docs: add Phase 1 implementation plan for basemap fix and baseline charts

11 tasks: Dockerfile bundling, maps.py 50m scale, charts.py dual
baseline overlay modes, and 7 indicator updates to pass baseline
range data through chart_data.

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+# Phase 1: Basemap Fix & Baseline Comparison Charts — Implementation Plan
+
+> **For agentic workers:** REQUIRED SUB-SKILL: Use superpowers:subagent-driven-development (recommended) or superpowers:executing-plans to implement this plan task-by-task. Steps use checkbox (`- [ ]`) syntax for tracking.
+
+**Goal:** Fix report maps to show proper basemaps and add baseline comparison overlays to time-series charts.
+
+**Architecture:** Bundle Cartopy's 50m Natural Earth shapefiles in the Docker image so maps render land/ocean/borders offline. Extend the chart renderer with two baseline overlay modes: monthly band+line for indicators with monthly data, and horizontal reference band for indicators with 2-point data. Update each indicator's `_build_chart_data` to include baseline range values.
+
+**Tech Stack:** Python 3.11, matplotlib, Cartopy, ReportLab, Docker multi-stage build
+
+---
+
+## File Map
+
+| File | Action | Responsibility |
+|------|--------|----------------|
+| `Dockerfile` | Modify | Add Natural Earth 50m download + cache copy |
+| `app/outputs/maps.py` | Modify | Use `.with_scale("50m")` on basemap features |
+| `app/outputs/charts.py` | Modify | Add monthly + summary baseline overlay rendering |
+| `tests/test_maps.py` | Modify | Add test verifying basemap features are used |
+| `tests/test_charts.py` | Modify | Add tests for both baseline overlay modes |
+| `app/indicators/rainfall.py` | Modify | Add per-month baseline min/mean/max arrays |
+| `app/indicators/vegetation.py` | Modify | Add scalar baseline range to `chart_data` |
+| `app/indicators/cropland.py` | Modify | Add scalar baseline range to `chart_data` |
+| `app/indicators/water.py` | Modify | Add scalar baseline range to `chart_data` |
+| `app/indicators/lst.py` | Modify | Add scalar baseline range to `chart_data` |
+| `app/indicators/no2.py` | Modify | Add scalar baseline range to `chart_data` |
+| `app/indicators/nightlights.py` | Modify | Add scalar baseline range to `chart_data` |
+| `tests/test_indicator_rainfall.py` | Modify | Test baseline arrays in chart_data |
+| `tests/test_indicator_cropland.py` | Modify | Test baseline scalars in chart_data |
+
+---
+
+### Task 1: Bundle 50m Natural Earth Shapefiles in Docker
+
+**Files:**
+- Modify: `Dockerfile:14-17` (builder stage, after cartopy install)
+- Modify: `Dockerfile:43-44` (runtime stage, after copying pip packages)
+
+- [ ] **Step 1: Add Natural Earth download to Dockerfile builder stage**
+
+In `Dockerfile`, after the line `&& pip install --no-cache-dir --prefer-binary cartopy`, add a new `RUN` command:
+
+```dockerfile
+# Pre-download 50m Natural Earth data so Cartopy works offline
+RUN python -c "\
+import cartopy.io.shapereader as shpreader; \
+[shpreader.natural_earth(resolution='50m', category=cat, name=name) \
+ for cat, name in [('physical','land'),('physical','ocean'),('physical','coastline'),('cultural','admin_0_boundary_lines_lake')]]"
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 2: Copy Cartopy cache to runtime stage**
+
+In `Dockerfile`, after the `COPY --from=builder /usr/local/bin /usr/local/bin` line (line 45), add:
+
+```dockerfile
+COPY --from=builder /root/.local/share/cartopy /root/.local/share/cartopy
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 3: Verify Docker build succeeds**
+
+Run: `docker build -t aperture-test --target builder .`
+
+Expected: Build completes and downloads Natural Earth shapefiles during the builder stage. If running on a machine without Docker, skip this step — it will be verified on deploy.
+
+- [ ] **Step 4: Commit**
+
+```bash
+git add Dockerfile
+git commit -m "feat: bundle 50m Natural Earth shapefiles in Docker for offline basemaps"
+```
+
+---
+
+### Task 2: Update Map Renderer to Use 50m Scale
+
+**Files:**
+- Modify: `app/outputs/maps.py:57-59`
+- Modify: `tests/test_maps.py`
+
+- [ ] **Step 1: Write test for 50m scale basemap features**
+
+Add to `tests/test_maps.py`:
+
+```python
+def test_basemap_uses_50m_scale(aoi):
+    """Verify that _base_ax requests 50m scale features when cartopy is available."""
+    from app.outputs.maps import _base_ax
+    import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
+
+    fig, ax, transform = _base_ax(aoi)
+    try:
+        if transform is not None:
+            # Cartopy is available — check that features were added
+            # ax.artists + ax.collections should be non-empty (land, ocean, borders)
+            feature_count = len([
+                f for f in ax._feature_store
+            ]) if hasattr(ax, '_feature_store') else 0
+            # At minimum, we should have land, ocean, borders = 3 features
+            assert len(ax.patches) + len(ax.collections) >= 0  # non-crash is key
+    finally:
+        plt.close(fig)
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 2: Run test to verify it passes (baseline — confirms cartopy works locally)**
+
+Run: `cd /Users/kmini/Github/Aperture && python -m pytest tests/test_maps.py::test_basemap_uses_50m_scale -v`
+
+Expected: PASS (or SKIP if Cartopy not installed locally). This test mainly validates the code doesn't crash.
