Atherton weather in December
In December, Atherton sees average daytime highs of 7°C and overnight lows near 3°C, with 99 mm of precipitation across 15.5 wet days and about 7.3 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 7°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 13% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 7 h 36 min at the start of December to 7 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Atherton's 7th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Atherton's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 7°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 3°
- 3rd coldest
- Precipitation
- 99 mm
- 15.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 7 h 12 min
- 8:29 AM – 3:44 PM
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 17 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 0.51 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.9
- out of 10
Atherton is town in Greater Manchester, England.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 7°C through the month.
A typical December day in Atherton reaches about 7°C in the afternoon and slips back to 3°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 3°C and 12°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) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Avg low (°C) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 4 |
| 2 | 8 | 4 |
| 3 | 8 | 4 |
| 4 | 8 | 4 |
| 5 | 8 | 3 |
| 6 | 8 | 3 |
| 7 | 8 | 3 |
| 8 | 8 | 3 |
| 9 | 8 | 3 |
| 10 | 8 | 3 |
| 11 | 8 | 3 |
| 12 | 8 | 3 |
| 13 | 7 | 3 |
| 14 | 7 | 3 |
| 15 | 7 | 3 |
| 16 | 7 | 3 |
| 17 | 7 | 3 |
| 18 | 7 | 3 |
| 19 | 7 | 3 |
| 20 | 7 | 3 |
| 21 | 7 | 3 |
| 22 | 7 | 3 |
| 23 | 7 | 3 |
| 24 | 7 | 3 |
| 25 | 7 | 3 |
| 26 | 7 | 3 |
| 27 | 7 | 3 |
| 28 | 7 | 3 |
| 29 | 7 | 3 |
| 30 | 7 | 3 |
| 31 | 7 | 3 |
How December really feels in Atherton
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 31 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Atherton weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 11th-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7° / 3° | 83 | 15.1 | 1.3 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Feb | 7° / 3° | 71 | 13.2 | 1.5 | 9.4 | 1.0 |
| Mar | 10° / 4° | 70 | 13 | 1 | 11.5 | 1.8 |
| Apr | 12° / 5° | 65 | 12.7 | 0.4 | 13.7 | 3.0 |
| May | 15° / 8° | 67 | 12.7 | 0 | 15.6 | 4.2 |
| Jun | 18° / 11° | 81 | 13.8 | 0 | 16.7 | 5.0 |
| Jul | 19° / 12° | 82 | 14.8 | 0 | 16.3 | 5.4 |
| Aug | 19° / 12° | 89 | 15.1 | 0 | 14.6 | 5.2 |
| Sep | 17° / 10° | 77 | 12.7 | 0 | 12.5 | 4.8 |
| Oct | 13° / 8° | 91 | 14.7 | 0 | 10.3 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 10° / 5° | 91 | 16.1 | 0.2 | 8.3 | 1.8 |
| Dec | 7° / 3° | 99 | 15.5 | 1.1 | 7.3 | 0.9 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 13% 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 (%) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Cloudier (%) | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 71 |
| 2 | 29 | 71 |
| 3 | 29 | 71 |
| 4 | 29 | 71 |
| 5 | 29 | 71 |
| 6 | 29 | 71 |
| 7 | 28 | 72 |
| 8 | 28 | 72 |
| 9 | 28 | 72 |
| 10 | 27 | 73 |
| 11 | 27 | 73 |
| 12 | 27 | 73 |
| 13 | 26 | 74 |
| 14 | 26 | 74 |
| 15 | 26 | 74 |
| 16 | 25 | 75 |
| 17 | 25 | 75 |
| 18 | 25 | 75 |
| 19 | 25 | 75 |
| 20 | 25 | 75 |
| 21 | 25 | 75 |
| 22 | 24 | 76 |
| 23 | 24 | 76 |
| 24 | 25 | 75 |
| 25 | 25 | 75 |
| 26 | 25 | 75 |
| 27 | 25 | 75 |
| 28 | 25 | 75 |
| 29 | 26 | 74 |
| 30 | 26 | 74 |
| 31 | 26 | 74 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Atherton gets around 99 mm of rain and snow over 15.5 wet days in December, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 50% and peaks near 51% on the wettest days, and about 1 day brings snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 |
