Big Sur weather in June
In June, Big Sur sees average daytime highs of 63°F and overnight lows near 51°F, with 0.1 in of rain across 0.4 wet days and about 14.4 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 61°F in the first days to 65°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 80% of the time in June, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 18 min at the start of June to 14 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, June is Big Sur's 4th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Big Sur's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 63°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 51°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 0.1 in
- 0.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 30 min
- 4:54 AM – 7:21 PM
- Cloud cover
- 23%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 10 mph
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 8.18 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.4
- out of 10
Big Sur is region in Monterey County, California, United States.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in June
Highs climb over the month, from about 61°F in the first days to 65°F by the end.
A typical June day in Big Sur reaches about 63°F in the afternoon and slips back to 51°F overnight — a 12°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 58°F and 69°F. Set against its neighbours, June runs about 4°F warmer than May and about 3°F cooler than July.
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| Avg high (°F) | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Avg low (°F) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 61 | 50 |
| 2 | 61 | 50 |
| 3 | 61 | 50 |
| 4 | 61 | 50 |
| 5 | 61 | 50 |
| 6 | 62 | 50 |
| 7 | 62 | 50 |
| 8 | 62 | 51 |
| 9 | 62 | 51 |
| 10 | 62 | 51 |
| 11 | 62 | 51 |
| 12 | 62 | 51 |
| 13 | 63 | 51 |
| 14 | 63 | 51 |
| 15 | 63 | 51 |
| 16 | 63 | 51 |
| 17 | 63 | 51 |
| 18 | 63 | 51 |
| 19 | 64 | 52 |
| 20 | 64 | 52 |
| 21 | 64 | 52 |
| 22 | 64 | 52 |
| 23 | 64 | 52 |
| 24 | 64 | 52 |
| 25 | 64 | 52 |
| 26 | 64 | 53 |
| 27 | 65 | 53 |
| 28 | 65 | 53 |
| 29 | 65 | 53 |
| 30 | 65 | 53 |
Big Sur weather by month
How June compares with the rest of the year at a glance. June is the 5th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55° / 46° | 5.1 | 9.3 | 9.8 | 3.7 |
| Feb | 55° / 46° | 4.8 | 9.3 | 10.6 | 3.6 |
| Mar | 56° / 46° | 3.4 | 8.3 | 11.7 | 4.1 |
| Apr | 57° / 47° | 1.7 | 5.7 | 12.9 | 4.7 |
| May | 59° / 49° | 0.7 | 2.6 | 13.9 | 5.8 |
| Jun | 63° / 51° | 0.1 | 0.4 | 14.4 | 7.4 |
| Jul | 66° / 54° | 0.0 | 0.1 | 14.2 | 8.3 |
| Aug | 67° / 55° | 0.1 | 0.3 | 13.4 | 8.5 |
| Sep | 67° / 55° | 0.1 | 0.6 | 12.2 | 8.4 |
| Oct | 65° / 53° | 0.9 | 2.4 | 11.1 | 7.6 |
| Nov | 59° / 49° | 2.2 | 6.1 | 10.1 | 5.3 |
| Dec | 55° / 46° | 4.5 | 9.2 | 9.6 | 3.8 |
Cloud cover in June
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 80% of the time in June.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 9% of June, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 11%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 81 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 85 | 85 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 |
| Cloudier (%) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81 | 19 |
| 2 | 82 | 18 |
| 3 | 82 | 18 |
| 4 | 82 | 18 |
| 5 | 83 | 17 |
| 6 | 83 | 17 |
| 7 | 83 | 17 |
| 8 | 85 | 15 |
| 9 | 85 | 15 |
| 10 | 87 | 13 |
| 11 | 87 | 13 |
| 12 | 87 | 13 |
| 13 | 89 | 11 |
| 14 | 89 | 11 |
| 15 | 90 | 10 |
| 16 | 91 | 9 |
| 17 | 91 | 9 |
| 18 | 91 | 9 |
| 19 | 92 | 8 |
| 20 | 93 | 7 |
| 21 | 93 | 7 |
| 22 | 93 | 7 |
| 23 | 93 | 7 |
| 24 | 93 | 7 |
| 25 | 93 | 7 |
| 26 | 93 | 7 |
| 27 | 93 | 7 |
| 28 | 93 | 7 |
| 29 | 94 | 6 |
| 30 | 94 | 6 |
Chance of precipitation in June
Big Sur gets around 0.1 in of rain over 0.4 wet days in June. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 1% and peaks near 3% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3 |
| 2 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 |
| 4 | 3 |
