Maintirano weather in November
In November, Maintirano sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 54 mm of rain across 12.1 wet days and about 12.8 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 5th-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 65% of the time in November, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 42 min at the start of November to 13 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Maintirano's 8th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Maintirano's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 54 mm
- 12.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 54 min
- 5:23 AM – 6:15 PM
- Cloud cover
- 37%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.04 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.2
- out of 10
Temperature in November
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical November day in Maintirano reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 1°C warmer than October and on par with December.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 25 |
| 2 | 29 | 25 |
| 3 | 30 | 25 |
| 4 | 30 | 25 |
| 5 | 30 | 25 |
| 6 | 30 | 25 |
| 7 | 30 | 25 |
| 8 | 30 | 25 |
| 9 | 30 | 25 |
| 10 | 30 | 25 |
| 11 | 30 | 25 |
| 12 | 30 | 25 |
| 13 | 30 | 25 |
| 14 | 30 | 25 |
| 15 | 30 | 25 |
| 16 | 30 | 25 |
| 17 | 30 | 25 |
| 18 | 30 | 25 |
| 19 | 30 | 25 |
| 20 | 30 | 25 |
| 21 | 30 | 25 |
| 22 | 30 | 25 |
| 23 | 30 | 25 |
| 24 | 30 | 25 |
| 25 | 30 | 25 |
| 26 | 30 | 25 |
| 27 | 30 | 25 |
| 28 | 30 | 25 |
| 29 | 30 | 25 |
| 30 | 30 | 25 |
How November really feels in Maintirano
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November 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 November is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Maintirano weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 2nd-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 | 29° / 25° | 353 | 26.8 | 13 | 3.3 |
| Feb | 29° / 26° | 291 | 23.3 | 12.6 | 3.4 |
| Mar | 30° / 26° | 157 | 20.6 | 12.1 | 4.0 |
| Apr | 30° / 25° | 46 | 9.5 | 11.6 | 5.7 |
| May | 28° / 24° | 6 | 1.3 | 11.2 | 7.8 |
| Jun | 27° / 22° | 3 | 0.6 | 10.9 | 8.8 |
| Jul | 27° / 21° | 2 | 0.4 | 11 | 8.9 |
| Aug | 27° / 22° | 2 | 0.5 | 11.4 | 8.8 |
| Sep | 28° / 23° | 4 | 1.1 | 11.9 | 8.1 |
| Oct | 29° / 24° | 19 | 4.9 | 12.4 | 6.8 |
| Nov | 30° / 25° | 54 | 12.1 | 12.8 | 5.2 |
| Dec | 30° / 25° | 153 | 22.4 | 13.1 | 3.8 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 65% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 20%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 92 | 92 | 91 | 90 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 70 |
| Cloudier (%) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 92 | 8 |
| 2 | 92 | 8 |
| 3 | 91 | 9 |
| 4 | 90 | 10 |
| 5 | 89 | 11 |
| 6 | 88 | 12 |
| 7 | 87 | 13 |
| 8 | 87 | 13 |
| 9 | 85 | 15 |
| 10 | 85 | 15 |
| 11 | 84 | 16 |
| 12 | 83 | 17 |
| 13 | 82 | 18 |
| 14 | 81 | 19 |
| 15 | 80 | 20 |
| 16 | 79 | 21 |
| 17 | 79 | 21 |
| 18 | 78 | 22 |
| 19 | 77 | 23 |
| 20 | 77 | 23 |
| 21 | 75 | 25 |
| 22 | 75 | 25 |
| 23 | 74 | 26 |
| 24 | 74 | 26 |
| 25 | 73 | 27 |
| 26 | 72 | 28 |
| 27 | 72 | 28 |
| 28 | 72 | 28 |
| 29 | 71 | 29 |
| 30 | 70 | 30 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Maintirano gets around 54 mm of rain over 12.1 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 40% and peaks near 56% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 |
| 2 | 26 |
| 3 | 27 |
| 4 | 27 |
| 5 | 28 |
| 6 | 29 |
| 7 | 29 |
| 8 | 30 |
| 9 | 31 |
| 10 | 32 |
| 11 | 33 |
| 12 | 35 |
| 13 | 36 |
| 14 | 37 |
| 15 | 39 |
| 16 | 40 |
| 17 | 42 |
| 18 | 44 |
| 19 | 45 |
| 20 | 46 |
| 21 | 48 |
| 22 | 49 |
| 23 | 50 |
| 24 | 51 |
| 25 | 52 |
| 26 | 52 |
| 27 | 53 |
| 28 | 54 |
| 29 | 55 |
| 30 | 56 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the oppressive band about 79% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Muggy (%) | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Oppressive (%) | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 |
| Miserable (%) | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 17 | 79 | 3 |
| 2 | 1 | 16 | 79 | 4 |
| 3 | 1 | 16 | 79 | 4 |
| 4 | 1 | 16 | 79 | 4 |
| 5 | 1 | 15 | 79 | 5 |
| 6 | 1 | 15 | 79 | 5 |
| 7 | 1 | 14 | 79 | 6 |
| 8 | 1 | 14 | 79 | 6 |
| 9 | 0 | 13 | 80 | 7 |
| 10 | 0 | 12 | 81 | 7 |
| 11 | 0 | 11 | 81 | 8 |
| 12 | 0 | 10 | 81 | 9 |
| 13 | 0 | 9 | 81 | 10 |
| 14 | 0 | 9 | 81 | 10 |
| 15 | 0 | 8 | 81 | 11 |
| 16 | 0 | 7 | 81 | 12 |
| 17 | 0 | 7 | 80 | 13 |
| 18 | 0 | 6 | 81 | 13 |
| 19 | 0 | 6 | 80 | 14 |
| 20 | 0 | 5 | 80 | 15 |
| 21 | 0 | 5 | 80 | 15 |
| 22 | 0 | 5 | 79 | 16 |
| 23 | 0 | 5 | 78 | 17 |
| 24 | 0 | 5 | 77 | 18 |
| 25 | 0 | 5 | 77 | 18 |
| 26 | 0 | 5 | 76 | 19 |
| 27 | 0 | 5 | 75 | 20 |
| 28 | 1 | 5 | 74 | 20 |
| 29 | 1 | 5 | 73 | 21 |
| 30 | 1 | 5 | 72 | 22 |
Wind in November