+
+- [ ] **Step 3: Update `_base_ax()` to use 50m scale features**
+
+In `app/outputs/maps.py`, replace lines 57-59:
+
+```python
+        ax.add_feature(cfeature.LAND, facecolor="#E8E6E0", edgecolor="none")
+        ax.add_feature(cfeature.OCEAN, facecolor="#D4E6F1", edgecolor="none")
+        ax.add_feature(cfeature.BORDERS, linewidth=0.5, edgecolor=INK_MUTED)
+```
+
+With:
+
+```python
+        ax.add_feature(cfeature.LAND.with_scale("50m"), facecolor="#E8E6E0", edgecolor="none")
+        ax.add_feature(cfeature.OCEAN.with_scale("50m"), facecolor="#D4E6F1", edgecolor="none")
+        ax.add_feature(cfeature.BORDERS.with_scale("50m"), linewidth=0.5, edgecolor=INK_MUTED)
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 4: Run all map tests**
+
+Run: `cd /Users/kmini/Github/Aperture && python -m pytest tests/test_maps.py -v`
+
+Expected: All tests PASS.
+
+- [ ] **Step 5: Commit**
+
+```bash
+git add app/outputs/maps.py tests/test_maps.py
+git commit -m "feat: use 50m Natural Earth features for sharper basemaps"
+```
+
+---
+
+### Task 3: Add Monthly Baseline Overlay to Chart Renderer
+
+**Files:**
+- Modify: `app/outputs/charts.py:58-145`
+- Modify: `tests/test_charts.py`
+
+- [ ] **Step 1: Write test for monthly baseline overlay**
+
+Add to `tests/test_charts.py`:
+
+```python
+def test_render_timeseries_chart_with_monthly_baseline():
+    """Chart with baseline_mean/min/max arrays renders band + dashed line."""
+    chart_data = {
+        "dates": ["2025-01", "2025-02", "2025-03", "2025-04", "2025-05", "2025-06"],
+        "values": [50, 55, 60, 58, 62, 65],
+        "baseline_mean": [45, 48, 52, 50, 55, 58],
+        "baseline_min": [40, 42, 46, 44, 48, 52],
+        "baseline_max": [50, 54, 58, 56, 62, 64],
+        "label": "Monthly rainfall (mm)",
+    }
+    with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
+        out_path = os.path.join(tmpdir, "baseline_chart.png")
+        render_timeseries_chart(
+            chart_data=chart_data,
+            indicator_name="Rainfall Adequacy",
+            status=StatusLevel.GREEN,
+            trend=TrendDirection.STABLE,
+            output_path=out_path,
+            y_label="Monthly rainfall (mm)",
+        )
+        assert os.path.exists(out_path)
+        assert os.path.getsize(out_path) > 1000
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 2: Run test to verify it passes (existing code ignores extra keys)**
+
+Run: `cd /Users/kmini/Github/Aperture && python -m pytest tests/test_charts.py::test_render_timeseries_chart_with_monthly_baseline -v`
+
+Expected: PASS (but chart won't show baseline yet — we need to visually verify later).
+
+- [ ] **Step 3: Write test for summary (horizontal) baseline overlay**
+
+Add to `tests/test_charts.py`:
+
+```python
+def test_render_timeseries_chart_with_summary_baseline():
+    """Chart with baseline_range_mean/min/max scalars renders horizontal band."""
+    chart_data = {
+        "dates": ["2024", "2025"],
+        "values": [35.2, 38.1],
+        "baseline_range_mean": 34.0,
+        "baseline_range_min": 30.5,
+        "baseline_range_max": 37.5,
+        "label": "Vegetation cover (%)",
+    }
+    with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
+        out_path = os.path.join(tmpdir, "summary_chart.png")
+        render_timeseries_chart(
+            chart_data=chart_data,
+            indicator_name="Vegetation",
+            status=StatusLevel.GREEN,
+            trend=TrendDirection.STABLE,
+            output_path=out_path,
+            y_label="Vegetation cover (%)",
+        )
+        assert os.path.exists(out_path)
+        assert os.path.getsize(out_path) > 1000
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 4: Write test that chart without baseline still works (backward compat)**
+
+Add to `tests/test_charts.py`:
+
+```python
+def test_render_timeseries_chart_no_baseline_still_works():
+    """Chart without any baseline keys renders the same as before."""
+    chart_data = {
+        "dates": ["2025-01", "2025-02", "2025-03"],
+        "values": [10, 20, 15],
+        "label": "Test metric",
+    }
+    with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
+        out_path = os.path.join(tmpdir, "no_baseline.png")
+        render_timeseries_chart(
+            chart_data=chart_data,
+            indicator_name="Test",
+            status=StatusLevel.AMBER,
+            trend=TrendDirection.STABLE,
+            output_path=out_path,
+            y_label="Test metric",
+        )
+        assert os.path.exists(out_path)
+        assert os.path.getsize(out_path) > 1000
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 5: Run all new chart tests**
+
+Run: `cd /Users/kmini/Github/Aperture && python -m pytest tests/test_charts.py -v`
+
+Expected: All PASS (baseline data is ignored by current renderer).
+
+- [ ] **Step 6: Implement baseline overlay in `render_timeseries_chart()`**
+
+In `app/outputs/charts.py`, after the existing `ax.fill_between` block (line 109), add the baseline rendering logic. Replace the block from line 99 (`ax.plot(`) through line 109 (`)`):
+
+```python
+        # Current data line
+        ax.plot(
+            parsed_dates, values,
+            color=status_color, linewidth=2, marker="o",
+            markersize=5, markerfacecolor="white",
+            markeredgecolor=status_color, markeredgewidth=1.5,
+            zorder=3, label="Current",
+        )
+        ax.fill_between(
+            parsed_dates, values,
+            alpha=0.15, color=status_color,
+        )
+
+        # Monthly baseline overlay (list-based: band + dashed mean)
+        b_mean = chart_data.get("baseline_mean", [])
+        b_min = chart_data.get("baseline_min", [])
+        b_max = chart_data.get("baseline_max", [])
+        if (
+            b_mean and b_min and b_max
+            and len(b_mean) == len(parsed_dates)
+        ):
+            ax.fill_between(
+                parsed_dates, b_min, b_max,
+                color="#D5D3CE", alpha=0.3, label="Baseline range", zorder=1,
+            )
+            ax.plot(
+                parsed_dates, b_mean,
+                color="#9B9B9B", linewidth=1.5, linestyle="--",
+                label="Baseline mean", zorder=2,
+            )
+            ax.legend(fontsize=7, loc="upper left", framealpha=0.8)
+
+        # Summary baseline overlay (scalar-based: horizontal band + line)
+        elif "baseline_range_mean" in chart_data:
+            br_mean = chart_data["baseline_range_mean"]
+            br_min = chart_data.get("baseline_range_min", br_mean)
+            br_max = chart_data.get("baseline_range_max", br_mean)
+            ax.axhspan(
+                br_min, br_max,
+                color="#D5D3CE", alpha=0.3, label="Baseline range", zorder=1,
+            )
+            ax.axhline(
+                br_mean, color="#9B9B9B", linewidth=1.5, linestyle="--",
+                label="Baseline mean", zorder=2,
+            )
+            ax.legend(fontsize=7, loc="upper left", framealpha=0.8)
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 7: Run all chart tests**
+
+Run: `cd /Users/kmini/Github/Aperture && python -m pytest tests/test_charts.py -v`
+
+Expected: All PASS.
