Los Álamos weather in December
In December, Los Álamos sees average daytime highs of 17°C and overnight lows near 11°C, with 36 mm of rain across 4.6 wet days and about 14.6 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 16°C in the first days to 17°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 61% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 24 min at the start of December to 14 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Los Álamos's 4th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Los Álamos's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 17°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 11°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 36 mm
- 4.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 36 min
- 6:32 AM – 9:08 PM
- Cloud cover
- 35%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 18 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 8.18 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.4
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Highs climb over the month, from about 16°C in the first days to 17°C by the end.
A typical December day in Los Álamos reaches about 17°C in the afternoon and slips back to 11°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 15°C and 19°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 2°C warmer than November and about 2°C cooler than January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
| Avg low (°C) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 11 |
| 2 | 16 | 11 |
| 3 | 16 | 11 |
| 4 | 16 | 11 |
| 5 | 16 | 11 |
| 6 | 16 | 11 |
| 7 | 16 | 11 |
| 8 | 16 | 11 |
| 9 | 16 | 11 |
| 10 | 16 | 11 |
| 11 | 16 | 11 |
| 12 | 16 | 11 |
| 13 | 16 | 11 |
| 14 | 17 | 11 |
| 15 | 17 | 11 |
| 16 | 17 | 11 |
| 17 | 17 | 11 |
| 18 | 17 | 11 |
| 19 | 17 | 11 |
| 20 | 17 | 11 |
| 21 | 17 | 11 |
| 22 | 17 | 11 |
| 23 | 17 | 11 |
| 24 | 17 | 12 |
| 25 | 17 | 12 |
| 26 | 17 | 12 |
| 27 | 17 | 12 |
| 28 | 17 | 12 |
| 29 | 17 | 12 |
| 30 | 18 | 12 |
| 31 | 18 | 12 |
Los Álamos weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 4th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18° / 12° | 15 | 2.9 | 14.3 | 7.5 |
| Feb | 18° / 12° | 19 | 2.7 | 13.5 | 7.5 |
| Mar | 17° / 12° | 33 | 5.1 | 12.3 | 6.6 |
| Apr | 15° / 10° | 77 | 7.6 | 11.1 | 4.9 |
| May | 13° / 9° | 172 | 12.4 | 10 | 3.5 |
| Jun | 12° / 8° | 254 | 16.4 | 9.5 | 2.5 |
| Jul | 11° / 7° | 208 | 15.6 | 9.7 | 2.4 |
| Aug | 11° / 7° | 174 | 14.4 | 10.6 | 2.6 |
| Sep | 12° / 8° | 90 | 10.1 | 11.7 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 13° / 9° | 74 | 9.3 | 13 | 4.0 |
| Nov | 15° / 10° | 42 | 6 | 14 | 5.1 |
| Dec | 17° / 11° | 36 | 4.6 | 14.6 | 6.4 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 61% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 24%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Cloudier (%) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71 | 29 |
| 2 | 71 | 29 |
| 3 | 71 | 29 |
| 4 | 72 | 28 |
| 5 | 72 | 28 |
| 6 | 72 | 28 |
| 7 | 72 | 28 |
| 8 | 73 | 27 |
| 9 | 74 | 26 |
| 10 | 74 | 26 |
| 11 | 74 | 26 |
| 12 | 75 | 25 |
| 13 | 75 | 25 |
| 14 | 76 | 24 |
| 15 | 76 | 24 |
| 16 | 76 | 24 |
| 17 | 78 | 22 |
| 18 | 78 | 22 |
| 19 | 78 | 22 |
| 20 | 78 | 22 |
| 21 | 78 | 22 |
| 22 | 78 | 22 |
| 23 | 78 | 22 |
| 24 | 79 | 21 |
| 25 | 79 | 21 |
| 26 | 79 | 21 |
| 27 | 80 | 20 |
| 28 | 80 | 20 |
| 29 | 80 | 20 |
| 30 | 80 | 20 |
| 31 | 80 | 20 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Los Álamos gets around 36 mm of rain over 4.6 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 15% and peaks near 16% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 16 |
| 2 | 16 |
