Ngerulmud weather in April
In April, Ngerulmud sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 170 mm of rain across 20.3 wet days and about 12.2 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 11th-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 25% of the time in April, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of April to 12 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Ngerulmud's 1st-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ngerulmud's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 170 mm
- 20.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 12 min
- 5:57 AM – 6:07 PM
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 20 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.03 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.7
- out of 10
Ngerulmud is capital of Palau.
- Founded
- 2006
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in April
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical April day in Ngerulmud reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 2°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, April runs on par with March and on par with May.
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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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
How April really feels in Ngerulmud
Once humidity and wind are folded in, April averages 21 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 April is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Ngerulmud weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 7th-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 26° | 223 | 22.1 | 11.6 | 4.5 |
| Feb | 27° / 26° | 194 | 19.1 | 11.8 | 4.8 |
| Mar | 28° / 26° | 152 | 18.4 | 11.9 | 5.1 |
| Apr | 28° / 26° | 170 | 20.3 | 12.2 | 4.7 |
| May | 28° / 26° | 269 | 25.8 | 12.3 | 3.7 |
| Jun | 28° / 26° | 337 | 28 | 12.4 | 3.4 |
| Jul | 28° / 26° | 341 | 27 | 12.4 | 3.7 |
| Aug | 28° / 26° | 276 | 25.2 | 12.2 | 4.0 |
| Sep | 28° / 26° | 270 | 24.2 | 12 | 4.1 |
| Oct | 28° / 26° | 254 | 24.9 | 11.8 | 3.9 |
| Nov | 28° / 26° | 254 | 25.5 | 11.7 | 3.7 |
| Dec | 28° / 26° | 265 | 26.1 | 11.6 | 3.8 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 25% of the time in April, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 58%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 34 |
| Cloudier (%) | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 66 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 | 55 |
| 2 | 45 | 55 |
| 3 | 45 | 55 |
| 4 | 45 | 55 |
| 5 | 45 | 55 |
| 6 | 45 | 55 |
| 7 | 45 | 55 |
| 8 | 46 | 54 |
| 9 | 45 | 55 |
| 10 | 45 | 55 |
| 11 | 45 | 55 |
| 12 | 45 | 55 |
| 13 | 45 | 55 |
| 14 | 43 | 57 |
| 15 | 42 | 58 |
| 16 | 42 | 58 |
| 17 | 42 | 58 |
| 18 | 43 | 57 |
| 19 | 42 | 58 |
| 20 | 42 | 58 |
| 21 | 42 | 58 |
| 22 | 41 | 59 |
| 23 | 40 | 60 |
| 24 | 40 | 60 |
| 25 | 39 | 61 |
| 26 | 38 | 62 |
| 27 | 37 | 63 |
| 28 | 36 | 64 |
| 29 | 36 | 64 |
| 30 | 34 | 66 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Ngerulmud gets around 170 mm of rain over 20.3 wet days in April. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 68% and peaks near 80% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 |
| 2 | 60 |
| 3 | 60 |
| 4 | 60 |
| 5 | 60 |
| 6 | 61 |
| 7 | 61 |
| 8 | 62 |
| 9 | 62 |
| 10 | 63 |
| 11 | 63 |
| 12 | 64 |
| 13 | 64 |
| 14 | 65 |
| 15 | 66 |
| 16 | 67 |
| 17 | 67 |
| 18 | 68 |
| 19 | 69 |
| 20 | 70 |
| 21 | 71 |
| 22 | 72 |
| 23 | 73 |
| 24 | 74 |
| 25 | 75 |
| 26 | 76 |
| 27 | 77 |
| 28 | 78 |
| 29 | 79 |
| 30 | 80 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April lands in the miserable band about 66% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oppressive (%) | 52 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| Miserable (%) | 48 | 49 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 82 |
| Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52 | 48 |
| 2 | 51 | 49 |
| 3 | 49 | 51 |
| 4 | 48 | 52 |
| 5 | 47 | 53 |
| 6 | 46 | 54 |
| 7 | 45 | 55 |
| 8 | 44 | 56 |
| 9 | 42 | 58 |
| 10 | 41 | 59 |
| 11 | 40 | 60 |
| 12 | 38 | 62 |
| 13 | 37 | 63 |
| 14 | 36 | 64 |
| 15 | 34 | 66 |
| 16 | 33 | 67 |
| 17 | 32 | 68 |
| 18 | 30 | 70 |
| 19 | 29 | 71 |
| 20 | 28 | 72 |
| 21 | 26 | 74 |
| 22 | 25 | 75 |
| 23 | 24 | 76 |
| 24 | 23 | 77 |
| 25 | 22 | 78 |
| 26 | 21 | 79 |
| 27 | 20 | 80 |
| 28 | 19 | 81 |
| 29 | 18 | 82 |
| 30 | 18 | 82 |
Wind in April
Winds average 20 km/h in April.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 18 km/h on the calmest days to 22 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Feels | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | 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 | 22 | breezy |
| 2 | 22 | breezy |
| 3 | 21 | breezy |
| 4 | 21 | breezy |
| 5 | 21 | breezy |
| 6 | 21 | breezy |
| 7 | 21 | breezy |
| 8 | 21 | breezy |
| 9 | 21 | breezy |
| 10 | 20 | breezy |
| 11 | 20 | breezy |
| 12 | 20 | breezy |
| 13 | 20 | light breeze |
