Viana do Castelo weather in November
In November, Viana do Castelo sees average daytime highs of 15°C and overnight lows near 10°C, with 232 mm of rain across 14.2 wet days and about 9.6 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 17°C in the first days to 14°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 30% of the time in November, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 12 min at the start of November to 9 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Viana do Castelo's 10th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Viana do Castelo's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 15°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 10°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 232 mm
- 14.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 36 min
- 7:32 AM – 5:09 PM
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 13 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.05 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.3
- out of 10
Viana do Castelo is city seat of Viana do Castelo municipality in northern Portugal and seat of the municipality and district of the same name.
- Air quality
- Excellent
- PM10 9.1 µg/m³ · 2013
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Highs ease over the month, from about 17°C in the first days to 14°C by the end.
A typical November day in Viana do Castelo reaches about 15°C in the afternoon and slips back to 10°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 12°C and 18°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 3°C cooler than October and about 2°C warmer than December.
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| Avg high (°C) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Avg low (°C) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 11 |
| 2 | 17 | 11 |
| 3 | 17 | 11 |
| 4 | 17 | 11 |
| 5 | 17 | 11 |
| 6 | 17 | 11 |
| 7 | 16 | 11 |
| 8 | 16 | 10 |
| 9 | 16 | 10 |
| 10 | 16 | 10 |
| 11 | 16 | 10 |
| 12 | 16 | 10 |
| 13 | 16 | 10 |
| 14 | 15 | 10 |
| 15 | 15 | 9 |
| 16 | 15 | 9 |
| 17 | 15 | 9 |
| 18 | 15 | 9 |
| 19 | 15 | 9 |
| 20 | 15 | 9 |
| 21 | 15 | 9 |
| 22 | 15 | 9 |
| 23 | 15 | 9 |
| 24 | 14 | 9 |
| 25 | 14 | 9 |
| 26 | 14 | 8 |
| 27 | 14 | 8 |
| 28 | 14 | 8 |
| 29 | 14 | 8 |
| 30 | 14 | 8 |
Viana do Castelo weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 8th-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 | 13° / 7° | 218 | 13.6 | 9.3 | 3.3 |
| Feb | 14° / 7° | 142 | 10.4 | 10.3 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 15° / 8° | 165 | 11.3 | 11.7 | 4.7 |
| Apr | 17° / 10° | 154 | 13 | 13.1 | 5.0 |
| May | 19° / 12° | 133 | 11.8 | 14.3 | 5.9 |
| Jun | 21° / 14° | 56 | 6.9 | 15 | 7.2 |
| Jul | 23° / 16° | 32 | 4.4 | 14.7 | 8.4 |
| Aug | 24° / 16° | 45 | 5 | 13.7 | 8.3 |
| Sep | 22° / 15° | 89 | 7.4 | 12.3 | 7.3 |
| Oct | 19° / 13° | 232 | 13.2 | 10.9 | 5.7 |
| Nov | 15° / 10° | 232 | 14.2 | 9.6 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 13° / 8° | 227 | 14.1 | 9 | 3.5 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 30% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 55%.