| 3 | 16 |
| 4 | 16 |
| 5 | 15 |
| 6 | 15 |
| 7 | 15 |
| 8 | 15 |
| 9 | 15 |
| 10 | 15 |
| 11 | 14 |
| 12 | 14 |
| 13 | 14 |
| 14 | 14 |
| 15 | 14 |
| 16 | 14 |
| 17 | 14 |
| 18 | 14 |
| 19 | 15 |
| 20 | 15 |
| 21 | 15 |
| 22 | 15 |
| 23 | 14 |
| 24 | 14 |
| 25 | 14 |
| 26 | 14 |
| 27 | 14 |
| 28 | 14 |
| 29 | 14 |
| 30 | 14 |
| 31 | 14 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 93% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 91 | 90 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 86 |
| Comfortable (%) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 95 | 5 |
| 2 | 95 | 5 |
| 3 | 95 | 5 |
| 4 | 95 | 5 |
| 5 | 95 | 5 |
| 6 | 95 | 5 |
| 7 | 95 | 5 |
| 8 | 95 | 5 |
| 9 | 96 | 4 |
| 10 | 96 | 4 |
| 11 | 96 | 4 |
| 12 | 96 | 4 |
| 13 | 96 | 4 |
| 14 | 96 | 4 |
| 15 | 96 | 4 |
| 16 | 96 | 4 |
| 17 | 96 | 4 |
| 18 | 95 | 5 |
| 19 | 95 | 5 |
| 20 | 94 | 6 |
| 21 | 93 | 7 |
| 22 | 93 | 7 |
| 23 | 92 | 8 |
| 24 | 91 | 9 |
| 25 | 90 | 10 |
| 26 | 89 | 11 |
| 27 | 88 | 12 |
| 28 | 88 | 12 |
| 29 | 87 | 13 |
| 30 | 87 | 13 |
| 31 | 86 | 14 |
Wind in December
Winds average 18 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 18 km/h on the calmest days to 18 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | light breeze |
| 2 | 18 | light breeze |
| 3 | 18 | light breeze |
| 4 | 18 | light breeze |
| 5 | 18 | light breeze |
| 6 | 18 | light breeze |
| 7 | 18 | light breeze |
| 8 | 18 | light breeze |
| 9 | 18 | light breeze |
| 10 | 18 | light breeze |
| 11 | 18 | light breeze |
| 12 | 18 | light breeze |
| 13 | 18 | light breeze |
| 14 | 18 | light breeze |
| 15 | 18 | light breeze |
| 16 | 18 | light breeze |
| 17 | 18 | light breeze |
| 18 | 18 | light breeze |
| 19 | 18 | light breeze |
| 20 | 18 | light breeze |
| 21 | 18 | light breeze |
| 22 | 18 | light breeze |
| 23 | 18 | light breeze |
| 24 | 18 | light breeze |
| 25 | 18 | light breeze |
| 26 | 18 | light breeze |
| 27 | 18 | light breeze |
| 28 | 18 | light breeze |
| 29 | 18 | light breeze |
| 30 | 18 | light breeze |
| 31 | 18 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 14 h 24 min at the start of December to 14 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:31 AM to 6:40 AM, and sunset from 8:56 PM to 9:14 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 |
| Sunset (PM) | 8:56 | 8:57 | 8:58 | 8:59 | 8:59 | 9:00 | 9:01 | 9:02 | 9:03 | 9:03 | 9:04 | 9:05 | 9:06 | 9:06 | 9:07 | 9:08 | 9:08 | 9:09 | 9:09 | 9:10 | 9:10 | 9:11 | 9:11 | 9:12 | 9:12 | 9:13 | 9:13 | 9:13 | 9:14 | 9:14 | 9:14 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.4 | 6:31 | 8:56 |
| 2 | 14.4 | 6:31 | 8:57 |
| 3 | 14.4 | 6:31 | 8:58 |
| 4 | 14.5 | 6:31 | 8:59 |
| 5 | 14.5 | 6:31 | 8:59 |
| 6 | 14.5 | 6:31 | 9:00 |
| 7 | 14.5 | 6:31 | 9:01 |
| 8 | 14.5 | 6:31 | 9:02 |
| 9 | 14.5 | 6:31 | 9:03 |
| 10 | 14.5 | 6:31 | 9:03 |
| 11 | 14.5 | 6:31 | 9:04 |
| 12 | 14.6 | 6:31 | 9:05 |
| 13 | 14.6 | 6:32 | 9:06 |
| 14 | 14.6 | 6:32 | 9:06 |
| 15 | 14.6 | 6:32 | 9:07 |
| 16 | 14.6 | 6:32 | 9:08 |
| 17 | 14.6 | 6:33 | 9:08 |
| 18 | 14.6 | 6:33 | 9:09 |
| 19 | 14.6 | 6:33 | 9:09 |
| 20 | 14.6 | 6:34 | 9:10 |
| 21 | 14.6 | 6:34 | 9:10 |
| 22 | 14.6 | 6:35 | 9:11 |
| 23 | 14.6 | 6:35 | 9:11 |
| 24 | 14.6 | 6:36 | 9:12 |
| 25 | 14.6 | 6:36 | 9:12 |
| 26 | 14.6 | 6:37 | 9:13 |
| 27 | 14.6 | 6:37 | 9:13 |
| 28 | 14.6 | 6:38 | 9:13 |
| 29 | 14.6 | 6:39 | 9:14 |
| 30 | 14.6 | 6:39 | 9:14 |
