Richland weather in January
In January, Richland sees average daytime highs of 41°F and overnight lows near 29°F, with 1.3 in of precipitation across 8.1 wet days and about 8.8 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 40°F in the first days to 44°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 20% of the time in January, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 8 h 30 min at the start of January to 9 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Richland's 12th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Richland's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 41°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 29°
- 2nd coldest
- Precipitation
- 1.3 in
- 8.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 8 h 48 min
- 7:43 AM – 4:30 PM
- Cloud cover
- 71%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 5 mph
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 1.48 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.2
- out of 10
Richland is city in Benton County, Washington, United States.
- Density
- 495/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1905
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Highs climb over the month, from about 40°F in the first days to 44°F by the end.
A typical January day in Richland reaches about 41°F in the afternoon and slips back to 29°F overnight — a 12°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 30°F and 53°F. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and about 7°F cooler than February.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 |
| Avg low (°F) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39 | 28 |
| 2 | 40 | 28 |
| 3 | 40 | 28 |
| 4 | 40 | 28 |
| 5 | 40 | 28 |
| 6 | 40 | 28 |
| 7 | 40 | 28 |
| 8 | 40 | 28 |
| 9 | 40 | 28 |
| 10 | 40 | 28 |
| 11 | 40 | 28 |
| 12 | 40 | 28 |
| 13 | 40 | 29 |
| 14 | 41 | 29 |
| 15 | 41 | 29 |
| 16 | 41 | 29 |
| 17 | 41 | 29 |
| 18 | 41 | 29 |
| 19 | 42 | 29 |
| 20 | 42 | 29 |
| 21 | 42 | 29 |
| 22 | 42 | 29 |
| 23 | 42 | 29 |
| 24 | 43 | 29 |
| 25 | 43 | 30 |
| 26 | 43 | 30 |
| 27 | 44 | 30 |
| 28 | 44 | 30 |
| 29 | 44 | 30 |
| 30 | 44 | 30 |
| 31 | 45 | 30 |
How January really feels in Richland
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January 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 January is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Richland weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 11th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41° / 29° | 1.3 | 8.1 | 2.3 | 8.8 | 0.2 |
| Feb | 48° / 32° | 0.9 | 6.2 | 1.3 | 10 | 2.0 |
| Mar | 58° / 38° | 0.9 | 5.9 | 0.4 | 11.6 | 4.6 |
| Apr | 68° / 44° | 0.7 | 4.9 | 0 | 13.3 | 6.9 |
| May | 77° / 52° | 0.7 | 4.5 | 0 | 14.7 | 7.6 |
| Jun | 84° / 58° | 0.5 | 2.8 | 0 | 15.5 | 6.6 |
| Jul | 93° / 64° | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 15.2 | 3.9 |
| Aug | 92° / 62° | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 4.5 |
| Sep | 81° / 54° | 0.3 | 1.8 | 0 | 12.3 | 7.7 |
| Oct | 66° / 44° | 0.9 | 5 | 0 | 10.7 | 6.7 |
| Nov | 50° / 35° | 1.1 | 7.3 | 0.7 | 9.2 | 2.4 |
| Dec | 41° / 29° | 1.4 | 8.4 | 2.4 | 8.5 | 0.1 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 20% of the time in January, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 67%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| Cloudier (%) | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 67 |
| 2 | 33 | 67 |
| 3 | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | 33 | 67 |
| 5 | 33 | 67 |
| 6 | 33 | 67 |
| 7 | 32 | 68 |
| 8 | 32 | 68 |
| 9 | 31 | 69 |
| 10 | 31 | 69 |
| 11 | 30 | 70 |
| 12 | 30 | 70 |
| 13 | 30 | 70 |
| 14 | 31 | 69 |
| 15 | 32 | 68 |
| 16 | 32 | 68 |
| 17 | 33 | 67 |
| 18 | 33 | 67 |
| 19 | 34 | 66 |
| 20 | 34 | 66 |
| 21 | 35 | 65 |
| 22 | 35 | 65 |
| 23 | 36 | 64 |
| 24 | 36 | 64 |
| 25 | 36 | 64 |
| 26 | 36 | 64 |
| 27 | 36 | 64 |
| 28 | 37 | 63 |
| 29 | 37 | 63 |
| 30 | 37 | 63 |
| 31 | 37 | 63 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Richland gets around 1.3 in of rain and snow over 8.1 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 26% and peaks near 28% on the wettest days, and about 2 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Snow chance (%) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 11 |
| 2 | 27 | 11 |
| 3 | 27 | 11 |
| 4 | 27 | 10 |
| 5 | 27 | 10 |
| 6 | 27 | 10 |
| 7 | 27 | 10 |
| 8 | 27 | 9 |
| 9 | 27 | 9 |
| 10 | 28 | 9 |
| 11 | 28 | 8 |
| 12 | 28 | 8 |
| 13 | 28 | 8 |
| 14 | 28 | 7 |
| 15 | 28 | 7 |
| 16 | 28 | 7 |
| 17 | 27 | 7 |
| 18 | 27 | 6 |
| 19 | 27 | 6 |
| 20 | 26 | 6 |
| 21 | 26 | 6 |
| 22 | 26 | 6 |
| 23 | 25 | 6 |
| 24 | 25 | 6 |
| 25 | 24 | 6 |
| 26 | 24 | 5 |
| 27 | 24 | 5 |
| 28 | 23 | 5 |
| 29 | 23 | 5 |
| 30 | 23 | 5 |
| 31 | 23 | 5 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January 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 January
Winds average 5 mph in January, the calmest month.
