Ibb weather in September
In September, Ibb sees average daytime highs of 25°C and overnight lows near 14°C, with 113 mm of rain across 17.7 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 25°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 30% of the time in September, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 18 min at the start of September to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Ibb's 8th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ibb's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 25°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 14°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 113 mm
- 17.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 5:55 AM – 6:00 PM
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.82 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.8
- out of 10
Ibb is city in Yemen.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in September
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 25°C through the month.
A typical September day in Ibb reaches about 25°C in the afternoon and slips back to 14°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 23°C and 26°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs on par with August and on par with October.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg low (°C) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 15 |
| 2 | 24 | 15 |
| 3 | 24 | 15 |
| 4 | 24 | 15 |
| 5 | 24 | 15 |
| 6 | 24 | 15 |
| 7 | 24 | 15 |
| 8 | 24 | 15 |
| 9 | 24 | 15 |
| 10 | 25 | 15 |
| 11 | 25 | 14 |
| 12 | 25 | 14 |
| 13 | 25 | 14 |
| 14 | 25 | 14 |
| 15 | 25 | 14 |
| 16 | 25 | 14 |
| 17 | 25 | 14 |
| 18 | 25 | 14 |
| 19 | 25 | 14 |
| 20 | 25 | 14 |
| 21 | 25 | 14 |
| 22 | 25 | 13 |
| 23 | 25 | 13 |
| 24 | 25 | 13 |
| 25 | 25 | 13 |
| 26 | 25 | 13 |
| 27 | 25 | 13 |
| 28 | 25 | 13 |
| 29 | 25 | 13 |
| 30 | 25 | 13 |
Ibb weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 6th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22° / 10° | 12 | 3.1 | 11.3 | 8.3 |
| Feb | 24° / 11° | 13 | 2.4 | 11.5 | 8.6 |
| Mar | 25° / 12° | 40 | 6.7 | 11.9 | 7.9 |
| Apr | 25° / 14° | 62 | 8.5 | 12.3 | 7.3 |
| May | 26° / 15° | 87 | 13.6 | 12.6 | 6.2 |
| Jun | 27° / 16° | 85 | 17.6 | 12.8 | 5.4 |
| Jul | 25° / 16° | 157 | 24.5 | 12.7 | 4.7 |
| Aug | 24° / 16° | 241 | 29.5 | 12.5 | 4.1 |
| Sep | 25° / 14° | 113 | 17.7 | 12.1 | 5.8 |
| Oct | 24° / 12° | 27 | 5 | 11.7 | 8.3 |
| Nov | 23° / 10° | 7 | 1.4 | 11.4 | 8.8 |
| Dec | 22° / 10° | 5 | 1.4 | 11.2 | 8.7 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 30% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 39% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 31%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 |
| Cloudier (%) | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59 | 41 |
| 2 | 60 | 40 |
| 3 | 60 | 40 |
| 4 | 60 | 40 |
| 5 | 60 | 40 |
| 6 | 62 | 38 |
| 7 | 62 | 38 |
| 8 | 63 | 37 |
| 9 | 64 | 36 |
| 10 | 65 | 35 |
| 11 | 65 | 35 |
| 12 | 66 | 34 |
| 13 | 68 | 32 |
| 14 | 69 | 31 |
| 15 | 69 | 31 |
| 16 | 70 | 30 |
| 17 | 71 | 29 |
| 18 | 72 | 28 |
| 19 | 73 | 27 |
| 20 | 74 | 26 |
| 21 | 74 | 26 |
| 22 | 75 | 25 |
| 23 | 75 | 25 |
| 24 | 75 | 25 |
| 25 | 76 | 24 |
| 26 | 76 | 24 |
| 27 | 76 | 24 |
| 28 | 76 | 24 |
| 29 | 76 | 24 |
| 30 | 76 | 24 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Ibb gets around 113 mm of rain over 17.7 wet days in September. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 59% and peaks near 90% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 90 | 89 | 87 | 86 | 84 | 82 | 81 | 78 | 76 | 74 | 71 | 69 | 66 | 63 | 61 | 58 | 55 | 52 | 49 | 47 | 44 | 42 | 40 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 90 |
| 2 | 89 |
| 3 | 87 |
| 4 | 86 |
| 5 | 84 |
| 6 | 82 |
| 7 | 81 |
| 8 | 78 |
| 9 | 76 |
| 10 | 74 |
| 11 | 71 |
| 12 | 69 |
| 13 | 66 |
| 14 | 63 |
| 15 | 61 |
| 16 | 58 |
| 17 | 55 |
| 18 | 52 |
| 19 | 49 |
| 20 | 47 |
| 21 | 44 |
| 22 | 42 |
| 23 | 40 |
| 24 | 38 |
| 25 | 36 |
| 26 | 35 |
| 27 | 33 |
| 28 | 32 |
| 29 | 31 |
| 30 | 30 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the comfortable band about 48% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 32 | 36 | 41 | 45 | 50 | 54 | 58 | 63 | 67 | 71 | 74 | 77 | 80 | 82 | 84 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 88 |
| Comfortable (%) | 76 | 77 | 78 | 77 | 78 | 77 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 70 | 68 | 65 | 61 | 57 | 53 | 49 | 45 | 41 | 37 | 33 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Humid (%) | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 76 | 18 |
| 2 | 7 | 77 | 16 |
| 3 | 8 | 78 | 14 |
| 4 | 10 | 77 | 13 |
| 5 | 11 | 78 | 11 |
| 6 | 13 | 77 | 10 |
| 7 | 16 | 75 | 9 |
| 8 | 18 | 75 | 7 |
| 9 | 21 | 73 | 6 |
| 10 | 25 | 70 | 5 |
| 11 | 28 | 68 | 4 |
| 12 | 32 | 65 | 3 |
| 13 | 36 | 61 | 3 |
| 14 | 41 | 57 | 2 |
| 15 | 45 | 53 | 2 |
| 16 | 50 | 49 | 1 |
| 17 | 54 | 45 | 1 |
| 18 | 58 | 41 | 1 |
| 19 | 63 | 37 | 0 |
| 20 | 67 | 33 | 0 |
| 21 | 71 | 29 | 0 |
| 22 | 74 | 26 | 0 |
| 23 | 77 | 23 | 0 |
| 24 | 80 | 20 | 0 |
| 25 | 82 | 18 | 0 |
| 26 | 84 | 16 | 0 |
| 27 | 86 | 14 | 0 |
| 28 | 87 | 13 | 0 |
| 29 | 88 | 12 | 0 |
| 30 | 88 | 12 | 0 |
Wind in September
