Banora Point weather in May
In May, Banora Point sees average daytime highs of 21°C and overnight lows near 15°C, with 94 mm of rain across 10.2 wet days and about 10.6 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 22°C in the first days to 20°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 47% of the time in May, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 54 min at the start of May to 10 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Banora Point's 5th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Banora Point's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 21°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 15°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 94 mm
- 10.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 36 min
- 7:24 AM – 6:00 PM
- Cloud cover
- 45%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.42 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.7
- out of 10
Banora Point is Town in New South Wales, Australia.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Highs ease over the month, from about 22°C in the first days to 20°C by the end.
A typical May day in Banora Point reaches about 21°C in the afternoon and slips back to 15°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 19°C and 23°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 2°C cooler than April and about 2°C warmer than June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg low (°C) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 16 |
| 2 | 22 | 16 |
| 3 | 22 | 16 |
| 4 | 22 | 16 |
| 5 | 22 | 16 |
| 6 | 22 | 16 |
| 7 | 22 | 16 |
| 8 | 22 | 16 |
| 9 | 22 | 16 |
| 10 | 22 | 15 |
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| 26 | 21 | 14 |
| 27 | 20 | 14 |
| 28 | 20 | 14 |
| 29 | 20 | 14 |
| 30 | 20 | 14 |
| 31 | 20 | 14 |
Banora Point weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 8th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° / 21° | 150 | 14.2 | 13.6 | 6.1 |
| Feb | 26° / 21° | 158 | 14.5 | 13 | 5.8 |
| Mar | 25° / 20° | 121 | 16 | 12.2 | 6.1 |
| Apr | 23° / 18° | 73 | 12.8 | 11.3 | 6.6 |
| May | 21° / 15° | 94 | 10.2 | 10.6 | 6.7 |
| Jun | 19° / 13° | 92 | 9 | 10.2 | 6.6 |
| Jul | 19° / 12° | 45 | 6.1 | 10.4 | 7.1 |
| Aug | 20° / 12° | 48 | 5.7 | 11 | 7.4 |
| Sep | 21° / 14° | 43 | 7.3 | 11.8 | 7.4 |
| Oct | 22° / 16° | 87 | 9.6 | 12.7 | 7.1 |
| Nov | 24° / 19° | 102 | 11.1 | 13.4 | 6.8 |
| Dec | 25° / 20° | 131 | 12.8 | 13.8 | 6.4 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 47% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 32%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Cloudier (%) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70 | 30 |
| 2 | 70 | 30 |
| 3 | 70 | 30 |
| 4 | 70 | 30 |
| 5 | 69 | 31 |
| 6 | 69 | 31 |
| 7 | 69 | 31 |
| 8 | 70 | 30 |
| 9 | 70 | 30 |
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| 11 | 70 | 30 |
| 12 | 70 | 30 |
| 13 | 70 | 30 |
| 14 | 69 | 31 |
| 15 | 69 | 31 |
| 16 | 68 | 32 |
| 17 | 68 | 32 |
| 18 | 68 | 32 |
| 19 | 68 | 32 |
| 20 | 68 | 32 |
| 21 | 67 | 33 |
| 22 | 67 | 33 |
| 23 | 67 | 33 |
| 24 | 67 | 33 |
| 25 | 67 | 33 |
| 26 | 67 | 33 |
| 27 | 67 | 33 |
| 28 | 67 | 33 |
| 29 | 67 | 33 |
| 30 | 67 | 33 |
| 31 | 67 | 33 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Banora Point gets around 94 mm of rain over 10.2 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 33% and peaks near 38% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 38 |
| 2 | 38 |
| 3 | 37 |
| 4 | 37 |
| 5 | 37 |
| 6 | 36 |
| 7 | 36 |
| 8 | 35 |
| 9 | 35 |
| 10 | 35 |
| 11 | 34 |
| 12 | 34 |
| 13 | 34 |
| 14 | 34 |
| 15 | 34 |
| 16 | 33 |
| 17 | 33 |
| 18 | 33 |
| 19 | 32 |
| 20 | 32 |
| 21 | 32 |
| 22 | 31 |
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| 30 | 29 |
| 31 | 29 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the comfortable band about 46% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 |
| Comfortable (%) | 41 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Humid (%) | 40 | 38 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| Muggy (%) | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 41 | 40 | 8 |
| 2 | 13 | 42 | 38 | 7 |
| 3 | 13 | 44 | 36 | 7 |
| 4 | 14 | 45 | 34 | 6 |
| 5 | 15 | 47 | 32 | 6 |
| 6 | 17 | 48 | 30 | 5 |
| 7 | 18 | 49 | 29 | 5 |
| 8 | 19 | 49 | 27 | 4 |
| 9 | 20 | 50 | 26 | 4 |
| 10 | 22 | 50 | 25 | 3 |
| 11 | 23 | 50 | 24 | 3 |
| 12 | 24 | 51 | 23 | 2 |
| 13 | 26 | 50 | 22 | 2 |
| 14 | 28 | 50 | 21 | 2 |
| 15 | 29 | 49 | 21 | 1 |
| 16 | 31 | 48 | 20 | 1 |
| 17 | 33 | 46 | 20 | 1 |
| 18 | 34 | 45 | 19 | 1 |
| 19 | 36 | 45 | 19 | 1 |
| 20 | 37 | 44 | 18 | 1 |
| 21 | 38 | 43 | 18 | 1 |
| 22 | 39 | 43 | 17 | 0 |
| 23 | 40 | 43 | 17 | 0 |
| 24 | 40 | 43 | 16 | 0 |
| 25 | 41 | 43 | 16 | 0 |
| 26 | 41 | 43 | 15 | 0 |
| 27 | 42 | 43 | 15 | 0 |
| 28 | 42 | 43 | 14 | 0 |
| 29 | 42 | 44 | 14 | 0 |
| 30 | 43 | 44 | 13 | 0 |
| 31 | 43 | 44 | 13 | 0 |
Wind in May
Winds average 12 km/h in May, the calmest month.
