Chavuma weather in August
In August, Chavuma sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 15°C, with 0 mm of rain across 0 wet days and about 11.6 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 29°C in the first days to 32°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 80% of the time in August, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 24 min at the start of August to 11 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Chavuma's 3rd-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Chavuma's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 15°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- 0 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min
- 6:46 AM – 6:20 PM
- Cloud cover
- 18%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.2 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.5
- out of 10
Chavuma is city.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Highs climb over the month, from about 29°C in the first days to 32°C by the end.
A typical August day in Chavuma reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 15°C overnight — a 15°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs about 3°C warmer than July and about 3°C cooler than September.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 13 |
| 2 | 29 | 13 |
| 3 | 29 | 14 |
| 4 | 29 | 14 |
| 5 | 29 | 14 |
| 6 | 29 | 14 |
| 7 | 29 | 14 |
| 8 | 30 | 14 |
| 9 | 30 | 14 |
| 10 | 30 | 14 |
| 11 | 30 | 15 |
| 12 | 30 | 15 |
| 13 | 30 | 15 |
| 14 | 30 | 15 |
| 15 | 30 | 15 |
| 16 | 31 | 15 |
| 17 | 31 | 15 |
| 18 | 31 | 15 |
| 19 | 31 | 15 |
| 20 | 31 | 16 |
| 21 | 31 | 16 |
| 22 | 31 | 16 |
| 23 | 31 | 16 |
| 24 | 31 | 16 |
| 25 | 32 | 16 |
| 26 | 32 | 16 |
| 27 | 32 | 16 |
| 28 | 32 | 17 |
| 29 | 32 | 17 |
| 30 | 32 | 17 |
| 31 | 32 | 17 |
How August really feels in Chavuma
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August averages 2 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in August is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Chavuma weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 3rd-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 19° | 260 | 27.8 | 12.7 | 3.7 |
| Feb | 27° / 19° | 253 | 24.7 | 12.4 | 3.8 |
| Mar | 27° / 18° | 226 | 25.2 | 12.1 | 4.1 |
| Apr | 28° / 17° | 53 | 7.9 | 11.7 | 6.3 |
| May | 29° / 15° | 1 | 0.4 | 11.4 | 7.4 |
| Jun | 27° / 13° | 0 | 0 | 11.2 | 8.9 |
| Jul | 27° / 12° | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 8.8 |
| Aug | 31° / 15° | 0 | 0 | 11.6 | 6.5 |
| Sep | 33° / 18° | 6 | 1.5 | 11.9 | 4.4 |
| Oct | 33° / 19° | 52 | 9.9 | 12.3 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 29° / 19° | 187 | 24.2 | 12.6 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 27° / 19° | 272 | 28.6 | 12.8 | 3.6 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 80% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 10% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 10%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 |
| Cloudier (%) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 94 | 6 |
| 2 | 94 | 6 |
| 3 | 93 | 7 |
| 4 | 93 | 7 |
| 5 | 93 | 7 |
| 6 | 92 | 8 |
| 7 | 92 | 8 |
| 8 | 92 | 8 |
| 9 | 92 | 8 |
| 10 | 91 | 9 |
| 11 | 91 | 9 |
| 12 | 91 | 9 |
| 13 | 91 | 9 |
| 14 | 90 | 10 |
| 15 | 90 | 10 |
| 16 | 90 | 10 |
| 17 | 90 | 10 |
| 18 | 89 | 11 |
| 19 | 89 | 11 |
| 20 | 89 | 11 |
| 21 | 89 | 11 |
| 22 | 89 | 11 |
| 23 | 89 | 11 |
| 24 | 89 | 11 |
| 25 | 89 | 11 |
| 26 | 89 | 11 |
| 27 | 89 | 11 |
| 28 | 89 | 11 |
| 29 | 89 | 11 |
| 30 | 89 | 11 |
| 31 | 89 | 11 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Chavuma gets around 0 mm of rain over 0 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 0% and peaks near 0% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 |
| 29 | 0 |
| 30 | 0 |
| 31 | 0 |
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 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 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 |
| Comfortable (%) | 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 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 0 |
| 2 | 100 | 0 |
| 3 | 100 | 0 |
| 4 | 100 | 0 |
| 5 | 100 | 0 |
| 6 | 100 | 0 |
| 7 | 100 | 0 |
| 8 | 100 | 0 |
| 9 | 100 | 0 |
| 10 | 100 | 0 |
| 11 | 100 | 0 |
| 12 | 100 | 0 |
| 13 | 100 | 0 |
| 14 | 100 | 0 |
| 15 | 100 | 0 |
| 16 | 100 | 0 |
| 17 | 100 | 0 |
| 18 | 100 | 0 |
| 19 | 100 | 0 |
| 20 | 100 | 0 |
| 21 | 100 | 0 |
| 22 | 100 | 0 |
| 23 | 100 | 0 |
| 24 | 99 | 1 |
| 25 | 99 | 1 |
| 26 | 99 | 1 |
| 27 | 99 | 1 |
| 28 | 99 | 1 |
