Nchelenge weather in September
In September, Nchelenge sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 5 mm of rain across 1.6 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 60% of the time in September, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of September to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Nchelenge's 5th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Nchelenge's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 5 mm
- 1.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 6:01 AM – 5:58 PM
- Cloud cover
- 38%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.57 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.3
- out of 10
Nchelenge is town.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in September
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical September day in Nchelenge reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs about 2°C warmer than August and on par with October.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 22 |
| 2 | 28 | 22 |
| 3 | 28 | 22 |
| 4 | 28 | 22 |
| 5 | 28 | 23 |
| 6 | 28 | 23 |
| 7 | 28 | 23 |
| 8 | 28 | 23 |
| 9 | 28 | 23 |
| 10 | 28 | 23 |
| 11 | 28 | 23 |
| 12 | 28 | 23 |
| 13 | 28 | 23 |
| 14 | 28 | 23 |
| 15 | 29 | 23 |
| 16 | 29 | 23 |
| 17 | 29 | 24 |
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| 27 | 29 | 24 |
| 28 | 29 | 24 |
| 29 | 29 | 24 |
| 30 | 29 | 24 |
Nchelenge weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 1st-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° / 22° | 211 | 27.2 | 12.5 | 3.9 |
| Feb | 26° / 23° | 181 | 22.5 | 12.3 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 26° / 22° | 254 | 27.2 | 12.1 | 4.0 |
| Apr | 26° / 22° | 132 | 15.9 | 11.8 | 5.6 |
| May | 27° / 22° | 10 | 2.1 | 11.6 | 8.2 |
| Jun | 25° / 20° | 0 | 0 | 11.5 | 9.1 |
| Jul | 25° / 19° | 0 | 0 | 11.5 | 9.3 |
| Aug | 27° / 21° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.7 | 8.8 |
| Sep | 28° / 23° | 5 | 1.6 | 11.9 | 7.3 |
| Oct | 28° / 24° | 59 | 11.7 | 12.2 | 5.6 |
| Nov | 27° / 23° | 189 | 23.2 | 12.4 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 26° / 22° | 246 | 28.8 | 12.5 | 3.7 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 60% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 24%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 86 | 86 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 73 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 |
| Cloudier (%) | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 86 | 14 |
| 2 | 86 | 14 |
| 3 | 84 | 16 |
| 4 | 84 | 16 |
| 5 | 83 | 17 |
| 6 | 83 | 17 |
| 7 | 81 | 19 |
| 8 | 81 | 19 |
| 9 | 81 | 19 |
| 10 | 79 | 21 |
| 11 | 79 | 21 |
| 12 | 79 | 21 |
| 13 | 79 | 21 |
| 14 | 78 | 22 |
| 15 | 77 | 23 |
| 16 | 77 | 23 |
| 17 | 77 | 23 |
| 18 | 77 | 23 |
| 19 | 76 | 24 |
| 20 | 76 | 24 |
| 21 | 75 | 25 |
| 22 | 73 | 27 |
| 23 | 73 | 27 |
| 24 | 71 | 29 |
| 25 | 70 | 30 |
| 26 | 68 | 32 |
| 27 | 66 | 34 |
| 28 | 65 | 35 |
| 29 | 64 | 36 |
| 30 | 63 | 37 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Nchelenge gets around 5 mm of rain over 1.6 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 6% and peaks near 19% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
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| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 |
| 4 | 1 |
| 5 | 2 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 7 | 2 |
| 8 | 2 |
| 9 | 3 |
| 10 | 3 |
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| 12 | 4 |
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| 15 | 4 |
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| 19 | 6 |
| 20 | 6 |
| 21 | 7 |
| 22 | 8 |
| 23 | 9 |
| 24 | 11 |
| 25 | 12 |
| 26 | 13 |
| 27 | 15 |
| 28 | 16 |
| 29 | 17 |
| 30 | 19 |
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 42% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 20% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Comfortable (%) | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 27 |
| Humid (%) | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
| Muggy (%) | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 40 | 41 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 46 | 9 | 4 |
| 2 | 40 | 46 | 10 | 4 |
| 3 | 39 | 46 | 10 | 5 |
| 4 | 38 | 46 | 11 | 6 |
| 5 | 36 | 46 | 12 | 6 |
| 6 | 34 | 46 | 12 | 7 |
| 7 | 32 | 47 | 13 | 8 |
| 8 | 30 | 47 | 14 | 9 |
| 9 | 29 | 47 | 15 | 10 |
| 10 | 27 | 47 | 16 | 11 |
| 11 | 25 | 47 | 16 | 12 |
| 12 | 23 | 46 | 17 | 13 |
| 13 | 22 | 46 | 18 | 15 |
| 14 | 20 | 46 | 19 | 16 |
| 15 | 18 | 45 | 19 | 17 |
| 16 | 17 | 45 | 20 | 18 |
| 17 | 15 | 45 | 20 | 20 |
| 18 | 14 | 45 | 21 | 21 |
| 19 | 12 | 44 | 21 | 23 |
| 20 | 11 | 43 | 21 | 24 |
| 21 | 10 | 42 | 22 | 26 |
| 22 | 9 | 41 | 22 | 28 |
| 23 | 8 | 40 | 22 | 30 |
| 24 | 8 | 38 | 23 | 31 |
| 25 | 7 | 37 | 23 | 33 |
| 26 | 6 | 35 | 24 | 35 |
| 27 | 6 | 33 | 24 | 37 |
| 28 | 6 | 31 | 25 | 38 |
| 29 | 5 | 29 | 25 | 40 |
| 30 | 5 | 27 | 26 | 41 |
Wind in September
