Ridgecrest weather in June
In June, Ridgecrest sees average daytime highs of 91°F and overnight lows near 63°F, with 0.0 in of rain across 0.3 wet days and about 14.4 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 86°F in the first days to 94°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 85% of the time in June, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 12 min at the start of June to 14 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, June is Ridgecrest's 3rd-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ridgecrest's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 91°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 63°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 0.0 in
- 0.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 24 min
- 4:39 AM – 7:03 PM
- Cloud cover
- 15%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 7 mph
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 8.66 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.1
- out of 10
Ridgecrest is city in Kern County, California, United States.
- Density
- 519/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1963
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in June
Highs climb over the month, from about 86°F in the first days to 94°F by the end.
A typical June day in Ridgecrest reaches about 91°F in the afternoon and slips back to 63°F overnight — a 28°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 81°F and 99°F. Set against its neighbours, June runs about 10°F warmer than May and about 6°F cooler than July.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 86 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 |
| Avg low (°F) | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 86 | 59 |
| 2 | 86 | 59 |
| 3 | 86 | 60 |
| 4 | 87 | 60 |
| 5 | 87 | 60 |
| 6 | 87 | 60 |
| 7 | 88 | 61 |
| 8 | 88 | 61 |
| 9 | 88 | 61 |
| 10 | 89 | 61 |
| 11 | 89 | 62 |
| 12 | 89 | 62 |
| 13 | 89 | 62 |
| 14 | 90 | 62 |
| 15 | 90 | 63 |
| 16 | 91 | 63 |
| 17 | 91 | 63 |
| 18 | 91 | 63 |
| 19 | 92 | 64 |
| 20 | 92 | 64 |
| 21 | 92 | 64 |
| 22 | 93 | 65 |
| 23 | 93 | 65 |
| 24 | 93 | 65 |
| 25 | 94 | 65 |
| 26 | 94 | 66 |
| 27 | 94 | 66 |
| 28 | 94 | 66 |
| 29 | 95 | 67 |
| 30 | 95 | 67 |
How June really feels in Ridgecrest
Once humidity and wind are folded in, June averages 17 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in June is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Ridgecrest weather by month
How June compares with the rest of the year at a glance. June is the 3rd-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56° / 38° | 1.2 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 9.9 | 4.5 |
| Feb | 59° / 40° | 1.3 | 4.3 | 0.6 | 10.7 | 5.5 |
| Mar | 66° / 44° | 0.7 | 3.1 | 0.4 | 11.7 | 7.3 |
| Apr | 72° / 48° | 0.3 | 1.4 | 0 | 12.9 | 8.6 |
| May | 81° / 55° | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0 | 13.9 | 8.3 |
| Jun | 91° / 63° | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0 | 14.4 | 5.1 |
| Jul | 96° / 69° | 0.1 | 0.8 | 0 | 14.2 | 2.8 |
| Aug | 96° / 68° | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0 | 13.3 | 3.2 |
| Sep | 88° / 63° | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0 | 12.2 | 6.0 |
| Oct | 76° / 53° | 0.3 | 1.2 | 0 | 11.1 | 8.9 |
| Nov | 64° / 44° | 0.4 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 10.1 | 7.1 |
| Dec | 55° / 38° | 0.9 | 3.1 | 0.5 | 9.6 | 4.3 |
Cloud cover in June
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 85% of the time in June.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 7% of June, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 8%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 86 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 |
| Cloudier (%) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 86 | 14 |
| 2 | 87 | 13 |
| 3 | 87 | 13 |
| 4 | 87 | 13 |
| 5 | 88 | 12 |
| 6 | 88 | 12 |
| 7 | 90 | 10 |
| 8 | 90 | 10 |
| 9 | 90 | 10 |
| 10 | 91 | 9 |
| 11 | 92 | 8 |
| 12 | 92 | 8 |
| 13 | 92 | 8 |
| 14 | 94 | 6 |
| 15 | 94 | 6 |
| 16 | 94 | 6 |
| 17 | 94 | 6 |
| 18 | 94 | 6 |
| 19 | 94 | 6 |
| 20 | 94 | 6 |
| 21 | 95 | 5 |
| 22 | 95 | 5 |
| 23 | 94 | 6 |
| 24 | 94 | 6 |
| 25 | 94 | 6 |
| 26 | 94 | 6 |
| 27 | 94 | 6 |
| 28 | 94 | 6 |
| 29 | 94 | 6 |
| 30 | 94 | 6 |
Chance of precipitation in June
Ridgecrest gets around 0.0 in of rain over 0.3 wet days in June, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 1% and peaks near 1% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 |
| 4 | 1 |
| 5 | 1 |
| 6 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 |
| 11 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 |
| 13 | 1 |
| 14 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 |
| 16 | 1 |
| 17 | 1 |
| 18 | 1 |
| 19 | 1 |
| 20 | 1 |
| 21 | 1 |
| 22 | 1 |
| 23 | 1 |
| 24 | 1 |
| 25 | 1 |
| 26 | 1 |
| 27 | 1 |
| 28 | 1 |
| 29 | 1 |
| 30 | 1 |
Humidity in June
Most of June feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, June 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 | 99 | 99 | 99 |
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 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 | 99 | 1 |
| 29 | 99 | 1 |
| 30 | 99 | 1 |
Wind in June
Winds average 7 mph in June.
