Rantauprapat weather in May
In May, Rantauprapat sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 212 mm of rain across 26.5 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 8th-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 3% of the time in May, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of May to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Rantauprapat's 6th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Rantauprapat's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 212 mm
- 26.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:14 AM – 6:20 PM
- Cloud cover
- 86%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 3 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.86 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.7
- out of 10
Rantauprapat is capital of Labuhanbatu Regency, Indonesia.
- Founded
- 1991
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical May day in Rantauprapat reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs on par with April and on par with June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°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 high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
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| 1 | 31 | 23 |
| 2 | 31 | 23 |
| 3 | 31 | 23 |
| 4 | 31 | 23 |
| 5 | 31 | 23 |
| 6 | 31 | 23 |
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| 29 | 31 | 23 |
| 30 | 31 | 23 |
| 31 | 31 | 23 |
How May really feels in Rantauprapat
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May 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 May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Rantauprapat weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 3rd-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 22° | 231 | 27.1 | 11.9 | 3.0 |
| Feb | 30° / 22° | 182 | 23.8 | 11.9 | 2.9 |
| Mar | 31° / 22° | 228 | 27.6 | 12 | 2.6 |
| Apr | 31° / 23° | 254 | 28.4 | 12 | 2.4 |
| May | 31° / 23° | 212 | 26.5 | 12.1 | 2.7 |
| Jun | 31° / 23° | 150 | 20.8 | 12.1 | 3.1 |
| Jul | 31° / 22° | 158 | 21.3 | 12.1 | 3.1 |
| Aug | 31° / 22° | 193 | 24.5 | 12.1 | 2.8 |
| Sep | 31° / 22° | 258 | 26.5 | 12 | 2.7 |
| Oct | 30° / 22° | 299 | 28.5 | 12 | 2.7 |
| Nov | 30° / 22° | 344 | 29.2 | 11.9 | 2.6 |
| Dec | 29° / 22° | 323 | 28.9 | 11.9 | 2.8 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 3% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 8% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 89%.
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| Clearer (%) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Cloudier (%) | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 95 |
| 2 | 5 | 95 |
| 3 | 5 | 95 |
| 4 | 6 | 94 |
| 5 | 6 | 94 |
| 6 | 6 | 94 |
| 7 | 6 | 94 |
| 8 | 8 | 92 |
| 9 | 8 | 92 |
| 10 | 9 | 91 |
| 11 | 10 | 90 |
| 12 | 10 | 90 |
| 13 | 11 | 89 |
| 14 | 11 | 89 |
| 15 | 13 | 87 |
| 16 | 13 | 87 |
| 17 | 13 | 87 |
| 18 | 14 | 86 |
| 19 | 14 | 86 |
| 20 | 14 | 86 |
| 21 | 15 | 85 |
| 22 | 15 | 85 |
| 23 | 15 | 85 |
| 24 | 15 | 85 |
| 25 | 15 | 85 |
| 26 | 15 | 85 |
| 27 | 14 | 86 |
| 28 | 13 | 87 |
| 29 | 14 | 86 |
| 30 | 14 | 86 |
| 31 | 14 | 86 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Rantauprapat gets around 212 mm of rain over 26.5 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 85% and peaks near 94% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 94 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 91 | 90 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 80 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 94 |
| 2 | 93 |
| 3 | 93 |
| 4 | 92 |
| 5 | 91 |
| 6 | 90 |
| 7 | 89 |
| 8 | 88 |
| 9 | 87 |
| 10 | 86 |
| 11 | 85 |
| 12 | 85 |
| 13 | 84 |
| 14 | 83 |
| 15 | 83 |
| 16 | 82 |
| 17 | 82 |
| 18 | 82 |
| 19 | 82 |
| 20 | 82 |
| 21 | 82 |
| 22 | 82 |
| 23 | 83 |
| 24 | 83 |
| 25 | 82 |
| 26 | 82 |
| 27 | 82 |
| 28 | 82 |
| 29 | 81 |
| 30 | 81 |
| 31 | 80 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the oppressive band about 72% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Oppressive (%) | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 78 | 79 |
| Miserable (%) | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 70 | 30 |
| 2 | 0 | 70 | 30 |
| 3 | 0 | 69 | 31 |
| 4 | 0 | 69 | 31 |
| 5 | 0 | 69 | 31 |
| 6 | 0 | 69 | 31 |
| 7 | 0 | 69 | 31 |
| 8 | 0 | 69 | 31 |
| 9 | 0 | 69 | 31 |
| 10 | 1 | 68 | 31 |
| 11 | 1 | 69 | 30 |
| 12 | 1 | 69 | 30 |
| 13 | 1 | 70 | 29 |
| 14 | 1 | 70 | 29 |
| 15 | 1 | 71 | 28 |
| 16 | 1 | 71 | 28 |
| 17 | 1 | 72 | 27 |
| 18 | 1 | 72 | 27 |
| 19 | 1 | 72 | 27 |
| 20 | 1 | 73 | 26 |
| 21 | 1 | 73 | 26 |
| 22 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 23 | 1 | 75 | 24 |
| 24 | 1 | 75 | 24 |
| 25 | 1 | 76 | 23 |
| 26 | 0 | 77 | 23 |
| 27 | 0 | 78 | 22 |
| 28 | 0 | 78 | 22 |
| 29 | 0 | 79 | 21 |
| 30 | 1 | 78 | 21 |
| 31 | 1 | 79 | 20 |
Wind in May
Winds average 3 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 3 km/h on the calmest days to 4 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| 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 | |
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| 1 | 3 | calm |
| 2 | 3 | calm |
| 3 | 3 | calm |
| 4 | 3 | calm |
| 5 | 3 | calm |
| 6 | 3 | calm |
| 7 | 3 | calm |
| 8 | 3 | calm |
| 9 | 3 | calm |
| 10 | 3 | calm |
| 11 | 3 | calm |
| 12 | 3 | calm |
| 13 | 3 | calm |
| 14 | 3 | calm |
| 15 | 3 | calm |
| 16 | 3 | calm |
| 17 | 3 | calm |
| 18 | 3 | calm |
| 19 | 3 | calm |
| 20 | 3 | calm |
| 21 | 3 | calm |
| 22 | 3 | calm |
| 23 | 3 | calm |
| 24 | 3 | calm |
| 25 | 3 | calm |
| 26 | 3 | calm |
| 27 | 3 | calm |
| 28 | 3 | calm |
| 29 | 3 | calm |
| 30 | 3 | calm |
