Pátzcuaro weather in May
In May, Pátzcuaro sees average daytime highs of 25°C and overnight lows near 12°C, with 135 mm of rain across 16.3 wet days and about 12.9 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 25°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 30% of the time in May, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 42 min at the start of May to 13 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Pátzcuaro's 7th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Pátzcuaro's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 25°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 12°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 135 mm
- 16.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 54 min
- 6:15 AM – 7:10 PM
- Cloud cover
- 56%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.74 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.1
- out of 10
Pátzcuaro is municipal seat of Pátzcuaro, State of Michoacán, Mexico.
- Density
- 127/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1540
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 25°C through the month.
A typical May day in Pátzcuaro reaches about 25°C in the afternoon and slips back to 12°C overnight — a 13°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 22°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs on par with April and about 2°C warmer than June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg low (°C) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 11 |
| 2 | 25 | 11 |
| 3 | 25 | 11 |
| 4 | 25 | 11 |
| 5 | 25 | 11 |
| 6 | 25 | 11 |
| 7 | 25 | 11 |
| 8 | 25 | 11 |
| 9 | 25 | 11 |
| 10 | 25 | 11 |
| 11 | 25 | 11 |
| 12 | 25 | 11 |
| 13 | 25 | 11 |
| 14 | 25 | 11 |
| 15 | 25 | 12 |
| 16 | 25 | 12 |
| 17 | 25 | 12 |
| 18 | 25 | 12 |
| 19 | 25 | 12 |
| 20 | 25 | 12 |
| 21 | 25 | 12 |
| 22 | 24 | 12 |
| 23 | 24 | 12 |
| 24 | 24 | 12 |
| 25 | 24 | 12 |
| 26 | 24 | 12 |
| 27 | 24 | 12 |
| 28 | 24 | 12 |
| 29 | 24 | 12 |
| 30 | 24 | 12 |
| 31 | 24 | 12 |
Pátzcuaro weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 2nd-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20° / 6° | 33 | 4.8 | 11 | 7.3 |
| Feb | 21° / 7° | 29 | 4.4 | 11.3 | 7.8 |
| Mar | 23° / 8° | 31 | 5.3 | 11.9 | 8.1 |
| Apr | 25° / 10° | 33 | 6.7 | 12.4 | 7.6 |
| May | 25° / 12° | 135 | 16.3 | 12.9 | 6.1 |
| Jun | 23° / 13° | 250 | 23.7 | 13.2 | 4.4 |
| Jul | 22° / 12° | 344 | 29.5 | 13.1 | 3.6 |
| Aug | 22° / 12° | 329 | 28.7 | 12.7 | 3.7 |
| Sep | 22° / 12° | 288 | 25.4 | 12.1 | 4.0 |
| Oct | 22° / 11° | 136 | 16.7 | 11.6 | 5.5 |
| Nov | 21° / 8° | 52 | 8.1 | 11.1 | 7.0 |
| Dec | 20° / 7° | 20 | 3.6 | 10.8 | 7.5 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 30% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 24% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 46%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 63 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 49 | 49 | 47 | 47 |
| Cloudier (%) | 37 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 51 | 51 | 53 | 53 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63 | 37 |
| 2 | 61 | 39 |
| 3 | 61 | 39 |
| 4 | 60 | 40 |
| 5 | 59 | 41 |
| 6 | 59 | 41 |
| 7 | 57 | 43 |
| 8 | 56 | 44 |
| 9 | 56 | 44 |
| 10 | 55 | 45 |
| 11 | 54 | 46 |
| 12 | 54 | 46 |
| 13 | 54 | 46 |
| 14 | 54 | 46 |
| 15 | 54 | 46 |
| 16 | 54 | 46 |
| 17 | 53 | 47 |
| 18 | 54 | 46 |
| 19 | 53 | 47 |
| 20 | 52 | 48 |
| 21 | 53 | 47 |
| 22 | 52 | 48 |
| 23 | 52 | 48 |
| 24 | 51 | 49 |
| 25 | 51 | 49 |
| 26 | 51 | 49 |
| 27 | 51 | 49 |
| 28 | 49 | 51 |
| 29 | 49 | 51 |
| 30 | 47 | 53 |
| 31 | 47 | 53 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Pátzcuaro gets around 135 mm of rain over 16.3 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 52% and peaks near 65% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 36 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 36 |
| 2 | 38 |
| 3 | 39 |
| 4 | 41 |
| 5 | 43 |
| 6 | 44 |
| 7 | 46 |
| 8 | 47 |
| 9 | 48 |
| 10 | 49 |
| 11 | 49 |
| 12 | 50 |
| 13 | 50 |
| 14 | 50 |
| 15 | 51 |
| 16 | 51 |
| 17 | 52 |
| 18 | 53 |
| 19 | 53 |
| 20 | 54 |
| 21 | 55 |
| 22 | 56 |
| 23 | 57 |
| 24 | 58 |
| 25 | 59 |
| 26 | 60 |
| 27 | 61 |
| 28 | 62 |
| 29 | 63 |
| 30 | 64 |
| 31 | 65 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the dry band about 82% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 98 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 95 | 94 | 93 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 89 | 88 | 86 | 85 | 83 | 82 | 80 | 78 | 76 | 74 | 72 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 62 | 60 | 58 | 55 |
| Comfortable (%) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 45 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98 | 2 |
| 2 | 98 | 2 |
| 3 | 97 | 3 |
| 4 | 97 | 3 |
| 5 | 96 | 4 |
| 6 | 95 | 5 |
| 7 | 94 | 6 |
| 8 | 93 | 7 |
| 9 | 92 | 8 |
| 10 | 91 | 9 |
| 11 | 91 | 9 |
| 12 | 90 | 10 |
| 13 | 89 | 11 |
| 14 | 88 | 12 |
| 15 | 86 | 14 |
| 16 | 85 | 15 |
| 17 | 83 | 17 |
| 18 | 82 | 18 |
