | 56 | 39 |
| 8 | 56 | 39 |
| 9 | 57 | 39 |
| 10 | 57 | 39 |
| 11 | 57 | 40 |
| 12 | 57 | 40 |
| 13 | 57 | 40 |
| 14 | 58 | 40 |
| 15 | 58 | 40 |
| 16 | 58 | 40 |
| 17 | 58 | 41 |
| 18 | 59 | 41 |
| 19 | 59 | 41 |
| 20 | 59 | 41 |
| 21 | 59 | 42 |
| 22 | 60 | 42 |
| 23 | 60 | 42 |
| 24 | 60 | 42 |
| 25 | 60 | 42 |
| 26 | 60 | 42 |
| 27 | 61 | 43 |
| 28 | 61 | 43 |
How February really feels in Lexington
Once humidity and wind are folded in, February 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.
February sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Lexington weather by month
How February compares with the rest of the year at a glance. February is the 10th-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 | 55° / 38° | 3.5 | 9.1 | 0.6 | 10 | 3.6 |
| Feb | 58° / 40° | 3.5 | 8.2 | 0.3 | 10.7 | 4.4 |
| Mar | 65° / 46° | 3.6 | 9.1 | 0.1 | 11.7 | 6.1 |
| Apr | 73° / 54° | 3.3 | 8 | 0 | 12.8 | 7.2 |
| May | 80° / 63° | 2.9 | 8.9 | 0 | 13.7 | 6.7 |
| Jun | 86° / 71° | 4.1 | 13.5 | 0 | 14.2 | 4.5 |
| Jul | 89° / 74° | 4.4 | 14.9 | 0 | 14 | 3.7 |
| Aug | 88° / 73° | 4.0 | 13.4 | 0 | 13.3 | 4.2 |
| Sep | 83° / 67° | 3.5 | 8.6 | 0 | 12.2 | 6.1 |
| Oct | 74° / 56° | 3.3 | 6.9 | 0 | 11.1 | 7.5 |
| Nov | 64° / 46° | 2.8 | 6.9 | 0 | 10.2 | 6.3 |
| Dec | 57° / 41° | 3.7 | 8.9 | 0.1 | 9.8 | 4.3 |
Cloud cover in February
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 35% of the time in February.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of February, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 53%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 47 | 46 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 49 |
| Cloudier (%) | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 53 | 54 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 51 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48 | 52 |
| 2 | 47 | 53 |
| 3 | 47 | 53 |
| 4 | 46 | 54 |
| 5 | 47 | 53 |
| 6 | 46 | 54 |
| 7 | 47 | 53 |
| 8 | 46 | 54 |
| 9 | 46 | 54 |
| 10 | 46 | 54 |
| 11 | 46 | 54 |
| 12 | 46 | 54 |
| 13 | 46 | 54 |
| 14 | 47 | 53 |
| 15 | 45 | 55 |
| 16 | 45 | 55 |
| 17 | 45 | 55 |
| 18 | 45 | 55 |
| 19 | 45 | 55 |
| 20 | 45 | 55 |
| 21 | 46 | 54 |
| 22 | 46 | 54 |
| 23 | 47 | 53 |
| 24 | 47 | 53 |
| 25 | 48 | 52 |
| 26 | 49 | 51 |
| 27 | 50 | 50 |
| 28 | 49 | 51 |
Chance of precipitation in February
Lexington gets around 3.5 in of rain and snow over 8.2 wet days in February. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 30% and peaks near 31% on the wettest days, and about 0 day brings snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 29 |
| 2 | 29 |
| 3 | 29 |
| 4 | 29 |
| 5 | 29 |
| 6 | 29 |
| 7 | 29 |
| 8 | 29 |
| 9 | 29 |
| 10 | 29 |
| 11 | 29 |
| 12 | 29 |
| 13 | 29 |
| 14 | 30 |
| 15 | 30 |
| 16 | 30 |
| 17 | 30 |
| 18 | 30 |
| 19 | 30 |
| 20 | 30 |
| 21 | 31 |
| 22 | 31 |
| 23 | 31 |
| 24 | 31 |
| 25 | 31 |
| 26 | 31 |
| 27 | 31 |
| 28 | 31 |
Humidity in February
Most of February feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, February lands in the dry band about 93% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Comfortable (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 2 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 3 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 4 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 5 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 6 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 7 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 8 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 9 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 10 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 11 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 12 | 94 | 5 | 1 |
| 13 | 94 | 5 | 1 |
| 14 | 94 | 5 | 1 |
| 15 | 94 | 5 | 1 |
| 16 | 94 | 5 | 1 |
| 17 | 94 | 5 | 1 |
| 18 | 93 | 6 | 1 |
| 19 | 93 | 6 | 1 |
| 20 | 93 | 6 | 1 |
| 21 | 92 | 7 | 1 |
| 22 | 92 | 7 | 1 |
| 23 | 92 | 7 | 1 |
| 24 | 91 | 8 | 1 |
| 25 | 91 | 8 | 1 |
| 26 | 90 | 9 | 1 |
| 27 | 90 | 9 | 1 |
| 28 | 90 | 9 | 1 |
Wind in February
Winds average 7 mph in February.
