Linstead weather in September
In September, Linstead sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 134 mm of rain across 20 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 21% of the time in September, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 24 min at the start of September to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Linstead's 11th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Linstead's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 134 mm
- 20 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 5:59 AM – 6:05 PM
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.89 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.7
- out of 10
Linstead is town in Jamaica.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in September
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical September day in Linstead reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs about 1°C cooler than August and about 1°C warmer than October.
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| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 24 |
| 2 | 31 | 24 |
| 3 | 31 | 24 |
| 4 | 31 | 24 |
| 5 | 31 | 24 |
| 6 | 31 | 24 |
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| 10 | 30 | 24 |
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| 24 | 30 | 24 |
| 25 | 30 | 24 |
| 26 | 30 | 24 |
| 27 | 30 | 24 |
| 28 | 30 | 24 |
| 29 | 30 | 24 |
| 30 | 30 | 24 |
How September really feels in Linstead
Once humidity and wind are folded in, September averages 30 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 September is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Linstead weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 3rd-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 21° | 43 | 11 | 11 | 6.8 |
| Feb | 27° / 21° | 33 | 9 | 11.4 | 6.9 |
| Mar | 28° / 21° | 51 | 10.8 | 11.9 | 6.6 |
| Apr | 29° / 22° | 66 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 5.6 |
| May | 29° / 23° | 136 | 17.2 | 12.8 | 4.7 |
| Jun | 30° / 24° | 67 | 11.6 | 13.1 | 4.7 |
| Jul | 31° / 24° | 54 | 10.3 | 13 | 4.6 |
| Aug | 31° / 24° | 83 | 15 | 12.6 | 4.0 |
| Sep | 30° / 24° | 134 | 20 | 12.1 | 3.7 |
| Oct | 29° / 23° | 144 | 22.6 | 11.6 | 3.9 |
| Nov | 28° / 22° | 91 | 17.3 | 11.1 | 5.2 |
| Dec | 27° / 22° | 60 | 12.9 | 10.9 | 6.3 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 21% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 57%.
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| Clearer (%) | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| Cloudier (%) | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 | 55 |
| 2 | 46 | 54 |
| 3 | 46 | 54 |
| 4 | 47 | 53 |
| 5 | 47 | 53 |
| 6 | 47 | 53 |
| 7 | 47 | 53 |
| 8 | 48 | 52 |
| 9 | 46 | 54 |
| 10 | 46 | 54 |
| 11 | 46 | 54 |
| 12 | 45 | 55 |
| 13 | 45 | 55 |
| 14 | 44 | 56 |
| 15 | 44 | 56 |
| 16 | 44 | 56 |
| 17 | 44 | 56 |
| 18 | 42 | 58 |
| 19 | 42 | 58 |
| 20 | 42 | 58 |
| 21 | 40 | 60 |
| 22 | 40 | 60 |
| 23 | 39 | 61 |
| 24 | 39 | 61 |
| 25 | 38 | 62 |
| 26 | 38 | 62 |
| 27 | 38 | 62 |
| 28 | 39 | 61 |
| 29 | 39 | 61 |
| 30 | 39 | 61 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Linstead gets around 134 mm of rain over 20 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 67% and peaks near 75% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 |
| 2 | 60 |
| 3 | 60 |
| 4 | 60 |
| 5 | 60 |
| 6 | 61 |
| 7 | 61 |
| 8 | 62 |
| 9 | 62 |
| 10 | 63 |
| 11 | 63 |
| 12 | 64 |
| 13 | 65 |
| 14 | 65 |
| 15 | 66 |
| 16 | 66 |
| 17 | 67 |
| 18 | 67 |
| 19 | 68 |
| 20 | 69 |
| 21 | 70 |
| 22 | 71 |
| 23 | 72 |
| 24 | 72 |
| 25 | 73 |
| 26 | 73 |
| 27 | 74 |
| 28 | 74 |
| 29 | 75 |
| 30 | 75 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the oppressive band about 94% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Muggy (%) | 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 |
| Oppressive (%) | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 95 |
| Miserable (%) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 2 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 3 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 4 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 5 | 1 | 93 | 6 |
| 6 | 1 | 93 | 6 |
| 7 | 1 | 93 | 6 |
| 8 | 1 | 93 | 6 |
| 9 | 1 | 93 | 6 |
| 10 | 1 | 93 | 6 |
| 11 | 1 | 93 | 6 |
| 12 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 13 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 14 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 15 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 16 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 17 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 18 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 19 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 20 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 21 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 22 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 23 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 24 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 25 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 26 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 27 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 28 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 29 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 30 | 1 | 95 | 4 |
Wind in September
