Palín weather in February
In February, Palín sees average daytime highs of 26°C and overnight lows near 14°C, with 11 mm of rain across 3.3 wet days and about 11.5 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 63% of the time in February, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 24 min at the start of February to 11 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, February is Palín's 2nd-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Palín's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 26°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 14°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 11 mm
- 3.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min
- 6:32 AM – 6:03 PM
- Cloud cover
- 33%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.82 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 8.1
- out of 10
Palín is human settlement in Palin, Guatemala.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in February
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month.
A typical February day in Palín reaches about 26°C in the afternoon and slips back to 14°C overnight — a 13°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 24°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, February runs about 1°C warmer than January and on par with March.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°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 |
| Avg low (°C) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 13 |
| 2 | 26 | 13 |
| 3 | 26 | 13 |
| 4 | 26 | 13 |
| 5 | 26 | 13 |
| 6 | 26 | 13 |
| 7 | 26 | 13 |
| 8 | 26 | 13 |
| 9 | 26 | 13 |
| 10 | 26 | 13 |
| 11 | 26 | 13 |
| 12 | 26 | 13 |
| 13 | 26 | 13 |
| 14 | 26 | 13 |
| 15 | 26 | 13 |
| 16 | 26 | 14 |
| 17 | 26 | 14 |
| 18 | 26 | 14 |
| 19 | 26 | 14 |
| 20 | 26 | 14 |
| 21 | 26 | 14 |
| 22 | 26 | 14 |
| 23 | 26 | 14 |
| 24 | 26 | 14 |
| 25 | 26 | 14 |
| 26 | 26 | 14 |
| 27 | 26 | 14 |
| 28 | 26 | 14 |
Palín weather by month
How February compares with the rest of the year at a glance. February is the 2nd-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25° / 13° | 7 | 2.6 | 11.2 | 8.6 |
| Feb | 26° / 14° | 11 | 3.3 | 11.5 | 8.1 |
| Mar | 26° / 14° | 33 | 8.9 | 11.9 | 7.1 |
| Apr | 26° / 15° | 86 | 17 | 12.3 | 5.6 |
| May | 25° / 16° | 241 | 26.2 | 12.7 | 4.2 |
| Jun | 25° / 16° | 304 | 25.7 | 12.8 | 4.1 |
| Jul | 25° / 16° | 162 | 17.8 | 12.8 | 5.3 |
| Aug | 25° / 16° | 223 | 21.7 | 12.5 | 4.8 |
| Sep | 24° / 16° | 321 | 26.9 | 12.1 | 4.0 |
| Oct | 24° / 16° | 229 | 20.9 | 11.7 | 5.1 |
| Nov | 24° / 14° | 48 | 8.1 | 11.3 | 7.3 |
| Dec | 25° / 14° | 10 | 2.7 | 11.2 | 8.6 |
Cloud cover in February
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 63% of the time in February.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 24% of February, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 13%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 90 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 |
| Cloudier (%) | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 90 | 10 |
| 2 | 89 | 11 |
| 3 | 89 | 11 |
| 4 | 90 | 10 |
| 5 | 90 | 10 |
| 6 | 90 | 10 |
| 7 | 90 | 10 |
| 8 | 89 | 11 |
| 9 | 89 | 11 |
| 10 | 89 | 11 |
| 11 | 89 | 11 |
| 12 | 88 | 12 |
| 13 | 88 | 12 |
| 14 | 88 | 12 |
| 15 | 88 | 12 |
| 16 | 87 | 13 |
| 17 | 87 | 13 |
| 18 | 86 | 14 |
| 19 | 86 | 14 |
| 20 | 85 | 15 |
| 21 | 84 | 16 |
| 22 | 84 | 16 |
| 23 | 84 | 16 |
| 24 | 83 | 17 |
| 25 | 83 | 17 |
| 26 | 83 | 17 |
| 27 | 83 | 17 |
| 28 | 82 | 18 |
Chance of precipitation in February
Palín gets around 11 mm of rain over 3.3 wet days in February. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 12% and peaks near 18% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9 |
| 2 | 9 |
| 3 | 9 |
| 4 | 8 |
| 5 | 8 |
| 6 | 8 |
| 7 | 9 |
| 8 | 9 |
| 9 | 9 |
| 10 | 9 |
| 11 | 10 |
| 12 | 10 |
| 13 | 11 |
| 14 | 11 |
| 15 | 12 |
| 16 | 12 |
| 17 | 13 |
| 18 | 13 |
| 19 | 14 |
| 20 | 15 |
| 21 | 15 |
| 22 | 16 |
| 23 | 16 |
| 24 | 17 |
| 25 | 17 |
| 26 | 17 |
| 27 | 18 |
| 28 | 18 |
Humidity in February
Most of February feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, February lands in the dry band about 70% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 |
| Comfortable (%) | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 |
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76 | 23 | 1 |
| 2 | 76 | 23 | 1 |
| 3 | 77 | 22 | 1 |
| 4 | 77 | 22 | 1 |
| 5 | 78 | 22 | 0 |
| 6 | 78 | 22 | 0 |
| 7 | 78 | 22 | 0 |
| 8 | 77 | 23 | 0 |
| 9 | 77 | 23 | 0 |
| 10 | 76 | 23 | 1 |
| 11 | 76 | 23 | 1 |
| 12 | 75 | 24 | 1 |
| 13 | 74 | 25 | 1 |
| 14 | 73 | 26 | 1 |
| 15 | 72 | 27 | 1 |
| 16 | 70 | 28 | 2 |
| 17 | 69 | 29 | 2 |
| 18 | 68 | 30 | 2 |
| 19 | 67 | 31 | 2 |
| 20 | 65 | 32 | 3 |
| 21 | 64 | 33 | 3 |
| 22 | 63 | 34 | 3 |
| 23 | 61 | 35 | 4 |
| 24 | 61 | 35 | 4 |
| 25 | 59 | 36 | 5 |
| 26 | 59 | 36 | 5 |
| 27 | 58 | 37 | 5 |
| 28 | 58 | 37 | 5 |
Wind in February
Winds average 7 km/h in February.
