Eagle River weather in October
In October, Eagle River sees average daytime highs of 36°F and overnight lows near 26°F, with 5.6 in of precipitation across 16.5 wet days and about 9.6 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 42°F in the first days to 30°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 19% of the time in October, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 06 min at the start of October to 8 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Eagle River's 7th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Eagle River's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 36°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 7th coldest
- Precipitation
- 5.6 in
- 16.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 36 min
- 7:55 AM – 5:32 PM
- Cloud cover
- 72%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 3 mph
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 1.26 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Eagle River is community in Alaska, USA.
- Density
- 224/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1939
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Highs ease over the month, from about 42°F in the first days to 30°F by the end.
A typical October day in Eagle River reaches about 36°F in the afternoon and slips back to 26°F overnight — a 10°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°F and 44°F. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 13°F cooler than September and about 12°F warmer than November.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°F) | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 33 |
| 2 | 42 | 32 |
| 3 | 42 | 32 |
| 4 | 42 | 31 |
| 5 | 41 | 31 |
| 6 | 41 | 30 |
| 7 | 40 | 30 |
| 8 | 40 | 29 |
| 9 | 39 | 29 |
| 10 | 39 | 29 |
| 11 | 38 | 28 |
| 12 | 38 | 28 |
| 13 | 37 | 27 |
| 14 | 37 | 27 |
| 15 | 36 | 26 |
| 16 | 36 | 26 |
| 17 | 35 | 25 |
| 18 | 35 | 25 |
| 19 | 34 | 24 |
| 20 | 34 | 24 |
| 21 | 33 | 23 |
| 22 | 33 | 23 |
| 23 | 33 | 22 |
| 24 | 32 | 22 |
| 25 | 32 | 22 |
| 26 | 31 | 21 |
| 27 | 31 | 21 |
| 28 | 30 | 20 |
| 29 | 30 | 20 |
| 30 | 29 | 20 |
| 31 | 29 | 19 |
How October really feels in Eagle River
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 31 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in October is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Eagle River weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 7th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17° / 7° | 4.1 | 14.2 | 15.2 | 6 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 22° / 11° | 3.9 | 13.3 | 14.3 | 8.4 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 27° / 14° | 3.2 | 12.6 | 13.9 | 11.3 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 38° / 25° | 2.7 | 12 | 12.3 | 14.3 | 0.1 |
| May | 48° / 34° | 2.5 | 12.1 | 9 | 17.1 | 1.7 |
| Jun | 57° / 44° | 3.0 | 15.1 | 2.1 | 18.8 | 3.4 |
| Jul | 60° / 48° | 4.4 | 18 | 0.4 | 18.1 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 58° / 46° | 5.8 | 18.5 | 0.7 | 15.6 | 3.3 |
| Sep | 49° / 38° | 6.8 | 18.3 | 7.2 | 12.6 | 1.6 |
| Oct | 36° / 26° | 5.6 | 16.5 | 14.6 | 9.6 | 0.0 |
| Nov | 24° / 14° | 4.7 | 15.1 | 15.7 | 6.8 | 0.0 |
| Dec | 19° / 10° | 5.5 | 17.1 | 18.6 | 5.2 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 19% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 10% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 70%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 |
| Cloudier (%) | 74 | 74 | 73 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 70 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 74 |
| 2 | 26 | 74 |
| 3 | 27 | 73 |
| 4 | 26 | 74 |
| 5 | 27 | 73 |
| 6 | 28 | 72 |
| 7 | 28 | 72 |
| 8 | 28 | 72 |
| 9 | 30 | 70 |
| 10 | 30 | 70 |
| 11 | 30 | 70 |
| 12 | 30 | 70 |
| 13 | 30 | 70 |
| 14 | 31 | 69 |
| 15 | 31 | 69 |
| 16 | 32 | 68 |
| 17 | 32 | 68 |
| 18 | 32 | 68 |
| 19 | 31 | 69 |
| 20 | 30 | 70 |
| 21 | 31 | 69 |
| 22 | 31 | 69 |
| 23 | 31 | 69 |
| 24 | 31 | 69 |
| 25 | 31 | 69 |
| 26 | 30 | 70 |
| 27 | 30 | 70 |
| 28 | 30 | 70 |
| 29 | 30 | 70 |
| 30 | 29 | 71 |