Across June, daily wind ranges from about 7 mph on the calmest days to 7 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 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| 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 |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in June
Daylight runs from about 14 h 12 min at the start of June to 14 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over June. Sunrise moves from 4:41 AM to 4:42 AM, and sunset from 6:55 PM to 7:06 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:41 | 4:41 | 4:41 | 4:40 | 4:40 | 4:40 | 4:40 | 4:40 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:40 | 4:40 | 4:40 | 4:40 | 4:40 | 4:41 | 4:41 | 4:41 | 4:42 | 4:42 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:06 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.2 | 4:41 | 6:55 |
| 2 | 14.2 | 4:41 | 6:56 |
| 3 | 14.3 | 4:41 | 6:56 |
| 4 | 14.3 | 4:40 | 6:57 |
| 5 | 14.3 | 4:40 | 6:57 |
| 6 | 14.3 | 4:40 | 6:58 |
| 7 | 14.3 | 4:40 | 6:59 |
| 8 | 14.3 | 4:40 | 6:59 |
| 9 | 14.3 | 4:39 | 7:00 |
| 10 | 14.3 | 4:39 | 7:00 |
| 11 | 14.4 | 4:39 | 7:01 |
| 12 | 14.4 | 4:39 | 7:01 |
| 13 | 14.4 | 4:39 | 7:02 |
| 14 | 14.4 | 4:39 | 7:02 |
| 15 | 14.4 | 4:39 | 7:02 |
| 16 | 14.4 | 4:39 | 7:03 |
| 17 | 14.4 | 4:39 | 7:03 |
| 18 | 14.4 | 4:39 | 7:03 |
| 19 | 14.4 | 4:39 | 7:04 |
| 20 | 14.4 | 4:39 | 7:04 |
| 21 | 14.4 | 4:40 | 7:04 |
| 22 | 14.4 | 4:40 | 7:05 |
| 23 | 14.4 | 4:40 | 7:05 |
| 24 | 14.4 | 4:40 | 7:05 |
| 25 | 14.4 | 4:40 | 7:05 |
| 26 | 14.4 | 4:41 | 7:05 |
| 27 | 14.4 | 4:41 | 7:05 |
| 28 | 14.4 | 4:41 | 7:05 |
| 29 | 14.4 | 4:42 | 7:05 |
| 30 | 14.4 | 4:42 | 7:06 |
Solar energy in June
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in June, about 8.66 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.03 kWh/m² to a high of 8.66 kWh/m² in June across the year — June's 8.66 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 8.4 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| 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 |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.4 | Intense |
| 2 | 8.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 8.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 8.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 8.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 8.6 | Intense |
| 7 | 8.6 | Intense |
| 8 | 8.6 | Intense |
| 9 | 8.6 | Intense |
| 10 | 8.6 | Intense |
| 11 | 8.6 | Intense |
| 12 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 13 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 14 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 15 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 16 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 17 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 18 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 19 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 20 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 21 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 22 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 23 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 24 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 25 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 26 | 8.7 | Intense |
| 27 | 8.6 | Intense |
| 28 | 8.6 | Intense |
| 29 | 8.6 | Intense |
| 30 | 8.6 | Intense |
Is June a good time to visit Ridgecrest?
Our two travel scores rate June for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
June is a reasonable time to visit Ridgecrest for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Ridgecrest in June
From June's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In June, Ridgecrest sees daytime highs around 91°F and nights near 63°F. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Ridgecrest in June
Clear-sky midday UV in June 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 Ridgecrest peaks around June 21 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 17 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 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | High |
| Apr | 7 | Very high |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Ridgecrest in June
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where June falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Ridgecrest is worst in August — around 20 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.8× 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 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 9 | 6 | 5 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | Good |
| Feb | 7 | Good |
| Mar | 9 | Good |
| Apr | 9 | Good |
| May | 8 | Good |
| Jun | 10 | Good |
| Jul | 14 | Moderate |
| Aug | 20 | Moderate |
| Sep | 19 | Moderate |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 6 | Good |
| Dec | 5 | Good |
Where is Ridgecrest?
Ridgecrest sits at 35.6°N, 117.7°W, 2,290 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Rosamond, 59 mi away.
Topography around Ridgecrest
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Ridgecrest.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Ridgecrest has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 157 ft around an average of 2,303 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,516 ft; within 50 miles, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 10,167 ft.
The land around Ridgecrest is covered by bare terrain (49%) and artificial surfaces (45%) within 2 miles, bare terrain (80%) within 10 miles, and bare terrain (51%) and grassland (26%) 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 Ridgecrest (35.6225°, -117.6709°, elevation 2,290 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).