Massinga weather in February
In February, Massinga sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 108 mm of rain across 13.6 wet days and about 12.8 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 50% of the time in February, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 06 min at the start of February to 12 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, February is Massinga's 9th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Massinga's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 108 mm
- 13.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 48 min
- 5:29 AM – 6:17 PM
- Cloud cover
- 48%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 17 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.29 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.1
- out of 10
Temperature in February
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical February day in Massinga reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, February runs on par with January and on par with March.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| 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 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 25 |
| 2 | 29 | 25 |
| 3 | 29 | 25 |
| 4 | 29 | 25 |
| 5 | 29 | 25 |
| 6 | 29 | 25 |
| 7 | 29 | 25 |
| 8 | 29 | 25 |
| 9 | 29 | 25 |
| 10 | 29 | 25 |
| 11 | 29 | 25 |
| 12 | 29 | 25 |
| 13 | 29 | 25 |
| 14 | 29 | 25 |
| 15 | 29 | 25 |
| 16 | 29 | 25 |
| 17 | 29 | 25 |
| 18 | 29 | 25 |
| 19 | 29 | 25 |
| 20 | 29 | 25 |
| 21 | 29 | 25 |
| 22 | 29 | 25 |
| 23 | 29 | 25 |
| 24 | 29 | 25 |
| 25 | 29 | 25 |
| 26 | 29 | 25 |
| 27 | 29 | 25 |
| 28 | 29 | 25 |
How February really feels in Massinga
Once humidity and wind are folded in, February averages 28 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 February is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Massinga weather by month
How February compares with the rest of the year at a glance. February is the 1st-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 25° | 143 | 14.6 | 13.3 | 5.1 |
| Feb | 29° / 25° | 108 | 13.6 | 12.8 | 5.1 |
| Mar | 28° / 24° | 86 | 13 | 12.2 | 5.7 |
| Apr | 27° / 22° | 46 | 9.1 | 11.5 | 7.0 |
| May | 26° / 20° | 25 | 5.4 | 10.9 | 8.1 |
| Jun | 24° / 19° | 22 | 4.8 | 10.6 | 8.4 |
| Jul | 24° / 18° | 21 | 4.7 | 10.7 | 8.5 |
| Aug | 24° / 19° | 10 | 2.8 | 11.2 | 8.7 |
| Sep | 26° / 20° | 17 | 3.1 | 11.9 | 8.4 |
| Oct | 27° / 21° | 30 | 4.9 | 12.5 | 7.8 |
| Nov | 28° / 23° | 73 | 8.1 | 13.1 | 6.9 |
| Dec | 28° / 24° | 98 | 10.5 | 13.4 | 5.9 |
Cloud cover in February
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 50% of the time in February.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of February, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 30%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 69 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 70 |
| Cloudier (%) | 31 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69 | 31 |
| 2 | 71 | 29 |
| 3 | 71 | 29 |
| 4 | 72 | 28 |
| 5 | 72 | 28 |
| 6 | 73 | 27 |
| 7 | 73 | 27 |
| 8 | 73 | 27 |
| 9 | 72 | 28 |
| 10 | 72 | 28 |
| 11 | 72 | 28 |
| 12 | 71 | 29 |
| 13 | 71 | 29 |
| 14 | 70 | 30 |
| 15 | 70 | 30 |
| 16 | 69 | 31 |
| 17 | 68 | 32 |
| 18 | 68 | 32 |
| 19 | 67 | 33 |
| 20 | 67 | 33 |
| 21 | 67 | 33 |
| 22 | 67 | 33 |
| 23 | 67 | 33 |
| 24 | 68 | 32 |
| 25 | 68 | 32 |
| 26 | 69 | 31 |
| 27 | 69 | 31 |
| 28 | 70 | 30 |
Chance of precipitation in February
Massinga gets around 108 mm of rain over 13.6 wet days in February. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 49% and peaks near 54% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 43 |
| 2 | 43 |
| 3 | 43 |
| 4 | 42 |
| 5 | 42 |
| 6 | 43 |
| 7 | 43 |
| 8 | 44 |
| 9 | 44 |
| 10 | 45 |
| 11 | 46 |
| 12 | 47 |
| 13 | 48 |
| 14 | 49 |
| 15 | 50 |
| 16 | 51 |
| 17 | 52 |
| 18 | 52 |
| 19 | 53 |
| 20 | 53 |
| 21 | 54 |
| 22 | 54 |
| 23 | 54 |
| 24 | 53 |
| 25 | 53 |
| 26 | 53 |
| 27 | 52 |
| 28 | 52 |
Humidity in February
Most of February feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, February lands in the oppressive band about 61% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 99% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 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 |
| Muggy (%) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Oppressive (%) | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 |
| Miserable (%) | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 16 | 61 | 22 |
| 2 | 1 | 16 | 61 | 22 |
| 3 | 1 | 16 | 62 | 21 |
| 4 | 1 | 16 | 62 | 21 |
| 5 | 1 | 16 | 62 | 21 |
| 6 | 1 | 16 | 62 | 21 |
| 7 | 1 | 16 | 62 | 21 |
| 8 | 1 | 16 | 62 | 21 |
| 9 | 1 | 16 | 62 | 21 |
| 10 | 1 | 16 | 61 | 22 |
| 11 | 1 | 16 | 60 | 23 |
| 12 | 1 | 17 | 59 | 23 |
| 13 | 1 | 17 | 58 | 24 |
| 14 | 1 | 17 | 58 | 24 |
| 15 | 1 | 17 | 58 | 24 |
| 16 | 1 | 17 | 58 | 24 |
| 17 | 1 | 16 | 59 | 24 |
| 18 | 1 | 16 | 59 | 24 |
| 19 | 1 | 16 | 59 | 24 |
| 20 | 1 | 16 | 59 | 24 |
| 21 | 1 | 15 | 61 | 23 |
| 22 | 1 | 15 | 61 | 23 |
| 23 | 1 | 15 | 62 | 22 |
| 24 | 1 | 15 | 62 | 22 |
| 25 | 1 | 15 | 63 | 21 |
| 26 | 1 | 16 | 63 | 20 |
| 27 | 1 | 16 | 63 | 20 |
| 28 | 1 | 16 | 64 | 19 |
Wind in February
Winds average 17 km/h in February.
