Santa Fe weather in August
In August, Santa Fe sees average daytime highs of 80°F and overnight lows near 57°F, with 1.3 in of rain across 8 wet days and about 13.3 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 80°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 47% of the time in August, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 48 min at the start of August to 12 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Santa Fe's 10th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Santa Fe's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 80°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 57°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 1.3 in
- 8 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 24 min
- 5:27 AM – 6:49 PM
- Cloud cover
- 44%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 5 mph
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.71 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.1
- 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 August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 80°F through the month.
A typical August day in Santa Fe reaches about 80°F in the afternoon and slips back to 57°F overnight — a 23°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 73°F and 87°F. Set against its neighbours, August runs about 3°F cooler than July and about 6°F warmer than September.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 |
| Avg low (°F) | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 82 | 59 |
| 2 | 82 | 59 |
| 3 | 81 | 59 |
| 4 | 81 | 59 |
| 5 | 81 | 59 |
| 6 | 81 | 58 |
| 7 | 81 | 58 |
| 8 | 81 | 58 |
| 9 | 81 | 58 |
| 10 | 81 | 58 |
| 11 | 81 | 58 |
| 12 | 81 | 58 |
| 13 | 81 | 58 |
| 14 | 81 | 58 |
| 15 | 81 | 58 |
| 16 | 81 | 58 |
| 17 | 80 | 57 |
| 18 | 80 | 57 |
| 19 | 80 | 57 |
| 20 | 80 | 57 |
| 21 | 80 | 57 |
| 22 | 80 | 57 |
| 23 | 80 | 57 |
| 24 | 80 | 57 |
| 25 | 80 | 56 |
| 26 | 80 | 56 |
| 27 | 80 | 56 |
| 28 | 79 | 56 |
| 29 | 79 | 56 |
| 30 | 79 | 56 |
| 31 | 79 | 56 |
How August really feels in Santa Fe
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August 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.
August sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Santa Fe weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 3rd-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° / 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 August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 47% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 28% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 25%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 66 | 67 | 67 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 |
| Cloudier (%) | 34 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66 | 34 |
| 2 | 67 | 33 |
| 3 | 67 | 33 |
| 4 | 69 | 31 |
| 5 | 69 | 31 |
| 6 | 70 | 30 |
| 7 | 70 | 30 |
| 8 | 71 | 29 |
| 9 | 72 | 28 |
| 10 | 72 | 28 |
| 11 | 73 | 27 |
| 12 | 73 | 27 |
| 13 | 74 | 26 |
| 14 | 74 | 26 |
| 15 | 75 | 25 |
| 16 | 75 | 25 |
| 17 | 75 | 25 |
| 18 | 76 | 24 |
| 19 | 76 | 24 |
| 20 | 76 | 24 |
| 21 | 77 | 23 |
| 22 | 77 | 23 |
| 23 | 77 | 23 |
| 24 | 79 | 21 |
| 25 | 79 | 21 |
| 26 | 80 | 20 |
| 27 | 80 | 20 |
| 28 | 81 | 19 |
| 29 | 81 | 19 |
| 30 | 81 | 19 |
| 31 | 82 | 18 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Santa Fe gets around 1.3 in of rain over 8 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 26% and peaks near 35% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 35 |
| 2 | 34 |
| 3 | 34 |
| 4 | 33 |
| 5 | 33 |
| 6 | 32 |
| 7 | 32 |
| 8 | 31 |
| 9 | 30 |
| 10 | 30 |
| 11 | 29 |
| 12 | 28 |
| 13 | 28 |
| 14 | 27 |
| 15 | 27 |
| 16 | 26 |
| 17 | 26 |
| 18 | 25 |
| 19 | 25 |
| 20 | 24 |
| 21 | 23 |
| 22 | 22 |
| 23 | 21 |
| 24 | 21 |
| 25 | 20 |
| 26 | 19 |
| 27 | 19 |
| 28 | 18 |
| 29 | 18 |
| 30 | 18 |
| 31 | 18 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the dry band about 94% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 |
| Comfortable (%) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87 | 13 |
| 2 | 87 | 13 |
| 3 | 87 | 13 |
| 4 | 88 | 12 |
| 5 | 88 | 12 |
| 6 | 89 | 11 |
| 7 | 89 | 11 |
| 8 | 90 | 10 |
| 9 | 91 | 9 |
| 10 | 91 | 9 |
| 11 | 92 | 8 |
| 12 | 93 | 7 |
| 13 | 93 | 7 |
| 14 | 94 | 6 |
| 15 | 94 | 6 |
| 16 | 95 | 5 |
| 17 | 95 | 5 |
| 18 | 95 | 5 |
| 19 | 95 | 5 |
| 20 | 96 | 4 |
| 21 | 96 | 4 |
| 22 | 96 | 4 |
| 23 | 97 | 3 |
| 24 | 97 | 3 |
| 25 | 97 | 3 |
| 26 | 98 | 2 |
| 27 | 98 | 2 |
| 28 | 98 | 2 |
| 29 | 98 | 2 |
| 30 | 99 | 1 |
| 31 | 99 | 1 |
Wind in August
Winds average 5 mph in August, the calmest month.
Across August, 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 August
Daylight runs from about 13 h 48 min at the start of August to 12 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 60 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 5:15 AM to 5:39 AM, and sunset from 7:05 PM to 6:29 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:39 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:05 | 7:04 | 7:03 | 7:02 | 7:01 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:29 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.8 | 5:15 | 7:05 |
| 2 | 13.8 | 5:16 | 7:04 |
| 3 | 13.8 | 5:17 | 7:03 |
| 4 | 13.7 | 5:17 | 7:02 |
| 5 | 13.7 | 5:18 | 7:01 |
| 6 | 13.7 | 5:19 | 7:00 |
| 7 | 13.6 | 5:20 | 6:59 |
| 8 | 13.6 | 5:21 | 6:58 |
| 9 | 13.6 | 5:21 | 6:57 |
| 10 | 13.6 | 5:22 | 6:56 |
| 11 | 13.5 | 5:23 | 6:55 |
| 12 | 13.5 | 5:24 | 6:53 |
| 13 | 13.5 | 5:25 | 6:52 |
| 14 | 13.4 | 5:25 | 6:51 |
| 15 | 13.4 | 5:26 | 6:50 |
| 16 | 13.4 | 5:27 | 6:49 |
| 17 | 13.3 | 5:28 | 6:47 |
| 18 | 13.3 | 5:29 | 6:46 |
| 19 | 13.3 | 5:29 | 6:45 |
| 20 | 13.2 | 5:30 | 6:44 |
| 21 | 13.2 | 5:31 | 6:42 |
| 22 | 13.2 | 5:32 | 6:41 |
| 23 | 13.1 | 5:33 | 6:40 |
| 24 | 13.1 | 5:33 | 6:38 |
| 25 | 13.0 | 5:34 | 6:37 |
| 26 | 13.0 | 5:35 | 6:36 |
| 27 | 13.0 | 5:36 | 6:34 |
| 28 | 12.9 | 5:37 | 6:33 |
| 29 | 12.9 | 5:37 | 6:31 |
| 30 | 12.9 | 5:38 | 6:30 |
| 31 | 12.8 | 5:39 | 6:29 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 6.71 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 — August's 6.71 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| 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 | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.4 | Intense |
Is August a good time to visit Santa Fe?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is one of the better times to visit Santa Fe for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Santa Fe in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Santa Fe sees daytime highs around 80°F and nights near 57°F. Pack sun protection. Worth having: light clothes and rain gear. About 8 days see rain.
UV index in Santa Fe in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August 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 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 August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August 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).