Winds average 7 km/h in September, the calmest month.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 7 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 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| 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 | 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 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 12 h 24 min at the start of September to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 30 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 5:57 AM to 6:02 AM, and sunset from 6:19 PM to 5:53 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.4 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:53 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.4 | 5:57 | 6:19 |
| 2 | 12.3 | 5:57 | 6:18 |
| 3 | 12.3 | 5:57 | 6:17 |
| 4 | 12.3 | 5:58 | 6:16 |
| 5 | 12.3 | 5:58 | 6:15 |
| 6 | 12.3 | 5:58 | 6:14 |
| 7 | 12.3 | 5:58 | 6:14 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 5:58 | 6:13 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 5:58 | 6:12 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 5:58 | 6:11 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 5:59 | 6:10 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 5:59 | 6:09 |
| 13 | 12.2 | 5:59 | 6:08 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 5:59 | 6:07 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 5:59 | 6:06 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 5:59 | 6:05 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:00 | 6:05 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:00 | 6:04 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:00 | 6:03 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:00 | 6:02 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:00 | 6:01 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:00 | 6:00 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:01 | 5:59 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:01 | 5:58 |
| 25 | 11.9 | 6:01 | 5:57 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 6:01 | 5:57 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 6:01 | 5:56 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 6:01 | 5:55 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 6:02 | 5:54 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 6:02 | 5:53 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 5.89 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.3 kWh/m² to a high of 6.76 kWh/m² in July across the year — September's 5.89 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.4 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Linstead
In September, Linstead sits inside its atlantic hurricane season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Linstead sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Is September a good time to visit Linstead?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Linstead.
What to pack for Linstead in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Linstead sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 20 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Linstead in September
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in September — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 31 km away) is warmest in September at about 29°C and coldest in February near 27°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) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 28 | Warm |
| May | 28 | Tropical |
| Jun | 28 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Tropical |
UV index in Linstead in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September 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 Linstead peaks around April 21 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 16 at about 7 (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) | 8 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | Very high |
Air quality in Linstead 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 Linstead is worst in June — around 35 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 2.1× the cleanest month (January, 17 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) | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 24 | 35 | 34 | 29 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 17 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | Moderate |
| Feb | 17 | Moderate |
| Mar | 18 | Moderate |
| Apr | 18 | Moderate |
| May | 24 | Moderate |
| Jun | 35 | Poor |
| Jul | 34 | Moderate |
| Aug | 29 | Moderate |
| Sep | 23 | Moderate |
| Oct | 24 | Moderate |
| Nov | 20 | Moderate |
| Dec | 17 | Moderate |
Where is Linstead?
Linstead sits at 18.1°N, 77.0°W, 119 m above sea level, in Jamaica. The nearest listed city is Spanish Town, 18 km away.
Topography around Linstead
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Linstead.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Linstead has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 212 m around an average of 129 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 970 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,229 m.
The land around Linstead is covered by trees (69%) and grassland (20%) within 3 km, trees (89%) within 16 km, and water (54%) and trees (38%) within 80 km.
Jamaica travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 110 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 60% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $8,003
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 49.4
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 15.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- 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 Linstead (18.1368°, -77.0317°, elevation 119 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).