Chambishi weather in October
In October, Chambishi sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 19°C, with 17 mm of rain across 3.7 wet days and about 12.3 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 50% of the time in October, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of October to 12 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Chambishi's 6th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Chambishi's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 19°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 17 mm
- 3.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 18 min
- 5:44 AM – 6:01 PM
- Cloud cover
- 44%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.97 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.0
- out of 10
Chambishi is town in Copperbelt Province, Zambia.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month.
A typical October day in Chambishi reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 19°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 34°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 1°C warmer than September and about 2°C warmer than November.
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| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 19 |
| 2 | 31 | 19 |
| 3 | 32 | 19 |
| 4 | 32 | 19 |
| 5 | 32 | 19 |
| 6 | 32 | 19 |
| 7 | 32 | 19 |
| 8 | 32 | 19 |
| 9 | 32 | 19 |
| 10 | 32 | 19 |
| 11 | 32 | 19 |
| 12 | 32 | 19 |
| 13 | 32 | 19 |
| 14 | 32 | 19 |
| 15 | 32 | 19 |
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| 19 | 32 | 19 |
| 20 | 32 | 19 |
| 21 | 32 | 19 |
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| 24 | 32 | 19 |
| 25 | 31 | 19 |
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| 28 | 31 | 19 |
| 29 | 31 | 19 |
| 30 | 31 | 19 |
| 31 | 31 | 19 |
Chambishi weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 1st-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° / 18° | 273 | 28 | 12.7 | 3.7 |
| Feb | 26° / 18° | 227 | 24.3 | 12.4 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 26° / 17° | 172 | 21.6 | 12.1 | 4.8 |
| Apr | 26° / 16° | 32 | 6.7 | 11.7 | 7.1 |
| May | 26° / 14° | 3 | 0.8 | 11.4 | 8.5 |
| Jun | 25° / 12° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.3 | 9.2 |
| Jul | 25° / 11° | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 9.3 |
| Aug | 27° / 14° | 0 | 0 | 11.6 | 8.4 |
| Sep | 30° / 17° | 1 | 0.3 | 11.9 | 6.3 |
| Oct | 32° / 19° | 17 | 3.7 | 12.3 | 5.0 |
| Nov | 29° / 19° | 124 | 16.5 | 12.6 | 4.4 |
| Dec | 27° / 18° | 253 | 26.8 | 12.7 | 3.9 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 50% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 29%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 81 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 60 |
| Cloudier (%) | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 40 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81 | 19 |
| 2 | 80 | 20 |
| 3 | 79 | 21 |
| 4 | 78 | 22 |
| 5 | 78 | 22 |
| 6 | 77 | 23 |
| 7 | 77 | 23 |
| 8 | 76 | 24 |
| 9 | 76 | 24 |
| 10 | 75 | 25 |
| 11 | 74 | 26 |
| 12 | 74 | 26 |
| 13 | 73 | 27 |
| 14 | 72 | 28 |
| 15 | 72 | 28 |
| 16 | 70 | 30 |
| 17 | 70 | 30 |
| 18 | 70 | 30 |
| 19 | 69 | 31 |
| 20 | 69 | 31 |
| 21 | 68 | 32 |
| 22 | 68 | 32 |
| 23 | 67 | 33 |
| 24 | 67 | 33 |
| 25 | 66 | 34 |
| 26 | 65 | 35 |
| 27 | 64 | 36 |
| 28 | 64 | 36 |
| 29 | 63 | 37 |
| 30 | 62 | 38 |
| 31 | 60 | 40 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Chambishi gets around 17 mm of rain over 3.7 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 13% and peaks near 26% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5 |
| 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 6 |
| 4 | 6 |
| 5 | 7 |
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| 26 | 18 |
| 27 | 20 |
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| 29 | 22 |
| 30 | 24 |
| 31 | 26 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the dry band about 78% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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| Dry (%) | 93 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 75 | 74 | 72 | 71 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 62 | 59 | 56 | 54 |
| Comfortable (%) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
| Humid (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 20 |
| Muggy (%) | 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 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | 92 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 92 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 4 | 91 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 5 | 90 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 6 | 89 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| 7 | 89 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| 8 | 88 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| 9 | 87 | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| 10 | 87 | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| 11 | 86 | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| 12 | 86 | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| 13 | 84 | 9 | 7 | 0 |
| 14 | 84 | 9 | 7 | 0 |
| 15 | 82 | 10 | 8 | 0 |
| 16 | 81 | 11 | 8 | 0 |
| 17 | 81 | 11 | 8 | 0 |
| 18 | 79 | 12 | 9 | 0 |
| 19 | 78 | 13 | 9 | 0 |
| 20 | 77 | 14 | 9 | 0 |
| 21 | 75 | 15 | 10 | 0 |
| 22 | 74 | 16 | 10 | 0 |
| 23 | 72 | 17 | 11 | 0 |
| 24 | 71 | 18 | 11 | 0 |
| 25 | 68 | 20 | 12 | 0 |