| 31 | 14.6 | 6:40 | 9:14 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 8.18 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.68 kWh/m² to a high of 8.3 kWh/m² in January across the year — December's 8.18 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Level | 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 | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 5 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 6 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 8 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 9 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 8.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 8.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 8.2 | Intense |
| 17 | 8.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 8.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 8.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 8.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 8.3 | Intense |
| 22 | 8.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 8.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 8.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 8.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 8.4 | Intense |
| 27 | 8.4 | Intense |
| 28 | 8.4 | Intense |
| 29 | 8.4 | Intense |
| 30 | 8.4 | Intense |
| 31 | 8.4 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Los Álamos
None of Los Álamos's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Los Álamos's rainy season runs May–August, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Los Álamos?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Los Álamos for sightseeing.
What to pack for Los Álamos in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Los Álamos sees daytime highs around 17°C and nights near 11°C. Pack sun protection. Worth having: a warm layer. About 5 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Los Álamos in December
The nearest coast averages about 14°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 15 km away) is warmest in January at about 15°C and coldest in August near 12°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) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Bracing |
| Feb | 15 | Bracing |
| Mar | 15 | Bracing |
| Apr | 14 | Bracing |
| May | 13 | Bracing |
| Jun | 13 | Bracing |
| Jul | 12 | Bracing |
| Aug | 12 | Bracing |
| Sep | 12 | Bracing |
| Oct | 12 | Bracing |
| Nov | 13 | Bracing |
| Dec | 14 | Bracing |
UV index in Los Álamos in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Los Álamos peaks around December 23 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 16 at about 2 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 9 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 12 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Very high | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Extreme |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 8 | Very high |
| Apr | 5 | Moderate |
| May | 2 | Moderate |
| Jun | 2 | Low |
| Jul | 2 | Moderate |
| Aug | 3 | Moderate |
| Sep | 5 | Moderate |
| Oct | 8 | Very high |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Where is Los Álamos?
Los Álamos sits at 37.6°S, 73.5°W, 178 m above sea level, in Chile. The nearest listed city is Lebu, 17 km away.
Topography around Los Álamos
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Los Álamos.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Los Álamos has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 160 m around an average of 166 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 821 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,511 m.
The land around Los Álamos is covered by trees (82%) within 3 km, trees (85%) within 16 km, and trees (49%) and water (39%) 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 Los Álamos (-37.628°, -73.4601°, elevation 178 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).