Igarapé-Açu weather in January
In January, Igarapé-Açu sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 213 mm of rain across 25.9 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 4% of the time in January, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of January to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Igarapé-Açu's 9th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Igarapé-Açu's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 213 mm
- 25.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:18 AM – 6:22 PM
- Cloud cover
- 81%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.35 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.8
- out of 10
Igarapé-Açu is human settlement in Brazil.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical January day in Igarapé-Açu reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs about 2°C cooler than December and about 1°C warmer than February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
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| 1 | 32 | 24 |
| 2 | 32 | 24 |
| 3 | 31 | 24 |
| 4 | 31 | 24 |
| 5 | 31 | 24 |
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| 28 | 30 | 23 |
| 29 | 30 | 23 |
| 30 | 30 | 23 |
| 31 | 30 | 23 |
How January really feels in Igarapé-Açu
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in January is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Igarapé-Açu weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 8th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° / 23° | 213 | 25.9 | 12.1 | 2.8 |
| Feb | 30° / 23° | 284 | 26.6 | 12 | 2.7 |
| Mar | 30° / 23° | 373 | 30.2 | 12 | 2.6 |
| Apr | 30° / 23° | 348 | 29.5 | 12 | 2.6 |
| May | 31° / 23° | 245 | 27.2 | 11.9 | 2.8 |
| Jun | 31° / 23° | 114 | 21.1 | 11.9 | 3.3 |
| Jul | 31° / 23° | 85 | 18 | 11.9 | 3.7 |
| Aug | 32° / 23° | 43 | 12.4 | 12 | 4.0 |
| Sep | 33° / 23° | 27 | 7.7 | 12 | 4.0 |
| Oct | 33° / 24° | 22 | 5.5 | 12 | 3.9 |
| Nov | 33° / 24° | 33 | 6.6 | 12.1 | 3.7 |
| Dec | 32° / 24° | 80 | 14.5 | 12.1 | 3.3 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 4% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 83%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Cloudier (%) | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 73 |
| 2 | 26 | 74 |
| 3 | 25 | 75 |
| 4 | 24 | 76 |
| 5 | 24 | 76 |
| 6 | 23 | 77 |
| 7 | 22 | 78 |
| 8 | 21 | 79 |
| 9 | 21 | 79 |
| 10 | 19 | 81 |
| 11 | 19 | 81 |
| 12 | 18 | 82 |
| 13 | 17 | 83 |
| 14 | 16 | 84 |
| 15 | 15 | 85 |
| 16 | 14 | 86 |
| 17 | 14 | 86 |
| 18 | 14 | 86 |
| 19 | 12 | 88 |
| 20 | 12 | 88 |
| 21 | 12 | 88 |
| 22 | 12 | 88 |
| 23 | 12 | 88 |
| 24 | 12 | 88 |
| 25 | 12 | 88 |
| 26 | 12 | 88 |
| 27 | 11 | 89 |
| 28 | 11 | 89 |
| 29 | 10 | 90 |
| 30 | 10 | 90 |
| 31 | 10 | 90 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Igarapé-Açu gets around 213 mm of rain over 25.9 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 83% and peaks near 90% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 71 | 73 | 75 | 76 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 90 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 71 |
| 2 | 73 |
| 3 | 75 |
| 4 | 76 |
| 5 | 78 |
| 6 | 79 |
| 7 | 80 |
| 8 | 81 |
| 9 | 82 |
| 10 | 82 |
| 11 | 83 |
| 12 | 84 |
| 13 | 84 |
| 14 | 85 |
| 15 | 85 |
| 16 | 86 |
| 17 | 86 |
| 18 | 86 |
| 19 | 86 |
| 20 | 85 |
| 21 | 85 |
| 22 | 86 |
| 23 | 86 |
| 24 | 86 |
| 25 | 86 |
| 26 | 87 |
| 27 | 87 |
| 28 | 88 |
| 29 | 88 |
| 30 | 89 |
| 31 | 90 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the oppressive band about 86% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oppressive (%) | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 79 |
| Miserable (%) | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
| Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 90 | 10 |
| 2 | 90 | 10 |
| 3 | 89 | 11 |
| 4 | 89 | 11 |
| 5 | 89 | 11 |
| 6 | 89 | 11 |
| 7 | 89 | 11 |
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| 12 | 89 | 11 |
| 13 | 89 | 11 |
| 14 | 89 | 11 |
| 15 | 89 | 11 |
| 16 | 89 | 11 |
| 17 | 88 | 12 |
| 18 | 88 | 12 |
| 19 | 87 | 13 |
| 20 | 86 | 14 |
| 21 | 86 | 14 |
| 22 | 85 | 15 |
| 23 | 84 | 16 |
| 24 | 84 | 16 |
| 25 | 83 | 17 |
| 26 | 82 | 18 |
| 27 | 82 | 18 |
| 28 | 81 | 19 |
| 29 | 80 | 20 |
| 30 | 80 | 20 |
| 31 | 79 | 21 |
Wind in January
Winds average 9 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 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 | 10 | 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 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of January to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:12 AM to 6:22 AM, and sunset from 6:16 PM to 6:25 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 6:12 | 6:16 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 6:12 | 6:16 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 6:13 | 6:16 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 6:13 | 6:17 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:17 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:18 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:18 |