| 19 | 80 | 20 |
| 20 | 78 | 22 |
| 21 | 76 | 24 |
| 22 | 74 | 26 |
| 23 | 72 | 28 |
| 24 | 70 | 30 |
| 25 | 68 | 32 |
| 26 | 66 | 34 |
| 27 | 64 | 36 |
| 28 | 62 | 38 |
| 29 | 60 | 40 |
| 30 | 58 | 42 |
| 31 | 55 | 45 |
Wind in May
Winds average 6 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 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 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 12 h 42 min at the start of May to 13 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 24 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 6:23 AM to 6:11 AM, and sunset from 7:05 PM to 7:16 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 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 | 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 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:16 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.7 | 6:23 | 7:05 |
| 2 | 12.7 | 6:22 | 7:05 |
| 3 | 12.7 | 6:21 | 7:05 |
| 4 | 12.7 | 6:21 | 7:06 |
| 5 | 12.8 | 6:20 | 7:06 |
| 6 | 12.8 | 6:20 | 7:06 |
| 7 | 12.8 | 6:19 | 7:07 |
| 8 | 12.8 | 6:19 | 7:07 |
| 9 | 12.8 | 6:18 | 7:08 |
| 10 | 12.8 | 6:18 | 7:08 |
| 11 | 12.9 | 6:17 | 7:08 |
| 12 | 12.9 | 6:17 | 7:09 |
| 13 | 12.9 | 6:16 | 7:09 |
| 14 | 12.9 | 6:16 | 7:09 |
| 15 | 12.9 | 6:15 | 7:10 |
| 16 | 12.9 | 6:15 | 7:10 |
| 17 | 12.9 | 6:15 | 7:11 |
| 18 | 12.9 | 6:14 | 7:11 |
| 19 | 13.0 | 6:14 | 7:11 |
| 20 | 13.0 | 6:14 | 7:12 |
| 21 | 13.0 | 6:13 | 7:12 |
| 22 | 13.0 | 6:13 | 7:13 |
| 23 | 13.0 | 6:13 | 7:13 |
| 24 | 13.0 | 6:13 | 7:13 |
| 25 | 13.0 | 6:12 | 7:14 |
| 26 | 13.0 | 6:12 | 7:14 |
| 27 | 13.0 | 6:12 | 7:15 |
| 28 | 13.1 | 6:12 | 7:15 |
| 29 | 13.1 | 6:12 | 7:15 |
| 30 | 13.1 | 6:12 | 7:16 |
| 31 | 13.1 | 6:11 | 7:16 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 6.74 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.64 kWh/m² to a high of 7.37 kWh/m² in April across the year — May's 6.74 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 |
| 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 | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.1 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Pátzcuaro
In May, Pátzcuaro sits inside its pacific hurricane season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Pátzcuaro sits in the eastern Pacific hurricane zone; the season peaks August–September.
Pátzcuaro's monsoon runs June–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Pátzcuaro?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a reasonable time to visit Pátzcuaro for sightseeing.
What to pack for Pátzcuaro in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Pátzcuaro sees daytime highs around 25°C and nights near 12°C. Pack rain gear and sun protection. Worth having: light clothes. About 16 days see rain.
UV index in Pátzcuaro in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Pátzcuaro peaks around June 11 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 8 (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) | 9 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 14 | Extreme |
| Jun | 14 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | Very high |
Air quality in Pátzcuaro 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 Pátzcuaro is worst in May — around 32 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.2× the cleanest month (March, 14 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) | 16 | 15 | 14 | 29 | 32 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Moderate |
| Feb | 15 | Moderate |
| Mar | 14 | Moderate |
| Apr | 29 | Moderate |
| May | 32 | Moderate |
| Jun | 18 | Moderate |
| Jul | 19 | Moderate |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 18 | Moderate |
| Oct | 17 | Moderate |
| Nov | 16 | Moderate |
| Dec | 17 | Moderate |
Where is Pátzcuaro?
Pátzcuaro sits at 19.5°N, 101.6°W, 2,152 m above sea level, in Mexico. The nearest listed city is Tacámbaro de Codallos, 35 km away.
Topography around Pátzcuaro
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Pátzcuaro.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Pátzcuaro has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 375 m around an average of 2,188 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,250 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,632 m.
The land around Pátzcuaro is covered by trees (49%) and artificial surfaces (26%) within 3 km, trees (50%) and grassland (24%) within 16 km, and trees (54%) within 80 km.
Mexico travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 / 127 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 54% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $13,889
- 2025
- Happiness
- 7.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 43%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 24.9
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 440
- 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 Pátzcuaro (19.5132°, -101.6099°, elevation 2,152 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). 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).