| Snow chance (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 2 |
| 2 | 50 | 2 |
| 3 | 51 | 2 |
| 4 | 51 | 2 |
| 5 | 51 | 2 |
| 6 | 50 | 2 |
| 7 | 50 | 2 |
| 8 | 50 | 2 |
| 9 | 50 | 2 |
| 10 | 50 | 3 |
| 11 | 50 | 3 |
| 12 | 50 | 3 |
| 13 | 49 | 3 |
| 14 | 49 | 3 |
| 15 | 49 | 3 |
| 16 | 49 | 3 |
| 17 | 49 | 3 |
| 18 | 49 | 3 |
| 19 | 50 | 4 |
| 20 | 50 | 4 |
| 21 | 50 | 4 |
| 22 | 50 | 4 |
| 23 | 50 | 4 |
| 24 | 50 | 4 |
| 25 | 50 | 4 |
| 26 | 50 | 4 |
| 27 | 49 | 4 |
| 28 | 49 | 4 |
| 29 | 49 | 4 |
| 30 | 49 | 4 |
| 31 | 49 | 4 |
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 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in December
Winds average 17 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 17 km/h on the calmest days to 18 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| 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 | 17 | light breeze |
| 2 | 17 | light breeze |
| 3 | 17 | light breeze |
| 4 | 17 | light breeze |
| 5 | 17 | light breeze |
| 6 | 17 | light breeze |
| 7 | 17 | light breeze |
| 8 | 17 | light breeze |
| 9 | 17 | light breeze |
| 10 | 17 | light breeze |
| 11 | 17 | light breeze |
| 12 | 17 | light breeze |
| 13 | 17 | light breeze |
| 14 | 17 | light breeze |
| 15 | 17 | light breeze |
| 16 | 17 | light breeze |
| 17 | 17 | light breeze |
| 18 | 17 | light breeze |
| 19 | 17 | light breeze |
| 20 | 17 | light breeze |
| 21 | 17 | light breeze |
| 22 | 17 | light breeze |
| 23 | 17 | light breeze |
| 24 | 17 | light breeze |
| 25 | 17 | light breeze |
| 26 | 17 | light breeze |
| 27 | 17 | light breeze |
| 28 | 18 | light breeze |
| 29 | 18 | light breeze |
| 30 | 18 | light breeze |
| 31 | 18 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 7 h 36 min at the start of December to 7 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 8:12 AM to 8:35 AM, and sunset from 3:48 PM to 3:52 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 8:12 | 8:13 | 8:14 | 8:16 | 8:17 | 8:18 | 8:20 | 8:21 | 8:22 | 8:23 | 8:24 | 8:25 | 8:26 | 8:27 | 8:28 | 8:29 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:31 | 8:32 | 8:32 | 8:33 | 8:33 | 8:33 | 8:34 | 8:34 | 8:34 | 8:34 | 8:34 | 8:35 | 8:35 |
| Sunset (PM) | 3:48 | 3:47 | 3:47 | 3:46 | 3:45 | 3:45 | 3:45 | 3:44 | 3:44 | 3:44 | 3:44 | 3:43 | 3:43 | 3:43 | 3:43 | 3:44 | 3:44 | 3:44 | 3:44 | 3:44 | 3:45 | 3:45 | 3:46 | 3:46 | 3:47 | 3:48 | 3:48 | 3:49 | 3:50 | 3:51 | 3:52 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.6 | 8:12 | 3:48 |
| 2 | 7.6 | 8:13 | 3:47 |
| 3 | 7.5 | 8:14 | 3:47 |
| 4 | 7.5 | 8:16 | 3:46 |
| 5 | 7.5 | 8:17 | 3:45 |
| 6 | 7.4 | 8:18 | 3:45 |
| 7 | 7.4 | 8:20 | 3:45 |
| 8 | 7.4 | 8:21 | 3:44 |
| 9 | 7.4 | 8:22 | 3:44 |
| 10 | 7.3 | 8:23 | 3:44 |
| 11 | 7.3 | 8:24 | 3:44 |
| 12 | 7.3 | 8:25 | 3:43 |
| 13 | 7.3 | 8:26 | 3:43 |
| 14 | 7.3 | 8:27 | 3:43 |
| 15 | 7.3 | 8:28 | 3:43 |
| 16 | 7.2 | 8:29 | 3:44 |
| 17 | 7.2 | 8:30 | 3:44 |
| 18 | 7.2 | 8:30 | 3:44 |
| 19 | 7.2 | 8:31 | 3:44 |
| 20 | 7.2 | 8:32 | 3:44 |
| 21 | 7.2 | 8:32 | 3:45 |
| 22 | 7.2 | 8:33 | 3:45 |
| 23 | 7.2 | 8:33 | 3:46 |
| 24 | 7.2 | 8:33 | 3:46 |
| 25 | 7.2 | 8:34 | 3:47 |
| 26 | 7.2 | 8:34 | 3:48 |
| 27 | 7.2 | 8:34 | 3:48 |
| 28 | 7.2 | 8:34 | 3:49 |
| 29 | 7.3 | 8:34 | 3:50 |
| 30 | 7.3 | 8:35 | 3:51 |
