Lukulu weather in September
In September, Lukulu sees average daytime highs of 34°C and overnight lows near 19°C, with 4 mm of rain across 0.8 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 33°C in the first days to 34°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 74% of the time in September, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 42 min at the start of September to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Lukulu's 5th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Lukulu's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 34°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 19°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 4 mm
- 0.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 6:24 AM – 6:19 PM
- Cloud cover
- 25%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.82 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.2
- out of 10
Lukulu is human settlement in Western Province, Zambia.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in September
Highs climb over the month, from about 33°C in the first days to 34°C by the end.
A typical September day in Lukulu reaches about 34°C in the afternoon and slips back to 19°C overnight — a 15°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 31°C and 36°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs about 3°C warmer than August and on par with October.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 |
| Avg low (°C) | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 17 |
| 2 | 33 | 18 |
| 3 | 33 | 18 |
| 4 | 33 | 18 |
| 5 | 33 | 18 |
| 6 | 33 | 18 |
| 7 | 33 | 18 |
| 8 | 33 | 18 |
| 9 | 33 | 18 |
| 10 | 33 | 18 |
| 11 | 33 | 18 |
| 12 | 34 | 19 |
| 13 | 34 | 19 |
| 14 | 34 | 19 |
| 15 | 34 | 19 |
| 16 | 34 | 19 |
| 17 | 34 | 19 |
| 18 | 34 | 19 |
| 19 | 34 | 19 |
| 20 | 34 | 20 |
| 21 | 34 | 20 |
| 22 | 34 | 20 |
| 23 | 34 | 20 |
| 24 | 34 | 20 |
| 25 | 34 | 20 |
| 26 | 34 | 20 |
| 27 | 34 | 20 |
| 28 | 34 | 20 |
| 29 | 35 | 20 |
| 30 | 35 | 20 |
How September really feels in Lukulu
Once humidity and wind are folded in, September averages 30 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 September is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Lukulu weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 2nd-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 19° | 241 | 26.4 | 12.8 | 3.8 |
| Feb | 28° / 19° | 214 | 23.2 | 12.5 | 4.0 |
| Mar | 28° / 19° | 165 | 21.1 | 12.1 | 4.6 |
| Apr | 29° / 18° | 31 | 5.1 | 11.7 | 6.3 |
| May | 29° / 16° | 1 | 0.1 | 11.3 | 7.5 |
| Jun | 27° / 13° | 0 | 0 | 11.2 | 9.0 |
| Jul | 27° / 13° | 0 | 0 | 11.2 | 8.9 |
| Aug | 31° / 15° | 0 | 0 | 11.5 | 6.5 |
| Sep | 34° / 19° | 4 | 0.8 | 11.9 | 4.2 |
| Oct | 34° / 21° | 31 | 6.8 | 12.3 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 30° / 20° | 146 | 20.7 | 12.7 | 3.5 |
| Dec | 28° / 19° | 226 | 25.8 | 12.8 | 3.9 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 74% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 14%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 78 |
| Cloudier (%) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 92 | 8 |
| 2 | 92 | 8 |
| 3 | 92 | 8 |
| 4 | 91 | 9 |
| 5 | 91 | 9 |
| 6 | 90 | 10 |
| 7 | 90 | 10 |
| 8 | 89 | 11 |
| 9 | 89 | 11 |
| 10 | 88 | 12 |
| 11 | 88 | 12 |
| 12 | 87 | 13 |
| 13 | 87 | 13 |
| 14 | 87 | 13 |
| 15 | 86 | 14 |
| 16 | 86 | 14 |
| 17 | 86 | 14 |
| 18 | 86 | 14 |
| 19 | 85 | 15 |
| 20 | 84 | 16 |
| 21 | 84 | 16 |
| 22 | 83 | 17 |
| 23 | 82 | 18 |
| 24 | 82 | 18 |
| 25 | 82 | 18 |
| 26 | 81 | 19 |
| 27 | 80 | 20 |
| 28 | 80 | 20 |
| 29 | 80 | 20 |
| 30 | 78 | 22 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Lukulu gets around 4 mm of rain over 0.8 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 3% and peaks near 8% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 |
| 11 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 |
| 13 | 2 |
| 14 | 2 |
| 15 | 2 |
| 16 | 2 |
| 17 | 2 |
| 18 | 2 |
| 19 | 3 |
| 20 | 3 |
| 21 | 4 |
| 22 | 4 |
| 23 | 4 |
| 24 | 5 |
| 25 | 5 |
| 26 | 6 |
| 27 | 6 |
| 28 | 7 |
| 29 | 7 |
| 30 | 8 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September 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 (%) | 100 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 92 | 91 | 90 | 88 | 86 | 86 | 84 | 83 | 81 |
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 10 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 11 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 12 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 13 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 18 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 19 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 20 | 94 | 5 | 1 |
| 21 | 94 | 5 | 1 |
| 22 | 92 | 6 | 2 |
| 23 | 91 | 7 | 2 |
| 24 | 90 | 8 | 2 |
| 25 | 88 | 9 | 3 |
| 26 | 86 | 10 | 4 |
| 27 | 86 | 10 | 4 |
| 28 | 84 | 11 | 5 |
| 29 | 83 | 12 | 5 |
| 30 | 81 | 13 | 6 |
Wind in September
Winds average 11 km/h in September, the windiest month of the year.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 11 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 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 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 |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | calm |
