May Pen weather in June
In June, May Pen sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 75 mm of rain across 14.3 wet days and about 13.1 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 5th-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 25% of the time in June, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 13 hours at the start of June to 13 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, June is May Pen's 10th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see May Pen's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 75 mm
- 14.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 06 min
- 5:37 AM – 6:41 PM
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.42 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.1
- out of 10
May Pen is city in Middlesex, Jamaica.
- Founded
- 1660
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in June
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical June day in May Pen reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°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, June runs on par with May and about 1°C cooler than July.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 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 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 23 |
| 2 | 30 | 23 |
| 3 | 30 | 23 |
| 4 | 30 | 23 |
| 5 | 30 | 23 |
| 6 | 30 | 23 |
| 7 | 30 | 23 |
| 8 | 30 | 23 |
| 9 | 30 | 23 |
| 10 | 30 | 23 |
| 11 | 30 | 23 |
| 12 | 30 | 23 |
| 13 | 30 | 23 |
| 14 | 30 | 23 |
| 15 | 31 | 23 |
| 16 | 31 | 23 |
| 17 | 31 | 23 |
| 18 | 31 | 24 |
| 19 | 31 | 24 |
| 20 | 31 | 24 |
| 21 | 31 | 24 |
| 22 | 31 | 24 |
| 23 | 31 | 24 |
| 24 | 31 | 24 |
| 25 | 31 | 24 |
| 26 | 31 | 24 |
| 27 | 31 | 24 |
| 28 | 31 | 24 |
| 29 | 31 | 24 |
| 30 | 31 | 24 |
How June really feels in May Pen
Once humidity and wind are folded in, June 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 June is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
May Pen weather by month
How June compares with the rest of the year at a glance. June is the 4th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 21° | 19 | 6.5 | 11 | 6.7 |
| Feb | 28° / 20° | 22 | 6.7 | 11.4 | 6.5 |
| Mar | 29° / 21° | 38 | 8.9 | 11.9 | 6.0 |
| Apr | 30° / 22° | 61 | 11.9 | 12.4 | 5.1 |
| May | 30° / 23° | 132 | 18.5 | 12.8 | 4.1 |
| Jun | 31° / 23° | 75 | 14.3 | 13.1 | 4.1 |
| Jul | 32° / 24° | 62 | 13.2 | 13 | 3.9 |
| Aug | 32° / 24° | 98 | 18.1 | 12.6 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 31° / 23° | 144 | 21.5 | 12.1 | 3.2 |
| Oct | 30° / 23° | 139 | 23.4 | 11.6 | 3.6 |
| Nov | 29° / 22° | 70 | 13.9 | 11.2 | 4.9 |
| Dec | 29° / 21° | 33 | 7.8 | 10.9 | 6.3 |
Cloud cover in June
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 25% of the time in June.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of June, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 56%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 54 |
| Cloudier (%) | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 46 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 62 |
| 2 | 37 | 63 |
| 3 | 37 | 63 |
| 4 | 37 | 63 |
| 5 | 36 | 64 |
| 6 | 36 | 64 |
| 7 | 37 | 63 |
| 8 | 37 | 63 |
| 9 | 37 | 63 |
| 10 | 37 | 63 |
| 11 | 38 | 62 |
| 12 | 39 | 61 |
| 13 | 39 | 61 |
| 14 | 41 | 59 |
| 15 | 42 | 58 |
| 16 | 43 | 57 |
| 17 | 43 | 57 |
| 18 | 44 | 56 |
| 19 | 45 | 55 |
| 20 | 47 | 53 |
| 21 | 48 | 52 |
| 22 | 48 | 52 |
| 23 | 50 | 50 |
| 24 | 51 | 49 |
| 25 | 52 | 48 |
| 26 | 52 | 48 |
| 27 | 53 | 47 |
| 28 | 54 | 46 |
| 29 | 55 | 45 |
| 30 | 54 | 46 |
Chance of precipitation in June
May Pen gets around 75 mm of rain over 14.3 wet days in June. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 48% and peaks near 57% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 57 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 57 |
| 2 | 57 |
| 3 | 56 |
| 4 | 55 |
| 5 | 54 |
| 6 | 53 |
| 7 | 52 |
| 8 | 52 |
| 9 | 51 |
| 10 | 51 |
| 11 | 50 |
| 12 | 50 |
| 13 | 50 |
| 14 | 49 |
| 15 | 49 |
| 16 | 49 |
| 17 | 48 |
| 18 | 48 |
| 19 | 47 |
| 20 | 46 |
| 21 | 46 |
| 22 | 45 |
| 23 | 44 |
| 24 | 44 |
| 25 | 43 |
| 26 | 42 |
| 27 | 42 |
| 28 | 41 |
| 29 | 41 |
| 30 | 40 |
Humidity in June
Most of June feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, June lands in the oppressive band about 78% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Muggy (%) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| Oppressive (%) | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 70 |
| Miserable (%) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 83 | 1 |
| 2 | 16 | 83 | 1 |
| 3 | 16 | 82 | 2 |
| 4 | 16 | 82 | 2 |
| 5 | 17 | 81 | 2 |
| 6 | 17 | 81 | 2 |
| 7 | 17 | 81 | 2 |
| 8 | 18 | 80 | 2 |
| 9 | 18 | 80 | 2 |
| 10 | 19 | 80 | 1 |
| 11 | 19 | 80 | 1 |
| 12 | 19 | 80 | 1 |
| 13 | 20 | 79 | 1 |
| 14 | 20 | 79 | 1 |
| 15 | 20 | 79 | 1 |
| 16 | 20 | 79 | 1 |
| 17 | 21 | 78 | 1 |
| 18 | 21 | 78 | 1 |
| 19 | 21 | 78 | 1 |
| 20 | 22 | 77 | 1 |
| 21 | 22 | 77 | 1 |
| 22 | 23 | 76 | 1 |
| 23 | 24 | 75 | 1 |
| 24 | 24 | 75 | 1 |
| 25 | 25 | 74 | 1 |
| 26 | 26 | 73 | 1 |
| 27 | 27 | 72 | 1 |
| 28 | 27 | 72 | 1 |
| 29 | 28 | 71 | 1 |
| 30 | 29 | 70 | 1 |
Wind in June
Winds average 11 km/h in June, the windiest month of the year.