Across February, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 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 |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | 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 |
Sunrise & sunset in February
Daylight runs from about 11 h 24 min at the start of February to 11 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over February. Sunrise moves from 6:35 AM to 6:26 AM, and sunset from 5:57 PM to 6:07 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.4 | 6:35 | 5:57 |
| 2 | 11.4 | 6:35 | 5:58 |
| 3 | 11.4 | 6:35 | 5:58 |
| 4 | 11.4 | 6:35 | 5:59 |
| 5 | 11.4 | 6:35 | 5:59 |
| 6 | 11.4 | 6:34 | 6:00 |
| 7 | 11.4 | 6:34 | 6:00 |
| 8 | 11.4 | 6:34 | 6:00 |
| 9 | 11.5 | 6:34 | 6:01 |
| 10 | 11.5 | 6:33 | 6:01 |
| 11 | 11.5 | 6:33 | 6:02 |
| 12 | 11.5 | 6:33 | 6:02 |
| 13 | 11.5 | 6:32 | 6:02 |
| 14 | 11.5 | 6:32 | 6:03 |
| 15 | 11.5 | 6:32 | 6:03 |
| 16 | 11.5 | 6:31 | 6:03 |
| 17 | 11.5 | 6:31 | 6:04 |
| 18 | 11.6 | 6:31 | 6:04 |
| 19 | 11.6 | 6:30 | 6:04 |
| 20 | 11.6 | 6:30 | 6:05 |
| 21 | 11.6 | 6:29 | 6:05 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 6:29 | 6:05 |
| 23 | 11.6 | 6:28 | 6:05 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 6:28 | 6:06 |
| 25 | 11.6 | 6:27 | 6:06 |
| 26 | 11.7 | 6:27 | 6:06 |
| 27 | 11.7 | 6:26 | 6:06 |
| 28 | 11.7 | 6:26 | 6:07 |
Solar energy in February
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in February, about 5.82 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.56 kWh/m² to a high of 6.16 kWh/m² in March across the year — February's 5.82 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 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 | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 25 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 26 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.0 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Palín
None of Palín's seasonal hazards are active in February. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Palín sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Palín's monsoon runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is February a good time to visit Palín?
Our two travel scores rate February for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
February is one of the better times to visit Palín for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Palín in February
From February's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In February, Palín sees daytime highs around 26°C and nights near 14°C. Worth packing: light clothes and sun protection. About 3 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Palín in February
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in February — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 59 km away) is warmest in August at about 30°C and coldest in January 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 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Tropical |
| Feb | 28 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Palín in February
Clear-sky midday UV in February 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 Palín peaks around April 14 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 21 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) | 9 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 9 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 10 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Palín in February
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where February falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Palín is worst in April — around 47 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 33 | 34 | 37 | 47 | 44 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 37 | 40 | 37 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | Moderate |
| Feb | 34 | Moderate |
| Mar | 37 | Poor |
| Apr | 47 | Poor |
| May | 44 | Poor |
| Jun | 31 | Moderate |
| Jul | 30 | Moderate |
| Aug | 30 | Moderate |
| Sep | 33 | Moderate |
| Oct | 37 | Poor |
| Nov | 40 | Poor |
| Dec | 37 | Poor |
Where is Palín?
Palín sits at 14.4°N, 90.7°W, 1,148 m above sea level, in Guatemala. The nearest listed city is Santa María de Jesús, 10 km away.
Topography around Palín
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Palín.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Palín has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 701 m around an average of 1,221 m above sea level; within 16 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,565 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,937 m.
The land around Palín is covered by trees (64%) and grassland (20%) within 3 km, trees (68%) within 16 km, and trees (55%) within 80 km.
Guatemala travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 43% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $6,598
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 49%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 23.4
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 22.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 510
- 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 Palín (14.4036°, -90.6966°, elevation 1,148 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. 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).