Coquimbo weather in September
In September, Coquimbo sees average daytime highs of 18°C and overnight lows near 11°C, with 5 mm of rain across 0.9 wet days and about 11.8 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 18°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 56% of the time in September, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 24 min at the start of September to 12 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Coquimbo's 7th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Coquimbo's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 18°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 11°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 5 mm
- 0.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 48 min
- 7:45 AM – 7:34 PM
- Cloud cover
- 40%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.53 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.5
- out of 10
Coquimbo is city of Chile.
- Air quality
- Moderate
- PM2.5 11.9 µg/m³ · 2019
- Density
- 3,027/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1867
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in September
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 18°C through the month.
A typical September day in Coquimbo reaches about 18°C in the afternoon and slips back to 11°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 15°C and 21°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs about 1°C warmer than August and about 2°C cooler than October.
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| Avg high (°C) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Avg low (°C) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 10 |
| 2 | 18 | 10 |
| 3 | 18 | 10 |
| 4 | 18 | 10 |
| 5 | 18 | 10 |
| 6 | 18 | 10 |
| 7 | 18 | 10 |
| 8 | 18 | 10 |
| 9 | 18 | 10 |
| 10 | 18 | 10 |
| 11 | 18 | 10 |
| 12 | 18 | 10 |
| 13 | 18 | 11 |
| 14 | 18 | 11 |
| 15 | 18 | 11 |
| 16 | 18 | 11 |
| 17 | 18 | 11 |
| 18 | 18 | 11 |
| 19 | 18 | 11 |
| 20 | 18 | 11 |
| 21 | 18 | 11 |
| 22 | 19 | 11 |
| 23 | 19 | 11 |
| 24 | 19 | 11 |
| 25 | 19 | 11 |
| 26 | 19 | 11 |
| 27 | 19 | 11 |
| 28 | 19 | 11 |
| 29 | 19 | 11 |
| 30 | 19 | 11 |
Coquimbo weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September 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 | 24° / 16° | 0 | 0.1 | 13.7 | 9.2 |
| Feb | 23° / 16° | 1 | 0 | 13.1 | 9.1 |
| Mar | 22° / 15° | 5 | 0.4 | 12.2 | 8.7 |
| Apr | 20° / 14° | 3 | 0.7 | 11.3 | 8.0 |
| May | 18° / 12° | 21 | 2 | 10.5 | 7.1 |
| Jun | 17° / 10° | 30 | 2.5 | 10.1 | 6.3 |
| Jul | 16° / 9° | 16 | 1.9 | 10.3 | 6.3 |
| Aug | 17° / 9° | 15 | 1.9 | 10.9 | 6.8 |
| Sep | 18° / 11° | 5 | 0.9 | 11.8 | 7.5 |
| Oct | 20° / 12° | 5 | 0.6 | 12.7 | 8.1 |
| Nov | 21° / 13° | 1 | 0.1 | 13.5 | 8.7 |
| Dec | 22° / 15° | 1 | 0.1 | 13.9 | 9.0 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 56% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 30%.
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| Clearer (%) | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 |
| Cloudier (%) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67 | 33 |
| 2 | 67 | 33 |
| 3 | 67 | 33 |
| 4 | 67 | 33 |
| 5 | 67 | 33 |
| 6 | 67 | 33 |
| 7 | 68 | 32 |
| 8 | 68 | 32 |
| 9 | 68 | 32 |
| 10 | 69 | 31 |
| 11 | 68 | 32 |
| 12 | 68 | 32 |
| 13 | 69 | 31 |
| 14 | 69 | 31 |
| 15 | 70 | 30 |
| 16 | 70 | 30 |
| 17 | 71 | 29 |
| 18 | 71 | 29 |
| 19 | 71 | 29 |
| 20 | 71 | 29 |
| 21 | 72 | 28 |
| 22 | 72 | 28 |
| 23 | 72 | 28 |
| 24 | 71 | 29 |
| 25 | 71 | 29 |
| 26 | 71 | 29 |
| 27 | 71 | 29 |
| 28 | 71 | 29 |
| 29 | 71 | 29 |
| 30 | 72 | 28 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Coquimbo gets around 5 mm of rain over 0.9 wet days in September. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 3% and peaks near 5% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5 |
| 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 4 |
| 4 | 4 |
| 5 | 4 |
| 6 | 4 |
| 7 | 4 |
| 8 | 4 |
| 9 | 4 |
| 10 | 4 |
| 11 | 4 |
| 12 | 4 |
| 13 | 4 |
| 14 | 3 |
| 15 | 3 |
| 16 | 3 |
| 17 | 3 |
| 18 | 3 |
| 19 | 2 |
| 20 | 2 |
| 21 | 2 |
| 22 | 2 |
| 23 | 2 |
| 24 | 2 |
| 25 | 2 |
| 26 | 2 |
| 27 | 2 |
| 28 | 2 |
| 29 | 2 |
| 30 | 2 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the dry band about 99% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 |
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99 | 1 |
| 2 | 99 | 1 |
| 3 | 99 | 1 |
| 4 | 99 | 1 |
| 5 | 99 | 1 |
| 6 | 99 | 1 |
| 7 | 99 | 1 |
| 8 | 99 | 1 |
| 9 | 99 | 1 |
| 10 | 99 | 1 |
| 11 | 99 | 1 |
| 12 | 99 | 1 |
| 13 | 99 | 1 |
| 14 | 99 | 1 |
| 15 | 99 | 1 |
| 16 | 99 | 1 |
| 17 | 99 | 1 |
| 18 | 99 | 1 |
| 19 | 99 | 1 |
| 20 | 99 | 1 |
| 21 | 99 | 1 |
| 22 | 99 | 1 |
| 23 | 99 | 1 |
| 24 | 99 | 1 |
| 25 | 99 | 1 |
| 26 | 99 | 1 |
| 27 | 99 | 1 |
| 28 | 99 | 1 |
| 29 | 99 | 1 |
| 30 | 99 | 1 |
Wind in September
