San Rafael weather in November
In November, San Rafael sees average daytime highs of 62°F and overnight lows near 48°F, with 2.2 in of rain across 6 wet days and about 9.9 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 65°F in the first days to 59°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 45% of the time in November, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 24 min at the start of November to 9 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is San Rafael's 8th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see San Rafael's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 62°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 48°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 2.2 in
- 6 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 54 min
- 6:58 AM – 4:53 PM
- Cloud cover
- 49%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 6 mph
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.75 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.9
- out of 10
San Rafael is city and the county seat of Marin County, California, United States.
- Density
- 1,019/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1874
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Highs ease over the month, from about 65°F in the first days to 59°F by the end.
A typical November day in San Rafael reaches about 62°F in the afternoon and slips back to 48°F overnight — a 14°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 56°F and 68°F. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 8°F cooler than October and about 6°F warmer than December.
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| Avg high (°F) | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 |
| Avg low (°F) | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66 | 51 |
| 2 | 65 | 51 |
| 3 | 65 | 50 |
| 4 | 65 | 50 |
| 5 | 65 | 50 |
| 6 | 64 | 50 |
| 7 | 64 | 49 |
| 8 | 64 | 49 |
| 9 | 64 | 49 |
| 10 | 63 | 49 |
| 11 | 63 | 49 |
| 12 | 63 | 49 |
| 13 | 62 | 49 |
| 14 | 62 | 48 |
| 15 | 62 | 48 |
| 16 | 62 | 48 |
| 17 | 61 | 48 |
| 18 | 61 | 48 |
| 19 | 61 | 48 |
| 20 | 61 | 47 |
| 21 | 60 | 47 |
| 22 | 60 | 47 |
| 23 | 60 | 47 |
| 24 | 60 | 47 |
| 25 | 60 | 47 |
| 26 | 59 | 47 |
| 27 | 59 | 46 |
| 28 | 59 | 46 |
| 29 | 59 | 46 |
| 30 | 58 | 46 |
San Rafael weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 8th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56° / 44° | 4.5 | 9.9 | 9.7 | 3.9 |
| Feb | 58° / 46° | 4.7 | 9 | 10.5 | 4.4 |
| Mar | 61° / 48° | 3.4 | 8.8 | 11.7 | 5.2 |
| Apr | 63° / 49° | 1.5 | 4.9 | 13 | 6.5 |
| May | 67° / 52° | 0.8 | 3 | 14 | 7.6 |
| Jun | 71° / 54° | 0.2 | 0.8 | 14.6 | 8.6 |
| Jul | 72° / 55° | 0.0 | 0.1 | 14.4 | 8.9 |
| Aug | 73° / 56° | 0.0 | 0.2 | 13.5 | 9.0 |
| Sep | 73° / 55° | 0.1 | 0.4 | 12.3 | 9.0 |
| Oct | 70° / 53° | 1.0 | 2.9 | 11 | 8.1 |
| Nov | 62° / 48° | 2.2 | 6 | 9.9 | 5.9 |
| Dec | 56° / 44° | 4.4 | 9.8 | 9.4 | 3.9 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 45% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 42%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 |
| Cloudier (%) | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68 | 32 |
| 2 | 67 | 33 |
| 3 | 67 | 33 |
| 4 | 66 | 34 |
| 5 | 65 | 35 |
| 6 | 65 | 35 |
| 7 | 64 | 36 |
| 8 | 63 | 37 |
| 9 | 62 | 38 |
| 10 | 62 | 38 |
| 11 | 61 | 39 |
| 12 | 60 | 40 |
| 13 | 59 | 41 |
| 14 | 57 | 43 |
| 15 | 56 | 44 |
| 16 | 56 | 44 |
| 17 | 55 | 45 |
| 18 | 55 | 45 |
| 19 | 54 | 46 |
| 20 | 54 | 46 |
| 21 | 54 | 46 |
| 22 | 53 | 47 |
| 23 | 53 | 47 |
| 24 | 53 | 47 |
| 25 | 53 | 47 |
| 26 | 53 | 47 |
| 27 | 52 | 48 |
| 28 | 52 | 48 |
| 29 | 52 | 48 |
| 30 | 51 | 49 |
Chance of precipitation in November
San Rafael gets around 2.2 in of rain over 6 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 20% and peaks near 28% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 15 |
| 2 | 15 |
| 3 | 16 |
| 4 | 16 |
| 5 | 16 |
| 6 | 16 |
| 7 | 17 |
| 8 | 17 |
| 9 | 17 |
| 10 | 17 |
| 11 | 18 |
| 12 | 19 |
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| 24 | 24 |
| 25 | 25 |
| 26 | 25 |
| 27 | 26 |
| 28 | 27 |
| 29 | 27 |
| 30 | 28 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the dry band about 95% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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| Dry (%) | 90 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 |
| Comfortable (%) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 90 | 10 |
| 2 | 91 | 9 |
| 3 | 91 | 9 |
| 4 | 92 | 8 |
| 5 | 92 | 8 |
| 6 | 92 | 8 |
| 7 | 93 | 7 |
| 8 | 93 | 7 |
| 9 | 94 | 6 |
| 10 | 94 | 6 |
| 11 | 95 | 5 |
| 12 | 95 | 5 |
| 13 | 95 | 5 |
| 14 | 95 | 5 |
| 15 | 96 | 4 |
| 16 | 96 | 4 |
| 17 | 96 | 4 |
| 18 | 96 | 4 |
| 19 | 96 | 4 |
| 20 | 97 | 3 |
| 21 | 97 | 3 |
| 22 | 97 | 3 |
| 23 | 97 | 3 |
| 24 | 97 | 3 |
| 25 | 97 | 3 |
| 26 | 97 | 3 |
| 27 | 97 | 3 |
| 28 | 97 | 3 |
| 29 | 96 | 4 |
| 30 | 96 | 4 |
Wind in November