| 31 | 30 | 70 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Eagle River gets around 5.6 in of rain and snow over 16.5 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 53% and peaks near 58% on the wettest days, and about 15 days bring snow. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
| Snow chance (%) | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58 | 41 |
| 2 | 57 | 41 |
| 3 | 57 | 42 |
| 4 | 57 | 42 |
| 5 | 57 | 43 |
| 6 | 57 | 43 |
| 7 | 56 | 44 |
| 8 | 56 | 44 |
| 9 | 56 | 44 |
| 10 | 56 | 44 |
| 11 | 55 | 45 |
| 12 | 55 | 45 |
| 13 | 55 | 45 |
| 14 | 54 | 45 |
| 15 | 54 | 46 |
| 16 | 53 | 46 |
| 17 | 53 | 47 |
| 18 | 52 | 47 |
| 19 | 52 | 48 |
| 20 | 52 | 48 |
| 21 | 51 | 48 |
| 22 | 51 | 49 |
| 23 | 50 | 49 |
| 24 | 50 | 49 |
| 25 | 49 | 50 |
| 26 | 49 | 50 |
| 27 | 49 | 50 |
| 28 | 48 | 50 |
| 29 | 48 | 50 |
| 30 | 48 | 50 |
| 31 | 48 | 50 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October 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 October
Winds average 3 mph in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 3 mph on the calmest days to 3 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 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 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 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 (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | calm |
| 2 | 3 | calm |
| 3 | 3 | calm |
| 4 | 3 | calm |
| 5 | 3 | calm |
| 6 | 3 | calm |
| 7 | 3 | calm |
| 8 | 3 | calm |
| 9 | 3 | calm |
| 10 | 3 | calm |
| 11 | 3 | calm |
| 12 | 3 | calm |
| 13 | 3 | calm |
| 14 | 3 | calm |
| 15 | 3 | calm |
| 16 | 3 | calm |
| 17 | 3 | calm |
| 18 | 3 | calm |
| 19 | 3 | calm |
| 20 | 3 | calm |
| 21 | 3 | calm |
| 22 | 3 | calm |
| 23 | 3 | calm |
| 24 | 3 | calm |
| 25 | 3 | calm |
| 26 | 3 | calm |
| 27 | 3 | calm |
| 28 | 3 | calm |
| 29 | 3 | calm |
| 30 | 3 | calm |
| 31 | 3 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 06 min at the start of October to 8 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 174 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 7:15 AM to 8:36 AM, and sunset from 6:20 PM to 4:48 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.1 | 11.0 | 10.9 | 10.8 | 10.7 | 10.6 | 10.5 | 10.4 | 10.3 | 10.2 | 10.1 | 10.0 | 9.9 | 9.8 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.5 | 9.4 | 9.3 | 9.2 | 9.1 | 9.0 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.8 | 8.7 | 8.6 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:15 | 7:17 | 7:20 | 7:22 | 7:25 | 7:28 | 7:30 | 7:33 | 7:36 | 7:38 | 7:41 | 7:44 | 7:46 | 7:49 | 7:52 | 7:55 | 7:57 | 8:00 | 8:03 | 8:06 | 8:08 | 8:11 | 8:14 | 8:17 | 8:19 | 8:22 | 8:25 | 8:28 | 8:31 | 8:33 | 8:36 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:20 | 6:17 | 6:13 | 6:10 | 6:07 | 6:04 | 6:01 | 5:57 | 5:54 | 5:51 | 5:48 | 5:45 | 5:41 | 5:38 | 5:35 | 5:32 | 5:29 | 5:26 | 5:23 | 5:20 | 5:17 | 5:14 | 5:11 | 5:08 | 5:05 | 5:02 | 4:59 | 4:56 | 4:53 | 4:50 | 4:48 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.1 | 7:15 | 6:20 |
| 2 | 11.0 | 7:17 | 6:17 |
| 3 | 10.9 | 7:20 | 6:13 |
| 4 | 10.8 | 7:22 | 6:10 |
| 5 | 10.7 | 7:25 | 6:07 |
| 6 | 10.6 | 7:28 | 6:04 |
| 7 | 10.5 | 7:30 | 6:01 |
| 8 | 10.4 | 7:33 | 5:57 |
| 9 | 10.3 | 7:36 | 5:54 |
| 10 | 10.2 | 7:38 | 5:51 |
| 11 | 10.1 | 7:41 | 5:48 |
| 12 | 10.0 | 7:44 | 5:45 |
| 13 | 9.9 | 7:46 | 5:41 |
| 14 | 9.8 | 7:49 | 5:38 |
| 15 | 9.7 | 7:52 | 5:35 |
| 16 | 9.6 | 7:55 | 5:32 |
| 17 | 9.5 | 7:57 | 5:29 |
| 18 | 9.4 | 8:00 | 5:26 |
| 19 | 9.3 | 8:03 | 5:23 |
| 20 | 9.2 | 8:06 | 5:20 |
| 21 | 9.1 | 8:08 | 5:17 |
| 22 | 9.0 | 8:11 | 5:14 |
| 23 | 8.9 | 8:14 | 5:11 |
| 24 | 8.9 | 8:17 | 5:08 |
| 25 | 8.8 | 8:19 | 5:05 |
| 26 | 8.7 | 8:22 | 5:02 |
| 27 | 8.6 | 8:25 | 4:59 |
| 28 | 8.5 | 8:28 | 4:56 |
| 29 | 8.4 | 8:31 | 4:53 |
| 30 | 8.3 | 8:33 | 4:50 |
