Victoria Falls weather in December
In December, Victoria Falls sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 20°C, with 169 mm of rain across 19.8 wet days and about 13.1 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 18% of the time in December, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 13 hours at the start of December to 13 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Victoria Falls's 11th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Victoria Falls's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 20°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 169 mm
- 19.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 06 min
- 5:41 AM – 6:45 PM
- Cloud cover
- 72%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.13 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.9
- out of 10
Victoria Falls is town in the province of Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical December day in Victoria Falls reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 20°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 3°C cooler than November and on par with January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
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| 1 | 30 | 20 |
| 2 | 30 | 20 |
| 3 | 30 | 20 |
| 4 | 30 | 20 |
| 5 | 30 | 20 |
| 6 | 30 | 20 |
| 7 | 30 | 20 |
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| 18 | 29 | 20 |
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| 30 | 29 | 20 |
| 31 | 29 | 20 |
How December really feels in Victoria Falls
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
December sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Victoria Falls weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 4th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 20° | 197 | 20.5 | 13 | 4.1 |
| Feb | 29° / 20° | 151 | 16.7 | 12.6 | 4.4 |
| Mar | 29° / 19° | 80 | 12.7 | 12.1 | 5.2 |
| Apr | 29° / 16° | 17 | 3.5 | 11.6 | 6.9 |
| May | 27° / 13° | 2 | 0.5 | 11.2 | 8.6 |
| Jun | 25° / 10° | 1 | 0.2 | 10.9 | 9.4 |
| Jul | 25° / 10° | 0 | 0 | 11 | 9.5 |
| Aug | 28° / 12° | 0 | 0 | 11.4 | 8.3 |
| Sep | 32° / 16° | 2 | 0.5 | 11.9 | 5.5 |
| Oct | 34° / 20° | 10 | 2.9 | 12.4 | 3.8 |
| Nov | 32° / 20° | 80 | 13.7 | 12.8 | 3.5 |
| Dec | 30° / 20° | 169 | 19.8 | 13.1 | 3.9 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 18% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 67%.
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| Clearer (%) | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
| Cloudier (%) | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 68 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 63 |
| 2 | 36 | 64 |
| 3 | 35 | 65 |
| 4 | 35 | 65 |
| 5 | 35 | 65 |
| 6 | 33 | 67 |
| 7 | 33 | 67 |
| 8 | 33 | 67 |
| 9 | 32 | 68 |
| 10 | 31 | 69 |
| 11 | 31 | 69 |
| 12 | 31 | 69 |
| 13 | 32 | 68 |
| 14 | 31 | 69 |
| 15 | 31 | 69 |
| 16 | 32 | 68 |
| 17 | 32 | 68 |
| 18 | 33 | 67 |
| 19 | 33 | 67 |
| 20 | 32 | 68 |
| 21 | 32 | 68 |
| 22 | 32 | 68 |
| 23 | 31 | 69 |
| 24 | 32 | 68 |
| 25 | 32 | 68 |
| 26 | 32 | 68 |
| 27 | 32 | 68 |
| 28 | 32 | 68 |
| 29 | 31 | 69 |
| 30 | 32 | 68 |
| 31 | 32 | 68 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Victoria Falls gets around 169 mm of rain over 19.8 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 63% and peaks near 65% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 56 |
| 2 | 57 |
| 3 | 58 |
| 4 | 59 |
| 5 | 59 |
| 6 | 60 |
| 7 | 61 |
| 8 | 62 |
| 9 | 63 |
| 10 | 63 |
| 11 | 64 |
| 12 | 65 |
| 13 | 65 |
| 14 | 65 |
| 15 | 65 |
| 16 | 65 |
| 17 | 65 |
| 18 | 65 |
| 19 | 65 |
| 20 | 65 |
| 21 | 65 |
| 22 | 65 |
| 23 | 65 |
| 24 | 65 |
| 25 | 65 |
| 26 | 65 |
| 27 | 65 |
| 28 | 65 |
| 29 | 64 |
| 30 | 64 |
| 31 | 63 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the muggy band about 60% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 60% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Humid (%) | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Muggy (%) | 40 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 51 | 54 | 55 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 62 | 63 | 65 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 14 | 36 | 40 |
| 2 | 10 | 13 | 36 | 41 |
| 3 | 9 | 13 | 35 | 43 |
| 4 | 9 | 12 | 35 | 44 |
| 5 | 8 | 11 | 34 | 46 |
| 6 | 8 | 11 | 33 | 48 |
| 7 | 7 | 10 | 33 | 50 |
| 8 | 7 | 10 | 32 | 51 |
| 9 | 6 | 9 | 31 | 54 |
| 10 | 6 | 9 | 30 | 55 |
| 11 | 5 | 8 | 29 | 58 |
| 12 | 5 | 8 | 28 | 59 |
| 13 | 4 | 8 | 28 | 60 |
| 14 | 4 | 7 | 27 | 62 |
| 15 | 4 | 7 | 26 | 63 |
| 16 | 3 | 7 | 25 | 65 |
| 17 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 67 |