Winds average 6 mph in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 5 mph on the calmest days to 6 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (mph) | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 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 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 10 h 24 min at the start of November to 9 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 48 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 6:42 AM to 7:12 AM, and sunset from 5:05 PM to 4:47 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:10 | 7:11 | 7:12 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:05 | 5:04 | 5:03 | 5:02 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:00 | 4:59 | 4:58 | 4:57 | 4:56 | 4:56 | 4:55 | 4:54 | 4:53 | 4:53 | 4:52 | 4:52 | 4:51 | 4:50 | 4:50 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:48 | 4:48 | 4:48 | 4:47 | 4:47 | 4:47 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.4 | 6:42 | 5:05 |
| 2 | 10.4 | 6:43 | 5:04 |
| 3 | 10.3 | 6:44 | 5:03 |
| 4 | 10.3 | 6:45 | 5:02 |
| 5 | 10.3 | 6:46 | 5:01 |
| 6 | 10.2 | 6:47 | 5:01 |
| 7 | 10.2 | 6:48 | 5:00 |
| 8 | 10.2 | 6:49 | 4:59 |
| 9 | 10.1 | 6:51 | 4:58 |
| 10 | 10.1 | 6:52 | 4:57 |
| 11 | 10.1 | 6:53 | 4:56 |
| 12 | 10.0 | 6:54 | 4:56 |
| 13 | 10.0 | 6:55 | 4:55 |
| 14 | 10.0 | 6:56 | 4:54 |
| 15 | 9.9 | 6:57 | 4:53 |
| 16 | 9.9 | 6:58 | 4:53 |
| 17 | 9.9 | 6:59 | 4:52 |
| 18 | 9.9 | 7:00 | 4:52 |
| 19 | 9.8 | 7:01 | 4:51 |
| 20 | 9.8 | 7:02 | 4:50 |
| 21 | 9.8 | 7:03 | 4:50 |
| 22 | 9.8 | 7:04 | 4:49 |
| 23 | 9.7 | 7:05 | 4:49 |
| 24 | 9.7 | 7:06 | 4:49 |
| 25 | 9.7 | 7:07 | 4:48 |
| 26 | 9.7 | 7:08 | 4:48 |
| 27 | 9.6 | 7:09 | 4:48 |
| 28 | 9.6 | 7:10 | 4:47 |
| 29 | 9.6 | 7:11 | 4:47 |
| 30 | 9.6 | 7:12 | 4:47 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 2.75 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.13 kWh/m² to a high of 7.85 kWh/m² in June across the year — November's 2.75 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| 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 | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.3 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for San Rafael
In November, San Rafael sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
San Rafael's rainy season runs November–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is November a good time to visit San Rafael?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a reasonable time to visit San Rafael for sightseeing.
What to pack for San Rafael in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, San Rafael sees daytime highs around 62°F and nights near 48°F. Worth packing: a warm layer. About 6 days see rain.
Sea temperature near San Rafael in November
The nearest coast averages about 55°F in November — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 9 mi away) is warmest in September at about 58°F and coldest in April near 53°F.
The water stays below 68°F all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 53 | 53 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 54 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53 | Bracing |
| Feb | 53 | Bracing |
| Mar | 54 | Bracing |
| Apr | 53 | Bracing |
| May | 53 | Bracing |
| Jun | 54 | Bracing |
| Jul | 56 | Bracing |
| Aug | 58 | Bracing |
| Sep | 58 | Bracing |
| Oct | 57 | Bracing |
| Nov | 55 | Bracing |
| Dec | 54 | Bracing |
UV index in San Rafael in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 2. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in San Rafael peaks around July 11 at about 10 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 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) | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 5 | High |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in San Rafael in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in San Rafael is worst in September — around 29 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 4.2× the cleanest month (June, 7 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) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 16 | 12 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Moderate |
| Feb | 13 | Moderate |
| Mar | 13 | Moderate |
| Apr | 10 | Good |
| May | 8 | Good |
| Jun | 7 | Good |
| Jul | 10 | Good |
| Aug | 25 | Moderate |
| Sep | 29 | Moderate |
| Oct | 27 | Moderate |
| Nov | 16 | Moderate |
| Dec | 12 | Good |
Where is San Rafael?
San Rafael sits at 38.0°N, 122.5°W, 43 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Novato, 9.3 mi away.
Topography around San Rafael
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of San Rafael.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around San Rafael has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 994 ft around an average of 174 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,808 ft; within 50 miles, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 4,459 ft.
The land around San Rafael is covered by trees (62%) and artificial surfaces (31%) within 2 miles, trees (42%) and water (36%) within 10 miles, and water (40%), trees (23%) 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 San Rafael (37.9735°, -122.5311°, elevation 43 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. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. 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).