| 14 | 20 | light breeze |
| 15 | 20 | light breeze |
| 16 | 20 | light breeze |
| 17 | 19 | light breeze |
| 18 | 19 | light breeze |
| 19 | 19 | light breeze |
| 20 | 19 | light breeze |
| 21 | 19 | light breeze |
| 22 | 19 | light breeze |
| 23 | 19 | light breeze |
| 24 | 19 | light breeze |
| 25 | 18 | light breeze |
| 26 | 18 | light breeze |
| 27 | 18 | light breeze |
| 28 | 18 | light breeze |
| 29 | 18 | light breeze |
| 30 | 18 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of April to 12 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 6:04 AM to 5:51 AM, and sunset from 6:08 PM to 6:06 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:51 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 6:04 | 6:08 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 6:04 | 6:08 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 6:03 | 6:08 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 6:03 | 6:08 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 6:02 | 6:08 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 6:02 | 6:07 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 6:01 | 6:07 |
| 8 | 12.1 | 6:01 | 6:07 |
| 9 | 12.1 | 6:00 | 6:07 |
| 10 | 12.1 | 6:00 | 6:07 |
| 11 | 12.1 | 5:59 | 6:07 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 5:59 | 6:07 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 5:58 | 6:07 |
| 14 | 12.2 | 5:58 | 6:07 |
| 15 | 12.2 | 5:57 | 6:07 |
| 16 | 12.2 | 5:57 | 6:07 |
| 17 | 12.2 | 5:56 | 6:07 |
| 18 | 12.2 | 5:56 | 6:07 |
| 19 | 12.2 | 5:55 | 6:07 |
| 20 | 12.2 | 5:55 | 6:06 |
| 21 | 12.2 | 5:55 | 6:06 |
| 22 | 12.2 | 5:54 | 6:06 |
| 23 | 12.2 | 5:54 | 6:06 |
| 24 | 12.2 | 5:53 | 6:06 |
| 25 | 12.2 | 5:53 | 6:06 |
| 26 | 12.2 | 5:53 | 6:06 |
| 27 | 12.2 | 5:52 | 6:06 |
| 28 | 12.2 | 5:52 | 6:06 |
| 29 | 12.2 | 5:52 | 6:06 |
| 30 | 12.3 | 5:51 | 6:06 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 6.03 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.69 kWh/m² to a high of 6.03 kWh/m² in April across the year — April's 6.03 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 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 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.1 | 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 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 20 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 21 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.7 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Ngerulmud
In April, Ngerulmud sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Ngerulmud sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Is April a good time to visit Ngerulmud?
Our two travel scores rate April for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
April is a reasonable time to visit Ngerulmud for sightseeing.
What to pack for Ngerulmud in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Ngerulmud sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 20 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Ngerulmud in April
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in April — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 14 km away) is warmest in June at about 30°C and coldest in February near 28°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 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Tropical |
| Feb | 28 | Tropical |
| Mar | 28 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Ngerulmud in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April peaks around 15 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ngerulmud peaks around March 23 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 14 at about 11 (extreme).
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) | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 13 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Where is Ngerulmud?
Ngerulmud sits at 7.5°N, 134.6°E, 72 m above sea level, in Palau. The nearest listed city is Koror, 24 km away.
Topography around Ngerulmud
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ngerulmud.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ngerulmud has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 97 m around an average of 20 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 230 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 224 m.
The land around Ngerulmud is covered by water (46%) and trees (37%) within 3 km, water (61%) and trees (32%) within 16 km, and water (96%) within 80 km.
Palau travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 85% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $19,532
- 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 91%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 11.2
- per 100k, 2018
- Road deaths
- 4.8
- per 100k/yr, 2013
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- 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 Ngerulmud (7.5008°, 134.6238°, elevation 72 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).