Copán Ruinas weather in December
In December, Copán Ruinas sees average daytime highs of 23°C and overnight lows near 16°C, with 56 mm of rain across 15.7 wet days and about 11.1 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 23°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 17% of the time in December, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 12 min at the start of December to 11 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Copán Ruinas's 5th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Copán Ruinas's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 23°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 16°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 56 mm
- 15.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 06 min
- 6:19 AM – 5:27 PM
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.98 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.8
- out of 10
Copán Ruinas is human settlement in Honduras.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 23°C through the month.
A typical December day in Copán Ruinas reaches about 23°C in the afternoon and slips back to 16°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 19°C and 27°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 1°C cooler than November and on par with January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg low (°C) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 16 |
| 2 | 23 | 16 |
| 3 | 23 | 16 |
| 4 | 23 | 16 |
| 5 | 23 | 16 |
| 6 | 23 | 16 |
| 7 | 23 | 16 |
| 8 | 23 | 16 |
| 9 | 23 | 16 |
| 10 | 23 | 16 |
| 11 | 23 | 16 |
| 12 | 23 | 16 |
| 13 | 23 | 16 |
| 14 | 23 | 16 |
| 15 | 23 | 16 |
| 16 | 23 | 16 |
| 17 | 23 | 16 |
| 18 | 23 | 16 |
| 19 | 23 | 16 |
| 20 | 23 | 16 |
| 21 | 23 | 16 |
| 22 | 23 | 16 |
| 23 | 23 | 16 |
| 24 | 23 | 16 |
| 25 | 23 | 15 |
| 26 | 23 | 15 |
| 27 | 23 | 15 |
| 28 | 23 | 15 |
| 29 | 23 | 15 |
| 30 | 23 | 15 |
| 31 | 23 | 15 |
Copán Ruinas weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 11th-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 | 23° / 15° | 59 | 15.4 | 11.2 | 5.9 |
| Feb | 24° / 16° | 38 | 10.9 | 11.5 | 6.7 |
| Mar | 26° / 16° | 35 | 9.9 | 11.9 | 6.8 |
| Apr | 28° / 18° | 49 | 10.7 | 12.3 | 5.8 |
| May | 29° / 19° | 170 | 20 | 12.7 | 4.3 |
| Jun | 28° / 19° | 288 | 26.1 | 12.9 | 3.7 |
| Jul | 26° / 19° | 207 | 26.1 | 12.8 | 4.1 |
| Aug | 27° / 19° | 227 | 26.1 | 12.5 | 4.0 |
| Sep | 27° / 19° | 310 | 27.3 | 12.1 | 3.7 |
| Oct | 26° / 18° | 200 | 24 | 11.7 | 4.4 |
| Nov | 24° / 17° | 93 | 17.1 | 11.3 | 5.5 |
| Dec | 23° / 16° | 56 | 15.7 | 11.1 | 5.8 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 17% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 67%.
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| Clearer (%) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Cloudier (%) | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 71 |
| 2 | 29 | 71 |
| 3 | 29 | 71 |
| 4 | 29 | 71 |
| 5 | 31 | 69 |
| 6 | 30 | 70 |
| 7 | 30 | 70 |
| 8 | 31 | 69 |
| 9 | 31 | 69 |
| 10 | 32 | 68 |
| 11 | 33 | 67 |
| 12 | 34 | 66 |
| 13 | 34 | 66 |
| 14 | 34 | 66 |
| 15 | 34 | 66 |
| 16 | 34 | 66 |
| 17 | 34 | 66 |
| 18 | 35 | 65 |
| 19 | 35 | 65 |
| 20 | 34 | 66 |
| 21 | 33 | 67 |
| 22 | 34 | 66 |
| 23 | 34 | 66 |
| 24 | 34 | 66 |
| 25 | 34 | 66 |
| 26 | 34 | 66 |
| 27 | 35 | 65 |
| 28 | 34 | 66 |
| 29 | 34 | 66 |
| 30 | 34 | 66 |
| 31 | 34 | 66 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Copán Ruinas gets around 56 mm of rain over 15.7 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 51% and peaks near 53% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 52 |
| 2 | 52 |
| 3 | 53 |
| 4 | 53 |
| 5 | 53 |
| 6 | 53 |
| 7 | 53 |
| 8 | 53 |
| 9 | 53 |
| 10 | 53 |
| 11 | 53 |
| 12 | 53 |
| 13 | 52 |
| 14 | 52 |
| 15 | 52 |
| 16 | 51 |
| 17 | 51 |
| 18 | 51 |
| 19 | 50 |
| 20 | 50 |
| 21 | 49 |
| 22 | 49 |
| 23 | 49 |
| 24 | 49 |
| 25 | 49 |
| 26 | 49 |
| 27 | 49 |
| 28 | 49 |
| 29 | 50 |
| 30 | 50 |
| 31 | 50 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the humid band about 60% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 17% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Comfortable (%) | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
| Humid (%) | 54 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 62 |
| Muggy (%) | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 17 | 54 | 26 |
| 2 | 3 | 16 | 56 | 25 |
| 3 | 3 | 16 | 57 | 24 |
| 4 | 3 | 16 | 58 | 23 |
| 5 | 3 | 15 | 60 | 22 |
| 6 | 3 | 15 | 61 | 21 |
| 7 | 3 | 15 | 61 | 21 |
| 8 | 4 | 15 | 61 | 20 |
| 9 | 4 | 15 | 61 | 20 |
| 10 | 4 | 15 | 62 | 19 |
| 11 | 4 | 15 | 62 | 19 |
| 12 | 4 | 16 | 61 | 19 |
| 13 | 4 | 16 | 62 | 18 |
| 14 | 4 | 17 | 61 | 18 |
| 15 | 4 | 18 | 61 | 17 |
| 16 | 4 | 19 | 60 | 17 |
| 17 | 4 | 19 | 61 | 16 |
| 18 | 4 | 20 | 61 | 15 |
| 19 | 4 | 21 | 60 | 15 |
| 20 | 4 | 22 | 60 | 14 |
| 21 | 4 | 22 | 60 | 14 |
| 22 | 4 | 22 | 60 | 14 |
| 23 | 4 | 22 | 61 | 13 |
| 24 | 4 | 22 | 61 | 13 |
| 25 | 4 | 22 | 61 | 13 |
| 26 | 3 | 22 | 63 | 12 |
| 27 | 3 | 22 | 63 | 12 |