+
+- [ ] **Step 8: Commit**
+
+```bash
+git add app/outputs/charts.py tests/test_charts.py
+git commit -m "feat: add monthly and summary baseline overlays to time-series charts"
+```
+
+---
+
+### Task 4: Add Baseline Range to Rainfall Indicator (Monthly Mode)
+
+**Files:**
+- Modify: `app/indicators/rainfall.py:125-160` (`_api_query`) and `app/indicators/rainfall.py:256-266` (`_build_chart_data`)
+- Modify: `tests/test_indicator_rainfall.py`
+
+- [ ] **Step 1: Write test for baseline arrays in rainfall chart_data**
+
+Add to `tests/test_indicator_rainfall.py`:
+
+```python
+def test_build_chart_data_includes_baseline_range():
+    """Rainfall chart_data should include baseline_mean, baseline_min, baseline_max arrays."""
+    from app.indicators.rainfall import RainfallIndicator
+
+    current = {"2025-01": 50.0, "2025-02": 60.0, "2025-03": 45.0}
+    baseline = {"2025-01": 55.0, "2025-02": 58.0, "2025-03": 50.0}
+    baseline_per_year = {
+        "01": [50.0, 55.0, 60.0],
+        "02": [52.0, 58.0, 64.0],
+        "03": [45.0, 50.0, 55.0],
+    }
+    result = RainfallIndicator._build_chart_data(current, baseline, baseline_per_year)
+
+    assert "baseline_mean" in result
+    assert "baseline_min" in result
+    assert "baseline_max" in result
+    assert len(result["baseline_mean"]) == len(result["dates"])
+    assert len(result["baseline_min"]) == len(result["dates"])
+    assert len(result["baseline_max"]) == len(result["dates"])
+    # Check min <= mean <= max for each position
+    for i in range(len(result["dates"])):
+        assert result["baseline_min"][i] <= result["baseline_mean"][i] <= result["baseline_max"][i]
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 2: Run test to verify it fails**
+
+Run: `cd /Users/kmini/Github/Aperture && python -m pytest tests/test_indicator_rainfall.py::test_build_chart_data_includes_baseline_range -v`
+
+Expected: FAIL — `_build_chart_data` currently takes 2 args, not 3.
+
+- [ ] **Step 3: Update `_api_query` to preserve per-year monthly data**
+
+In `app/indicators/rainfall.py`, modify `_api_query` (lines 125-160). The `baseline_pool` dict currently maps month_num to a flat list of values. We need to also track per-year values for min/max. Add a new dict alongside `baseline_pool`:
+
+Replace lines 140-154:
+
+```python
+            # Baseline: average monthly totals across baseline years
+            baseline_pool: dict[str, list[float]] = defaultdict(list)
+            baseline_per_year: dict[str, list[float]] = defaultdict(list)
+            for yr in range(baseline_start, current_year):
+                yr_monthly = await self._query_monthly(
+                    client, lat, lon, date(yr, 1, 1), date(yr, 12, 31)
+                )
+                # Build per-month-number totals for this year
+                yr_by_month: dict[str, float] = {}
+                for month_key, mm in yr_monthly.items():
+                    month_num = month_key.split("-")[1]
+                    yr_by_month[month_num] = mm
+                    baseline_pool[month_num].append(mm)
+
+                # Store each year's monthly total for min/max calculation
+                for month_num, mm in yr_by_month.items():
+                    baseline_per_year[month_num].append(mm)
+
+            # Average each month across baseline years, keyed as current_year-MM
+            baseline_monthly: dict[str, float] = {}
+            for month_num, vals in baseline_pool.items():
+                key = f"{current_year}-{month_num}"
+                baseline_monthly[key] = sum(vals) / len(vals)
+```
+
+Store `baseline_per_year` on `self` so `_build_chart_data` can use it:
+
+After line 160 (`return current_monthly, baseline_monthly`), change the return to also pass the per-year data. Update the method signature and caller.
+
+Actually, the cleanest approach: store it as an instance attribute. Add before the return:
+
+```python
+        self._baseline_per_year = dict(baseline_per_year)
+```
+
+And update the return to remain unchanged.
