Sadao weather in December
In December, Sadao sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 196 mm of rain across 18.4 wet days and about 11.6 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 6% of the time in December, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 36 min at the start of December to 11 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Sadao's 5th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Sadao's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 196 mm
- 18.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min
- 6:26 AM – 6:03 PM
- Cloud cover
- 81%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.21 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.9
- out of 10
Sadao is town in Songkhla province, Thailand.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical December day in Sadao reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs on par with November and about 2°C cooler than January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
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| 1 | 30 | 24 |
| 2 | 30 | 24 |
| 3 | 30 | 24 |
| 4 | 30 | 24 |
| 5 | 30 | 24 |
| 6 | 30 | 24 |
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| 28 | 30 | 23 |
| 29 | 30 | 23 |
| 30 | 30 | 23 |
| 31 | 30 | 23 |
How December really feels in Sadao
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.
Sadao weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 12th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° / 23° | 68 | 9.7 | 11.7 | 4.3 |
| Feb | 33° / 23° | 38 | 6.1 | 11.8 | 3.6 |
| Mar | 34° / 24° | 102 | 13 | 12 | 2.7 |
| Apr | 34° / 24° | 147 | 20.1 | 12.1 | 2.3 |
| May | 33° / 25° | 161 | 24 | 12.3 | 2.3 |
| Jun | 32° / 25° | 120 | 20.6 | 12.4 | 2.6 |
| Jul | 32° / 24° | 126 | 20.9 | 12.3 | 2.8 |
| Aug | 32° / 24° | 139 | 22 | 12.2 | 2.7 |
| Sep | 31° / 24° | 178 | 25 | 12 | 2.6 |
| Oct | 31° / 24° | 274 | 28.5 | 11.9 | 2.5 |
| Nov | 30° / 24° | 279 | 26.1 | 11.7 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 30° / 23° | 196 | 18.4 | 11.6 | 3.9 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 6% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 11% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 83%.
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| Clearer (%) | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 25 |
| Cloudier (%) | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 77 | 77 | 75 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 86 |
| 2 | 14 | 86 |
| 3 | 15 | 85 |
| 4 | 15 | 85 |
| 5 | 16 | 84 |
| 6 | 16 | 84 |
| 7 | 16 | 84 |
| 8 | 16 | 84 |
| 9 | 16 | 84 |
| 10 | 16 | 84 |
| 11 | 16 | 84 |
| 12 | 16 | 84 |
| 13 | 16 | 84 |
| 14 | 16 | 84 |
| 15 | 17 | 83 |
| 16 | 17 | 83 |
| 17 | 17 | 83 |
| 18 | 17 | 83 |
| 19 | 17 | 83 |
| 20 | 17 | 83 |
| 21 | 17 | 83 |
| 22 | 18 | 82 |
| 23 | 18 | 82 |
| 24 | 18 | 82 |
| 25 | 18 | 82 |
| 26 | 19 | 81 |
| 27 | 20 | 80 |
| 28 | 21 | 79 |
| 29 | 23 | 77 |
| 30 | 23 | 77 |
| 31 | 25 | 75 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Sadao gets around 196 mm of rain over 18.4 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 60% and peaks near 73% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 54 | 53 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 73 |
| 2 | 72 |
| 3 | 71 |
| 4 | 70 |
| 5 | 69 |
| 6 | 69 |
| 7 | 68 |
| 8 | 67 |
| 9 | 67 |
| 10 | 66 |
| 11 | 66 |
| 12 | 65 |
| 13 | 65 |
| 14 | 64 |
| 15 | 63 |
| 16 | 62 |
| 17 | 61 |
| 18 | 59 |
| 19 | 58 |
| 20 | 57 |
| 21 | 56 |
| 22 | 54 |
| 23 | 53 |
| 24 | 51 |
| 25 | 50 |
| 26 | 49 |
| 27 | 47 |
| 28 | 46 |
| 29 | 45 |
| 30 | 44 |
| 31 | 43 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the oppressive band about 79% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Oppressive (%) | 67 | 68 | 70 | 72 | 73 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 82 | 81 | 82 | 81 | 82 | 81 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 81 |
| Miserable (%) | 32 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 67 | 32 |
| 2 | 1 | 68 | 31 |
| 3 | 1 | 70 | 29 |
| 4 | 1 | 72 | 27 |
| 5 | 1 | 73 | 26 |
| 6 | 1 | 75 | 24 |
| 7 | 1 | 76 | 23 |
| 8 | 1 | 77 | 22 |
| 9 | 1 | 78 | 21 |
| 10 | 1 | 79 | 20 |
| 11 | 1 | 80 | 19 |
| 12 | 1 | 81 | 18 |
| 13 | 2 | 80 | 18 |
| 14 | 2 | 81 | 17 |
| 15 | 2 | 81 | 17 |
| 16 | 2 | 82 | 16 |
| 17 | 3 | 81 | 16 |
| 18 | 3 | 82 | 15 |
| 19 | 3 | 82 | 15 |
| 20 | 4 | 81 | 15 |
| 21 | 4 | 82 | 14 |
| 22 | 5 | 81 | 14 |
| 23 | 5 | 82 | 13 |
| 24 | 6 | 81 | 13 |
| 25 | 6 | 82 | 12 |
| 26 | 7 | 81 | 12 |
| 27 | 7 | 82 | 11 |
| 28 | 8 | 81 | 11 |
| 29 | 8 | 81 | 11 |
| 30 | 9 | 80 | 11 |
| 31 | 9 | 81 | 10 |
Wind in December
Winds average 10 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 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 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