Across May, 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) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 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 |
| 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 | 12 | calm |
| 2 | 12 | 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 | 12 | 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 May
Daylight runs from about 10 h 54 min at the start of May to 10 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 30 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 7:15 AM to 7:33 AM, and sunset from 6:11 PM to 5:54 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:21 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:24 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:27 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:29 | 7:29 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:31 | 7:31 | 7:32 | 7:33 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.9 | 7:15 | 6:11 |
| 2 | 10.9 | 7:16 | 6:10 |
| 3 | 10.9 | 7:16 | 6:09 |
| 4 | 10.9 | 7:17 | 6:09 |
| 5 | 10.8 | 7:17 | 6:08 |
| 6 | 10.8 | 7:18 | 6:07 |
| 7 | 10.8 | 7:19 | 6:06 |
| 8 | 10.8 | 7:19 | 6:05 |
| 9 | 10.7 | 7:20 | 6:05 |
| 10 | 10.7 | 7:20 | 6:04 |
| 11 | 10.7 | 7:21 | 6:03 |
| 12 | 10.7 | 7:22 | 6:03 |
| 13 | 10.7 | 7:22 | 6:02 |
| 14 | 10.6 | 7:23 | 6:01 |
| 15 | 10.6 | 7:23 | 6:01 |
| 16 | 10.6 | 7:24 | 6:00 |
| 17 | 10.6 | 7:25 | 6:00 |
| 18 | 10.6 | 7:25 | 5:59 |
| 19 | 10.5 | 7:26 | 5:59 |
| 20 | 10.5 | 7:26 | 5:58 |
| 21 | 10.5 | 7:27 | 5:58 |
| 22 | 10.5 | 7:28 | 5:57 |
| 23 | 10.5 | 7:28 | 5:57 |
| 24 | 10.5 | 7:29 | 5:56 |
| 25 | 10.4 | 7:29 | 5:56 |
| 26 | 10.4 | 7:30 | 5:55 |
| 27 | 10.4 | 7:30 | 5:55 |
| 28 | 10.4 | 7:31 | 5:55 |
| 29 | 10.4 | 7:31 | 5:54 |
| 30 | 10.4 | 7:32 | 5:54 |
| 31 | 10.4 | 7:33 | 5:54 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 3.42 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.98 kWh/m² to a high of 6.8 kWh/m² in December across the year — May's 3.42 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.1 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 31 | 3.1 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Banora Point
None of Banora Point's seasonal hazards are active in May. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Banora Point sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Is May a good time to visit Banora Point?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a reasonable time to visit Banora Point for sightseeing.
What to pack for Banora Point in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Banora Point sees daytime highs around 21°C and nights near 15°C. Worth packing: rain gear. About 10 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Banora Point in May
The nearest coast averages about 24°C in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 13 km away) is warmest in February at about 27°C and coldest in August near 21°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) | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 26 | Warm |
| Apr | 25 | Warm |
| May | 24 | Refreshing |
| Jun | 23 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 21 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 21 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 21 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 23 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 24 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 25 | Warm |
UV index in Banora Point in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 5 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Banora Point peaks around January 22 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 18 at about 4 (moderate).
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) | 14 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 11 | Extreme |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 5 | Moderate |
| Jun | 4 | Moderate |
| Jul | 4 | Moderate |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 7 | Very high |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Where is Banora Point?
Banora Point sits at 28.2°S, 153.5°E, 4 m above sea level, in Australia. The nearest listed city is Palm Beach, 13 km away.
Topography around Banora Point
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Banora Point.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Banora Point has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 135 m around an average of 13 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 486 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,199 m.
The land around Banora Point is covered by artificial surfaces (28%), trees (27%) and water (23%) within 3 km, water (51%) and trees (27%) within 16 km, and trees (41%) and water (36%) within 80 km.
Australia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type I
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 90% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $65,130
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.9 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 0.9
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 4.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- 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 Banora Point (-28.213°, 153.5363°, elevation 4 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. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). 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).