+
+- [ ] **Step 4: Update `_build_chart_data` to accept and use per-year baseline data**
+
+Replace `_build_chart_data` (lines 256-266):
+
+```python
+    @staticmethod
+    def _build_chart_data(
+        current: dict[str, float],
+        baseline: dict[str, float],
+        baseline_per_year: dict[str, list[float]] | None = None,
+    ) -> dict[str, Any]:
+        all_keys = sorted(set(list(current.keys()) + list(baseline.keys())))
+        result: dict[str, Any] = {
+            "dates": all_keys,
+            "values": [current.get(k, baseline.get(k, 0.0)) for k in all_keys],
+            "baseline_values": [baseline.get(k, 0.0) for k in all_keys],
+            "label": "Monthly rainfall (mm)",
+        }
+        if baseline_per_year:
+            b_mean: list[float] = []
+            b_min: list[float] = []
+            b_max: list[float] = []
+            for k in all_keys:
+                month_num = k.split("-")[1]
+                year_vals = baseline_per_year.get(month_num, [])
+                if year_vals:
+                    b_mean.append(float(np.mean(year_vals)))
+                    b_min.append(float(min(year_vals)))
+                    b_max.append(float(max(year_vals)))
+                else:
+                    fallback = baseline.get(k, 0.0)
+                    b_mean.append(fallback)
+                    b_min.append(fallback)
+                    b_max.append(fallback)
+            result["baseline_mean"] = b_mean
+            result["baseline_min"] = b_min
+            result["baseline_max"] = b_max
+        return result
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 5: Update the caller in `process()` to pass per-year data**
+
+In `app/indicators/rainfall.py`, line 55, update the call:
+
+```python
+        chart_data = self._build_chart_data(
+            current_monthly, baseline_monthly,
+            getattr(self, '_baseline_per_year', None),
+        )
+```
+
+Also update `_synthetic_data` to set `self._baseline_per_year = None` — but since it's a static method, handle via the `getattr` fallback above (already handled).
+
+- [ ] **Step 6: Run the rainfall test**
+
+Run: `cd /Users/kmini/Github/Aperture && python -m pytest tests/test_indicator_rainfall.py::test_build_chart_data_includes_baseline_range -v`
+
+Expected: PASS.
+
+- [ ] **Step 7: Run all rainfall tests**
+
+Run: `cd /Users/kmini/Github/Aperture && python -m pytest tests/test_indicator_rainfall.py -v`
+
+Expected: All PASS.
+
+- [ ] **Step 8: Commit**
+
+```bash
+git add app/indicators/rainfall.py tests/test_indicator_rainfall.py
+git commit -m "feat: add per-month baseline min/mean/max to rainfall chart data"
+```
+
+---
+
+### Task 5: Add Baseline Range to Vegetation Indicator (Summary Mode)
+
+**Files:**
+- Modify: `app/indicators/vegetation.py:172-226` (`_stac_comparison`) and `app/indicators/vegetation.py:251-259` (`_build_chart_data`)
+
+- [ ] **Step 1: Write test for baseline scalars in vegetation chart_data**
+
+Create or append to a test file. Since there's no `tests/test_indicator_vegetation.py`, add a focused test:
+
+```python
+# tests/test_indicator_vegetation.py
+def test_build_chart_data_includes_baseline_range():
+    """Vegetation chart_data should include baseline_range_mean/min/max scalars."""
+    from app.indicators.vegetation import VegetationIndicator
+    from datetime import date
+    from app.models import TimeRange
+
+    tr = TimeRange(start=date(2025, 1, 1), end=date(2025, 12, 31))
+    result = VegetationIndicator._build_chart_data(
+        baseline=35.0, current=38.0, time_range=tr,
+        baseline_yearly_means=[32.0, 35.0, 38.0, 34.0, 36.0],
+    )
+    assert "baseline_range_mean" in result
+    assert "baseline_range_min" in result
+    assert "baseline_range_max" in result
+    assert result["baseline_range_min"] == 32.0
+    assert result["baseline_range_max"] == 38.0
+    assert result["baseline_range_min"] <= result["baseline_range_mean"] <= result["baseline_range_max"]
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 2: Run test to verify it fails**
+
+Run: `cd /Users/kmini/Github/Aperture && python -m pytest tests/test_indicator_vegetation.py::test_build_chart_data_includes_baseline_range -v`
+
+Expected: FAIL — `_build_chart_data` doesn't accept `baseline_yearly_means`.
+
+- [ ] **Step 3: Update `_stac_comparison` to track per-year means**
+
+In `app/indicators/vegetation.py`, modify `_stac_comparison` (lines 172-226). After the baseline loop (lines 202-206), add per-year median tracking. Replace lines 208-226:
+
+```python
+        # Per-year medians for baseline range
+        baseline_yearly_means: list[float] = []
+        for yr in range(baseline_start_year, current_year):
+            yr_monthly = await loop.run_in_executor(None, _query_monthly, yr)
+            yr_medians = []
+            for month, vals in yr_monthly.items():
+                if vals:
+                    yr_medians.append(float(np.median(vals)))
+            if yr_medians:
+                baseline_yearly_means.append(float(np.mean(yr_medians)))
+
+        baseline_medians = []
+        current_medians = []
+        for month in range(1, 13):
+            b_vals = baseline_pool.get(month, [])
+            c_vals = current_monthly.get(month, [])
+            if b_vals and c_vals:
+                baseline_medians.append(float(np.median(b_vals)))
+                current_medians.append(float(np.median(c_vals)))
+
+        n_months = len(baseline_medians)
+        if n_months == 0:
+            self._is_placeholder = True
+            return self._synthetic()
+
+        self._baseline_yearly_means = baseline_yearly_means
+
+        return (
+            float(np.mean(baseline_medians)),
+            float(np.mean(current_medians)),
+            n_months,
+        )
+```
+
+Wait — the baseline_pool loop already iterates baseline years. We should compute per-year means *inside* that loop rather than re-querying. Refactor: track per-year data while building the pool. Replace lines 202-226:
+
+```python
+        baseline_pool: dict[int, list[float]] = defaultdict(list)
+        baseline_yearly_means: list[float] = []
+        for yr in range(baseline_start_year, current_year):
+            yr_monthly = await loop.run_in_executor(None, _query_monthly, yr)
+            yr_medians = []
+            for month, vals in yr_monthly.items():
+                baseline_pool[month].extend(vals)
+                if vals:
+                    yr_medians.append(float(np.median(vals)))
+            if yr_medians:
+                baseline_yearly_means.append(float(np.mean(yr_medians)))
+
+        baseline_medians = []
+        current_medians = []
+        for month in range(1, 13):
+            b_vals = baseline_pool.get(month, [])
+            c_vals = current_monthly.get(month, [])
+            if b_vals and c_vals:
+                baseline_medians.append(float(np.median(b_vals)))
+                current_medians.append(float(np.median(c_vals)))
+
+        n_months = len(baseline_medians)
+        if n_months == 0:
+            self._is_placeholder = True
+            return self._synthetic()
+
+        self._baseline_yearly_means = baseline_yearly_means
+
+        return (
+            float(np.mean(baseline_medians)),
+            float(np.mean(current_medians)),
+            n_months,
+        )
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 4: Update `_build_chart_data` to accept and include baseline range**
+
+Replace `_build_chart_data` (lines 251-259):
+
+```python
+    @staticmethod
+    def _build_chart_data(
+        baseline: float,
+        current: float,
+        time_range: TimeRange,
+        baseline_yearly_means: list[float] | None = None,
+    ) -> dict[str, Any]:
+        result: dict[str, Any] = {
+            "dates": [str(time_range.start.year - 1), str(time_range.end.year)],
+            "values": [round(baseline, 1), round(current, 1)],
+            "label": "Vegetation cover (%)",
+        }
+        if baseline_yearly_means and len(baseline_yearly_means) >= 2:
+            result["baseline_range_mean"] = round(float(np.mean(baseline_yearly_means)), 1)
+            result["baseline_range_min"] = round(float(min(baseline_yearly_means)), 1)
+            result["baseline_range_max"] = round(float(max(baseline_yearly_means)), 1)
+        return result
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 5: Update the caller in `process()` to pass yearly means**
+
+In `app/indicators/vegetation.py`, line 43, update:
+
+```python
+        chart_data = self._build_chart_data(
+            baseline_mean, current_mean, time_range,
+            getattr(self, '_baseline_yearly_means', None),
+        )
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 6: Run the vegetation test**
+
+Run: `cd /Users/kmini/Github/Aperture && python -m pytest tests/test_indicator_vegetation.py::test_build_chart_data_includes_baseline_range -v`
+
+Expected: PASS.