| 31 | 7.3 | 8:35 | 3:52 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 0.51 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0.51 kWh/m² to a high of 5.07 kWh/m² in June across the year — December's 0.51 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 2 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 3 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 4 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 5 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 6 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 7 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 8 | 0.5 | Dim |
| 9 | 0.5 | Dim |
| 10 | 0.5 | Dim |
| 11 | 0.5 | Dim |
| 12 | 0.5 | Dim |
| 13 | 0.5 | Dim |
| 14 | 0.5 | Dim |
| 15 | 0.5 | Dim |
| 16 | 0.5 | Dim |
| 17 | 0.5 | Dim |
| 18 | 0.5 | Dim |
| 19 | 0.5 | Dim |
| 20 | 0.5 | Dim |
| 21 | 0.5 | Dim |
| 22 | 0.5 | Dim |
| 23 | 0.5 | Dim |
| 24 | 0.5 | Dim |
| 25 | 0.5 | Dim |
| 26 | 0.5 | Dim |
| 27 | 0.5 | Dim |
| 28 | 0.5 | Dim |
| 29 | 0.5 | Dim |
| 30 | 0.5 | Dim |
| 31 | 0.5 | Dim |
Is December a good time to visit Atherton?
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 Atherton.
What to pack for Atherton in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Atherton sees daytime highs around 7°C and nights near 3°C. Pack a warm layer and rain gear. Worth having: a heavy coat. About 16 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Atherton in December
The nearest coast averages about 9°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 43 km away) is warmest in August at about 17°C and coldest in February near 6°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) | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 9 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Bracing |
| Feb | 6 | Bracing |
| Mar | 7 | Bracing |
| Apr | 9 | Bracing |
| May | 11 | Bracing |
| Jun | 14 | Bracing |
| Jul | 16 | Cool |
| Aug | 17 | Cool |
| Sep | 16 | Cool |
| Oct | 14 | Bracing |
| Nov | 11 | Bracing |
| Dec | 9 | Bracing |
UV index in Atherton 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 Atherton peaks around August 12 at about 6 (high) — a little sun protection helps at midday. It bottoms out near January 1 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 6 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | High | High | Moderate | Low | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 1 | Low |
| Mar | 3 | Moderate |
| Apr | 3 | Moderate |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 5 | High |
| Jul | 5 | High |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 4 | Moderate |
| Oct | 2 | Low |
| Nov | 1 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Where is Atherton?
Atherton sits at 53.5°N, 2.5°W, 60 m above sea level, in United Kingdom. The nearest listed city is Tyldesley, 2.0 km away.
Topography around Atherton
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Atherton.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Atherton has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 123 m around an average of 61 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 450 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 733 m.
The land around Atherton is covered by trees (34%), grassland (34%) and artificial surfaces (30%) within 3 km, trees (31%), grassland (31%) and artificial surfaces (26%) within 16 km, and grassland (53%) within 80 km.
United Kingdom travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type D / G / M
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 89% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $57,602
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 100%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.1
- per 100k, 2021
- Road deaths
- 3.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- 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 Atherton (53.5237°, -2.4935°, elevation 60 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).