Winds average 6 km/h in September.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 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 |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 11 h 24 min at the start of September to 12 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 54 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 8:04 AM to 7:27 AM, and sunset from 7:26 PM to 7:42 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 8:04 | 8:03 | 8:02 | 8:00 | 7:59 | 7:58 | 7:57 | 7:55 | 7:54 | 7:53 | 7:52 | 7:50 | 7:49 | 7:48 | 7:46 | 7:45 | 7:44 | 7:42 | 7:41 | 7:40 | 7:39 | 7:37 | 7:36 | 7:35 | 7:33 | 7:32 | 7:31 | 7:30 | 7:28 | 7:27 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:26 | 7:27 | 7:27 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:29 | 7:29 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:31 | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:36 | 7:37 | 7:37 | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:39 | 7:39 | 7:40 | 7:41 | 7:41 | 7:42 | 7:42 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.4 | 8:04 | 7:26 |
| 2 | 11.4 | 8:03 | 7:27 |
| 3 | 11.4 | 8:02 | 7:27 |
| 4 | 11.5 | 8:00 | 7:28 |
| 5 | 11.5 | 7:59 | 7:28 |
| 6 | 11.5 | 7:58 | 7:29 |
| 7 | 11.5 | 7:57 | 7:29 |
| 8 | 11.6 | 7:55 | 7:30 |
| 9 | 11.6 | 7:54 | 7:30 |
| 10 | 11.6 | 7:53 | 7:31 |
| 11 | 11.7 | 7:52 | 7:32 |
| 12 | 11.7 | 7:50 | 7:32 |
| 13 | 11.7 | 7:49 | 7:33 |
| 14 | 11.8 | 7:48 | 7:33 |
| 15 | 11.8 | 7:46 | 7:34 |
| 16 | 11.8 | 7:45 | 7:34 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 7:44 | 7:35 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 7:42 | 7:35 |
| 19 | 11.9 | 7:41 | 7:36 |
| 20 | 11.9 | 7:40 | 7:37 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 7:39 | 7:37 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 7:37 | 7:38 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 7:36 | 7:38 |
| 24 | 12.1 | 7:35 | 7:39 |
| 25 | 12.1 | 7:33 | 7:39 |
| 26 | 12.1 | 7:32 | 7:40 |
| 27 | 12.2 | 7:31 | 7:41 |
| 28 | 12.2 | 7:30 | 7:41 |
| 29 | 12.2 | 7:28 | 7:42 |
| 30 | 12.3 | 7:27 | 7:42 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 5.53 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.04 kWh/m² to a high of 8.4 kWh/m² in December across the year — September's 5.53 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| 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 | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 25 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.2 | Intense |
Is September a good time to visit Coquimbo?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is one of the better times to visit Coquimbo for general sightseeing.
What to pack for Coquimbo in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Coquimbo sees daytime highs around 18°C and nights near 11°C. Worth packing: sun protection.
Sea temperature near Coquimbo in September
The nearest coast averages about 13°C in September — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in February at about 18°C and coldest in August near 13°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | Cool |
| Feb | 18 | Cool |
| Mar | 17 | Cool |
| Apr | 16 | Cool |
| May | 15 | Bracing |
| Jun | 14 | Bracing |
| Jul | 13 | Bracing |
| Aug | 13 | Bracing |
| Sep | 13 | Bracing |
| Oct | 14 | Bracing |
| Nov | 14 | Bracing |
| Dec | 16 | Cool |
UV index in Coquimbo in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September peaks around 8 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Coquimbo peaks around January 20 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 19 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 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 11 | Extreme |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 4 | Moderate |
| Jun | 4 | Moderate |
| Jul | 4 | Moderate |
| Aug | 5 | High |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Coquimbo in September
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where September falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Coquimbo is worst in July — around 16 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.8× the cleanest month (March, 9 µg/m³).
Seasonal pattern from CAMS reanalysis, scaled to Coquimbo's WHO annual average of 11.9 µg/m³.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Good |
| Feb | 10 | Good |
| Mar | 9 | Good |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 15 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 16 | Moderate |
| Sep | 14 | Moderate |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 9 | Good |
Where is Coquimbo?
Coquimbo sits at 30.0°S, 71.3°W, 22 m above sea level, in Chile. The nearest listed city is La Serena, 10 km away.
Topography around Coquimbo
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Coquimbo.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Coquimbo has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 143 m around an average of 17 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 744 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,696 m.
The land around Coquimbo is covered by water (54%) and artificial surfaces (30%) within 3 km, water (52%) within 16 km, and water (30%), bare terrain (27%) and grassland (26%) within 80 km.
Chile travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F / L
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 48% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $17,995
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 6.3
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 14.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 517
- 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 Coquimbo (-29.9533°, -71.3395°, elevation 22 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).