Mo i Rana weather in December
In December, Mo i Rana sees average daytime highs of -3°C and overnight lows near -7°C, with 157 mm of precipitation across 17.4 wet days and about 1.8 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about -2°C in the first days to -4°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 1% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 3 h 06 min at the start of December to 1 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Mo i Rana's 12th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Mo i Rana's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- -3°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- -7°
- 4th coldest
- Precipitation
- 157 mm
- 17.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 1 h 24 min
- 11:17 AM – 12:43 PM
- Cloud cover
- 93%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 0.01 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Mo i Rana is settlement in Rana Municipality, Norway.
- Air quality
- Good
- PM2.5 8.6 µg/m³ · 2018
- Density
- 1,589/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1997
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about -2°C in the first days to -4°C by the end.
A typical December day in Mo i Rana reaches about -3°C in the afternoon and slips back to -7°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between -11°C and 3°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 2°C cooler than November and about 2°C warmer than January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 |
| Avg low (°C) | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -8 | -8 | -8 | -8 | -8 | -8 | -8 | -9 | -9 | -9 | -9 | -9 | -9 | -9 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | -2 | -6 |
| 2 | -2 | -6 |
| 3 | -2 | -6 |
| 4 | -2 | -6 |
| 5 | -2 | -6 |
| 6 | -2 | -6 |
| 7 | -2 | -6 |
| 8 | -2 | -6 |
| 9 | -2 | -6 |
| 10 | -2 | -7 |
| 11 | -2 | -7 |
| 12 | -2 | -7 |
| 13 | -3 | -7 |
| 14 | -3 | -7 |
| 15 | -3 | -7 |
| 16 | -3 | -7 |
| 17 | -3 | -7 |
| 18 | -3 | -8 |
| 19 | -3 | -8 |
| 20 | -3 | -8 |
| 21 | -4 | -8 |
| 22 | -4 | -8 |
| 23 | -4 | -8 |
| 24 | -4 | -8 |
| 25 | -4 | -9 |
| 26 | -4 | -9 |
| 27 | -4 | -9 |
| 28 | -4 | -9 |
| 29 | -4 | -9 |
| 30 | -4 | -9 |
| 31 | -4 | -9 |
How December really feels in Mo i Rana
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 31 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Mo i Rana weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 10th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -5° / -10° | 168 | 16.4 | 17.9 | 3.7 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -5° / -10° | 132 | 15 | 16.5 | 7.4 | 0.0 |
| Mar | -2° / -8° | 143 | 16 | 17.3 | 11.1 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 2° / -4° | 95 | 14.4 | 13.7 | 14.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 6° / 0° | 88 | 15.5 | 9.3 | 18.7 | 0.6 |
| Jun | 13° / 6° | 109 | 16.1 | 1.7 | 22.2 | 2.8 |
| Jul | 16° / 9° | 111 | 15.3 | 0 | 20.5 | 4.3 |
| Aug | 15° / 8° | 110 | 16.6 | 0 | 16.6 | 3.6 |
| Sep | 10° / 4° | 142 | 17.4 | 2.3 | 12.8 | 1.8 |
| Oct | 4° / -1° | 131 | 16.6 | 10 | 9 | 0.1 |
| Nov | -1° / -5° | 121 | 15.6 | 15.2 | 5.1 | 0.0 |
| Dec | -3° / -7° | 157 | 17.4 | 18.6 | 1.8 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 1% of the time in December, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 2% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 97%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Cloudier (%) | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 98 |
| 2 | 1 | 99 |
| 3 | 1 | 99 |
| 4 | 1 | 99 |
| 5 | 1 | 99 |
| 6 | 1 | 99 |
| 7 | 1 | 99 |
| 8 | 1 | 99 |
| 9 | 1 | 99 |
| 10 | 1 | 99 |
| 11 | 1 | 99 |
| 12 | 2 | 98 |
| 13 | 2 | 98 |
| 14 | 2 | 98 |
| 15 | 3 | 97 |
| 16 | 3 | 97 |
| 17 | 3 | 97 |
| 18 | 3 | 97 |
| 19 | 3 | 97 |
| 20 | 3 | 97 |
| 21 | 3 | 97 |
| 22 | 3 | 97 |
| 23 | 3 | 97 |
| 24 | 3 | 97 |
| 25 | 3 | 97 |
| 26 | 3 | 97 |
| 27 | 4 | 96 |
| 28 | 4 | 96 |
| 29 | 4 | 96 |
| 30 | 5 | 95 |
| 31 | 5 | 95 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Mo i Rana gets around 157 mm of rain and snow over 17.4 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 56% and peaks near 56% on the wettest days, and about 19 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 |
| Snow chance (%) | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56 | 61 |
| 2 | 56 | 61 |
| 3 | 56 | 61 |
| 4 | 56 | 61 |
| 5 | 56 | 61 |
| 6 | 56 | 61 |
| 7 | 56 | 61 |
| 8 | 56 | 61 |
| 9 | 56 | 60 |
| 10 | 56 | 60 |
| 11 | 56 | 60 |
| 12 | 56 | 60 |
| 13 | 56 | 60 |
| 14 | 56 | 60 |
| 15 | 55 | 60 |
| 16 | 56 | 59 |
| 17 | 56 | 59 |
| 18 | 56 | 59 |
| 19 | 56 | 59 |
| 20 | 56 | 59 |
| 21 | 56 | 59 |
| 22 | 56 | 59 |
| 23 | 56 | 59 |
| 24 | 55 | 58 |
| 25 | 55 | 58 |
| 26 | 55 | 58 |
| 27 | 54 | 58 |
| 28 | 54 | 57 |
| 29 | 54 | 57 |
| 30 | 54 | 57 |
| 31 | 54 | 57 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in December
Winds average 8 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 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 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 3 h 06 min at the start of December to 1 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 84 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 10:19 AM to 11:15 AM, and sunset from 1:27 PM to 12:58 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 3.1 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 10:19 | 10:24 | 10:28 | 10:32 | 10:36 | 10:40 | 10:44 | 10:48 | 10:52 | 10:56 | 11:00 | 11:03 | 11:07 | 11:10 | 11:14 | 11:17 | 11:19 | 11:22 | 11:24 | 11:25 | 11:27 | 11:27 | 11:28 | 11:27 | 11:27 | 11:25 | 11:24 | 11:22 | 11:20 | 11:18 | 11:15 |