Across June, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| 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 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 11 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 11 | calm |
| 14 | 11 | calm |
| 15 | 11 | calm |
| 16 | 11 | calm |
| 17 | 11 | calm |
| 18 | 11 | calm |
| 19 | 11 | calm |
| 20 | 11 | calm |
| 21 | 11 | calm |
| 22 | 11 | calm |
| 23 | 11 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in June
Daylight runs from about 13 hours at the start of June to 13 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over June. Sunrise moves from 5:37 AM to 5:40 AM, and sunset from 6:36 PM to 6:44 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.0 | 5:37 | 6:36 |
| 2 | 13.0 | 5:37 | 6:37 |
| 3 | 13.0 | 5:36 | 6:37 |
| 4 | 13.0 | 5:36 | 6:37 |
| 5 | 13.0 | 5:36 | 6:38 |
| 6 | 13.0 | 5:36 | 6:38 |
| 7 | 13.0 | 5:36 | 6:39 |
| 8 | 13.0 | 5:36 | 6:39 |
| 9 | 13.0 | 5:36 | 6:39 |
| 10 | 13.0 | 5:37 | 6:40 |
| 11 | 13.1 | 5:37 | 6:40 |
| 12 | 13.1 | 5:37 | 6:40 |
| 13 | 13.1 | 5:37 | 6:40 |
| 14 | 13.1 | 5:37 | 6:41 |
| 15 | 13.1 | 5:37 | 6:41 |
| 16 | 13.1 | 5:37 | 6:41 |
| 17 | 13.1 | 5:37 | 6:42 |
| 18 | 13.1 | 5:37 | 6:42 |
| 19 | 13.1 | 5:38 | 6:42 |
| 20 | 13.1 | 5:38 | 6:42 |
| 21 | 13.1 | 5:38 | 6:43 |
| 22 | 13.1 | 5:38 | 6:43 |
| 23 | 13.1 | 5:38 | 6:43 |
| 24 | 13.1 | 5:39 | 6:43 |
| 25 | 13.1 | 5:39 | 6:43 |
| 26 | 13.1 | 5:39 | 6:44 |
| 27 | 13.1 | 5:39 | 6:44 |
| 28 | 13.1 | 5:40 | 6:44 |
| 29 | 13.1 | 5:40 | 6:44 |
| 30 | 13.1 | 5:40 | 6:44 |
Solar energy in June
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in June, about 6.42 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.35 kWh/m² to a high of 6.66 kWh/m² in July across the year — June's 6.42 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| 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 |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.6 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for May Pen
In June, May Pen sits inside its atlantic hurricane and rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
May Pen sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
May Pen's rainy season runs August–November, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is June a good time to visit May Pen?
Our two travel scores rate June for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
June is a reasonable time to visit May Pen for sightseeing.
What to pack for May Pen in June
From June's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In June, May Pen sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 14 days see rain.
Sea temperature near May Pen in June
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in June — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 16 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 May Pen in June
Clear-sky midday UV in June 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 May Pen 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 May Pen in June
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where June falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in May Pen 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 May Pen?
May Pen sits at 18.0°N, 77.2°W, 81 m above sea level, in Jamaica. The nearest listed city is Old Harbour, 15 km away.
Topography around May Pen
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of May Pen.
Within 3 km, the terrain around May Pen has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 100 m around an average of 74 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 734 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,229 m.
The land around May Pen is covered by trees (54%) and artificial surfaces (26%) within 3 km, trees (68%) and grassland (23%) within 16 km, and water (51%) and trees (40%) 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 May Pen (17.9645°, -77.2451°, elevation 81 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).