| 26 | 66 | 21 | 13 | 0 |
| 27 | 64 | 22 | 14 | 0 |
| 28 | 62 | 23 | 15 | 0 |
| 29 | 59 | 24 | 17 | 0 |
| 30 | 56 | 25 | 18 | 1 |
| 31 | 54 | 25 | 20 | 1 |
Wind in October
Winds average 11 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 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 (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | calm |
| 2 | 12 | calm |
| 3 | 12 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 11 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 11 | calm |
| 14 | 11 | calm |
| 15 | 11 | calm |
| 16 | 11 | calm |
| 17 | 11 | calm |
| 18 | 11 | calm |
| 19 | 11 | calm |
| 20 | 11 | calm |
| 21 | 11 | calm |
| 22 | 11 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
| 31 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of October to 12 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 5:53 AM to 5:38 AM, and sunset from 6:00 PM to 6:05 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:38 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 5:53 | 6:00 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 5:53 | 6:00 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 5:52 | 6:00 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 5:51 | 6:00 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 5:51 | 6:00 |
| 6 | 12.2 | 5:50 | 6:00 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 5:49 | 6:00 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 5:49 | 6:01 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 5:48 | 6:01 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 5:48 | 6:01 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 5:47 | 6:01 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 5:46 | 6:01 |
| 13 | 12.3 | 5:46 | 6:01 |
| 14 | 12.3 | 5:45 | 6:01 |
| 15 | 12.3 | 5:45 | 6:01 |
| 16 | 12.3 | 5:44 | 6:01 |
| 17 | 12.3 | 5:44 | 6:02 |
| 18 | 12.3 | 5:43 | 6:02 |
| 19 | 12.3 | 5:43 | 6:02 |
| 20 | 12.3 | 5:42 | 6:02 |
| 21 | 12.3 | 5:42 | 6:02 |
| 22 | 12.4 | 5:41 | 6:02 |
| 23 | 12.4 | 5:41 | 6:03 |
| 24 | 12.4 | 5:40 | 6:03 |
| 25 | 12.4 | 5:40 | 6:03 |
| 26 | 12.4 | 5:40 | 6:03 |
| 27 | 12.4 | 5:39 | 6:04 |
| 28 | 12.4 | 5:39 | 6:04 |
| 29 | 12.4 | 5:39 | 6:04 |
| 30 | 12.4 | 5:38 | 6:04 |
| 31 | 12.4 | 5:38 | 6:05 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 6.97 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.05 kWh/m² to a high of 6.97 kWh/m² in October across the year — October's 6.97 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| 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 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.8 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Chambishi
None of Chambishi's seasonal hazards are active in October. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Chambishi's monsoon runs November–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Chambishi?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit Chambishi for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Chambishi in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Chambishi sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 19°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 4 days see rain.
UV index in Chambishi in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October 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 Chambishi peaks around January 21 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 19 at about 9 (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) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Extreme |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Chambishi in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Chambishi is worst in August — around 72 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 4.8× the cleanest month (May, 15 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) | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 25 | 56 | 72 | 51 | 35 | 21 | 16 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Moderate |
| Feb | 18 | Moderate |
| Mar | 17 | Moderate |
| Apr | 15 | Moderate |
| May | 15 | Moderate |
| Jun | 25 | Moderate |
| Jul | 56 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 72 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 51 | Poor |
| Oct | 35 | Moderate |
| Nov | 21 | Moderate |
| Dec | 16 | Moderate |
Where is Chambishi?
Chambishi sits at 12.6°S, 28.1°E, 1,304 m above sea level, in Zambia. The nearest listed city is Chingola, 22 km away.
Topography around Chambishi
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Chambishi.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Chambishi has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 232 m around an average of 1,297 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 308 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 456 m.
The land around Chambishi is covered by grassland (25%) and artificial surfaces (23%) within 3 km, trees (38%) and grassland (31%) within 16 km, and trees (63%) and grassland (21%) within 80 km.
Zambia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / D / G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 30% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,318
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 5.2
- per 100k, 2015
- Road deaths
- 20.5
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 573
- 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 Chambishi (-12.6325°, 28.0537°, elevation 1,304 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).