| 2 | 12 | calm |
| 3 | 12 | calm |
| 4 | 12 | calm |
| 5 | 12 | calm |
| 6 | 12 | calm |
| 7 | 12 | calm |
| 8 | 12 | calm |
| 9 | 12 | calm |
| 10 | 12 | calm |
| 11 | 12 | calm |
| 12 | 12 | calm |
| 13 | 12 | 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 |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 11 h 42 min at the start of September to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 24 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 6:35 AM to 6:13 AM, and sunset from 6:18 PM to 6:20 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.7 | 6:35 | 6:18 |
| 2 | 11.7 | 6:34 | 6:18 |
| 3 | 11.7 | 6:34 | 6:18 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:33 | 6:18 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 6:32 | 6:19 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:31 | 6:19 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 6:31 | 6:19 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 6:30 | 6:19 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:19 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 6:28 | 6:19 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:19 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:27 | 6:19 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:26 | 6:19 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:25 | 6:19 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 6:25 | 6:19 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 6:24 | 6:19 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 6:23 | 6:19 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 6:22 | 6:19 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:21 | 6:19 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:21 | 6:19 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:20 | 6:19 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:19 | 6:19 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:19 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:17 | 6:19 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:17 | 6:19 |
| 26 | 12.1 | 6:16 | 6:19 |
| 27 | 12.1 | 6:15 | 6:20 |
| 28 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:20 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:20 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 6:13 | 6:20 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 6.82 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.27 kWh/m² to a high of 6.88 kWh/m² in October across the year — September's 6.82 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| 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 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.7 | 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 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.9 | 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 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.9 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Lukulu
None of Lukulu's seasonal hazards are active in September. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Lukulu's monsoon runs November–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is September a good time to visit Lukulu?
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 Lukulu for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Lukulu in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Lukulu sees daytime highs around 34°C and nights near 19°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Lukulu in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September 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 Lukulu peaks around January 19 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 21 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 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Lukulu 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 Lukulu is worst in September — around 58 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 9.2× the cleanest month (April, 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 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 23 | 31 | 46 | 58 | 29 | 10 | 6 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 9 | Good |
| Mar | 8 | Good |
| Apr | 6 | Good |
| May | 11 | Good |
| Jun | 23 | Moderate |
| Jul | 31 | Moderate |
| Aug | 46 | Poor |
| Sep | 58 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 29 | Moderate |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 6 | Good |
Where is Lukulu?
Lukulu sits at 14.4°S, 23.2°E, 1,048 m above sea level, in Zambia. The nearest listed city is Kalabo, 92 km away.
Topography around Lukulu
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Lukulu.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Lukulu has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 36 m around an average of 1,042 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 49 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 128 m.
The land around Lukulu is covered by grassland (32%) and shrubs (28%) within 3 km, grassland (31%) and shrubs (30%) within 16 km, and trees (37%) and grassland (31%) 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 Lukulu (-14.3707°, 23.242°, elevation 1,048 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).