Winds average 12 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | 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 | 12 | light breeze |
| 2 | 12 | light breeze |
| 3 | 12 | light breeze |
| 4 | 12 | light breeze |
| 5 | 12 | calm |
| 6 | 12 | calm |
| 7 | 12 | calm |
| 8 | 12 | calm |
| 9 | 12 | calm |
| 10 | 12 | calm |
| 11 | 12 | calm |
| 12 | 12 | calm |
| 13 | 12 | calm |
| 14 | 12 | calm |
| 15 | 12 | 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 November
Daylight runs from about 12 h 42 min at the start of November to 13 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 5:27 AM to 5:23 AM, and sunset from 6:07 PM to 6:23 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 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 | 6:23 | 6:23 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.7 | 5:27 | 6:07 |
| 2 | 12.7 | 5:27 | 6:08 |
| 3 | 12.7 | 5:27 | 6:08 |
| 4 | 12.7 | 5:26 | 6:09 |
| 5 | 12.7 | 5:26 | 6:09 |
| 6 | 12.7 | 5:26 | 6:10 |
| 7 | 12.8 | 5:25 | 6:10 |
| 8 | 12.8 | 5:25 | 6:11 |
| 9 | 12.8 | 5:25 | 6:11 |
| 10 | 12.8 | 5:24 | 6:12 |
| 11 | 12.8 | 5:24 | 6:12 |
| 12 | 12.8 | 5:24 | 6:13 |
| 13 | 12.8 | 5:24 | 6:13 |
| 14 | 12.8 | 5:24 | 6:14 |
| 15 | 12.9 | 5:23 | 6:14 |
| 16 | 12.9 | 5:23 | 6:15 |
| 17 | 12.9 | 5:23 | 6:16 |
| 18 | 12.9 | 5:23 | 6:16 |
| 19 | 12.9 | 5:23 | 6:17 |
| 20 | 12.9 | 5:23 | 6:17 |
| 21 | 12.9 | 5:23 | 6:18 |
| 22 | 12.9 | 5:23 | 6:18 |
| 23 | 12.9 | 5:23 | 6:19 |
| 24 | 12.9 | 5:23 | 6:20 |
| 25 | 13.0 | 5:23 | 6:20 |
| 26 | 13.0 | 5:23 | 6:21 |
| 27 | 13.0 | 5:23 | 6:21 |
| 28 | 13.0 | 5:23 | 6:22 |
| 29 | 13.0 | 5:23 | 6:23 |
| 30 | 13.0 | 5:23 | 6:23 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 7.04 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.59 kWh/m² to a high of 7.04 kWh/m² in November across the year — November's 7.04 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| 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 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.9 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Maintirano
In November, Maintirano sits inside its cyclone season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Maintirano sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Maintirano's monsoon runs January–February, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is November a good time to visit Maintirano?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a reasonable time to visit Maintirano for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Maintirano in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Maintirano sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 12 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Maintirano in November
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in November — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 18 km away) is warmest in March at about 30°C and coldest in August near 26°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 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 30 | Tropical |
| Mar | 30 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 28 | Warm |
| Jun | 26 | Warm |
| Jul | 26 | Warm |
| Aug | 26 | Warm |
| Sep | 26 | Warm |
| Oct | 27 | Warm |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Maintirano in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Maintirano peaks around February 10 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 18 at about 7 (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) | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 7 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 10 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Where is Maintirano?
Maintirano sits at 18.1°S, 44.0°E, 11 m above sea level, in Madagascar. The nearest listed city is Antsalova, 91 km away.
Topography around Maintirano
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Maintirano.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Maintirano has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 49 m around an average of 12 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 80 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 818 m.
The land around Maintirano is covered by grassland (37%) and water (25%) within 3 km, water (47%) and grassland (30%) within 16 km, and water (43%) and grassland (42%) within 80 km.
Madagascar travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 31% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $599
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.2 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 22%
- of population, 2024
- Road deaths
- 29.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 457
- 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 Maintirano (-18.0635°, 44.0295°, elevation 11 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. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).