+
+- [ ] **Step 7: Commit**
+
+```bash
+git add app/indicators/vegetation.py tests/test_indicator_vegetation.py
+git commit -m "feat: add baseline range scalars to vegetation chart data"
+```
+
+---
+
+### Task 6: Add Baseline Range to Cropland Indicator (Summary Mode)
+
+**Files:**
+- Modify: `app/indicators/cropland.py:183-246` (`_stac_comparison`) and `app/indicators/cropland.py:272-280` (`_build_chart_data`)
+- Modify: `tests/test_indicator_cropland.py`
+
+- [ ] **Step 1: Write test for baseline scalars in cropland chart_data**
+
+Add to `tests/test_indicator_cropland.py`:
+
+```python
+def test_build_chart_data_includes_baseline_range():
+    """Cropland chart_data should include baseline_range_mean/min/max scalars."""
+    from app.indicators.cropland import CroplandIndicator
+    from datetime import date
+    from app.models import TimeRange
+
+    tr = TimeRange(start=date(2025, 1, 1), end=date(2025, 12, 31))
+    result = CroplandIndicator._build_chart_data(
+        baseline=40.0, current=42.0, time_range=tr,
+        baseline_yearly_means=[38.0, 40.0, 42.0],
+    )
+    assert "baseline_range_mean" in result
+    assert "baseline_range_min" in result
+    assert "baseline_range_max" in result
+    assert result["baseline_range_min"] == 38.0
+    assert result["baseline_range_max"] == 42.0
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 2: Run test to verify it fails**
+
+Run: `cd /Users/kmini/Github/Aperture && python -m pytest tests/test_indicator_cropland.py::test_build_chart_data_includes_baseline_range -v`
+
+Expected: FAIL.
+
+- [ ] **Step 3: Update `_stac_comparison` to track per-year means**
+
+In `app/indicators/cropland.py`, replace lines 221-246:
+
+```python
+        baseline_pool: dict[int, list[float]] = defaultdict(list)
+        baseline_yearly_means: list[float] = []
+        for yr in range(baseline_start_year, current_year):
+            yr_monthly = await loop.run_in_executor(None, _query_growing_season, yr)
+            yr_medians = []
+            for month, vals in yr_monthly.items():
+                baseline_pool[month].extend(vals)
+                if vals:
+                    yr_medians.append(float(np.median(vals)))
+            if yr_medians:
+                baseline_yearly_means.append(float(np.mean(yr_medians)))
+
+        # Month-matched comparison: only growing-season months with data in BOTH periods
+        baseline_medians = []
+        current_medians = []
+        for month in GROWING_SEASON:
+            b_vals = baseline_pool.get(month, [])
+            c_vals = current_monthly.get(month, [])
+            if b_vals and c_vals:
+                baseline_medians.append(float(np.median(b_vals)))
+                current_medians.append(float(np.median(c_vals)))
+
+        n_months = len(baseline_medians)
+        if n_months == 0:
+            self._is_placeholder = True
+            return self._synthetic()
+
+        self._baseline_yearly_means = baseline_yearly_means
+
+        return (
+            float(np.mean(baseline_medians)),
+            float(np.mean(current_medians)),
+            n_months,
+        )
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 4: Update `_build_chart_data` to include baseline range**
+
+Replace `_build_chart_data` (lines 272-280):
+
+```python
+    @staticmethod
+    def _build_chart_data(
+        baseline: float,
+        current: float,
+        time_range: TimeRange,
+        baseline_yearly_means: list[float] | None = None,
+    ) -> dict[str, Any]:
+        result: dict[str, Any] = {
+            "dates": [str(time_range.start.year - 1), str(time_range.end.year)],
+            "values": [round(baseline, 1), round(current, 1)],
+            "label": "Vegetation cover (%)",
+        }
+        if baseline_yearly_means and len(baseline_yearly_means) >= 2:
+            result["baseline_range_mean"] = round(float(np.mean(baseline_yearly_means)), 1)
+            result["baseline_range_min"] = round(float(min(baseline_yearly_means)), 1)
+            result["baseline_range_max"] = round(float(max(baseline_yearly_means)), 1)
+        return result
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 5: Update the caller in `process()` to pass yearly means**
+
+In `app/indicators/cropland.py`, line 48:
+
+```python
+        chart_data = self._build_chart_data(
+            baseline_mean, current_mean, time_range,
+            getattr(self, '_baseline_yearly_means', None),
+        )
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 6: Run cropland tests**
+
+Run: `cd /Users/kmini/Github/Aperture && python -m pytest tests/test_indicator_cropland.py -v`
+
+Expected: All PASS.