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| Clearer (%) | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 |
| Cloudier (%) | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 60 |
| 2 | 40 | 60 |
| 3 | 39 | 61 |
| 4 | 39 | 61 |
| 5 | 40 | 60 |
| 6 | 40 | 60 |
| 7 | 41 | 59 |
| 8 | 42 | 58 |
| 9 | 43 | 57 |
| 10 | 44 | 56 |
| 11 | 44 | 56 |
| 12 | 46 | 54 |
| 13 | 46 | 54 |
| 14 | 47 | 53 |
| 15 | 47 | 53 |
| 16 | 48 | 52 |
| 17 | 48 | 52 |
| 18 | 49 | 51 |
| 19 | 49 | 51 |
| 20 | 49 | 51 |
| 21 | 49 | 51 |
| 22 | 48 | 52 |
| 23 | 48 | 52 |
| 24 | 47 | 53 |
| 25 | 47 | 53 |
| 26 | 47 | 53 |
| 27 | 45 | 55 |
| 28 | 45 | 55 |
| 29 | 44 | 56 |
| 30 | 44 | 56 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Viana do Castelo gets around 232 mm of rain over 14.2 wet days in November, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 46% and peaks near 50% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 50 |
| 2 | 50 |
| 3 | 50 |
| 4 | 50 |
| 5 | 50 |
| 6 | 50 |
| 7 | 50 |
| 8 | 49 |
| 9 | 48 |
| 10 | 47 |
| 11 | 47 |
| 12 | 46 |
| 13 | 45 |
| 14 | 45 |
| 15 | 44 |
| 16 | 44 |
| 17 | 44 |
| 18 | 44 |
| 19 | 44 |
| 20 | 44 |
| 21 | 44 |
| 22 | 44 |
| 23 | 45 |
| 24 | 45 |
| 25 | 45 |
| 26 | 46 |
| 27 | 46 |
| 28 | 46 |
| 29 | 46 |
| 30 | 45 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the dry band about 86% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 68 | 70 | 72 | 74 | 76 | 77 | 79 | 80 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 |
| Comfortable (%) | 26 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Humid (%) | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68 | 26 | 6 |
| 2 | 70 | 24 | 6 |
| 3 | 72 | 23 | 5 |
| 4 | 74 | 21 | 5 |
| 5 | 76 | 20 | 4 |
| 6 | 77 | 19 | 4 |
| 7 | 79 | 18 | 3 |
| 8 | 80 | 17 | 3 |
| 9 | 82 | 16 | 2 |
| 10 | 83 | 15 | 2 |
| 11 | 84 | 14 | 2 |
| 12 | 86 | 13 | 1 |
| 13 | 87 | 12 | 1 |
| 14 | 88 | 11 | 1 |
| 15 | 88 | 11 | 1 |
| 16 | 90 | 10 | 0 |
| 17 | 90 | 10 | 0 |
| 18 | 91 | 9 | 0 |
| 19 | 91 | 9 | 0 |
| 20 | 91 | 9 | 0 |
| 21 | 92 | 8 | 0 |
| 22 | 92 | 8 | 0 |
| 23 | 93 | 7 | 0 |
| 24 | 93 | 7 | 0 |
| 25 | 93 | 7 | 0 |
| 26 | 94 | 6 | 0 |
| 27 | 94 | 6 | 0 |
| 28 | 94 | 6 | 0 |
| 29 | 94 | 6 | 0 |
| 30 | 94 | 6 | 0 |
Wind in November
Winds average 13 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 13 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 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 |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | light breeze |
| 2 | 13 | light breeze |
| 3 | 13 | light breeze |
| 4 | 13 | light breeze |
| 5 | 13 | light breeze |
| 6 | 13 | light breeze |
| 7 | 13 | light breeze |
| 8 | 13 | light breeze |
| 9 | 13 | light breeze |
| 10 | 13 | light breeze |
| 11 | 13 | light breeze |
| 12 | 13 | light breeze |
| 13 | 13 | light breeze |
| 14 | 13 | light breeze |
| 15 | 13 | light breeze |
| 16 | 13 | light breeze |
| 17 | 13 | light breeze |
| 18 | 13 | light breeze |
| 19 | 13 | light breeze |
| 20 | 13 | light breeze |
| 21 | 13 | light breeze |
| 22 | 13 | light breeze |
| 23 | 13 | light breeze |
| 24 | 13 | light breeze |
| 25 | 13 | light breeze |
| 26 | 13 | light breeze |
| 27 | 13 | light breeze |
| 28 | 13 | light breeze |
| 29 | 13 | light breeze |
| 30 | 13 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 10 h 12 min at the start of November to 9 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 60 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 7:14 AM to 7:48 AM, and sunset from 5:24 PM to 5:01 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.2 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:20 | 7:21 | 7:23 | 7:24 | 7:25 | 7:26 | 7:28 | 7:29 | 7:30 | 7:31 | 7:32 | 7:34 | 7:35 | 7:36 | 7:37 | 7:38 | 7:39 | 7:41 | 7:42 | 7:43 | 7:44 | 7:45 | 7:46 | 7:47 | 7:48 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:24 | 5:23 | 5:21 | 5:20 | 5:19 | 5:18 | 5:17 | 5:16 | 5:15 | 5:14 | 5:13 | 5:12 | 5:11 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:09 | 5:08 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:06 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:01 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.2 | 7:14 | 5:24 |
| 2 | 10.1 | 7:15 | 5:23 |
| 3 | 10.1 | 7:16 | 5:21 |
| 4 | 10.0 | 7:18 | 5:20 |
| 5 | 10.0 | 7:19 | 5:19 |
| 6 | 10.0 | 7:20 | 5:18 |