| 29 | 99 | 1 |
| 30 | 99 | 1 |
| 31 | 99 | 1 |
Wind in August
Winds average 11 km/h in August, the windiest month of the year.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| 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 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | 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 | 11 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
| 31 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 11 h 24 min at the start of August to 11 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 6:53 AM to 6:37 AM, and sunset from 6:18 PM to 6:21 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:37 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.4 | 6:53 | 6:18 |
| 2 | 11.4 | 6:53 | 6:18 |
| 3 | 11.4 | 6:52 | 6:18 |
| 4 | 11.4 | 6:52 | 6:18 |
| 5 | 11.5 | 6:51 | 6:19 |
| 6 | 11.5 | 6:51 | 6:19 |
| 7 | 11.5 | 6:51 | 6:19 |
| 8 | 11.5 | 6:50 | 6:19 |
| 9 | 11.5 | 6:50 | 6:19 |
| 10 | 11.5 | 6:49 | 6:19 |
| 11 | 11.5 | 6:49 | 6:20 |
| 12 | 11.5 | 6:48 | 6:20 |
| 13 | 11.5 | 6:48 | 6:20 |
| 14 | 11.5 | 6:48 | 6:20 |
| 15 | 11.6 | 6:47 | 6:20 |
| 16 | 11.6 | 6:46 | 6:20 |
| 17 | 11.6 | 6:46 | 6:20 |
| 18 | 11.6 | 6:45 | 6:20 |
| 19 | 11.6 | 6:45 | 6:21 |
| 20 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:21 |
| 21 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:21 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 6:43 | 6:21 |
| 23 | 11.6 | 6:43 | 6:21 |
| 24 | 11.7 | 6:42 | 6:21 |
| 25 | 11.7 | 6:41 | 6:21 |
| 26 | 11.7 | 6:41 | 6:21 |
| 27 | 11.7 | 6:40 | 6:21 |
| 28 | 11.7 | 6:39 | 6:21 |
| 29 | 11.7 | 6:39 | 6:21 |
| 30 | 11.7 | 6:38 | 6:21 |
| 31 | 11.7 | 6:37 | 6:21 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 6.2 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.09 kWh/m² to a high of 6.68 kWh/m² in September across the year — August's 6.2 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 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 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | 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 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 6 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 7 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.5 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Chavuma
None of Chavuma's seasonal hazards are active in August. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Chavuma's monsoon runs November–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is August a good time to visit Chavuma?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a reasonable time to visit Chavuma for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Chavuma in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Chavuma sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 15°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Chavuma in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Chavuma peaks around January 20 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 20 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 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Chavuma 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 Chavuma is worst in September — around 54 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 8.2× the cleanest month (April, 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) | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 34 | 40 | 51 | 54 | 22 | 9 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Good |
| Feb | 10 | Good |
| Mar | 8 | Good |
| Apr | 7 | Good |
| May | 10 | Good |
| Jun | 34 | Moderate |
| Jul | 40 | Poor |
| Aug | 51 | Poor |
| Sep | 54 | Poor |
| Oct | 22 | Moderate |
| Nov | 9 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is Chavuma?
Chavuma sits at 13.1°S, 22.7°E, 1,101 m above sea level, in Zambia. The nearest listed city is Zambezi, 70 km away.
Topography around Chavuma
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Chavuma.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Chavuma has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 120 m around an average of 1,080 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 136 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 451 m.
The land around Chavuma is covered by shrubs (58%) within 3 km, trees (34%), grassland (30%) and shrubs (28%) within 16 km, and grassland (47%) and trees (44%) 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 Chavuma (-13.0667°, 22.6833°, elevation 1,101 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).