Pago Pago weather in October
In October, Pago Pago sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 193 mm of rain across 20.6 wet days and about 12.3 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 31% of the time in October, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of October to 12 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Pago Pago's 6th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Pago Pago's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 193 mm
- 20.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 18 min
- 5:58 AM – 6:18 PM
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 23 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.09 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.0
- out of 10
Pago Pago is capital of American Samoa.
- Density
- 81/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1899
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month.
A typical October day in Pago Pago reaches about 27°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 1°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs on par with September and on par with November.
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| Avg high (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg low (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 26 |
| 2 | 27 | 26 |
| 3 | 27 | 26 |
| 4 | 27 | 26 |
| 5 | 27 | 26 |
| 6 | 27 | 26 |
| 7 | 27 | 26 |
| 8 | 27 | 26 |
| 9 | 27 | 26 |
| 10 | 27 | 26 |
| 11 | 27 | 26 |
| 12 | 27 | 26 |
| 13 | 27 | 26 |
| 14 | 27 | 26 |
| 15 | 27 | 26 |
| 16 | 27 | 26 |
| 17 | 27 | 26 |
| 18 | 27 | 26 |
| 19 | 27 | 26 |
| 20 | 27 | 26 |
| 21 | 27 | 26 |
| 22 | 27 | 26 |
| 23 | 27 | 26 |
| 24 | 27 | 26 |
| 25 | 27 | 26 |
| 26 | 27 | 26 |
| 27 | 27 | 26 |
| 28 | 27 | 26 |
| 29 | 27 | 26 |
| 30 | 27 | 26 |
| 31 | 27 | 26 |
How October really feels in Pago Pago
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October 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.
October sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Pago Pago weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 9th-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 | 28° / 26° | 361 | 26.1 | 12.8 | 3.9 |
| Feb | 28° / 26° | 291 | 23.9 | 12.5 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 28° / 26° | 251 | 25.6 | 12.1 | 3.9 |
| Apr | 28° / 26° | 205 | 23.7 | 11.7 | 4.1 |
| May | 28° / 26° | 191 | 21.6 | 11.3 | 4.8 |
| Jun | 27° / 26° | 115 | 18.3 | 11.2 | 5.3 |
| Jul | 27° / 26° | 107 | 17.5 | 11.2 | 5.7 |
| Aug | 27° / 26° | 92 | 16.3 | 11.5 | 5.8 |
| Sep | 27° / 26° | 119 | 17.9 | 11.9 | 5.5 |
| Oct | 27° / 26° | 193 | 20.6 | 12.3 | 5.0 |
| Nov | 28° / 26° | 231 | 23.7 | 12.7 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 28° / 26° | 309 | 24.9 | 12.8 | 4.1 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 31% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 49%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Cloudier (%) | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 | 40 |
| 2 | 60 | 40 |
| 3 | 59 | 41 |
| 4 | 59 | 41 |
| 5 | 59 | 41 |
| 6 | 58 | 42 |
| 7 | 58 | 42 |
| 8 | 56 | 44 |
| 9 | 56 | 44 |
| 10 | 55 | 45 |
| 11 | 53 | 47 |
| 12 | 53 | 47 |
| 13 | 52 | 48 |
| 14 | 51 | 49 |
| 15 | 50 | 50 |
| 16 | 50 | 50 |
| 17 | 49 | 51 |
| 18 | 49 | 51 |
| 19 | 48 | 52 |
| 20 | 48 | 52 |
| 21 | 48 | 52 |
| 22 | 46 | 54 |
| 23 | 46 | 54 |
| 24 | 46 | 54 |
| 25 | 46 | 54 |
| 26 | 47 | 53 |
| 27 | 46 | 54 |
| 28 | 45 | 55 |
| 29 | 46 | 54 |
| 30 | 46 | 54 |
| 31 | 46 | 54 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Pago Pago gets around 193 mm of rain over 20.6 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 67% and peaks near 73% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 73 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 62 |
| 2 | 62 |
| 3 | 62 |
| 4 | 62 |
| 5 | 62 |
| 6 | 62 |
| 7 | 62 |
| 8 | 63 |
| 9 | 64 |
| 10 | 64 |
| 11 | 65 |
| 12 | 66 |
| 13 | 67 |
| 14 | 67 |
| 15 | 68 |
| 16 | 68 |
| 17 | 69 |
| 18 | 69 |
| 19 | 69 |
| 20 | 69 |
| 21 | 70 |
| 22 | 70 |
| 23 | 70 |
| 24 | 70 |
| 25 | 70 |
| 26 | 71 |
| 27 | 71 |
| 28 | 71 |
| 29 | 72 |
| 30 | 72 |
| 31 | 73 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the oppressive band about 85% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 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 |
| Muggy (%) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Oppressive (%) | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 |
| Miserable (%) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 5 | 87 | 7 |
| 2 | 1 | 5 | 87 | 7 |
| 3 | 1 | 5 | 87 | 7 |
| 4 | 1 | 5 | 86 | 8 |
| 5 | 0 | 5 | 87 | 8 |
| 6 | 0 | 5 | 87 | 8 |
| 7 | 0 | 5 | 87 | 8 |
| 8 | 0 | 5 | 87 | 8 |
| 9 | 0 | 5 | 86 | 9 |
| 10 | 0 | 5 | 86 | 9 |
| 11 | 0 | 5 | 86 | 9 |
| 12 | 0 | 5 | 86 | 9 |
| 13 | 0 | 5 | 86 | 9 |
| 14 | 0 | 5 | 85 | 10 |
| 15 | 0 | 5 | 85 | 10 |
| 16 | 0 | 5 | 85 | 10 |
| 17 | 0 | 5 | 85 | 10 |
| 18 | 0 | 5 | 84 | 11 |
| 19 | 0 | 4 | 85 | 11 |
| 20 | 0 | 4 | 85 | 11 |
| 21 | 0 | 4 | 85 | 11 |
| 22 | 0 | 4 | 85 | 11 |
| 23 | 0 | 4 | 85 | 11 |
| 24 | 0 | 4 | 85 | 11 |
| 25 | 0 | 4 | 84 | 12 |
| 26 | 0 | 4 | 84 | 12 |
| 27 | 0 | 4 | 83 | 13 |
| 28 | 0 | 3 | 83 | 14 |
| 29 | 0 | 3 | 83 | 14 |
| 30 | 0 | 3 | 82 | 15 |