Winds average 5 km/h in September, the calmest month.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 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 |
| Wind speed (km/h) | 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 |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 12 h 18 min at the start of September to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 5:55 AM to 5:56 AM, and sunset from 6:11 PM to 5:49 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:49 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.3 | 5:55 | 6:11 |
| 2 | 12.3 | 5:55 | 6:10 |
| 3 | 12.2 | 5:55 | 6:10 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 5:55 | 6:09 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 5:55 | 6:08 |
| 6 | 12.2 | 5:55 | 6:08 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 5:55 | 6:07 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 5:55 | 6:06 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 5:55 | 6:05 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 5:55 | 6:05 |
| 11 | 12.1 | 5:55 | 6:04 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 5:55 | 6:03 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 5:55 | 6:02 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 5:55 | 6:01 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 5:55 | 6:01 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 5:55 | 6:00 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 5:55 | 5:59 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 5:55 | 5:58 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 5:55 | 5:58 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 5:55 | 5:57 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 5:55 | 5:56 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 5:55 | 5:55 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 5:56 | 5:55 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 5:56 | 5:54 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 5:56 | 5:53 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 5:56 | 5:52 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 5:56 | 5:51 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 5:56 | 5:51 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 5:56 | 5:50 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 5:56 | 5:49 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 5.82 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.44 kWh/m² to a high of 6.74 kWh/m² in April across the year — September's 5.82 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 23 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.1 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Ibb
In September, Ibb sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Ibb's monsoon runs July–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Ibb sees seasonal dust haze (June–August), heaviest in July.
Is September a good time to visit Ibb?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is a reasonable time to visit Ibb for sightseeing.
What to pack for Ibb in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Ibb sees daytime highs around 25°C and nights near 14°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes and sun protection. About 18 days see rain.
UV index in Ibb in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ibb peaks around April 11 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Extreme |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Ibb in September
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where September falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Ibb is worst in July — around 54 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 1.9× the cleanest month (December, 28 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) | 30 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 42 | 52 | 54 | 44 | 44 | 35 | 28 | 28 |
| Level | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | Moderate |
| Feb | 36 | Poor |
| Mar | 37 | Poor |
| Apr | 38 | Poor |
| May | 42 | Poor |
| Jun | 52 | Poor |
| Jul | 54 | Poor |
| Aug | 44 | Poor |
| Sep | 44 | Poor |
| Oct | 35 | Moderate |
| Nov | 28 | Moderate |
| Dec | 28 | Moderate |
Where is Ibb?
Ibb sits at 14.0°N, 44.2°E, 1,931 m above sea level, in Yemen. The nearest listed city is Dhī as Sufāl, 16 km away.
Topography around Ibb
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ibb.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ibb has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,132 m around an average of 2,056 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,895 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,089 m.
The land around Ibb is covered by cropland (44%) and artificial surfaces (33%) within 3 km, cropland (55%) and shrubs (28%) within 16 km, and shrubs (45%), grassland (22%) and cropland (20%) within 80 km.
Yemen travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type A / D / G
- 240 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 7% of US
- price level, 2013
- GDP per capita
- $634
- 2018
- Happiness
- 3.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2013
- Road deaths
- 29.4
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 402
- 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 Ibb (13.9667°, 44.1833°, elevation 1,931 m), 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).