Nacala weather in January
In January, Nacala sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 207 mm of rain across 23.7 wet days and about 12.8 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 15% of the time in January, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 48 min at the start of January to 12 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Nacala's 12th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Nacala's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 207 mm
- 23.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 48 min
- 5:03 AM – 5:50 PM
- Cloud cover
- 77%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 14 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.09 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.9
- out of 10
Nacala is port city in Nampula Province, Mozambique.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical January day in Nacala reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 3°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 29°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and on par with February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 26 |
| 2 | 28 | 26 |
| 3 | 28 | 26 |
| 4 | 28 | 26 |
| 5 | 28 | 26 |
| 6 | 28 | 26 |
| 7 | 28 | 26 |
| 8 | 28 | 26 |
| 9 | 28 | 26 |
| 10 | 28 | 26 |
| 11 | 28 | 26 |
| 12 | 28 | 26 |
| 13 | 28 | 26 |
| 14 | 28 | 26 |
| 15 | 28 | 26 |
| 16 | 28 | 26 |
| 17 | 28 | 26 |
| 18 | 28 | 26 |
| 19 | 28 | 26 |
| 20 | 28 | 26 |
| 21 | 28 | 26 |
| 22 | 28 | 26 |
| 23 | 28 | 26 |
| 24 | 28 | 26 |
| 25 | 28 | 26 |
| 26 | 28 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 26 |
| 28 | 28 | 26 |
| 29 | 28 | 26 |
| 30 | 28 | 26 |
| 31 | 28 | 26 |
How January really feels in Nacala
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 31 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 January is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Nacala weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 3rd-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 26° | 207 | 23.7 | 12.8 | 3.9 |
| Feb | 28° / 26° | 175 | 21.8 | 12.5 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 28° / 25° | 190 | 22.1 | 12.1 | 4.2 |
| Apr | 28° / 25° | 76 | 12.7 | 11.7 | 5.9 |
| May | 27° / 24° | 18 | 4.5 | 11.3 | 7.8 |
| Jun | 26° / 22° | 16 | 4.7 | 11.2 | 8.1 |
| Jul | 25° / 22° | 15 | 4.5 | 11.2 | 8.2 |
| Aug | 25° / 22° | 8 | 2.3 | 11.5 | 8.7 |
| Sep | 26° / 22° | 7 | 1.3 | 11.9 | 8.9 |
| Oct | 27° / 24° | 10 | 2.7 | 12.3 | 8.4 |
| Nov | 28° / 25° | 26 | 6 | 12.7 | 7.5 |
| Dec | 28° / 26° | 114 | 17.2 | 12.8 | 5.1 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 15% of the time in January, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 74%.
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| Clearer (%) | 32 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
| Cloudier (%) | 68 | 69 | 70 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 77 | 77 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 71 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 68 |
| 2 | 31 | 69 |
| 3 | 30 | 70 |
| 4 | 28 | 72 |
| 5 | 27 | 73 |
| 6 | 26 | 74 |
| 7 | 25 | 75 |
| 8 | 23 | 77 |
| 9 | 23 | 77 |
| 10 | 21 | 79 |
| 11 | 21 | 79 |
| 12 | 22 | 78 |
| 13 | 23 | 77 |
| 14 | 23 | 77 |
| 15 | 23 | 77 |
| 16 | 25 | 75 |
| 17 | 26 | 74 |
| 18 | 26 | 74 |
| 19 | 27 | 73 |
| 20 | 27 | 73 |
| 21 | 27 | 73 |
| 22 | 28 | 72 |
| 23 | 29 | 71 |
| 24 | 29 | 71 |
| 25 | 29 | 71 |
| 26 | 29 | 71 |
| 27 | 29 | 71 |
| 28 | 29 | 71 |
| 29 | 29 | 71 |
| 30 | 30 | 70 |
| 31 | 29 | 71 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Nacala gets around 207 mm of rain over 23.7 wet days in January, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 76% and peaks near 79% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 72 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 74 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 72 |
| 2 | 73 |
| 3 | 73 |
| 4 | 74 |
| 5 | 75 |
| 6 | 76 |
| 7 | 77 |
| 8 | 77 |
| 9 | 78 |
| 10 | 78 |
| 11 | 79 |
| 12 | 79 |
| 13 | 79 |
| 14 | 78 |
| 15 | 78 |
| 16 | 78 |
| 17 | 77 |
| 18 | 77 |
| 19 | 76 |
| 20 | 76 |
| 21 | 75 |
| 22 | 75 |
| 23 | 75 |
| 24 | 74 |
| 25 | 74 |
| 26 | 74 |
| 27 | 74 |
| 28 | 74 |
| 29 | 73 |
| 30 | 73 |
| 31 | 74 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the miserable band about 58% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oppressive (%) | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 |
| Miserable (%) | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 |
| Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 57 |
| 2 | 43 | 57 |
| 3 | 43 | 57 |
| 4 | 43 | 57 |
| 5 | 44 | 56 |
| 6 | 44 | 56 |
| 7 | 44 | 56 |
| 8 | 44 | 56 |
| 9 | 45 | 55 |
| 10 | 45 | 55 |
| 11 | 44 | 56 |
| 12 | 44 | 56 |
| 13 | 44 | 56 |
| 14 | 44 | 56 |
| 15 | 44 | 56 |
| 16 | 43 | 57 |
| 17 | 43 | 57 |
| 18 | 42 | 58 |
| 19 | 42 | 58 |
| 20 | 41 | 59 |
| 21 | 40 | 60 |
| 22 | 40 | 60 |
| 23 | 40 | 60 |
| 24 | 39 | 61 |
| 25 | 39 | 61 |
| 26 | 39 | 61 |
| 27 | 39 | 61 |