| 18 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 67 |
| 19 | 3 | 6 | 23 | 68 |
| 20 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 69 |
| 21 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 70 |
| 22 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 70 |
| 23 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 70 |
| 24 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 70 |
| 25 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 71 |
| 26 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 71 |
| 27 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 71 |
| 28 | 1 | 6 | 23 | 70 |
| 29 | 1 | 6 | 23 | 70 |
| 30 | 1 | 6 | 23 | 70 |
| 31 | 1 | 7 | 23 | 69 |
Wind in December
Winds average 9 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| 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 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 13 hours at the start of December to 13 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 5:36 AM to 5:48 AM, and sunset from 6:36 PM to 6:52 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.0 | 5:36 | 6:36 |
| 2 | 13.0 | 5:37 | 6:37 |
| 3 | 13.0 | 5:37 | 6:38 |
| 4 | 13.0 | 5:37 | 6:38 |
| 5 | 13.0 | 5:37 | 6:39 |
| 6 | 13.0 | 5:38 | 6:39 |
| 7 | 13.0 | 5:38 | 6:40 |
| 8 | 13.0 | 5:38 | 6:40 |
| 9 | 13.0 | 5:38 | 6:41 |
| 10 | 13.0 | 5:39 | 6:42 |
| 11 | 13.1 | 5:39 | 6:42 |
| 12 | 13.1 | 5:39 | 6:43 |
| 13 | 13.1 | 5:40 | 6:43 |
| 14 | 13.1 | 5:40 | 6:44 |
| 15 | 13.1 | 5:40 | 6:44 |
| 16 | 13.1 | 5:41 | 6:45 |
| 17 | 13.1 | 5:41 | 6:45 |
| 18 | 13.1 | 5:42 | 6:46 |
| 19 | 13.1 | 5:42 | 6:46 |
| 20 | 13.1 | 5:42 | 6:47 |
| 21 | 13.1 | 5:43 | 6:47 |
| 22 | 13.1 | 5:43 | 6:48 |
| 23 | 13.1 | 5:44 | 6:48 |
| 24 | 13.1 | 5:44 | 6:49 |
| 25 | 13.1 | 5:45 | 6:49 |
| 26 | 13.1 | 5:45 | 6:50 |
| 27 | 13.1 | 5:46 | 6:50 |
| 28 | 13.1 | 5:46 | 6:51 |
| 29 | 13.1 | 5:47 | 6:51 |
| 30 | 13.1 | 5:47 | 6:51 |
| 31 | 13.1 | 5:48 | 6:52 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 6.13 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.7 kWh/m² to a high of 7.2 kWh/m² in October across the year — December's 6.13 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| 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 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.1 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Victoria Falls
In December, Victoria Falls sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Victoria Falls's monsoon runs December–February, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Victoria Falls?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Victoria Falls.
What to pack for Victoria Falls in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Victoria Falls sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 20°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 20 days see rain.
UV index in Victoria Falls in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Victoria Falls peaks around January 18 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 23 at about 8 (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 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 10 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 10 | Extreme |
| Nov | 14 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Victoria Falls in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Victoria Falls is worst in September — around 29 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 5.0× 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) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 19 | 29 | 23 | 10 | 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 | 8 | Good |
| Jun | 11 | Good |
| Jul | 12 | Good |
| Aug | 19 | Moderate |
| Sep | 29 | Moderate |
| Oct | 23 | Moderate |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 6 | Good |
Where is Victoria Falls?
Victoria Falls sits at 17.9°S, 25.8°E, 961 m above sea level, in Zimbabwe. The nearest listed city is Livingstone, 10 km away.
Topography around Victoria Falls
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Victoria Falls.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Victoria Falls has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 251 m around an average of 923 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 394 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 767 m.
The land around Victoria Falls is covered by trees (40%) and shrubs (32%) within 3 km, trees (40%) and shrubs (36%) within 16 km, and shrubs (43%), grassland (30%) and trees (22%) 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 Victoria Falls (-17.9328°, 25.8307°, elevation 961 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).