| 5 | 3 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 7 | 2 |
| 8 | 2 |
| 9 | 2 |
| 10 | 2 |
| 11 | 2 |
| 12 | 2 |
| 13 | 2 |
| 14 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 |
| 16 | 1 |
| 17 | 1 |
| 18 | 1 |
| 19 | 1 |
| 20 | 1 |
| 21 | 1 |
| 22 | 1 |
| 23 | 1 |
| 24 | 1 |
| 25 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 |
| 29 | 0 |
| 30 | 0 |
Humidity in June
Most of June feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, June lands in the dry band about 99% 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 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 97 |
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 0 |
| 2 | 100 | 0 |
| 3 | 100 | 0 |
| 4 | 100 | 0 |
| 5 | 100 | 0 |
| 6 | 100 | 0 |
| 7 | 100 | 0 |
| 8 | 100 | 0 |
| 9 | 100 | 0 |
| 10 | 100 | 0 |
| 11 | 100 | 0 |
| 12 | 100 | 0 |
| 13 | 99 | 1 |
| 14 | 99 | 1 |
| 15 | 99 | 1 |
| 16 | 99 | 1 |
| 17 | 99 | 1 |
| 18 | 99 | 1 |
| 19 | 99 | 1 |
| 20 | 99 | 1 |
| 21 | 99 | 1 |
| 22 | 98 | 2 |
| 23 | 98 | 2 |
| 24 | 98 | 2 |
| 25 | 98 | 2 |
| 26 | 98 | 2 |
| 27 | 98 | 2 |
| 28 | 97 | 3 |
| 29 | 97 | 3 |
| 30 | 97 | 3 |
Wind in June
Winds average 10 mph in June.
Across June, daily wind ranges from about 9 mph on the calmest days to 10 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (mph) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| 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 (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | light breeze |
| 2 | 10 | light breeze |
| 3 | 10 | light breeze |
| 4 | 10 | light breeze |
| 5 | 10 | light breeze |
| 6 | 10 | light breeze |
| 7 | 10 | light breeze |
| 8 | 10 | light breeze |
| 9 | 10 | light breeze |
| 10 | 10 | light breeze |
| 11 | 10 | light breeze |
| 12 | 10 | light breeze |
| 13 | 10 | light breeze |
| 14 | 10 | light breeze |
| 15 | 10 | light breeze |
| 16 | 10 | light breeze |
| 17 | 10 | light breeze |
| 18 | 10 | light breeze |
| 19 | 10 | light breeze |
| 20 | 9 | light breeze |
| 21 | 9 | light breeze |
| 22 | 9 | light breeze |
| 23 | 9 | light breeze |
| 24 | 9 | light breeze |
| 25 | 9 | light breeze |
| 26 | 9 | light breeze |
| 27 | 9 | light breeze |
| 28 | 9 | light breeze |
| 29 | 9 | light breeze |
| 30 | 9 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in June
Daylight runs from about 14 h 18 min at the start of June to 14 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over June. Sunrise moves from 4:56 AM to 4:57 AM, and sunset from 7:13 PM to 7:24 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:56 | 4:56 | 4:56 | 4:55 | 4:55 | 4:55 | 4:55 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:55 | 4:55 | 4:55 | 4:55 | 4:56 | 4:56 | 4:56 | 4:57 | 4:57 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:13 | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:24 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.3 | 4:56 | 7:13 |
| 2 | 14.3 | 4:56 | 7:14 |
| 3 | 14.3 | 4:56 | 7:15 |
| 4 | 14.3 | 4:55 | 7:15 |
| 5 | 14.3 | 4:55 | 7:16 |
| 6 | 14.4 | 4:55 | 7:16 |
| 7 | 14.4 | 4:55 | 7:17 |
| 8 | 14.4 | 4:54 | 7:17 |
| 9 | 14.4 | 4:54 | 7:18 |
| 10 | 14.4 | 4:54 | 7:18 |
| 11 | 14.4 | 4:54 | 7:19 |
| 12 | 14.4 | 4:54 | 7:19 |
| 13 | 14.4 | 4:54 | 7:20 |
| 14 | 14.4 | 4:54 | 7:20 |
| 15 | 14.4 | 4:54 | 7:21 |
| 16 | 14.5 | 4:54 | 7:21 |
| 17 | 14.5 | 4:54 | 7:21 |
| 18 | 14.5 | 4:54 | 7:22 |
| 19 | 14.5 | 4:54 | 7:22 |
| 20 | 14.5 | 4:54 | 7:22 |
| 21 | 14.5 | 4:54 | 7:23 |
| 22 | 14.5 | 4:55 | 7:23 |
| 23 | 14.5 | 4:55 | 7:23 |
| 24 | 14.5 | 4:55 | 7:23 |
| 25 | 14.5 | 4:55 | 7:23 |
| 26 | 14.5 | 4:56 | 7:24 |
| 27 | 14.5 | 4:56 | 7:24 |
| 28 | 14.5 | 4:56 | 7:24 |
| 29 | 14.5 | 4:57 | 7:24 |
| 30 | 14.4 | 4:57 | 7:24 |
Solar energy in June
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in June, about 8.18 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.59 kWh/m² to a high of 8.18 kWh/m² in June across the year — June's 8.18 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 4 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 5 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 6 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 8 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 8.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 8.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 8.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 8.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 8.2 | Intense |