| 31 | 0 | 3 | 82 | 15 |
Wind in October
Winds average 23 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 21 km/h on the calmest days to 24 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Feels | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | breezy |
| 2 | 24 | breezy |
| 3 | 24 | breezy |
| 4 | 24 | breezy |
| 5 | 24 | breezy |
| 6 | 24 | breezy |
| 7 | 24 | breezy |
| 8 | 24 | breezy |
| 9 | 24 | breezy |
| 10 | 24 | breezy |
| 11 | 24 | breezy |
| 12 | 24 | breezy |
| 13 | 24 | breezy |
| 14 | 23 | breezy |
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| 25 | 22 | breezy |
| 26 | 22 | breezy |
| 27 | 22 | breezy |
| 28 | 21 | breezy |
| 29 | 21 | breezy |
| 30 | 21 | breezy |
| 31 | 21 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of October to 12 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 24 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 6:08 AM to 5:51 AM, and sunset from 6:16 PM to 6:22 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:51 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 6:08 | 6:16 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 6:07 | 6:16 |
| 3 | 12.2 | 6:07 | 6:16 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 6:06 | 6:16 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 6:05 | 6:16 |
| 6 | 12.2 | 6:04 | 6:16 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 6:04 | 6:16 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 6:03 | 6:16 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 6:02 | 6:16 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 6:02 | 6:17 |
| 11 | 12.3 | 6:01 | 6:17 |
| 12 | 12.3 | 6:00 | 6:17 |
| 13 | 12.3 | 6:00 | 6:17 |
| 14 | 12.3 | 5:59 | 6:17 |
| 15 | 12.3 | 5:59 | 6:17 |
| 16 | 12.3 | 5:58 | 6:18 |
| 17 | 12.3 | 5:58 | 6:18 |
| 18 | 12.4 | 5:57 | 6:18 |
| 19 | 12.4 | 5:56 | 6:18 |
| 20 | 12.4 | 5:56 | 6:18 |
| 21 | 12.4 | 5:55 | 6:19 |
| 22 | 12.4 | 5:55 | 6:19 |
| 23 | 12.4 | 5:54 | 6:19 |
| 24 | 12.4 | 5:54 | 6:19 |
| 25 | 12.4 | 5:53 | 6:20 |
| 26 | 12.5 | 5:53 | 6:20 |
| 27 | 12.5 | 5:53 | 6:20 |
| 28 | 12.5 | 5:52 | 6:21 |
| 29 | 12.5 | 5:52 | 6:21 |
| 30 | 12.5 | 5:51 | 6:21 |
| 31 | 12.5 | 5:51 | 6:22 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 6.09 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.28 kWh/m² to a high of 6.14 kWh/m² in December across the year — October's 6.09 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 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 | 6.1 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | 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 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 2 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 3 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.1 | 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 |
Is October a good time to visit Pago Pago?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit Pago Pago for sightseeing.
What to pack for Pago Pago in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Pago Pago sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. Worth having: a windbreaker. About 21 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Pago Pago in October
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in October — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 14 km away) is warmest in March at about 29°C and coldest in August near 28°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 28 | Tropical |
| Jul | 28 | Warm |
| Aug | 28 | Warm |
| Sep | 28 | Warm |
| Oct | 28 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Pago Pago in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October 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 Pago Pago peaks around February 14 at about 17 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 20 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 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Extreme |
| Feb | 18 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 14 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 14 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Where is Pago Pago?
Pago Pago sits at 14.3°S, 170.7°W, 2 m above sea level, in American Samoa. The nearest listed city is Apia, 125 km away.
Topography around Pago Pago
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Pago Pago.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Pago Pago has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 577 m around an average of 130 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 582 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 552 m.
The land around Pago Pago is covered by trees (63%) and water (30%) within 3 km, water (83%) within 16 km, and water (98%) within 80 km.
American Samoa travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / I
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- GDP per capita
- $18,017
- 2022
- Safe drinking water
- 91%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 25.5
- per 100k, 2018
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- 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 Pago Pago (-14.2781°, -170.7025°, elevation 2 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. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).