Winds average 10 km/h in September.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 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 |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | 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 |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 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 18 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 6:10 AM to 5:52 AM, and sunset from 5:59 PM to 5:57 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 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 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:52 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:10 | 5:59 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:10 | 5:59 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 6:09 | 5:59 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:08 | 5:59 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 6:08 | 5:59 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 6:07 | 5:59 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 6:07 | 5:59 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:06 | 5:59 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:05 | 5:59 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:05 | 5:59 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:04 | 5:58 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:03 | 5:58 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:03 | 5:58 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:02 | 5:58 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 6:02 | 5:58 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 6:01 | 5:58 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:00 | 5:58 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:00 | 5:58 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 5:59 | 5:58 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 5:58 | 5:57 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 5:58 | 5:57 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 5:57 | 5:57 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 5:56 | 5:57 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 5:56 | 5:57 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 5:55 | 5:57 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 5:55 | 5:57 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 5:54 | 5:57 |
| 28 | 12.1 | 5:53 | 5:57 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 5:53 | 5:57 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 5:52 | 5:57 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 6.57 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.27 kWh/m² to a high of 6.57 kWh/m² in September across the year — September's 6.57 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| 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 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.5 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Nchelenge
None of Nchelenge's seasonal hazards are active in September. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Nchelenge's monsoon runs November–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is September a good time to visit Nchelenge?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is one of the better times to visit Nchelenge for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Nchelenge in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Nchelenge sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Nchelenge 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 Nchelenge peaks around February 20 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near August 12 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) | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Nchelenge 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 Nchelenge is worst in August — around 77 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 10.7× the cleanest month (May, 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) | 12 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 51 | 77 | 54 | 26 | 14 | 9 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Moderate |
| Feb | 13 | Moderate |
| Mar | 9 | Good |
| Apr | 7 | Good |
| May | 7 | Good |
| Jun | 17 | Moderate |
| Jul | 51 | Poor |
| Aug | 77 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 54 | Poor |
| Oct | 26 | Moderate |
| Nov | 14 | Moderate |
| Dec | 9 | Good |
Where is Nchelenge?
Nchelenge sits at 9.3°S, 28.7°E, 933 m above sea level, in Zambia. The nearest listed city is Mwansabombwe, 53 km away.
Topography around Nchelenge
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Nchelenge.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Nchelenge has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 64 m around an average of 943 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 148 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 751 m.
The land around Nchelenge is covered by water (36%) within 3 km, water (46%) within 16 km, and trees (46%) and water (24%) 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 Nchelenge (-9.3451°, 28.734°, elevation 933 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).