Surigao weather in December
In December, Surigao sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 224 mm of rain across 25.4 wet days and about 11.4 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-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 12% of the time in December, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 30 min at the start of December to 11 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Surigao's 7th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Surigao's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 224 mm
- 25.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 24 min
- 5:51 AM – 5:17 PM
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 15 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.31 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.3
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical December day in Surigao 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 28°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 1°C cooler than November and on par with January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 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 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 25 |
| 2 | 30 | 25 |
| 3 | 30 | 25 |
| 4 | 30 | 25 |
| 5 | 30 | 25 |
| 6 | 30 | 25 |
| 7 | 30 | 25 |
| 8 | 30 | 25 |
| 9 | 30 | 25 |
| 10 | 30 | 25 |
| 11 | 30 | 25 |
| 12 | 30 | 25 |
| 13 | 30 | 25 |
| 14 | 30 | 25 |
| 15 | 30 | 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 |
| 29 | 29 | 25 |
| 30 | 29 | 25 |
| 31 | 29 | 25 |
How December really feels in Surigao
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December 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 December is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Surigao 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 | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 25° | 274 | 24.9 | 11.5 | 3.6 |
| Feb | 29° / 25° | 205 | 19.8 | 11.7 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 30° / 25° | 133 | 18.2 | 11.9 | 4.0 |
| Apr | 31° / 26° | 80 | 13.7 | 12.2 | 3.9 |
| May | 32° / 26° | 74 | 15 | 12.4 | 3.3 |
| Jun | 32° / 26° | 125 | 19 | 12.6 | 3.0 |
| Jul | 31° / 26° | 136 | 19 | 12.5 | 3.2 |
| Aug | 32° / 26° | 102 | 15 | 12.3 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 32° / 26° | 113 | 17.3 | 12.1 | 3.2 |
| Oct | 31° / 26° | 158 | 23.1 | 11.8 | 3.1 |
| Nov | 30° / 26° | 193 | 22.6 | 11.6 | 3.3 |
| Dec | 29° / 25° | 224 | 25.4 | 11.4 | 3.3 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 12% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 74%.
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| Clearer (%) | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
| Cloudier (%) | 72 | 72 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 72 |
| 2 | 28 | 72 |
| 3 | 27 | 73 |
| 4 | 28 | 72 |
| 5 | 28 | 72 |
| 6 | 28 | 72 |
| 7 | 28 | 72 |
| 8 | 28 | 72 |
| 9 | 28 | 72 |
| 10 | 28 | 72 |
| 11 | 28 | 72 |
| 12 | 27 | 73 |
| 13 | 27 | 73 |
| 14 | 27 | 73 |
| 15 | 26 | 74 |
| 16 | 25 | 75 |
| 17 | 25 | 75 |
| 18 | 24 | 76 |
| 19 | 25 | 75 |
| 20 | 25 | 75 |
| 21 | 24 | 76 |
| 22 | 24 | 76 |
| 23 | 24 | 76 |
| 24 | 24 | 76 |
| 25 | 24 | 76 |
| 26 | 25 | 75 |
| 27 | 25 | 75 |
| 28 | 26 | 74 |
| 29 | 26 | 74 |
| 30 | 27 | 73 |
| 31 | 27 | 73 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Surigao gets around 224 mm of rain over 25.4 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 82% and peaks near 84% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 83 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 79 |
| 2 | 79 |
| 3 | 79 |
| 4 | 80 |
| 5 | 80 |
| 6 | 80 |
| 7 | 81 |
| 8 | 82 |
| 9 | 82 |
| 10 | 83 |
| 11 | 83 |
| 12 | 83 |
| 13 | 83 |
| 14 | 84 |
| 15 | 84 |
| 16 | 84 |
| 17 | 84 |
| 18 | 84 |
| 19 | 84 |
| 20 | 84 |
| 21 | 83 |
| 22 | 83 |
| 23 | 83 |
| 24 | 83 |
| 25 | 82 |
| 26 | 82 |
| 27 | 82 |
| 28 | 82 |
| 29 | 82 |
| 30 | 82 |
| 31 | 83 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the miserable band about 80% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Oppressive (%) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 |
| Miserable (%) | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 67 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 16 | 84 |
| 2 | 0 | 16 | 84 |
| 3 | 0 | 16 | 84 |
| 4 | 0 | 16 | 84 |
| 5 | 0 | 16 | 84 |
| 6 | 0 | 16 | 84 |
| 7 | 0 | 16 | 84 |
| 8 | 0 | 15 | 85 |
| 9 | 0 | 15 | 85 |
| 10 | 0 | 15 | 85 |
| 11 | 0 | 15 | 85 |
| 12 | 0 | 15 | 85 |
| 13 | 0 | 15 | 85 |
| 14 | 0 | 15 | 85 |
| 15 | 0 | 16 | 84 |
| 16 | 0 | 17 | 83 |
| 17 | 0 | 17 | 83 |
| 18 | 0 | 18 | 82 |
| 19 | 1 | 19 | 80 |
| 20 | 1 | 20 | 79 |
| 21 | 1 | 21 | 78 |
| 22 | 1 | 22 | 77 |
| 23 | 1 | 23 | 76 |
| 24 | 2 | 23 | 75 |
| 25 | 2 | 24 | 74 |
| 26 | 2 | 25 | 73 |
| 27 | 2 | 26 | 72 |
| 28 | 2 | 27 | 71 |
| 29 | 2 | 28 | 70 |
| 30 | 2 | 29 | 69 |
| 31 | 2 | 31 | 67 |
Wind in December
