Vigo weather in December
In December, Vigo sees average daytime highs of 13°C and overnight lows near 9°C, with 224 mm of rain across 15 wet days and about 9 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 13°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 27% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 06 min at the start of December to 9 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Vigo's 12th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Vigo's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 13°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 9°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 224 mm
- 15 wet days
- Daylight
- 8 h 54 min
- 9:03 AM – 5:59 PM
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 16 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 1.49 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.2
- out of 10
Vigo is city in north-west Spain in Pontevedra province.
- Air quality
- Moderate
- PM2.5 12.6 µg/m³ · 2019
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 13°C through the month.
A typical December day in Vigo reaches about 13°C in the afternoon and slips back to 9°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 15°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 2°C cooler than November and on par with January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 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 | 13 |
| Avg low (°C) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 9 |
| 2 | 13 | 9 |
| 3 | 13 | 9 |
| 4 | 13 | 9 |
| 5 | 13 | 9 |
| 6 | 13 | 9 |
| 7 | 13 | 9 |
| 8 | 13 | 9 |
| 9 | 13 | 9 |
| 10 | 13 | 9 |
| 11 | 13 | 9 |
| 12 | 13 | 9 |
| 13 | 13 | 9 |
| 14 | 13 | 9 |
| 15 | 13 | 9 |
| 16 | 13 | 9 |
| 17 | 13 | 9 |
| 18 | 13 | 9 |
| 19 | 13 | 9 |
| 20 | 13 | 9 |
| 21 | 13 | 9 |
| 22 | 13 | 8 |
| 23 | 13 | 8 |
| 24 | 13 | 8 |
| 25 | 13 | 8 |
| 26 | 13 | 8 |
| 27 | 13 | 8 |
| 28 | 13 | 8 |
| 29 | 13 | 8 |
| 30 | 13 | 8 |
| 31 | 13 | 8 |
Vigo 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 | 12° / 8° | 221 | 14.5 | 9.3 | 3.0 |
| Feb | 13° / 8° | 149 | 11.2 | 10.3 | 3.4 |
| Mar | 14° / 9° | 158 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 4.2 |
| Apr | 15° / 10° | 152 | 13.5 | 13.1 | 4.4 |
| May | 17° / 12° | 118 | 12.3 | 14.4 | 5.5 |
| Jun | 20° / 14° | 57 | 7.6 | 15 | 6.8 |
| Jul | 22° / 16° | 35 | 5.2 | 14.8 | 7.8 |
| Aug | 22° / 16° | 49 | 6 | 13.7 | 7.7 |
| Sep | 20° / 15° | 88 | 8.7 | 12.3 | 6.8 |
| Oct | 18° / 13° | 214 | 13.5 | 10.8 | 5.4 |
| Nov | 15° / 10° | 235 | 15.2 | 9.6 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 13° / 9° | 224 | 15 | 9 | 3.2 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 27% of the time in December, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 11% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 62%.