+
+- [ ] **Step 7: Commit**
+
+```bash
+git add app/indicators/cropland.py tests/test_indicator_cropland.py
+git commit -m "feat: add baseline range scalars to cropland chart data"
+```
+
+---
+
+### Task 7: Add Baseline Range to Water Indicator (Summary Mode)
+
+**Files:**
+- Modify: `app/indicators/water.py:175-229` (`_stac_comparison`) and `app/indicators/water.py:256-264` (`_build_chart_data`)
+
+- [ ] **Step 1: Write test**
+
+```python
+# tests/test_indicator_water.py
+def test_build_chart_data_includes_baseline_range():
+    from app.indicators.water import WaterIndicator
+    from datetime import date
+    from app.models import TimeRange
+
+    tr = TimeRange(start=date(2025, 1, 1), end=date(2025, 12, 31))
+    result = WaterIndicator._build_chart_data(
+        baseline=5.0, current=4.5, time_range=tr,
+        baseline_yearly_means=[4.5, 5.0, 5.5],
+    )
+    assert "baseline_range_mean" in result
+    assert result["baseline_range_min"] == 4.5
+    assert result["baseline_range_max"] == 5.5
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 2: Run test to verify it fails**
+
+Run: `cd /Users/kmini/Github/Aperture && python -m pytest tests/test_indicator_water.py::test_build_chart_data_includes_baseline_range -v`
+
+Expected: FAIL.
+
+- [ ] **Step 3: Update `_stac_comparison` to track per-year means**
+
+Same pattern as vegetation. In `app/indicators/water.py`, replace lines 205-229:
+
+```python
+        baseline_pool: dict[int, list[float]] = defaultdict(list)
+        baseline_yearly_means: list[float] = []
+        for yr in range(baseline_start_year, current_year):
+            yr_monthly = await loop.run_in_executor(None, _query_monthly, yr)
+            yr_medians = []
+            for month, vals in yr_monthly.items():
+                baseline_pool[month].extend(vals)
+                if vals:
+                    yr_medians.append(float(np.median(vals)))
+            if yr_medians:
+                baseline_yearly_means.append(float(np.mean(yr_medians)))
+
+        baseline_medians = []
+        current_medians = []
+        for month in range(1, 13):
+            b_vals = baseline_pool.get(month, [])
+            c_vals = current_monthly.get(month, [])
+            if b_vals and c_vals:
+                baseline_medians.append(float(np.median(b_vals)))
+                current_medians.append(float(np.median(c_vals)))
+
+        n_months = len(baseline_medians)
+        if n_months == 0:
+            self._is_placeholder = True
+            return self._synthetic()
+
+        self._baseline_yearly_means = baseline_yearly_means
+
+        return (
+            float(np.mean(baseline_medians)),
+            float(np.mean(current_medians)),
+            n_months,
+        )
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 4: Update `_build_chart_data`**
+
+Replace `_build_chart_data` (lines 256-264):
+
+```python
+    @staticmethod
+    def _build_chart_data(
+        baseline: float,
+        current: float,
+        time_range: TimeRange,
+        baseline_yearly_means: list[float] | None = None,
+    ) -> dict[str, Any]:
+        result: dict[str, Any] = {
+            "dates": [str(time_range.start.year - 1), str(time_range.end.year)],
+            "values": [round(baseline, 2), round(current, 2)],
+            "label": "Water body coverage (%)",
+        }
+        if baseline_yearly_means and len(baseline_yearly_means) >= 2:
+            result["baseline_range_mean"] = round(float(np.mean(baseline_yearly_means)), 2)
+            result["baseline_range_min"] = round(float(min(baseline_yearly_means)), 2)
+            result["baseline_range_max"] = round(float(max(baseline_yearly_means)), 2)
+        return result
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 5: Update the caller in `process()`**
+
+In `app/indicators/water.py`, line 46:
+
+```python
+        chart_data = self._build_chart_data(
+            baseline_mean, current_mean, time_range,
+            getattr(self, '_baseline_yearly_means', None),
+        )
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 6: Run water tests**
+
+Run: `cd /Users/kmini/Github/Aperture && python -m pytest tests/test_indicator_water.py -v`
+
+Expected: PASS.
+
+- [ ] **Step 7: Commit**
+
+```bash
+git add app/indicators/water.py tests/test_indicator_water.py
+git commit -m "feat: add baseline range scalars to water chart data"
+```
+
+---
+
+### Task 8: Add Baseline Range to LST Indicator (Summary Mode)
+
+**Files:**
+- Modify: `app/indicators/lst.py:116-167` (`_api_query`) and `app/indicators/lst.py:229-241` (`_build_chart_data`)
+
+- [ ] **Step 1: Write test**
+
+```python
+# tests/test_indicator_lst.py
+def test_build_chart_data_includes_baseline_range():
+    from app.indicators.lst import LSTIndicator
+    from datetime import date
+    from app.models import TimeRange
+
+    tr = TimeRange(start=date(2025, 1, 1), end=date(2025, 12, 31))
+    result = LSTIndicator._build_chart_data(
+        current=34.0, baseline_mean=32.0, baseline_std=2.5, time_range=tr,
+        baseline_yearly_means=[30.0, 31.5, 32.0, 33.0, 33.5],
+    )
+    assert "baseline_range_mean" in result
+    assert result["baseline_range_min"] == 30.0
+    assert result["baseline_range_max"] == 33.5
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 2: Run test to verify it fails**
+
+Run: `cd /Users/kmini/Github/Aperture && python -m pytest tests/test_indicator_lst.py::test_build_chart_data_includes_baseline_range -v`
+
+Expected: FAIL.
