Popondetta weather in October
In October, Popondetta sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 216 mm of rain across 24.6 wet days and about 12.2 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 8th-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 8% of the time in October, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of October to 12 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Popondetta's 4th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Popondetta's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 216 mm
- 24.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 12 min
- 5:46 AM – 5:58 PM
- Cloud cover
- 77%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.48 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.0
- out of 10
Popondetta is city.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical October day in Popondetta reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 29°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs on par with September and on par with November.
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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) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 23 |
| 2 | 28 | 23 |
| 3 | 28 | 23 |
| 4 | 28 | 23 |
| 5 | 28 | 23 |
| 6 | 28 | 23 |
| 7 | 28 | 23 |
| 8 | 28 | 23 |
| 9 | 28 | 23 |
| 10 | 28 | 23 |
| 11 | 28 | 23 |
| 12 | 28 | 23 |
| 13 | 28 | 23 |
| 14 | 28 | 23 |
| 15 | 28 | 23 |
| 16 | 28 | 23 |
| 17 | 28 | 23 |
| 18 | 28 | 23 |
| 19 | 28 | 23 |
| 20 | 28 | 23 |
| 21 | 28 | 23 |
| 22 | 28 | 23 |
| 23 | 28 | 23 |
| 24 | 28 | 23 |
| 25 | 28 | 23 |
| 26 | 28 | 23 |
| 27 | 28 | 23 |
| 28 | 28 | 23 |
| 29 | 28 | 23 |
| 30 | 28 | 23 |
| 31 | 28 | 23 |
How October really feels in Popondetta
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
October sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Popondetta weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 8th-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 24° | 497 | 29.8 | 12.5 | 2.9 |
| Feb | 29° / 24° | 468 | 27.1 | 12.3 | 2.8 |
| Mar | 29° / 24° | 516 | 30 | 12.1 | 2.9 |
| Apr | 29° / 24° | 315 | 26.9 | 11.8 | 3.2 |
| May | 28° / 23° | 226 | 25.1 | 11.6 | 3.8 |
| Jun | 27° / 23° | 191 | 22.3 | 11.5 | 4.4 |
| Jul | 27° / 22° | 158 | 21.8 | 11.5 | 4.6 |
| Aug | 27° / 22° | 170 | 21.6 | 11.7 | 4.7 |
| Sep | 27° / 22° | 195 | 21.8 | 11.9 | 4.5 |
| Oct | 28° / 23° | 216 | 24.6 | 12.2 | 4.0 |
| Nov | 29° / 23° | 289 | 26.3 | 12.4 | 3.4 |
| Dec | 29° / 24° | 430 | 29.2 | 12.5 | 3.0 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 8% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 78%.
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| Clearer (%) | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Cloudier (%) | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 78 |
| 2 | 22 | 78 |
| 3 | 23 | 77 |
| 4 | 23 | 77 |
| 5 | 23 | 77 |
| 6 | 24 | 76 |
| 7 | 24 | 76 |
| 8 | 25 | 75 |
| 9 | 25 | 75 |
| 10 | 26 | 74 |
| 11 | 26 | 74 |
| 12 | 25 | 75 |
| 13 | 25 | 75 |
| 14 | 25 | 75 |
| 15 | 24 | 76 |
| 16 | 24 | 76 |
| 17 | 22 | 78 |
| 18 | 22 | 78 |
| 19 | 21 | 79 |
| 20 | 21 | 79 |
| 21 | 21 | 79 |
| 22 | 20 | 80 |
| 23 | 19 | 81 |
| 24 | 19 | 81 |
| 25 | 19 | 81 |
| 26 | 19 | 81 |
| 27 | 19 | 81 |
| 28 | 19 | 81 |
| 29 | 19 | 81 |
| 30 | 19 | 81 |
| 31 | 19 | 81 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Popondetta gets around 216 mm of rain over 24.6 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 80% and peaks near 83% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 79 |
| 2 | 79 |
| 3 | 79 |
| 4 | 79 |
| 5 | 79 |
| 6 | 78 |
| 7 | 78 |
| 8 | 78 |
| 9 | 78 |
| 10 | 77 |
| 11 | 77 |
| 12 | 77 |
| 13 | 77 |
| 14 | 78 |
| 15 | 78 |
| 16 | 78 |
| 17 | 79 |
| 18 | 79 |
| 19 | 80 |
| 20 | 80 |
| 21 | 81 |
| 22 | 81 |
| 23 | 81 |
| 24 | 82 |
| 25 | 82 |
| 26 | 82 |
| 27 | 83 |
| 28 | 83 |
| 29 | 83 |
| 30 | 83 |
| 31 | 83 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the oppressive band about 90% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Oppressive (%) | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 89 | 0 |
| 2 | 11 | 89 | 0 |
| 3 | 11 | 89 | 0 |
| 4 | 11 | 89 | 0 |
| 5 | 11 | 89 | 0 |
| 6 | 11 | 89 | 0 |
| 7 | 11 | 89 | 0 |
| 8 | 12 | 88 | 0 |
| 9 | 12 | 88 | 0 |
| 10 | 12 | 88 | 0 |
| 11 | 12 | 88 | 0 |
| 12 | 12 | 88 | 0 |
| 13 | 12 | 88 | 0 |
| 14 | 11 | 89 | 0 |
| 15 | 11 | 89 | 0 |
| 16 | 11 | 89 | 0 |
| 17 | 10 | 90 | 0 |
| 18 | 10 | 90 | 0 |
| 19 | 9 | 91 | 0 |
| 20 | 8 | 92 | 0 |
| 21 | 8 | 92 | 0 |
| 22 | 7 | 92 | 1 |
| 23 | 6 | 93 | 1 |
| 24 | 6 | 93 | 1 |
| 25 | 5 | 94 | 1 |
| 26 | 5 | 94 | 1 |
| 27 | 5 | 94 | 1 |
| 28 | 4 | 95 | 1 |
| 29 | 4 | 94 | 2 |
| 30 | 4 | 94 | 2 |