Across February, daily wind ranges from about 7 mph on the calmest days to 8 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | light breeze |
| 2 | 7 | light breeze |
| 3 | 7 | light breeze |
| 4 | 7 | light breeze |
| 5 | 7 | light breeze |
| 6 | 7 | light breeze |
| 7 | 7 | light breeze |
| 8 | 7 | light breeze |
| 9 | 7 | light breeze |
| 10 | 7 | light breeze |
| 11 | 7 | light breeze |
| 12 | 7 | light breeze |
| 13 | 7 | light breeze |
| 14 | 7 | light breeze |
| 15 | 7 | light breeze |
| 16 | 7 | light breeze |
| 17 | 7 | light breeze |
| 18 | 7 | light breeze |
| 19 | 7 | light breeze |
| 20 | 7 | light breeze |
| 21 | 7 | light breeze |
| 22 | 7 | light breeze |
| 23 | 8 | light breeze |
| 24 | 8 | light breeze |
| 25 | 8 | light breeze |
| 26 | 8 | light breeze |
| 27 | 8 | light breeze |
| 28 | 8 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in February
Daylight runs from about 10 h 18 min at the start of February to 11 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 54 minutes over February. Sunrise moves from 7:29 AM to 7:03 AM, and sunset from 5:48 PM to 6:13 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.3 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:29 | 7:28 | 7:27 | 7:27 | 7:26 | 7:25 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:23 | 7:22 | 7:21 | 7:20 | 7:19 | 7:18 | 7:17 | 7:16 | 7:15 | 7:14 | 7:13 | 7:12 | 7:11 | 7:10 | 7:09 | 7:08 | 7:07 | 7:06 | 7:04 | 7:03 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.3 | 7:29 | 5:48 |
| 2 | 10.4 | 7:28 | 5:49 |
| 3 | 10.4 | 7:27 | 5:50 |
| 4 | 10.4 | 7:27 | 5:51 |
| 5 | 10.4 | 7:26 | 5:52 |
| 6 | 10.5 | 7:25 | 5:53 |
| 7 | 10.5 | 7:24 | 5:54 |
| 8 | 10.5 | 7:24 | 5:55 |
| 9 | 10.6 | 7:23 | 5:56 |
| 10 | 10.6 | 7:22 | 5:57 |
| 11 | 10.6 | 7:21 | 5:58 |
| 12 | 10.6 | 7:20 | 5:59 |
| 13 | 10.7 | 7:19 | 6:00 |
| 14 | 10.7 | 7:18 | 6:01 |
| 15 | 10.7 | 7:17 | 6:02 |
| 16 | 10.8 | 7:16 | 6:03 |
| 17 | 10.8 | 7:15 | 6:04 |
| 18 | 10.8 | 7:14 | 6:05 |
| 19 | 10.9 | 7:13 | 6:05 |
| 20 | 10.9 | 7:12 | 6:06 |
| 21 | 10.9 | 7:11 | 6:07 |
| 22 | 11.0 | 7:10 | 6:08 |
| 23 | 11.0 | 7:09 | 6:09 |
| 24 | 11.0 | 7:08 | 6:10 |
| 25 | 11.1 | 7:07 | 6:11 |
| 26 | 11.1 | 7:06 | 6:12 |
| 27 | 11.1 | 7:04 | 6:13 |
| 28 | 11.2 | 7:03 | 6:13 |
Solar energy in February
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in February, about 3.37 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.39 kWh/m² to a high of 6.14 kWh/m² in June across the year — February's 3.37 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.9 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Lexington
None of Lexington's seasonal hazards are active in February. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Lexington sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Is February a good time to visit Lexington?
Our two travel scores rate February for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
February is a reasonable time to visit Lexington for sightseeing.
What to pack for Lexington in February
From February's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In February, Lexington sees daytime highs around 58°F and nights near 40°F. Worth packing: a warm layer and rain gear. About 8 days see rain.
UV index in Lexington in February
Clear-sky midday UV in February peaks around 5 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Lexington peaks around June 23 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 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 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 5 | Moderate |
| Mar | 6 | High |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | Very high |
| Oct | 5 | Moderate |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Lexington in February
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where February falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Lexington is worst in July — around 18 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.3× the cleanest month (December, 8 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) | 8 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 10 | Good |
| Mar | 15 | Moderate |
| Apr | 12 | Good |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 18 | Moderate |
| Aug | 16 | Moderate |
| Sep | 12 | Good |
| Oct | 8 | Good |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Lexington?
Lexington sits at 34.0°N, 81.2°W, 394 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Seven Oaks, 6.8 mi away.
Topography around Lexington
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Lexington.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Lexington has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 285 ft around an average of 394 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 535 ft; within 50 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,175 ft.
The land around Lexington is covered by trees (63%) and artificial surfaces (22%) within 2 miles, trees (61%) within 10 miles, and trees (80%) 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 Lexington (33.9815°, -81.2362°, elevation 394 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. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). 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).