Hwange weather in February
In February, Hwange sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 111 mm of rain across 14.1 wet days and about 12.6 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 29% of the time in February, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 48 min at the start of February to 12 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, February is Hwange's 10th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Hwange's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 111 mm
- 14.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 36 min
- 6:10 AM – 6:47 PM
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.95 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.9
- out of 10
Hwange is city in Zimbabwe.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in February
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical February day in Hwange reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 35°C. Set against its neighbours, February runs on par with January and on par with March.
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| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 21 |
| 2 | 31 | 21 |
| 3 | 31 | 21 |
| 4 | 31 | 21 |
| 5 | 31 | 21 |
| 6 | 31 | 21 |
| 7 | 31 | 21 |
| 8 | 31 | 21 |
| 9 | 31 | 21 |
| 10 | 31 | 21 |
| 11 | 31 | 21 |
| 12 | 31 | 21 |
| 13 | 31 | 21 |
| 14 | 31 | 21 |
| 15 | 31 | 21 |
| 16 | 31 | 21 |
| 17 | 31 | 21 |
| 18 | 31 | 21 |
| 19 | 31 | 21 |
| 20 | 31 | 21 |
| 21 | 31 | 21 |
| 22 | 31 | 21 |
| 23 | 31 | 21 |
| 24 | 31 | 21 |
| 25 | 31 | 21 |
| 26 | 31 | 21 |
| 27 | 31 | 21 |
| 28 | 31 | 21 |
How February really feels in Hwange
Once humidity and wind are folded in, February averages 28 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 February is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Hwange weather by month
How February compares with the rest of the year at a glance. February is the 8th-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 | 31° / 22° | 153 | 18.4 | 13 | 3.5 |
| Feb | 31° / 21° | 111 | 14.1 | 12.6 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 31° / 21° | 55 | 10 | 12.1 | 4.4 |
| Apr | 31° / 18° | 13 | 3 | 11.6 | 5.4 |
| May | 29° / 15° | 2 | 0.4 | 11.1 | 7.2 |
| Jun | 27° / 12° | 1 | 0.2 | 10.9 | 8.9 |
| Jul | 26° / 12° | 0 | 0.1 | 11 | 9.0 |
| Aug | 30° / 14° | 0 | 0 | 11.4 | 7.2 |
| Sep | 33° / 18° | 2 | 0.3 | 11.9 | 4.6 |
| Oct | 35° / 22° | 7 | 1.8 | 12.4 | 2.9 |
| Nov | 34° / 23° | 54 | 9.7 | 12.9 | 2.8 |
| Dec | 32° / 22° | 132 | 17.2 | 13.1 | 3.3 |
Cloud cover in February
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 29% of the time in February.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of February, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 54%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 53 | 54 |
| Cloudier (%) | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 47 | 46 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39 | 61 |
| 2 | 40 | 60 |
| 3 | 40 | 60 |
| 4 | 41 | 59 |
| 5 | 42 | 58 |
| 6 | 42 | 58 |
| 7 | 43 | 57 |
| 8 | 44 | 56 |
| 9 | 45 | 55 |
| 10 | 45 | 55 |
| 11 | 45 | 55 |
| 12 | 45 | 55 |
| 13 | 46 | 54 |
| 14 | 46 | 54 |
| 15 | 46 | 54 |
| 16 | 46 | 54 |
| 17 | 47 | 53 |
| 18 | 47 | 53 |
| 19 | 47 | 53 |
| 20 | 47 | 53 |
| 21 | 48 | 52 |
| 22 | 48 | 52 |
| 23 | 49 | 51 |
| 24 | 50 | 50 |
| 25 | 50 | 50 |
| 26 | 51 | 49 |
| 27 | 53 | 47 |
| 28 | 54 | 46 |
Chance of precipitation in February
Hwange gets around 111 mm of rain over 14.1 wet days in February. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 51% and peaks near 58% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 58 |
| 2 | 57 |
| 3 | 56 |
| 4 | 55 |
| 5 | 54 |
| 6 | 53 |
| 7 | 53 |
| 8 | 52 |
| 9 | 52 |
| 10 | 52 |
| 11 | 52 |
| 12 | 52 |
| 13 | 52 |
| 14 | 51 |
| 15 | 51 |
| 16 | 51 |
| 17 | 50 |
| 18 | 50 |
| 19 | 50 |
| 20 | 50 |
| 21 | 50 |
| 22 | 49 |
| 23 | 49 |
| 24 | 49 |
| 25 | 48 |
| 26 | 48 |
| 27 | 47 |
| 28 | 46 |
Humidity in February
Most of February feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, February lands in the muggy band about 59% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 77% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Humid (%) | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
| Muggy (%) | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 |
| Oppressive (%) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 63 | 21 |
| 2 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 63 | 21 |
| 3 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 62 | 21 |
| 4 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 62 | 20 |
| 5 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 63 | 19 |
| 6 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 63 | 19 |
| 7 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 63 | 18 |
| 8 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 63 | 18 |
| 9 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 63 | 18 |
| 10 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 64 | 17 |
| 11 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 64 | 17 |
| 12 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 62 | 17 |
| 13 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 62 | 17 |
| 14 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 62 | 17 |
| 15 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 62 | 17 |
| 16 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 61 | 17 |
| 17 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 60 | 17 |
| 18 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 60 | 17 |
| 19 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 59 | 17 |
| 20 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 58 | 17 |
| 21 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 57 | 17 |
| 22 | 1 | 6 | 20 | 55 | 18 |
| 23 | 1 | 7 | 20 | 54 | 18 |
| 24 | 1 | 7 | 21 | 53 | 18 |
| 25 | 1 | 7 | 22 | 52 | 18 |
| 26 | 1 | 7 | 23 | 51 | 18 |
| 27 | 1 | 8 | 24 | 50 | 18 |
| 28 | 1 | 8 | 24 | 49 | 18 |
Wind in February
Winds average 8 km/h in February, the calmest month.