| 7 | 9.9 | 7:21 | 5:17 |
| 8 | 9.9 | 7:23 | 5:16 |
| 9 | 9.9 | 7:24 | 5:15 |
| 10 | 9.8 | 7:25 | 5:14 |
| 11 | 9.8 | 7:26 | 5:13 |
| 12 | 9.7 | 7:28 | 5:12 |
| 13 | 9.7 | 7:29 | 5:11 |
| 14 | 9.7 | 7:30 | 5:10 |
| 15 | 9.6 | 7:31 | 5:10 |
| 16 | 9.6 | 7:32 | 5:09 |
| 17 | 9.6 | 7:34 | 5:08 |
| 18 | 9.5 | 7:35 | 5:07 |
| 19 | 9.5 | 7:36 | 5:07 |
| 20 | 9.5 | 7:37 | 5:06 |
| 21 | 9.5 | 7:38 | 5:05 |
| 22 | 9.4 | 7:39 | 5:05 |
| 23 | 9.4 | 7:41 | 5:04 |
| 24 | 9.4 | 7:42 | 5:04 |
| 25 | 9.3 | 7:43 | 5:03 |
| 26 | 9.3 | 7:44 | 5:03 |
| 27 | 9.3 | 7:45 | 5:02 |
| 28 | 9.3 | 7:46 | 5:02 |
| 29 | 9.2 | 7:47 | 5:02 |
| 30 | 9.2 | 7:48 | 5:01 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 2.05 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.59 kWh/m² to a high of 7.29 kWh/m² in July across the year — November's 2.05 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 2 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 3 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.0 | Dim |
| 21 | 2.0 | Dim |
| 22 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 23 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 24 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 25 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 26 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 27 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 28 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 29 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 30 | 1.8 | Dim |
Hazard calendar for Viana do Castelo
In November, Viana do Castelo sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Viana do Castelo's rainy season runs October–May, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is November a good time to visit Viana do Castelo?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a reasonable time to visit Viana do Castelo for sightseeing.
What to pack for Viana do Castelo in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Viana do Castelo sees daytime highs around 15°C and nights near 10°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: a warm layer. About 14 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Viana do Castelo in November
The nearest coast averages about 16°C in November — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 17°C and coldest in February near 13°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) | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Bracing |
| Feb | 13 | Bracing |
| Mar | 14 | Bracing |
| Apr | 14 | Bracing |
| May | 15 | Cool |
| Jun | 17 | Cool |
| Jul | 17 | Cool |
| Aug | 17 | Cool |
| Sep | 17 | Cool |
| Oct | 17 | Cool |
| Nov | 16 | Cool |
| Dec | 15 | Bracing |
UV index in Viana do Castelo in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 2. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Viana do Castelo peaks around June 23 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 2 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Where is Viana do Castelo?
Viana do Castelo sits at 41.7°N, 8.8°W, 12 m above sea level, in Portugal. The nearest listed city is Esposende, 18 km away.
Topography around Viana do Castelo
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Viana do Castelo.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Viana do Castelo has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 300 m around an average of 29 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 793 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,517 m.
The land around Viana do Castelo is covered by water (37%), trees (23%) and artificial surfaces (22%) within 3 km, water (47%) and trees (29%) within 16 km, and trees (38%), water (32%) and grassland (22%) within 80 km.
Portugal travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / E / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 60% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $32,082
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 95%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.7
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 8.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Very high
- EF EPI 612
- 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 Viana do Castelo (41.6932°, -8.8329°, elevation 12 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).