Santa Fe weather in April
In April, Santa Fe sees average daytime highs of 62°F and overnight lows near 37°F, with 0.9 in of precipitation across 4.5 wet days and about 12.9 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 58°F in the first days to 65°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 48% of the time in April, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 18 min at the start of April to 13 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Santa Fe's 9th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Santa Fe's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 62°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 37°
- 6th coldest
- Precipitation
- 0.9 in
- 4.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 54 min
- 5:37 AM – 6:31 PM
- Cloud cover
- 42%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 7 mph
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.08 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.1
- out of 10
Santa Fe is capital city of the U.S. state of New Mexico and seat of Santa Fe County.
- Density
- 645/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1610
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in April
Highs climb over the month, from about 58°F in the first days to 65°F by the end.
A typical April day in Santa Fe reaches about 62°F in the afternoon and slips back to 37°F overnight — a 25°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 49°F and 71°F. Set against its neighbours, April runs about 8°F warmer than March and about 10°F cooler than May.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 |
| Avg low (°F) | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58 | 33 |
| 2 | 58 | 33 |
| 3 | 58 | 34 |
| 4 | 58 | 34 |
| 5 | 59 | 34 |
| 6 | 59 | 34 |
| 7 | 59 | 35 |
| 8 | 60 | 35 |
| 9 | 60 | 35 |
| 10 | 60 | 35 |
| 11 | 60 | 35 |
| 12 | 60 | 36 |
| 13 | 61 | 36 |
| 14 | 61 | 36 |
| 15 | 61 | 36 |
| 16 | 62 | 37 |
| 17 | 62 | 37 |
| 18 | 62 | 37 |
| 19 | 62 | 37 |
| 20 | 63 | 38 |
| 21 | 63 | 38 |
| 22 | 63 | 38 |
| 23 | 64 | 38 |
| 24 | 64 | 39 |
| 25 | 64 | 39 |
| 26 | 64 | 39 |
| 27 | 65 | 39 |
| 28 | 65 | 40 |
| 29 | 65 | 40 |
| 30 | 66 | 40 |
How April really feels in Santa Fe
Once humidity and wind are folded in, April averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 20 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in April is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Santa Fe weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 7th-warmest and 7th-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° / 19° | 0.9 | 4.4 | 4 | 9.9 | 0.1 |
| Feb | 45° / 24° | 0.8 | 5 | 4.2 | 10.6 | 1.2 |
| Mar | 54° / 30° | 1.0 | 5.4 | 2.8 | 11.7 | 3.7 |
| Apr | 62° / 37° | 0.9 | 4.5 | 1.4 | 12.9 | 6.1 |
| May | 71° / 46° | 0.8 | 4.8 | 0.1 | 13.9 | 7.8 |
| Jun | 81° / 55° | 0.6 | 3.7 | 0 | 14.4 | 7.6 |
| Jul | 83° / 59° | 1.4 | 8 | 0 | 14.2 | 6.3 |
| Aug | 80° / 57° | 1.3 | 8 | 0 | 13.3 | 7.1 |
| Sep | 74° / 51° | 1.0 | 4.7 | 0 | 12.2 | 8.2 |
| Oct | 64° / 40° | 1.2 | 4.6 | 0.7 | 11.1 | 6.7 |
| Nov | 51° / 29° | 0.8 | 4.1 | 2 | 10.1 | 3.0 |
| Dec | 41° / 20° | 1.0 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 9.6 | 0.2 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 48% of the time in April.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 23% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 29%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| Cloudier (%) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68 | 32 |
| 2 | 68 | 32 |
| 3 | 68 | 32 |
| 4 | 68 | 32 |
| 5 | 68 | 32 |
| 6 | 69 | 31 |
| 7 | 69 | 31 |
| 8 | 69 | 31 |
| 9 | 69 | 31 |
| 10 | 70 | 30 |
| 11 | 71 | 29 |
| 12 | 71 | 29 |
| 13 | 71 | 29 |
| 14 | 71 | 29 |
| 15 | 72 | 28 |
| 16 | 72 | 28 |
| 17 | 72 | 28 |
| 18 | 73 | 27 |
| 19 | 73 | 27 |
| 20 | 73 | 27 |
| 21 | 73 | 27 |
| 22 | 73 | 27 |
| 23 | 73 | 27 |
| 24 | 73 | 27 |
| 25 | 73 | 27 |
| 26 | 73 | 27 |
| 27 | 73 | 27 |
| 28 | 73 | 27 |
| 29 | 73 | 27 |
| 30 | 73 | 27 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Santa Fe gets around 0.9 in of rain and snow over 4.5 wet days in April. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 15% and peaks near 16% on the wettest days, and about 1 day brings snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| Snow chance (%) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 7 |
| 2 | 15 | 7 |
| 3 | 15 | 7 |
| 4 | 15 | 7 |
| 5 | 15 | 6 |
| 6 | 15 | 6 |
| 7 | 15 | 6 |
| 8 | 15 | 6 |
| 9 | 15 | 6 |
| 10 | 15 | 5 |
| 11 | 14 | 5 |
| 12 | 14 | 5 |
| 13 | 14 | 5 |
| 14 | 14 | 5 |
| 15 | 14 | 5 |
| 16 | 14 | 5 |
| 17 | 14 | 5 |
| 18 | 14 | 5 |
| 19 | 14 | 4 |
| 20 | 14 | 4 |
| 21 | 15 | 4 |
| 22 | 15 | 4 |
| 23 | 15 | 4 |
| 24 | 15 | 3 |
| 25 | 15 | 3 |
| 26 | 15 | 3 |
| 27 | 15 | 3 |
| 28 | 15 | 2 |
| 29 | 15 | 2 |
| 30 | 14 | 2 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April 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 |
| 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 |
Wind in April
Winds average 7 mph in April, the windiest month of the year.