Across February, daily wind ranges from about 17 km/h on the calmest days to 17 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | light breeze |
| 2 | 17 | light breeze |
| 3 | 17 | light breeze |
| 4 | 17 | light breeze |
| 5 | 17 | light breeze |
| 6 | 17 | light breeze |
| 7 | 17 | light breeze |
| 8 | 17 | light breeze |
| 9 | 17 | light breeze |
| 10 | 17 | light breeze |
| 11 | 17 | light breeze |
| 12 | 17 | light breeze |
| 13 | 17 | light breeze |
| 14 | 17 | light breeze |
| 15 | 17 | light breeze |
| 16 | 17 | light breeze |
| 17 | 17 | light breeze |
| 18 | 17 | light breeze |
| 19 | 17 | light breeze |
| 20 | 17 | light breeze |
| 21 | 17 | light breeze |
| 22 | 17 | light breeze |
| 23 | 17 | light breeze |
| 24 | 17 | light breeze |
| 25 | 17 | light breeze |
| 26 | 17 | light breeze |
| 27 | 17 | light breeze |
| 28 | 17 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in February
Daylight runs from about 13 h 06 min at the start of February to 12 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 36 minutes over February. Sunrise moves from 5:20 AM to 5:36 AM, and sunset from 6:24 PM to 6:08 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.1 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:36 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:08 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.1 | 5:20 | 6:24 |
| 2 | 13.0 | 5:21 | 6:24 |
| 3 | 13.0 | 5:21 | 6:23 |
| 4 | 13.0 | 5:22 | 6:23 |
| 5 | 13.0 | 5:23 | 6:22 |
| 6 | 13.0 | 5:23 | 6:22 |
| 7 | 13.0 | 5:24 | 6:22 |
| 8 | 12.9 | 5:25 | 6:21 |
| 9 | 12.9 | 5:25 | 6:21 |
| 10 | 12.9 | 5:26 | 6:20 |
| 11 | 12.9 | 5:27 | 6:20 |
| 12 | 12.9 | 5:27 | 6:19 |
| 13 | 12.8 | 5:28 | 6:18 |
| 14 | 12.8 | 5:28 | 6:18 |
| 15 | 12.8 | 5:29 | 6:17 |
| 16 | 12.8 | 5:30 | 6:17 |
| 17 | 12.8 | 5:30 | 6:16 |
| 18 | 12.7 | 5:31 | 6:15 |
| 19 | 12.7 | 5:31 | 6:15 |
| 20 | 12.7 | 5:32 | 6:14 |
| 21 | 12.7 | 5:32 | 6:13 |
| 22 | 12.7 | 5:33 | 6:12 |
| 23 | 12.6 | 5:33 | 6:12 |
| 24 | 12.6 | 5:34 | 6:11 |
| 25 | 12.6 | 5:34 | 6:10 |
| 26 | 12.6 | 5:35 | 6:09 |
| 27 | 12.6 | 5:35 | 6:09 |
| 28 | 12.5 | 5:36 | 6:08 |
Solar energy in February
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in February, about 6.29 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.61 kWh/m² to a high of 6.72 kWh/m² in December across the year — February's 6.29 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 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 | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 6.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Massinga
In February, Massinga sits inside its cyclone and rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Massinga sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Massinga's rainy season runs November–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is February a good time to visit Massinga?
Our two travel scores rate February for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
February is a reasonable time to visit Massinga for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Massinga in February
From February's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In February, Massinga sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 14 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Massinga in February
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in February — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 25 km away) is warmest in February at about 28°C and coldest in August near 24°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) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Tropical |
| Feb | 28 | Tropical |
| Mar | 28 | Tropical |
| Apr | 27 | Warm |
| May | 26 | Warm |
| Jun | 25 | Warm |
| Jul | 24 | Warm |
| Aug | 24 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 24 | Warm |
| Oct | 25 | Warm |
| Nov | 26 | Warm |
| Dec | 27 | Warm |
UV index in Massinga in February
Clear-sky midday UV in February peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Massinga peaks around January 18 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 21 at about 5 (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) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 5 | High |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 7 | Very high |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 9 | Very high |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Where is Massinga?
Massinga sits at 23.3°S, 35.4°E, 111 m above sea level, in Mozambique. The nearest listed city is Maxixe, 59 km away.
Topography around Massinga
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Massinga.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Massinga has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 95 m around an average of 104 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 196 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 232 m.
The land around Massinga is covered by trees (46%) and artificial surfaces (34%) within 3 km, trees (52%) and grassland (25%) within 16 km, and trees (47%) and water (31%) within 80 km.
Mozambique travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F / M
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 37% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $627
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 28%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 3.6
- per 100k, 2011
- Road deaths
- 30
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 465
- 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 Massinga (-23.3292°, 35.3814°, elevation 111 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).