| Sunset (PM) | 1:27 | 1:24 | 1:20 | 1:17 | 1:14 | 1:10 | 1:07 | 1:04 | 1:01 | 12:58 | 12:55 | 12:52 | 12:50 | 12:47 | 12:45 | 12:43 | 12:41 | 12:39 | 12:38 | 12:38 | 12:37 | 12:38 | 12:38 | 12:39 | 12:41 | 12:43 | 12:46 | 12:48 | 12:51 | 12:54 | 12:58 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.1 | 10:19 | 1:27 |
| 2 | 3.0 | 10:24 | 1:24 |
| 3 | 2.9 | 10:28 | 1:20 |
| 4 | 2.7 | 10:32 | 1:17 |
| 5 | 2.6 | 10:36 | 1:14 |
| 6 | 2.5 | 10:40 | 1:10 |
| 7 | 2.4 | 10:44 | 1:07 |
| 8 | 2.3 | 10:48 | 1:04 |
| 9 | 2.1 | 10:52 | 1:01 |
| 10 | 2.0 | 10:56 | 12:58 |
| 11 | 1.9 | 11:00 | 12:55 |
| 12 | 1.8 | 11:03 | 12:52 |
| 13 | 1.7 | 11:07 | 12:50 |
| 14 | 1.6 | 11:10 | 12:47 |
| 15 | 1.5 | 11:14 | 12:45 |
| 16 | 1.4 | 11:17 | 12:43 |
| 17 | 1.4 | 11:19 | 12:41 |
| 18 | 1.3 | 11:22 | 12:39 |
| 19 | 1.2 | 11:24 | 12:38 |
| 20 | 1.2 | 11:25 | 12:38 |
| 21 | 1.2 | 11:27 | 12:37 |
| 22 | 1.2 | 11:27 | 12:38 |
| 23 | 1.2 | 11:28 | 12:38 |
| 24 | 1.2 | 11:27 | 12:39 |
| 25 | 1.2 | 11:27 | 12:41 |
| 26 | 1.3 | 11:25 | 12:43 |
| 27 | 1.4 | 11:24 | 12:46 |
| 28 | 1.4 | 11:22 | 12:48 |
| 29 | 1.5 | 11:20 | 12:51 |
| 30 | 1.6 | 11:18 | 12:54 |
| 31 | 1.7 | 11:15 | 12:58 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 0.01 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0.01 kWh/m² to a high of 5.04 kWh/m² in May across the year — December's 0.01 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 2 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 3 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 4 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 5 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 6 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 7 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 8 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 9 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 10 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 11 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 12 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 13 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 14 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 15 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 16 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 17 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 18 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 19 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 20 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 21 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 22 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 23 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 24 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 25 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 26 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 27 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 28 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 29 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 30 | 0.0 | Dim |
| 31 | 0.0 | Dim |
Is December a good time to visit Mo i Rana?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Mo i Rana.
What to pack for Mo i Rana in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Mo i Rana sees daytime highs around -3°C and nights near -7°C. Pack a warm layer, a heavy coat and rain gear. About 17 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Mo i Rana in December
The nearest coast averages about 7°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 57 km away) is warmest in August at about 13°C and coldest in March near 5°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | Bracing |
| Feb | 5 | Bracing |
| Mar | 5 | Bracing |
| Apr | 5 | Bracing |
| May | 7 | Bracing |
| Jun | 10 | Bracing |
| Jul | 12 | Bracing |
| Aug | 13 | Bracing |
| Sep | 12 | Bracing |
| Oct | 10 | Bracing |
| Nov | 8 | Bracing |
| Dec | 7 | Bracing |
UV index in Mo i Rana in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 0. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Mo i Rana peaks around July 16 at about 5 (moderate) — a little sun protection helps at midday. It bottoms out near December 17 at about 0 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 4 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Level | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | Low |
| Feb | 0 | Low |
| Mar | 1 | Low |
| Apr | 2 | Moderate |
| May | 4 | Moderate |
| Jun | 4 | Moderate |
| Jul | 5 | Moderate |
| Aug | 3 | Moderate |
| Sep | 2 | Low |
| Oct | 1 | Low |
| Nov | 0 | Low |
| Dec | 0 | Low |
Where is Mo i Rana?
Mo i Rana sits at 66.3°N, 14.1°E, 40 m above sea level, in Norway. The nearest listed city is Bodø, 108 km away.
Topography around Mo i Rana
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Mo i Rana.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Mo i Rana has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 521 m around an average of 102 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,092 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,900 m.
The land around Mo i Rana is covered by trees (35%) and water (31%) within 3 km, trees (41%) and grassland (33%) within 16 km, and grassland (34%) and water (21%) within 80 km.
Norway travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 91% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $94,594
- 2025
- Happiness
- 7.2 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 99%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.7
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 2.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Very high
- EF EPI 613
- 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 Mo i Rana (66.3128°, 14.1428°, elevation 40 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. 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).