Across January, 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 January
Daylight runs from about 8 h 30 min at the start of January to 9 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 48 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 7:46 AM to 7:30 AM, and sunset from 4:14 PM to 4:51 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:46 | 7:46 | 7:46 | 7:46 | 7:46 | 7:46 | 7:46 | 7:46 | 7:45 | 7:45 | 7:45 | 7:45 | 7:44 | 7:44 | 7:43 | 7:43 | 7:42 | 7:42 | 7:41 | 7:40 | 7:40 | 7:39 | 7:38 | 7:37 | 7:36 | 7:35 | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:33 | 7:31 | 7:30 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:14 | 4:15 | 4:16 | 4:17 | 4:18 | 4:19 | 4:20 | 4:21 | 4:22 | 4:23 | 4:24 | 4:25 | 4:27 | 4:28 | 4:29 | 4:30 | 4:31 | 4:33 | 4:34 | 4:35 | 4:37 | 4:38 | 4:39 | 4:41 | 4:42 | 4:43 | 4:45 | 4:46 | 4:48 | 4:49 | 4:51 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.5 | 7:46 | 4:14 |
| 2 | 8.5 | 7:46 | 4:15 |
| 3 | 8.5 | 7:46 | 4:16 |
| 4 | 8.5 | 7:46 | 4:17 |
| 5 | 8.5 | 7:46 | 4:18 |
| 6 | 8.5 | 7:46 | 4:19 |
| 7 | 8.6 | 7:46 | 4:20 |
| 8 | 8.6 | 7:46 | 4:21 |
| 9 | 8.6 | 7:45 | 4:22 |
| 10 | 8.6 | 7:45 | 4:23 |
| 11 | 8.7 | 7:45 | 4:24 |
| 12 | 8.7 | 7:45 | 4:25 |
| 13 | 8.7 | 7:44 | 4:27 |
| 14 | 8.7 | 7:44 | 4:28 |
| 15 | 8.8 | 7:43 | 4:29 |
| 16 | 8.8 | 7:43 | 4:30 |
| 17 | 8.8 | 7:42 | 4:31 |
| 18 | 8.9 | 7:42 | 4:33 |
| 19 | 8.9 | 7:41 | 4:34 |
| 20 | 8.9 | 7:40 | 4:35 |
| 21 | 9.0 | 7:40 | 4:37 |
| 22 | 9.0 | 7:39 | 4:38 |
| 23 | 9.0 | 7:38 | 4:39 |
| 24 | 9.1 | 7:37 | 4:41 |
| 25 | 9.1 | 7:36 | 4:42 |
| 26 | 9.1 | 7:35 | 4:43 |
| 27 | 9.2 | 7:34 | 4:45 |
| 28 | 9.2 | 7:34 | 4:46 |
| 29 | 9.3 | 7:33 | 4:48 |
| 30 | 9.3 | 7:31 | 4:49 |
| 31 | 9.3 | 7:30 | 4:51 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 1.48 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.26 kWh/m² to a high of 7.85 kWh/m² in July across the year — January's 1.48 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| 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 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 2 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 3 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 4 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 5 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 6 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 7 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 8 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 9 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 10 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 11 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 12 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 13 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 14 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 15 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 16 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 17 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 18 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 19 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 20 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 21 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 22 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 23 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 24 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 25 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 26 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 27 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 28 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 29 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 30 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 31 | 1.9 | Dim |
Is January a good time to visit Richland?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Richland.
What to pack for Richland in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Richland sees daytime highs around 41°F and nights near 29°F. Pack a warm layer. Worth having: a heavy coat and rain gear. About 8 days see rain.
UV index in Richland in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 1. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Richland peaks around July 16 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 17 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | High | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Low |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | Moderate |
| May | 7 | Very high |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 5 | Moderate |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 1 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Richland in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Richland is worst in August — around 27 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.1× the cleanest month (December, 9 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) | 10 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 27 | 21 | 12 | 11 | 9 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Good |
| Feb | 11 | Good |
| Mar | 14 | Moderate |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 9 | Good |
| Jun | 10 | Good |
| Jul | 13 | Moderate |
| Aug | 27 | Moderate |
| Sep | 21 | Moderate |
| Oct | 12 | Moderate |
| Nov | 11 | Good |
| Dec | 9 | Good |
Where is Richland?
Richland sits at 46.3°N, 119.3°W, 384 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Tri-Cities, 5.0 mi away.
Topography around Richland
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Richland.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Richland has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 223 ft around an average of 374 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,450 ft; within 50 miles, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,894 ft.
The land around Richland is covered by artificial surfaces (39%), grassland (22%) and trees (20%) within 2 miles, grassland (45%) and cropland (25%) within 10 miles, and grassland (52%) and cropland (40%) 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 Richland (46.2857°, -119.2845°, elevation 384 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).