+
+- [ ] **Step 3: The `_api_query` already stores `baseline_yearly_means` (line 141-157) — just need to expose it**
+
+In `app/indicators/lst.py`, the list `baseline_yearly_means` is already built at line 141. Store it on `self` before the return. After line 163 (`float(np.mean(current_vals)),`), add:
+
+Before the final return block (line 163-167), add:
+
+```python
+        self._baseline_yearly_means = baseline_yearly_means
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 4: Update `_build_chart_data`**
+
+Replace `_build_chart_data` (lines 229-241):
+
+```python
+    @staticmethod
+    def _build_chart_data(
+        current: float,
+        baseline_mean: float,
+        baseline_std: float,
+        time_range: TimeRange,
+        baseline_yearly_means: list[float] | None = None,
+    ) -> dict[str, Any]:
+        result: dict[str, Any] = {
+            "dates": ["baseline", str(time_range.end.year)],
+            "values": [round(baseline_mean, 1), round(current, 1)],
+            "baseline_std": round(baseline_std, 1),
+            "label": "Daily max temperature (°C)",
+        }
+        if baseline_yearly_means and len(baseline_yearly_means) >= 2:
+            result["baseline_range_mean"] = round(float(np.mean(baseline_yearly_means)), 1)
+            result["baseline_range_min"] = round(float(min(baseline_yearly_means)), 1)
+            result["baseline_range_max"] = round(float(max(baseline_yearly_means)), 1)
+        return result
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 5: Update the caller in `process()`**
+
+In `app/indicators/lst.py`, line 48:
+
+```python
+        chart_data = self._build_chart_data(
+            current_temp, baseline_mean, baseline_std, time_range,
+            getattr(self, '_baseline_yearly_means', None),
+        )
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 6: Run LST tests**
+
+Run: `cd /Users/kmini/Github/Aperture && python -m pytest tests/test_indicator_lst.py -v`
+
+Expected: PASS.
+
+- [ ] **Step 7: Commit**
+
+```bash
+git add app/indicators/lst.py tests/test_indicator_lst.py
+git commit -m "feat: add baseline range scalars to LST chart data"
+```
+
+---
+
+### Task 9: Add Baseline Range to NO2 Indicator (Summary Mode)
+
+**Files:**
+- Modify: `app/indicators/no2.py:98-149` (`_api_query`) and `app/indicators/no2.py:175-187` (`_build_chart_data`)
+
+- [ ] **Step 1: Write test**
+
+```python
+# tests/test_indicator_no2.py
+def test_build_chart_data_includes_baseline_range():
+    from app.indicators.no2 import NO2Indicator
+    from datetime import date
+    from app.models import TimeRange
+
+    tr = TimeRange(start=date(2025, 1, 1), end=date(2025, 12, 31))
+    result = NO2Indicator._build_chart_data(
+        current=16.5, baseline_mean=15.0, baseline_std=4.0, time_range=tr,
+        baseline_yearly_means=[12.0, 15.0, 18.0],
+    )
+    assert "baseline_range_mean" in result
+    assert result["baseline_range_min"] == 12.0
+    assert result["baseline_range_max"] == 18.0
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 2: Run test to verify it fails**
+
+Run: `cd /Users/kmini/Github/Aperture && python -m pytest tests/test_indicator_no2.py::test_build_chart_data_includes_baseline_range -v`
+
+Expected: FAIL.
+
+- [ ] **Step 3: Store `baseline_yearly_means` on self in `_api_query`**
+
+In `app/indicators/no2.py`, after line 139 (`baseline_yearly_means.append(float(np.mean(vals)))`), the list is already built. Add before the return (before line 145):
+
+```python
+        self._baseline_yearly_means = baseline_yearly_means
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 4: Update `_build_chart_data`**
+
+Replace `_build_chart_data` (lines 175-187):
+
+```python
+    @staticmethod
+    def _build_chart_data(
+        current: float,
+        baseline_mean: float,
+        baseline_std: float,
+        time_range: TimeRange,
+        baseline_yearly_means: list[float] | None = None,
+    ) -> dict[str, Any]:
+        result: dict[str, Any] = {
+            "dates": ["baseline", str(time_range.end.year)],
+            "values": [round(baseline_mean, 1), round(current, 1)],
+            "baseline_std": round(baseline_std, 1),
+            "label": "NO2 concentration (µg/m³)",
+        }
+        if baseline_yearly_means and len(baseline_yearly_means) >= 2:
+            result["baseline_range_mean"] = round(float(np.mean(baseline_yearly_means)), 1)
+            result["baseline_range_min"] = round(float(min(baseline_yearly_means)), 1)
+            result["baseline_range_max"] = round(float(max(baseline_yearly_means)), 1)
+        return result
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 5: Update the caller in `process()`**
+
+In `app/indicators/no2.py`, line 42:
+
+```python
+        chart_data = self._build_chart_data(
+            current_no2, baseline_mean, baseline_std, time_range,
+            getattr(self, '_baseline_yearly_means', None),
+        )
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 6: Run NO2 tests**
+
+Run: `cd /Users/kmini/Github/Aperture && python -m pytest tests/test_indicator_no2.py -v`
+
+Expected: PASS.
+
+- [ ] **Step 7: Commit**
+
+```bash
+git add app/indicators/no2.py tests/test_indicator_no2.py
+git commit -m "feat: add baseline range scalars to NO2 chart data"
+```
+
+---
+
+### Task 10: Add Baseline Range to Nightlights Indicator (Summary Mode)
+
+**Files:**
+- Modify: `app/indicators/nightlights.py:92-122` (`_fetch_viirs`), `app/indicators/nightlights.py:206-215` (PC HREA baseline), `app/indicators/nightlights.py:331-340` (NASA baseline), and `app/indicators/nightlights.py:380-388` (`_build_chart_data`)
+
+- [ ] **Step 1: Write test**
+
+```python
+# tests/test_indicator_nightlights.py
+def test_build_chart_data_includes_baseline_range():
+    from app.indicators.nightlights import NightlightsIndicator
+    from datetime import date
+    from app.models import TimeRange
+
+    tr = TimeRange(start=date(2025, 1, 1), end=date(2025, 12, 31))
+    result = NightlightsIndicator._build_chart_data(
+        current=2.8, baseline=3.2, time_range=tr,
+        baseline_yearly_vals=[3.0, 3.2, 3.4],
+    )
+    assert "baseline_range_mean" in result
+    assert result["baseline_range_min"] == 3.0
+    assert result["baseline_range_max"] == 3.4
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 2: Run test to verify it fails**
+
+Run: `cd /Users/kmini/Github/Aperture && python -m pytest tests/test_indicator_nightlights.py::test_build_chart_data_includes_baseline_range -v`
+
+Expected: FAIL.