| 17 | 8.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 8.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 8.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 8.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 8.3 | Intense |
| 22 | 8.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 8.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 8.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 8.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 8.3 | Intense |
| 27 | 8.3 | Intense |
| 28 | 8.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 8.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 8.2 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Big Sur
None of Big Sur's seasonal hazards are active in June. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Big Sur's rainy season runs December–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is June a good time to visit Big Sur?
Our two travel scores rate June for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
June is one of the better times to visit Big Sur for general sightseeing.
What to pack for Big Sur in June
From June's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In June, Big Sur sees daytime highs around 63°F and nights near 51°F. Pack sun protection.
Sea temperature near Big Sur in June
The nearest coast averages about 55°F in June — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 8 mi away) is warmest in September at about 59°F and coldest in April near 54°F.
The water stays below 68°F all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55 | Bracing |
| Feb | 55 | Bracing |
| Mar | 55 | Bracing |
| Apr | 54 | Bracing |
| May | 54 | Bracing |
| Jun | 55 | Bracing |
| Jul | 57 | Bracing |
| Aug | 58 | Bracing |
| Sep | 59 | Bracing |
| Oct | 58 | Bracing |
| Nov | 57 | Bracing |
| Dec | 56 | Bracing |
UV index in Big Sur in June
Clear-sky midday UV in June 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 Big Sur peaks around June 22 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 12 at about 2 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 9 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | High |
| Oct | 5 | High |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Air quality in Big Sur in June
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where June falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Big Sur is worst in September — around 27 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 7.0× the cleanest month (December, 4 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 25 | 27 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Good |
| Feb | 5 | Good |
| Mar | 5 | Good |
| Apr | 5 | Good |
| May | 5 | Good |
| Jun | 5 | Good |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 25 | Moderate |
| Sep | 27 | Moderate |
| Oct | 6 | Good |
| Nov | 4 | Good |
| Dec | 4 | Good |
Where is Big Sur?
Big Sur sits at 36.3°N, 121.8°W, 0 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Monterey, 24 mi away.
Topography around Big Sur
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Big Sur.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Big Sur has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,455 ft around an average of 1,145 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 4,918 ft; within 50 miles, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 5,758 ft.
The land around Big Sur is covered by trees (77%) within 2 miles, water (45%) and trees (43%) within 10 miles, and water (40%), grassland (27%) and trees (22%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- 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 Big Sur (36.2702°, -121.8075°, elevation 0 ft), 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).