Across February, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 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 |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in February
Daylight runs from about 12 h 48 min at the start of February to 12 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over February. Sunrise moves from 6:03 AM to 6:15 AM, and sunset from 6:52 PM to 6:40 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:40 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.8 | 6:03 | 6:52 |
| 2 | 12.8 | 6:04 | 6:52 |
| 3 | 12.8 | 6:04 | 6:52 |
| 4 | 12.8 | 6:05 | 6:51 |
| 5 | 12.8 | 6:05 | 6:51 |
| 6 | 12.8 | 6:06 | 6:51 |
| 7 | 12.7 | 6:06 | 6:50 |
| 8 | 12.7 | 6:07 | 6:50 |
| 9 | 12.7 | 6:07 | 6:50 |
| 10 | 12.7 | 6:08 | 6:49 |
| 11 | 12.7 | 6:08 | 6:49 |
| 12 | 12.7 | 6:09 | 6:49 |
| 13 | 12.6 | 6:09 | 6:48 |
| 14 | 12.6 | 6:10 | 6:48 |
| 15 | 12.6 | 6:10 | 6:47 |
| 16 | 12.6 | 6:10 | 6:47 |
| 17 | 12.6 | 6:11 | 6:46 |
| 18 | 12.6 | 6:11 | 6:46 |
| 19 | 12.6 | 6:12 | 6:45 |
| 20 | 12.5 | 6:12 | 6:45 |
| 21 | 12.5 | 6:13 | 6:44 |
| 22 | 12.5 | 6:13 | 6:43 |
| 23 | 12.5 | 6:13 | 6:43 |
| 24 | 12.5 | 6:14 | 6:42 |
| 25 | 12.5 | 6:14 | 6:42 |
| 26 | 12.4 | 6:14 | 6:41 |
| 27 | 12.4 | 6:15 | 6:40 |
| 28 | 12.4 | 6:15 | 6:40 |
Solar energy in February
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in February, about 5.95 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.62 kWh/m² to a high of 7.17 kWh/m² in October across the year — February's 5.95 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.8 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Hwange
In February, Hwange sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Hwange's rainy season runs December–February, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is February a good time to visit Hwange?
Our two travel scores rate February for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
February is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Hwange.
What to pack for Hwange in February
From February's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In February, Hwange sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 14 days see rain.
UV index in Hwange in February
Clear-sky midday UV in February peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Hwange peaks around January 18 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 22 at about 7 (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 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 10 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 7 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 14 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Hwange in February
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where February falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Hwange is worst in September — around 23 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.9× the cleanest month (December, 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) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 19 | 9 | 6 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Good |
| Feb | 7 | Good |
| Mar | 7 | Good |
| Apr | 6 | Good |
| May | 6 | Good |
| Jun | 8 | Good |
| Jul | 9 | Good |
| Aug | 16 | Moderate |
| Sep | 23 | Moderate |
| Oct | 19 | Moderate |
| Nov | 9 | Good |
| Dec | 6 | Good |
Where is Hwange?
Hwange sits at 18.4°S, 26.5°E, 767 m above sea level, in Zimbabwe. The nearest listed city is Victoria Falls, 85 km away.
Topography around Hwange
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Hwange.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Hwange has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 186 m around an average of 773 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 479 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 850 m.
The land around Hwange is covered by trees (38%) and shrubs (35%) within 3 km, shrubs (45%) and trees (37%) within 16 km, and shrubs (54%) and trees (30%) within 80 km.
Zimbabwe travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type D / G
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 56% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $3,021
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 25%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 6.8
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 41.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very high
- EF EPI 602
- 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 Hwange (-18.3645°, 26.4988°, elevation 767 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).