Hwange weather in October
In October, Hwange sees average daytime highs of 35°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 7 mm of rain across 1.8 wet days and about 12.4 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 74% of the time in October, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 12 min at the start of October to 12 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Hwange's 6th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Hwange's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 35°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 7 mm
- 1.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 24 min
- 5:46 AM – 6:12 PM
- Cloud cover
- 27%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.17 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.9
- out of 10
Hwange is city in Zimbabwe.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month.
A typical October day in Hwange reaches about 35°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 14°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 32°C and 38°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 2°C warmer than September and about 1°C warmer than November.
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| Avg high (°C) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Avg low (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 21 |
| 2 | 35 | 21 |
| 3 | 35 | 21 |
| 4 | 35 | 21 |
| 5 | 35 | 21 |
| 6 | 35 | 21 |
| 7 | 35 | 21 |
| 8 | 35 | 21 |
| 9 | 35 | 21 |
| 10 | 35 | 22 |
| 11 | 35 | 22 |
| 12 | 35 | 22 |
| 13 | 35 | 22 |
| 14 | 36 | 22 |
| 15 | 36 | 22 |
| 16 | 36 | 22 |
| 17 | 36 | 22 |
| 18 | 36 | 22 |
| 19 | 36 | 22 |
| 20 | 36 | 22 |
| 21 | 36 | 22 |
| 22 | 36 | 23 |
| 23 | 36 | 23 |
| 24 | 36 | 23 |
| 25 | 36 | 23 |
| 26 | 36 | 23 |
| 27 | 36 | 23 |
| 28 | 36 | 23 |
| 29 | 36 | 23 |
| 30 | 36 | 23 |
| 31 | 36 | 23 |
How October really feels in Hwange
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 31 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 October is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Hwange 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 | 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 October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 74% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 10% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 16%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 72 |
| Cloudier (%) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 91 | 9 |
| 2 | 91 | 9 |
| 3 | 91 | 9 |
| 4 | 90 | 10 |
| 5 | 90 | 10 |
| 6 | 90 | 10 |
| 7 | 89 | 11 |
| 8 | 89 | 11 |
| 9 | 89 | 11 |
| 10 | 89 | 11 |
| 11 | 88 | 12 |
| 12 | 88 | 12 |
| 13 | 87 | 13 |
| 14 | 87 | 13 |
| 15 | 86 | 14 |
| 16 | 86 | 14 |
| 17 | 85 | 15 |
| 18 | 83 | 17 |
| 19 | 83 | 17 |
| 20 | 82 | 18 |
| 21 | 81 | 19 |
| 22 | 81 | 19 |
| 23 | 79 | 21 |
| 24 | 79 | 21 |
| 25 | 78 | 22 |
| 26 | 77 | 23 |
| 27 | 77 | 23 |
| 28 | 75 | 25 |
| 29 | 75 | 25 |
| 30 | 74 | 26 |
| 31 | 72 | 28 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Hwange gets around 7 mm of rain over 1.8 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 6% and peaks near 14% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
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| 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 |
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| 19 | 7 |
| 20 | 7 |
| 21 | 7 |
| 22 | 8 |
| 23 | 8 |
| 24 | 9 |
| 25 | 10 |
| 26 | 10 |
| 27 | 11 |
| 28 | 12 |
| 29 | 12 |
| 30 | 13 |
| 31 | 14 |
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 70% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 83 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 50 |
| Comfortable (%) | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
| Humid (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 19 |
| 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 | 0 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | 83 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 82 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| 4 | 81 | 17 | 2 | 0 |
| 5 | 81 | 17 | 2 | 0 |
| 6 | 79 | 18 | 3 | 0 |
| 7 | 79 | 18 | 3 | 0 |
| 8 | 78 | 19 | 3 | 0 |
| 9 | 78 | 19 | 3 | 0 |
| 10 | 77 | 20 | 3 | 0 |
| 11 | 75 | 21 | 4 | 0 |
| 12 | 75 | 21 | 4 | 0 |
| 13 | 74 | 22 | 4 | 0 |
| 14 | 74 | 22 | 4 | 0 |
| 15 | 72 | 23 | 5 | 0 |
| 16 | 72 | 23 | 5 | 0 |
| 17 | 71 | 24 | 5 | 0 |
| 18 | 70 | 25 | 5 | 0 |
| 19 | 69 | 25 | 6 | 0 |
| 20 | 68 | 26 | 6 | 0 |
| 21 | 66 | 27 | 7 | 0 |
| 22 | 66 | 27 | 7 | 0 |
| 23 | 64 | 28 | 8 | 0 |
| 24 | 63 | 28 | 9 | 0 |
| 25 | 62 | 28 | 10 | 0 |
| 26 | 60 | 28 | 12 | 0 |
| 27 | 59 | 28 | 13 | 0 |
| 28 | 57 | 29 | 14 | 0 |
| 29 | 55 | 29 | 16 | 0 |
| 30 | 54 | 29 | 17 | 0 |
| 31 | 50 | 30 | 19 | 1 |
Wind in October
Winds average 11 km/h in October, the windiest month of the year.
Across October, 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) | 11 | 11 | 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 12 | calm |
| 15 | 12 | 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 October
Daylight runs from about 12 h 12 min at the start of October to 12 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 30 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 5:58 AM to 5:38 AM, and sunset from 6:08 PM to 6:17 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:38 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.2 | 5:58 | 6:08 |
| 2 | 12.2 | 5:57 | 6:08 |
| 3 | 12.2 | 5:56 | 6:08 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 5:56 | 6:09 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 5:55 | 6:09 |
| 6 | 12.3 | 5:54 | 6:09 |
| 7 | 12.3 | 5:53 | 6:09 |
| 8 | 12.3 | 5:52 | 6:10 |
| 9 | 12.3 | 5:51 | 6:10 |
| 10 | 12.3 | 5:51 | 6:10 |
| 11 | 12.3 | 5:50 | 6:10 |
| 12 | 12.4 | 5:49 | 6:11 |
| 13 | 12.4 | 5:48 | 6:11 |
| 14 | 12.4 | 5:48 | 6:11 |
| 15 | 12.4 | 5:47 | 6:11 |
| 16 | 12.4 | 5:46 | 6:12 |
| 17 | 12.4 | 5:46 | 6:12 |
| 18 | 12.5 | 5:45 | 6:12 |
| 19 | 12.5 | 5:44 | 6:13 |
| 20 | 12.5 | 5:44 | 6:13 |
| 21 | 12.5 | 5:43 | 6:13 |
| 22 | 12.5 | 5:42 | 6:14 |
| 23 | 12.5 | 5:42 | 6:14 |
| 24 | 12.6 | 5:41 | 6:15 |
| 25 | 12.6 | 5:41 | 6:15 |
| 26 | 12.6 | 5:40 | 6:15 |
| 27 | 12.6 | 5:40 | 6:16 |
| 28 | 12.6 | 5:39 | 6:16 |
| 29 | 12.6 | 5:39 | 6:17 |
| 30 | 12.6 | 5:38 | 6:17 |
| 31 | 12.7 | 5:38 | 6:17 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 7.17 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
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 — October's 7.17 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| 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 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.1 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Hwange
None of Hwange's seasonal hazards are active in October. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Hwange's rainy season runs December–February, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Hwange?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Hwange. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Hwange in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Hwange sees daytime highs around 35°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Hwange in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October 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 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 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 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).