| 31 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 36 min at the start of December to 11 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:19 AM to 6:33 AM, and sunset from 5:57 PM to 6:10 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:57 | 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 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.6 | 6:19 | 5:57 |
| 2 | 11.6 | 6:19 | 5:58 |
| 3 | 11.6 | 6:20 | 5:58 |
| 4 | 11.6 | 6:20 | 5:58 |
| 5 | 11.6 | 6:21 | 5:59 |
| 6 | 11.6 | 6:21 | 5:59 |
| 7 | 11.6 | 6:22 | 5:59 |
| 8 | 11.6 | 6:22 | 6:00 |
| 9 | 11.6 | 6:23 | 6:00 |
| 10 | 11.6 | 6:23 | 6:00 |
| 11 | 11.6 | 6:24 | 6:01 |
| 12 | 11.6 | 6:24 | 6:01 |
| 13 | 11.6 | 6:25 | 6:02 |
| 14 | 11.6 | 6:25 | 6:02 |
| 15 | 11.6 | 6:25 | 6:03 |
| 16 | 11.6 | 6:26 | 6:03 |
| 17 | 11.6 | 6:26 | 6:03 |
| 18 | 11.6 | 6:27 | 6:04 |
| 19 | 11.6 | 6:27 | 6:04 |
| 20 | 11.6 | 6:28 | 6:05 |
| 21 | 11.6 | 6:28 | 6:05 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 6:29 | 6:06 |
| 23 | 11.6 | 6:29 | 6:06 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 6:30 | 6:07 |
| 25 | 11.6 | 6:30 | 6:07 |
| 26 | 11.6 | 6:31 | 6:08 |
| 27 | 11.6 | 6:31 | 6:08 |
| 28 | 11.6 | 6:32 | 6:09 |
| 29 | 11.6 | 6:32 | 6:09 |
| 30 | 11.6 | 6:32 | 6:10 |
| 31 | 11.6 | 6:33 | 6:10 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 4.21 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.12 kWh/m² to a high of 6.1 kWh/m² in March across the year — December's 4.21 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| 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 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.2 | 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 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.5 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Sadao
In December, Sadao sits inside its pacific typhoon and rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Sadao sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Sadao's rainy season runs April–May, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Sadao?
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 Sadao.
What to pack for Sadao in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Sadao sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. About 18 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Sadao in December
The nearest coast averages about 29°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 44 km away) is warmest in May at about 31°C and coldest in January 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 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 30 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 31 | Tropical |
| Jun | 31 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Sadao in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Sadao peaks around February 21 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 21 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) | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Sadao 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 Sadao is worst in October — around 27 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 19 | 17 | 21 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 18 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | Moderate |
| Feb | 17 | Moderate |
| Mar | 21 | Moderate |
| Apr | 27 | Moderate |
| May | 26 | Moderate |
| Jun | 27 | Moderate |
| Jul | 26 | Moderate |
| Aug | 24 | Moderate |
| Sep | 26 | Moderate |
| Oct | 27 | Moderate |
| Nov | 23 | Moderate |
| Dec | 18 | Moderate |
Where is Sadao?
Sadao sits at 6.6°N, 100.4°E, 50 m above sea level, in Thailand. The nearest listed city is Changloon, 23 km away.
Topography around Sadao
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Sadao.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Sadao has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 184 m around an average of 49 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 343 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 994 m.
The land around Sadao is covered by trees (78%) within 3 km, trees (84%) within 16 km, and trees (62%) and water (25%) within 80 km.
Thailand travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / C
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 31% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $8,057
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 4.8
- per 100k, 2011
- Road deaths
- 32.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 402
- 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 Sadao (6.6388°, 100.4234°, elevation 50 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. 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).