| 28 | 39 | 61 |
| 29 | 40 | 60 |
| 30 | 40 | 60 |
| 31 | 41 | 59 |
Wind in January
Winds average 14 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 13 km/h on the calmest days to 15 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| 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 | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | light breeze |
| 2 | 14 | light breeze |
| 3 | 15 | light breeze |
| 4 | 15 | light breeze |
| 5 | 15 | light breeze |
| 6 | 15 | light breeze |
| 7 | 15 | light breeze |
| 8 | 15 | light breeze |
| 9 | 15 | light breeze |
| 10 | 15 | light breeze |
| 11 | 15 | light breeze |
| 12 | 15 | light breeze |
| 13 | 15 | light breeze |
| 14 | 15 | light breeze |
| 15 | 15 | light breeze |
| 16 | 14 | light breeze |
| 17 | 14 | light breeze |
| 18 | 14 | light breeze |
| 19 | 14 | light breeze |
| 20 | 14 | light breeze |
| 21 | 14 | light breeze |
| 22 | 14 | light breeze |
| 23 | 14 | light breeze |
| 24 | 14 | light breeze |
| 25 | 14 | light breeze |
| 26 | 14 | light breeze |
| 27 | 14 | light breeze |
| 28 | 14 | light breeze |
| 29 | 14 | light breeze |
| 30 | 13 | light breeze |
| 31 | 13 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 12 h 48 min at the start of January to 12 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 4:55 AM to 5:11 AM, and sunset from 5:46 PM to 5:50 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:55 | 4:56 | 4:56 | 4:57 | 4:57 | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:59 | 4:59 | 5:00 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:06 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:11 | 5:11 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.8 | 4:55 | 5:46 |
| 2 | 12.8 | 4:56 | 5:46 |
| 3 | 12.8 | 4:56 | 5:47 |
| 4 | 12.8 | 4:57 | 5:47 |
| 5 | 12.8 | 4:57 | 5:47 |
| 6 | 12.8 | 4:58 | 5:48 |
| 7 | 12.8 | 4:58 | 5:48 |
| 8 | 12.8 | 4:59 | 5:48 |
| 9 | 12.8 | 4:59 | 5:48 |
| 10 | 12.8 | 5:00 | 5:49 |
| 11 | 12.8 | 5:01 | 5:49 |
| 12 | 12.8 | 5:01 | 5:49 |
| 13 | 12.8 | 5:02 | 5:49 |
| 14 | 12.8 | 5:02 | 5:49 |
| 15 | 12.8 | 5:03 | 5:50 |
| 16 | 12.8 | 5:03 | 5:50 |
| 17 | 12.8 | 5:04 | 5:50 |
| 18 | 12.8 | 5:04 | 5:50 |
| 19 | 12.8 | 5:05 | 5:50 |
| 20 | 12.7 | 5:05 | 5:50 |
| 21 | 12.7 | 5:06 | 5:50 |
| 22 | 12.7 | 5:07 | 5:50 |
| 23 | 12.7 | 5:07 | 5:50 |
| 24 | 12.7 | 5:08 | 5:50 |
| 25 | 12.7 | 5:08 | 5:50 |
| 26 | 12.7 | 5:09 | 5:50 |
| 27 | 12.7 | 5:09 | 5:50 |
| 28 | 12.7 | 5:10 | 5:50 |
| 29 | 12.7 | 5:10 | 5:50 |
| 30 | 12.7 | 5:11 | 5:50 |
| 31 | 12.6 | 5:11 | 5:50 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 6.09 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.59 kWh/m² to a high of 7.28 kWh/m² in November across the year — January's 6.09 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 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 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.1 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Nacala
In January, Nacala sits inside its cyclone and monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Nacala sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Nacala's monsoon runs December–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit Nacala?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Nacala.
What to pack for Nacala in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Nacala sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 24 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Nacala in January
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in January — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 22 km away) is warmest in March at about 29°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 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 28 | Tropical |
| Jun | 27 | Warm |
| Jul | 26 | Warm |
| Aug | 26 | Warm |
| Sep | 26 | Warm |
| Oct | 27 | Warm |
| Nov | 28 | Warm |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Nacala in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 16 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Nacala peaks around January 20 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 20 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) | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Where is Nacala?
Nacala sits at 14.6°S, 40.7°E, 137 m above sea level, in Mozambique. The nearest listed city is Mossuril, 45 km away.
Topography around Nacala
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Nacala.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Nacala has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 146 m around an average of 80 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 190 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 509 m.
The land around Nacala is covered by artificial surfaces (55%) and grassland (30%) within 3 km, grassland (69%) within 16 km, and water (38%), grassland (28%) and shrubs (21%) 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 Nacala (-14.5626°, 40.6854°, elevation 137 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).