| 31 | 4 | 94 | 2 |
Wind in October
Winds average 4 km/h in October, the windiest month of the year.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 4 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
| 31 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of October 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 October. Sunrise moves from 5:54 AM to 5:41 AM, and sunset from 5:58 PM to 6:00 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 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:41 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 5:54 | 5:58 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 5:53 | 5:58 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 5:53 | 5:58 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 5:52 | 5:58 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 5:52 | 5:58 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 5:51 | 5:58 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 5:50 | 5:58 |
| 8 | 12.1 | 5:50 | 5:58 |
| 9 | 12.1 | 5:49 | 5:58 |
| 10 | 12.1 | 5:49 | 5:58 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 5:48 | 5:58 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 5:48 | 5:58 |
| 13 | 12.2 | 5:48 | 5:58 |
| 14 | 12.2 | 5:47 | 5:58 |
| 15 | 12.2 | 5:47 | 5:58 |
| 16 | 12.2 | 5:46 | 5:58 |
| 17 | 12.2 | 5:46 | 5:58 |
| 18 | 12.2 | 5:45 | 5:58 |
| 19 | 12.2 | 5:45 | 5:58 |
| 20 | 12.2 | 5:45 | 5:58 |
| 21 | 12.2 | 5:44 | 5:58 |
| 22 | 12.2 | 5:44 | 5:58 |
| 23 | 12.3 | 5:44 | 5:59 |
| 24 | 12.3 | 5:43 | 5:59 |
| 25 | 12.3 | 5:43 | 5:59 |
| 26 | 12.3 | 5:43 | 5:59 |
| 27 | 12.3 | 5:42 | 5:59 |
| 28 | 12.3 | 5:42 | 5:59 |
| 29 | 12.3 | 5:42 | 5:59 |
| 30 | 12.3 | 5:42 | 6:00 |
| 31 | 12.3 | 5:41 | 6:00 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 5.48 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.01 kWh/m² to a high of 5.53 kWh/m² in November across the year — October's 5.48 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.6 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Popondetta
None of Popondetta's seasonal hazards are active in October. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Popondetta sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Popondetta's rainy season runs November–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Popondetta?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit Popondetta for sightseeing.
What to pack for Popondetta in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Popondetta sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 25 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Popondetta in October
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in October — 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 January at about 30°C and coldest in August 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) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | Tropical |
| Feb | 30 | Tropical |
| Mar | 30 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 28 | Warm |
| Aug | 28 | Warm |
| Sep | 28 | Warm |
| Oct | 28 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 30 | Tropical |
UV index in Popondetta in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October 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 Popondetta peaks around March 12 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 18 at about 10 (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) | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 15 | Extreme |
| Oct | 15 | Extreme |
| Nov | 14 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Where is Popondetta?
Popondetta sits at 8.8°S, 148.2°E, 106 m above sea level, in Papua New Guinea. The nearest listed city is Port Moresby, 143 km away.
Topography around Popondetta
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Popondetta.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Popondetta has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 119 m around an average of 109 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 803 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,979 m.
The land around Popondetta is covered by trees (61%) and grassland (38%) within 3 km, trees (86%) within 16 km, and trees (70%) and water (27%) within 80 km.
Papua New Guinea travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type I
- 240 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 58% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $3,020
- 2025
- Homicide rate
- 9.3
- per 100k, 2010
- Road deaths
- 12.6
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- 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 Popondetta (-8.7654°, 148.2325°, elevation 106 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).