| 31 | 8.2 | 8:36 | 4:48 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 1.26 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0.19 kWh/m² to a high of 5.66 kWh/m² in May across the year — October's 1.26 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Level | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 2 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 3 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 4 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 5 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 6 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 7 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 8 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 9 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 10 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 11 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 12 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 13 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 14 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 15 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 16 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 17 | 1.2 | Dim |
| 18 | 1.2 | Dim |
| 19 | 1.2 | Dim |
| 20 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 21 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 22 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 23 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 24 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 25 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 26 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 27 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 28 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 29 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 30 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 31 | 0.8 | Dim |
Is October a good time to visit Eagle River?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Eagle River.
What to pack for Eagle River in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Eagle River sees daytime highs around 36°F and nights near 26°F. Pack a warm layer, a heavy coat and rain gear. About 17 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Eagle River in October
The nearest coast averages about 47°F in October — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 23 mi away) is warmest in August at about 57°F and coldest in February near 31°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) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 36 | 48 | 55 | 57 | 54 | 47 | 40 | 32 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | Bracing |
| Feb | 31 | Bracing |
| Mar | 31 | Bracing |
| Apr | 32 | Bracing |
| May | 36 | Bracing |
| Jun | 48 | Bracing |
| Jul | 55 | Bracing |
| Aug | 57 | Bracing |
| Sep | 54 | Bracing |
| Oct | 47 | Bracing |
| Nov | 40 | Bracing |
| Dec | 32 | Bracing |
UV index in Eagle River in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 1. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Eagle River peaks around June 23 at about 5 (moderate) — a little sun protection helps at midday. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 0 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 5 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Level | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | Low |
| Feb | 1 | Low |
| Mar | 1 | Low |
| Apr | 3 | Moderate |
| May | 4 | Moderate |
| Jun | 5 | Moderate |
| Jul | 5 | Moderate |
| Aug | 4 | Moderate |
| Sep | 2 | Moderate |
| Oct | 1 | Low |
| Nov | 0 | Low |
| Dec | 0 | Low |
Where is Eagle River?
Eagle River sits at 61.3°N, 149.6°W, 322 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Anchorage, 13 mi away.
Topography around Eagle River
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Eagle River.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Eagle River has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,713 ft around an average of 466 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 5,413 ft; within 50 miles, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 9,846 ft.
The land around Eagle River is covered by trees (78%) within 2 miles, trees (42%), grassland (26%) and water (23%) within 10 miles, and trees (36%) and grassland (23%) 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 Eagle River (61.3214°, -149.5678°, elevation 322 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. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).