Winds average 15 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 13 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) | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 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 | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | light breeze |
| 2 | 14 | light breeze |
| 3 | 14 | light breeze |
| 4 | 14 | light breeze |
| 5 | 14 | light breeze |
| 6 | 14 | light breeze |
| 7 | 14 | light breeze |
| 8 | 14 | light breeze |
| 9 | 14 | light breeze |
| 10 | 14 | light breeze |
| 11 | 14 | light breeze |
| 12 | 14 | light breeze |
| 13 | 14 | light breeze |
| 14 | 15 | light breeze |
| 15 | 15 | light breeze |
| 16 | 15 | light breeze |
| 17 | 15 | light breeze |
| 18 | 15 | light breeze |
| 19 | 15 | light breeze |
| 20 | 15 | light breeze |
| 21 | 15 | light breeze |
| 22 | 16 | light breeze |
| 23 | 16 | light breeze |
| 24 | 16 | light breeze |
| 25 | 16 | light breeze |
| 26 | 16 | light breeze |
| 27 | 16 | light breeze |
| 28 | 16 | light breeze |
| 29 | 16 | light breeze |
| 30 | 16 | light breeze |
| 31 | 17 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 30 min at the start of December to 11 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 5:44 AM to 5:58 AM, and sunset from 5:12 PM to 5:24 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:24 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.5 | 5:44 | 5:12 |
| 2 | 11.5 | 5:44 | 5:12 |
| 3 | 11.5 | 5:45 | 5:12 |
| 4 | 11.5 | 5:45 | 5:13 |
| 5 | 11.5 | 5:46 | 5:13 |
| 6 | 11.5 | 5:46 | 5:13 |
| 7 | 11.4 | 5:47 | 5:14 |
| 8 | 11.4 | 5:47 | 5:14 |
| 9 | 11.4 | 5:48 | 5:14 |
| 10 | 11.4 | 5:48 | 5:15 |
| 11 | 11.4 | 5:49 | 5:15 |
| 12 | 11.4 | 5:49 | 5:15 |
| 13 | 11.4 | 5:50 | 5:16 |
| 14 | 11.4 | 5:50 | 5:16 |
| 15 | 11.4 | 5:51 | 5:17 |
| 16 | 11.4 | 5:51 | 5:17 |
| 17 | 11.4 | 5:52 | 5:18 |
| 18 | 11.4 | 5:52 | 5:18 |
| 19 | 11.4 | 5:53 | 5:18 |
| 20 | 11.4 | 5:53 | 5:19 |
| 21 | 11.4 | 5:54 | 5:19 |
| 22 | 11.4 | 5:54 | 5:20 |
| 23 | 11.4 | 5:55 | 5:20 |
| 24 | 11.4 | 5:55 | 5:21 |
| 25 | 11.4 | 5:56 | 5:21 |
| 26 | 11.4 | 5:56 | 5:22 |
| 27 | 11.4 | 5:56 | 5:22 |
| 28 | 11.4 | 5:57 | 5:23 |
| 29 | 11.4 | 5:57 | 5:23 |
| 30 | 11.4 | 5:58 | 5:24 |
| 31 | 11.4 | 5:58 | 5:24 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 4.31 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.31 kWh/m² to a high of 6.31 kWh/m² in April across the year — December's 4.31 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| 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 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.3 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Surigao
In December, Surigao sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Surigao sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Is December a good time to visit Surigao?
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 Surigao.
What to pack for Surigao in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Surigao sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. About 25 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Surigao in December
The nearest coast averages about 28°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 16 km away) is warmest in June at about 29°C and coldest in February near 27°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) | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 28 | Warm |
| Apr | 28 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Warm |
UV index in Surigao in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Surigao peaks around March 24 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 16 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) | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Very high |
Where is Surigao?
Surigao sits at 9.8°N, 125.5°E, 10 m above sea level, in Philippines. The nearest listed city is San Jose, 44 km away.
Topography around Surigao
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Surigao.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Surigao has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 75 m around an average of 5 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 862 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,905 m.
The land around Surigao is covered by water (63%) within 3 km, water (56%) and trees (34%) within 16 km, and water (72%) and trees (25%) within 80 km.
Philippines travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / C
- 230 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 33% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $4,171
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.2 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 48%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 4.3
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 569
- 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 Surigao (9.789°, 125.495°, elevation 10 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).