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| Clearer (%) | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 |
| Cloudier (%) | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 60 |
| 2 | 39 | 61 |
| 3 | 39 | 61 |
| 4 | 39 | 61 |
| 5 | 39 | 61 |
| 6 | 38 | 62 |
| 7 | 38 | 62 |
| 8 | 39 | 61 |
| 9 | 39 | 61 |
| 10 | 39 | 61 |
| 11 | 38 | 62 |
| 12 | 39 | 61 |
| 13 | 39 | 61 |
| 14 | 38 | 62 |
| 15 | 39 | 61 |
| 16 | 39 | 61 |
| 17 | 40 | 60 |
| 18 | 39 | 61 |
| 19 | 39 | 61 |
| 20 | 39 | 61 |
| 21 | 39 | 61 |
| 22 | 39 | 61 |
| 23 | 38 | 62 |
| 24 | 38 | 62 |
| 25 | 37 | 63 |
| 26 | 37 | 63 |
| 27 | 37 | 63 |
| 28 | 36 | 64 |
| 29 | 36 | 64 |
| 30 | 36 | 64 |
| 31 | 35 | 65 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Vigo gets around 224 mm of rain over 15 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 48% and peaks near 52% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 |
| 2 | 48 |
| 3 | 48 |
| 4 | 47 |
| 5 | 47 |
| 6 | 47 |
| 7 | 47 |
| 8 | 47 |
| 9 | 47 |
| 10 | 47 |
| 11 | 46 |
| 12 | 46 |
| 13 | 46 |
| 14 | 46 |
| 15 | 46 |
| 16 | 46 |
| 17 | 46 |
| 18 | 46 |
| 19 | 46 |
| 20 | 47 |
| 21 | 47 |
| 22 | 48 |
| 23 | 49 |
| 24 | 50 |
| 25 | 50 |
| 26 | 51 |
| 27 | 51 |
| 28 | 52 |
| 29 | 52 |
| 30 | 52 |
| 31 | 52 |
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 97% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 |
| Comfortable (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 96 | 4 |
| 2 | 96 | 4 |
| 3 | 96 | 4 |
| 4 | 96 | 4 |
| 5 | 96 | 4 |
| 6 | 96 | 4 |
| 7 | 96 | 4 |
| 8 | 96 | 4 |
| 9 | 96 | 4 |
| 10 | 96 | 4 |
| 11 | 96 | 4 |
| 12 | 96 | 4 |
| 13 | 96 | 4 |
| 14 | 97 | 3 |
| 15 | 97 | 3 |
| 16 | 97 | 3 |
| 17 | 97 | 3 |
| 18 | 97 | 3 |
| 19 | 97 | 3 |
| 20 | 97 | 3 |
| 21 | 97 | 3 |
| 22 | 97 | 3 |
| 23 | 97 | 3 |
| 24 | 97 | 3 |
| 25 | 97 | 3 |
| 26 | 97 | 3 |
| 27 | 97 | 3 |
| 28 | 97 | 3 |
| 29 | 97 | 3 |
| 30 | 97 | 3 |
| 31 | 97 | 3 |
Wind in December
Winds average 16 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 15 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) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
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| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | light breeze |
| 2 | 15 | light breeze |
| 3 | 15 | light breeze |
| 4 | 15 | light breeze |
| 5 | 15 | light breeze |
| 6 | 15 | light breeze |
| 7 | 15 | light breeze |
| 8 | 15 | light breeze |
| 9 | 15 | light breeze |
| 10 | 15 | light breeze |
| 11 | 15 | light breeze |
| 12 | 15 | light breeze |
| 13 | 15 | light breeze |
| 14 | 16 | light breeze |
| 15 | 16 | light breeze |
| 16 | 16 | light breeze |
| 17 | 16 | light breeze |
| 18 | 16 | light breeze |
| 19 | 16 | light breeze |
| 20 | 16 | light breeze |
| 21 | 16 | 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 9 h 06 min at the start of December to 9 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 8:50 AM to 9:09 AM, and sunset from 5:59 PM to 6:07 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 9.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 8:50 | 8:51 | 8:52 | 8:53 | 8:54 | 8:55 | 8:56 | 8:57 | 8:58 | 8:59 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:01 | 9:02 | 9:03 | 9:03 | 9:04 | 9:04 | 9:05 | 9:06 | 9:06 | 9:07 | 9:07 | 9:07 | 9:08 | 9:08 | 9:09 | 9:09 | 9:09 | 9:09 | 9:09 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:59 | 5:59 | 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 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:07 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.1 | 8:50 | 5:59 |
| 2 | 9.1 | 8:51 | 5:59 |
| 3 | 9.1 | 8:52 | 5:58 |
| 4 | 9.1 | 8:53 | 5:58 |
| 5 | 9.1 | 8:54 | 5:58 |
| 6 | 9.0 | 8:55 | 5:58 |
| 7 | 9.0 | 8:56 | 5:58 |
| 8 | 9.0 | 8:57 | 5:58 |
| 9 | 9.0 | 8:58 | 5:58 |
| 10 | 9.0 | 8:59 | 5:58 |
| 11 | 9.0 | 9:00 | 5:58 |
| 12 | 9.0 | 9:00 | 5:58 |
| 13 | 9.0 | 9:01 | 5:58 |
| 14 | 8.9 | 9:02 | 5:58 |
| 15 | 8.9 | 9:03 | 5:59 |
| 16 | 8.9 | 9:03 | 5:59 |
| 17 | 8.9 | 9:04 | 5:59 |
| 18 | 8.9 | 9:04 | 6:00 |
| 19 | 8.9 | 9:05 | 6:00 |
| 20 | 8.9 | 9:06 | 6:00 |
| 21 | 8.9 | 9:06 | 6:01 |
| 22 | 8.9 | 9:07 | 6:01 |
| 23 | 8.9 | 9:07 | 6:02 |
| 24 | 8.9 | 9:07 | 6:02 |
| 25 | 8.9 | 9:08 | 6:03 |
| 26 | 8.9 | 9:08 | 6:03 |
| 27 | 8.9 | 9:09 | 6:04 |
| 28 | 8.9 | 9:09 | 6:05 |
| 29 | 8.9 | 9:09 | 6:05 |
| 30 | 8.9 | 9:09 | 6:06 |