| 28 | 3 | 22 | 63 | 12 |
| 29 | 3 | 22 | 64 | 11 |
| 30 | 4 | 22 | 63 | 11 |
| 31 | 4 | 23 | 62 | 11 |
Wind in December
Winds average 8 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 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 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | 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 December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 12 min at the start of December to 11 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:11 AM to 6:26 AM, and sunset from 5:22 PM to 5:34 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:34 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.2 | 6:11 | 5:22 |
| 2 | 11.2 | 6:11 | 5:22 |
| 3 | 11.2 | 6:12 | 5:22 |
| 4 | 11.2 | 6:13 | 5:23 |
| 5 | 11.2 | 6:13 | 5:23 |
| 6 | 11.2 | 6:14 | 5:23 |
| 7 | 11.2 | 6:14 | 5:23 |
| 8 | 11.1 | 6:15 | 5:24 |
| 9 | 11.1 | 6:15 | 5:24 |
| 10 | 11.1 | 6:16 | 5:24 |
| 11 | 11.1 | 6:16 | 5:25 |
| 12 | 11.1 | 6:17 | 5:25 |
| 13 | 11.1 | 6:17 | 5:25 |
| 14 | 11.1 | 6:18 | 5:26 |
| 15 | 11.1 | 6:18 | 5:26 |
| 16 | 11.1 | 6:19 | 5:27 |
| 17 | 11.1 | 6:20 | 5:27 |
| 18 | 11.1 | 6:20 | 5:27 |
| 19 | 11.1 | 6:21 | 5:28 |
| 20 | 11.1 | 6:21 | 5:28 |
| 21 | 11.1 | 6:22 | 5:29 |
| 22 | 11.1 | 6:22 | 5:29 |
| 23 | 11.1 | 6:22 | 5:30 |
| 24 | 11.1 | 6:23 | 5:30 |
| 25 | 11.1 | 6:23 | 5:31 |
| 26 | 11.1 | 6:24 | 5:31 |
| 27 | 11.1 | 6:24 | 5:32 |
| 28 | 11.1 | 6:25 | 5:32 |
| 29 | 11.1 | 6:25 | 5:33 |
| 30 | 11.1 | 6:25 | 5:33 |
| 31 | 11.1 | 6:26 | 5:34 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 3.98 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.95 kWh/m² to a high of 6.08 kWh/m² in April across the year — December's 3.98 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 15 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 16 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 17 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 18 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 19 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 20 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 21 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 22 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 23 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 24 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Copán Ruinas
None of Copán Ruinas's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Copán Ruinas's rainy season runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Copán Ruinas?
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 Copán Ruinas for sightseeing.
What to pack for Copán Ruinas in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Copán Ruinas sees daytime highs around 23°C and nights near 16°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes. About 16 days see rain.
UV index in Copán Ruinas in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Copán Ruinas peaks around April 11 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 9 (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) | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Very high |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 13 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Copán Ruinas in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Copán Ruinas is worst in April — around 42 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 4.0× the cleanest month (December, 10 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) | 11 | 12 | 15 | 42 | 37 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Good |
| Feb | 12 | Good |
| Mar | 15 | Moderate |
| Apr | 42 | Poor |
| May | 37 | Poor |
| Jun | 22 | Moderate |
| Jul | 22 | Moderate |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 17 | Moderate |
| Oct | 14 | Moderate |
| Nov | 11 | Good |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Copán Ruinas?
Copán Ruinas sits at 14.8°N, 89.2°W, 0 m above sea level, in Honduras. The nearest listed city is Esquipulas, 37 km away.
Topography around Copán Ruinas
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Copán Ruinas.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Copán Ruinas has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 550 m around an average of 710 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,064 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,990 m.
The land around Copán Ruinas is covered by trees (67%) within 3 km, trees (80%) within 16 km, and trees (66%) and grassland (21%) within 80 km.
Honduras travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 46% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $3,598
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 66%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 31.4
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 16.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 553
- 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 Copán Ruinas (14.8394°, -89.1558°, elevation 0 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. 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).