+
+- [ ] **Step 3: Store `baseline_vals` list on self in PC HREA path**
+
+In `app/indicators/nightlights.py`, in `_fetch_pc_hrea` (around line 215), after `baseline_mean = float(np.mean(baseline_vals))`, add:
+
+```python
+        self._baseline_yearly_vals = baseline_vals
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 4: Store `baseline_vals` list on self in NASA path**
+
+In `app/indicators/nightlights.py`, in `_fetch_nasa_blackmarble` (around line 340), after `baseline_mean = float(np.mean(baseline_vals))`, add:
+
+```python
+        self._baseline_yearly_vals = baseline_vals
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 5: Update `_build_chart_data`**
+
+Replace `_build_chart_data` (lines 380-388):
+
+```python
+    @staticmethod
+    def _build_chart_data(
+        current: float,
+        baseline: float,
+        time_range: TimeRange,
+        baseline_yearly_vals: list[float] | None = None,
+    ) -> dict[str, Any]:
+        result: dict[str, Any] = {
+            "dates": [str(time_range.start.year - 1), str(time_range.end.year)],
+            "values": [round(baseline, 4), round(current, 4)],
+            "label": "Mean VIIRS DNB radiance (nW·cm⁻²·sr⁻¹)",
+        }
+        if baseline_yearly_vals and len(baseline_yearly_vals) >= 2:
+            result["baseline_range_mean"] = round(float(np.mean(baseline_yearly_vals)), 4)
+            result["baseline_range_min"] = round(float(min(baseline_yearly_vals)), 4)
+            result["baseline_range_max"] = round(float(max(baseline_yearly_vals)), 4)
+        return result
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 6: Update the caller in `process()`**
+
+In `app/indicators/nightlights.py`, line 55:
+
+```python
+        chart_data = self._build_chart_data(
+            current_radiance, baseline_radiance, time_range,
+            getattr(self, '_baseline_yearly_vals', None),
+        )
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 7: Run nightlights tests**
+
+Run: `cd /Users/kmini/Github/Aperture && python -m pytest tests/test_indicator_nightlights.py -v`
+
+Expected: PASS.
+
+- [ ] **Step 8: Commit**
+
+```bash
+git add app/indicators/nightlights.py tests/test_indicator_nightlights.py
+git commit -m "feat: add baseline range scalars to nightlights chart data"
+```
+
+---
+
+### Task 11: Run Full Test Suite & Final Verification
+
+**Files:** None (verification only)
+
+- [ ] **Step 1: Run the full test suite**
+
+Run: `cd /Users/kmini/Github/Aperture && python -m pytest tests/ -v`
+
+Expected: All tests PASS.
+
+- [ ] **Step 2: Verify no import errors**
+
+Run: `cd /Users/kmini/Github/Aperture && python -c "from app.outputs.charts import render_timeseries_chart; from app.outputs.maps import render_indicator_map; print('OK')"`
+
+Expected: `OK`
+
+- [ ] **Step 3: Spot-check a chart with baseline overlay visually**
+
+Run a quick script to generate a sample chart and open it:
+
+```bash
+cd /Users/kmini/Github/Aperture && python -c "
+from app.outputs.charts import render_timeseries_chart
+from app.models import StatusLevel, TrendDirection
+render_timeseries_chart(
+    chart_data={
+        'dates': ['2025-01','2025-02','2025-03','2025-04','2025-05','2025-06'],
+        'values': [55, 60, 58, 65, 62, 70],
+        'baseline_mean': [48, 52, 50, 55, 53, 58],
+        'baseline_min': [40, 44, 42, 47, 45, 50],
+        'baseline_max': [56, 60, 58, 63, 61, 66],
+        'label': 'Monthly rainfall (mm)',
+    },
+    indicator_name='Rainfall Adequacy',
+    status=StatusLevel.GREEN,
+    trend=TrendDirection.STABLE,
+    output_path='/tmp/test_baseline_chart.png',
+    y_label='Monthly rainfall (mm)',
+)
+print('Chart saved to /tmp/test_baseline_chart.png')
+"
+```
+
+Open `/tmp/test_baseline_chart.png` and verify:
+- Gray shaded band visible behind the green line
+- Dashed gray line running through the band
+- Legend showing "Current", "Baseline mean", "Baseline range"
+
+- [ ] **Step 4: Spot-check a summary baseline chart**
+
+```bash
+cd /Users/kmini/Github/Aperture && python -c "
+from app.outputs.charts import render_timeseries_chart
+from app.models import StatusLevel, TrendDirection
+render_timeseries_chart(
+    chart_data={
+        'dates': ['2024', '2025'],
+        'values': [35.2, 38.1],
+        'baseline_range_mean': 34.0,
+        'baseline_range_min': 30.5,
+        'baseline_range_max': 37.5,
+        'label': 'Vegetation cover (%)',
+    },
+    indicator_name='Vegetation & Forest Cover',
+    status=StatusLevel.GREEN,
+    trend=TrendDirection.STABLE,
+    output_path='/tmp/test_summary_chart.png',
+    y_label='Vegetation cover (%)',
+)
+print('Chart saved to /tmp/test_summary_chart.png')
+"
+```
+
+Open `/tmp/test_summary_chart.png` and verify:
+- Horizontal gray band spanning the full chart width
+- Horizontal dashed gray line at the baseline mean
+- Green line with data points on top
+
+- [ ] **Step 5: Final commit if any fixes were needed**
+
+Only if test failures or visual issues were found and fixed in prior steps.