Across April, 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.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 April
Daylight runs from about 12 h 18 min at the start of April to 13 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 66 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 5:58 AM to 5:19 AM, and sunset from 6:19 PM to 6:43 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.4 | 13.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:30 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:26 | 5:25 | 5:24 | 5:23 | 5:22 | 5:20 | 5:19 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:43 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.3 | 5:58 | 6:19 |
| 2 | 12.4 | 5:57 | 6:19 |
| 3 | 12.4 | 5:55 | 6:20 |
| 4 | 12.5 | 5:54 | 6:21 |
| 5 | 12.5 | 5:52 | 6:22 |
| 6 | 12.5 | 5:51 | 6:23 |
| 7 | 12.6 | 5:50 | 6:24 |
| 8 | 12.6 | 5:48 | 6:24 |
| 9 | 12.6 | 5:47 | 6:25 |
| 10 | 12.7 | 5:45 | 6:26 |
| 11 | 12.7 | 5:44 | 6:27 |
| 12 | 12.8 | 5:42 | 6:28 |
| 13 | 12.8 | 5:41 | 6:29 |
| 14 | 12.8 | 5:40 | 6:29 |
| 15 | 12.9 | 5:38 | 6:30 |
| 16 | 12.9 | 5:37 | 6:31 |
| 17 | 12.9 | 5:36 | 6:32 |
| 18 | 13.0 | 5:34 | 6:33 |
| 19 | 13.0 | 5:33 | 6:34 |
| 20 | 13.0 | 5:32 | 6:34 |
| 21 | 13.1 | 5:30 | 6:35 |
| 22 | 13.1 | 5:29 | 6:36 |
| 23 | 13.2 | 5:28 | 6:37 |
| 24 | 13.2 | 5:26 | 6:38 |
| 25 | 13.2 | 5:25 | 6:39 |
| 26 | 13.3 | 5:24 | 6:40 |
| 27 | 13.3 | 5:23 | 6:40 |
| 28 | 13.3 | 5:22 | 6:41 |
| 29 | 13.4 | 5:20 | 6:42 |
| 30 | 13.4 | 5:19 | 6:43 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 7.08 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.07 kWh/m² to a high of 8.17 kWh/m² in June across the year — April's 7.08 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| 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 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.5 | Intense |
Is April a good time to visit Santa Fe?
Our two travel scores rate April for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
April is a reasonable time to visit Santa Fe for sightseeing.
What to pack for Santa Fe in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Santa Fe sees daytime highs around 62°F and nights near 37°F. Pack sun protection. Worth having: a warm layer. About 5 days see rain.
UV index in Santa Fe in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April peaks around 8 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Santa Fe peaks around June 23 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) | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Moderate |
| Feb | 5 | High |
| Mar | 7 | Very high |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Santa Fe in April
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where April falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Santa Fe is worst in May — around 41 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 6.7× the cleanest month (November, 6 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 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 41 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Poor | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 8 | Good |
| Mar | 8 | Good |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 41 | Poor |
| Jun | 19 | Moderate |
| Jul | 9 | Good |
| Aug | 9 | Good |
| Sep | 8 | Good |
| Oct | 7 | Good |
| Nov | 6 | Good |
| Dec | 6 | Good |
Where is Santa Fe?
Santa Fe sits at 35.7°N, 105.9°W, 6,995 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Enchanted Hills, 44 mi away.
Topography around Santa Fe
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Santa Fe.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Santa Fe has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 820 ft around an average of 7,103 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 5,387 ft; within 50 miles, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 7,969 ft.
The land around Santa Fe is covered by artificial surfaces (45%) and trees (43%) within 2 miles, trees (51%) and grassland (34%) within 10 miles, and trees (47%) and grassland (41%) 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 Santa Fe (35.687°, -105.9378°, elevation 6,995 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).