| 31 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of May to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 6:16 AM to 6:15 AM, and sunset from 6:20 PM to 6:21 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 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 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 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 6:16 | 6:20 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 6:16 | 6:20 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 6:15 | 6:20 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 6:15 | 6:20 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 6:15 | 6:20 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 6:15 | 6:20 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 6:15 | 6:20 |
| 8 | 12.1 | 6:15 | 6:20 |
| 9 | 12.1 | 6:15 | 6:20 |
| 10 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:20 |
| 11 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:20 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:20 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:20 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:20 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:20 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:20 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:20 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:20 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:20 |
| 20 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:20 |
| 21 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:20 |
| 22 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:20 |
| 23 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:20 |
| 24 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:20 |
| 25 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:21 |
| 26 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:21 |
| 27 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:21 |
| 28 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:21 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 6:15 | 6:21 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 6:15 | 6:21 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 6:15 | 6:21 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 4.86 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.03 kWh/m² to a high of 5.15 kWh/m² in March across the year — May's 4.86 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| 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 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.9 | Bright |
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| 17 | 4.9 | Bright |
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| 21 | 4.9 | Bright |
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| 23 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.9 | Bright |
Is May a good time to visit Rantauprapat?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Rantauprapat.
What to pack for Rantauprapat in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Rantauprapat sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 27 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Rantauprapat in May
The nearest coast averages about 30°C in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 68 km away) is warmest in May at about 30°C and coldest in January near 29°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) | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 30 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 30 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Rantauprapat in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May 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 Rantauprapat peaks around February 21 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 19 at about 10 (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) | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 14 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Rantauprapat in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Rantauprapat is worst in October — around 37 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) | 26 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 36 | 37 | 26 | 25 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | Moderate |
| Feb | 30 | Moderate |
| Mar | 33 | Moderate |
| Apr | 31 | Moderate |
| May | 29 | Moderate |
| Jun | 27 | Moderate |
| Jul | 30 | Moderate |
| Aug | 32 | Moderate |
| Sep | 36 | Poor |
| Oct | 37 | Poor |
| Nov | 26 | Moderate |
| Dec | 25 | Moderate |
Where is Rantauprapat?
Rantauprapat sits at 2.1°N, 99.8°E, 29 m above sea level, in Indonesia. The nearest listed city is Bandar, 11 km away.
Topography around Rantauprapat
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Rantauprapat.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Rantauprapat has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 152 m around an average of 39 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 434 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,230 m.
The land around Rantauprapat is covered by trees (65%) and artificial surfaces (30%) within 3 km, trees (96%) within 16 km, and trees (87%) within 80 km.
Indonesia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 29% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $5,060
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 30%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.3
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 11.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 471
- 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 Rantauprapat (2.1°, 99.8333°, elevation 29 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).