| 8 | 12.1 | 6:15 | 6:19 |
| 9 | 12.1 | 6:15 | 6:19 |
| 10 | 12.1 | 6:16 | 6:19 |
| 11 | 12.1 | 6:16 | 6:20 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 6:16 | 6:20 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 6:17 | 6:20 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 6:17 | 6:21 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:21 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:22 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:22 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:19 | 6:22 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:19 | 6:22 |
| 20 | 12.1 | 6:19 | 6:23 |
| 21 | 12.1 | 6:20 | 6:23 |
| 22 | 12.1 | 6:20 | 6:23 |
| 23 | 12.1 | 6:20 | 6:24 |
| 24 | 12.1 | 6:21 | 6:24 |
| 25 | 12.1 | 6:21 | 6:24 |
| 26 | 12.1 | 6:21 | 6:24 |
| 27 | 12.1 | 6:21 | 6:25 |
| 28 | 12.1 | 6:22 | 6:25 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 6:22 | 6:25 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 6:22 | 6:25 |
| 31 | 12.0 | 6:22 | 6:25 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 4.35 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.82 kWh/m² to a high of 6 kWh/m² in October across the year — January's 4.35 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.2 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Igarapé-Açu
In January, Igarapé-Açu sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Igarapé-Açu's monsoon runs January–May, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit Igarapé-Açu?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Igarapé-Açu.
What to pack for Igarapé-Açu in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Igarapé-Açu sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. About 26 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Igarapé-Açu in January
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in January — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 62 km away) is warmest in June at about 29°C and coldest in February 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) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Tropical |
| Feb | 28 | Tropical |
| Mar | 28 | Tropical |
| Apr | 28 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 28 | Tropical |
| Aug | 28 | Tropical |
| Sep | 28 | Tropical |
| Oct | 28 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Tropical |
UV index in Igarapé-Açu in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January 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 Igarapé-Açu peaks around March 16 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 18 at about 10 (extreme).
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) | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Igarapé-Açu in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Igarapé-Açu is worst in November — around 21 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.7× the cleanest month (July, 8 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) | 17 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 21 | 19 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | Moderate |
| Feb | 20 | Moderate |
| Mar | 20 | Moderate |
| Apr | 15 | Moderate |
| May | 10 | Good |
| Jun | 8 | Good |
| Jul | 8 | Good |
| Aug | 9 | Good |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 13 | Moderate |
| Nov | 21 | Moderate |
| Dec | 19 | Moderate |
Where is Igarapé-Açu?
Igarapé-Açu sits at 1.1°S, 47.6°W, 39 m above sea level, in Brazil. The nearest listed city is Santa Maria do Pará, 25 km away.
Topography around Igarapé-Açu
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Igarapé-Açu.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Igarapé-Açu has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 49 m around an average of 44 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 70 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 112 m.
The land around Igarapé-Açu is covered by trees (53%) and grassland (37%) within 3 km, trees (64%) and grassland (36%) within 16 km, and trees (58%) and grassland (21%) within 80 km.
Brazil travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / N
- 127 / 220 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 46% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $10,713
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 89%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 19.3
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 16
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 482
- 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 Igarapé-Açu (-1.1289°, -47.62°, elevation 39 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. 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).