| 31 | 9.0 | 9:09 | 6:07 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 1.49 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.49 kWh/m² to a high of 7 kWh/m² in July across the year — December's 1.49 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 2 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 3 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 4 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 5 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 6 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 7 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 8 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 9 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 10 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 11 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 12 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 13 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 14 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 15 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 16 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 17 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 18 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 19 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 20 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 21 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 22 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 23 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 24 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 25 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 26 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 27 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 28 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 29 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 30 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 31 | 1.5 | Dim |
Hazard calendar for Vigo
In December, Vigo sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Vigo's rainy season runs October–May, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Vigo?
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 Vigo.
What to pack for Vigo in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Vigo sees daytime highs around 13°C and nights near 9°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: a warm layer. About 15 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Vigo in December
The nearest coast averages about 14°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 17 km away) 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 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Bracing |
| Feb | 13 | Bracing |
| Mar | 13 | Bracing |
| Apr | 14 | Bracing |
| May | 15 | Cool |
| Jun | 17 | Cool |
| Jul | 17 | Cool |
| Aug | 17 | Cool |
| Sep | 17 | Cool |
| Oct | 16 | Cool |
| Nov | 15 | Cool |
| Dec | 14 | Bracing |
UV index in Vigo in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 1. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Vigo peaks around July 15 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 1 (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 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Vigo in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Vigo is worst in August — around 18 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.9× the cleanest month (July, 9 µg/m³).
Seasonal pattern from CAMS reanalysis, scaled to Vigo's WHO annual average of 12.6 µg/m³.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 10 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 9 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Good |
| Feb | 13 | Moderate |
| Mar | 17 | Moderate |
| Apr | 14 | Moderate |
| May | 11 | Good |
| Jun | 11 | Good |
| Jul | 9 | Good |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 15 | Moderate |
| Oct | 15 | Moderate |
| Nov | 9 | Good |
| Dec | 9 | Good |
Where is Vigo?
Vigo sits at 42.2°N, 8.7°W, 86 m above sea level, in Spain. The nearest listed city is Moaña, 5.0 km away.
Topography around Vigo
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Vigo.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Vigo has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 266 m around an average of 39 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 732 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,517 m.
The land around Vigo is covered by artificial surfaces (46%) and water (32%) within 3 km, trees (43%) and water (29%) within 16 km, and trees (46%), water (27%) and grassland (23%) within 80 km.
Spain travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 65% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $38,627
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 99%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.7
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 3.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 540
- 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 Vigo (42.2328°, -8.7226°, elevation 86 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. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).