San Diego weather in November
In November, San Diego sees average daytime highs of 67°F and overnight lows near 57°F, with 0.7 in of rain across 2.9 wet days and about 10.3 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 69°F in the first days to 65°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 59% of the time in November, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 42 min at the start of November to 10 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is San Diego's 6th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see San Diego's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 67°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 57°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 0.7 in
- 2.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 18 min
- 6:25 AM – 4:43 PM
- Cloud cover
- 35%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 6 mph
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.69 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.6
- out of 10
San Diego is seat of San Diego County, California, United States; second-largest city in California.
- Density
- 1,456/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1769
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Highs ease over the month, from about 69°F in the first days to 65°F by the end.
A typical November day in San Diego reaches about 67°F in the afternoon and slips back to 57°F overnight — a 10°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 61°F and 73°F. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 4°F cooler than October and about 4°F warmer than December.
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| Avg high (°F) | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 |
| Avg low (°F) | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69 | 60 |
| 2 | 69 | 59 |
| 3 | 69 | 59 |
| 4 | 68 | 59 |
| 5 | 68 | 59 |
| 6 | 68 | 59 |
| 7 | 68 | 58 |
| 8 | 68 | 58 |
| 9 | 68 | 58 |
| 10 | 67 | 58 |
| 11 | 67 | 58 |
| 12 | 67 | 58 |
| 13 | 67 | 57 |
| 14 | 67 | 57 |
| 15 | 67 | 57 |
| 16 | 67 | 57 |
| 17 | 67 | 57 |
| 18 | 66 | 56 |
| 19 | 66 | 56 |
| 20 | 66 | 56 |
| 21 | 66 | 56 |
| 22 | 66 | 56 |
| 23 | 66 | 56 |
| 24 | 65 | 55 |
| 25 | 65 | 55 |
| 26 | 65 | 55 |
| 27 | 65 | 55 |
| 28 | 65 | 55 |
| 29 | 64 | 55 |
| 30 | 64 | 54 |
San Diego weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 6th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62° / 52° | 2.0 | 5.5 | 10.1 | 6.1 |
| Feb | 62° / 53° | 2.5 | 6.2 | 10.8 | 5.9 |
| Mar | 63° / 54° | 1.5 | 5.2 | 11.8 | 6.3 |
| Apr | 64° / 56° | 0.6 | 2.9 | 12.8 | 7.2 |
| May | 66° / 58° | 0.3 | 1.6 | 13.7 | 7.7 |
| Jun | 69° / 61° | 0.0 | 0.2 | 14.1 | 8.4 |
| Jul | 72° / 64° | 0.1 | 0.3 | 13.9 | 9.0 |
| Aug | 74° / 66° | 0.0 | 0.1 | 13.2 | 9.4 |
| Sep | 74° / 65° | 0.1 | 0.6 | 12.2 | 9.2 |
| Oct | 71° / 62° | 0.5 | 2 | 11.2 | 8.4 |
| Nov | 67° / 57° | 0.7 | 2.9 | 10.3 | 7.6 |
| Dec | 62° / 53° | 1.6 | 4.9 | 9.9 | 6.4 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 59% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 27%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 77 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 |
| Cloudier (%) | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77 | 23 |
| 2 | 78 | 22 |
| 3 | 78 | 22 |
| 4 | 77 | 23 |
| 5 | 77 | 23 |
| 6 | 77 | 23 |
| 7 | 77 | 23 |
| 8 | 77 | 23 |
| 9 | 77 | 23 |
| 10 | 76 | 24 |
| 11 | 76 | 24 |
| 12 | 75 | 25 |
| 13 | 74 | 26 |
| 14 | 74 | 26 |
| 15 | 74 | 26 |
| 16 | 73 | 27 |
| 17 | 72 | 28 |
| 18 | 72 | 28 |
| 19 | 72 | 28 |
| 20 | 72 | 28 |
| 21 | 71 | 29 |
| 22 | 71 | 29 |
| 23 | 71 | 29 |
| 24 | 69 | 31 |
| 25 | 69 | 31 |
| 26 | 69 | 31 |
| 27 | 68 | 32 |
| 28 | 68 | 32 |
| 29 | 68 | 32 |
| 30 | 68 | 32 |
Chance of precipitation in November
San Diego gets around 0.7 in of rain over 2.9 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 10% and peaks near 13% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9 |
| 2 | 9 |
| 3 | 9 |
| 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 9 |
| 6 | 9 |
| 7 | 9 |
| 8 | 9 |
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| 11 | 9 |
| 12 | 9 |
| 13 | 9 |
| 14 | 9 |
| 15 | 9 |
| 16 | 9 |
| 17 | 9 |
| 18 | 9 |
| 19 | 9 |
| 20 | 9 |
| 21 | 9 |
| 22 | 10 |
| 23 | 10 |
| 24 | 10 |
| 25 | 11 |
| 26 | 11 |
| 27 | 12 |
| 28 | 12 |
| 29 | 12 |
| 30 | 13 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the dry band about 67% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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| Dry (%) | 46 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 53 | 55 | 56 | 58 | 59 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 70 | 71 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 81 | 82 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 85 |
| Comfortable (%) | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| Humid (%) | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46 | 47 | 8 |
| 2 | 47 | 46 | 7 |
| 3 | 49 | 46 | 5 |
| 4 | 50 | 45 | 5 |
| 5 | 51 | 45 | 4 |
| 6 | 53 | 44 | 3 |
| 7 | 55 | 43 | 2 |
| 8 | 56 | 42 | 2 |
| 9 | 58 | 41 | 1 |
| 10 | 59 | 40 | 1 |
| 11 | 61 | 38 | 1 |
| 12 | 62 | 37 | 1 |
| 13 | 63 | 36 | 1 |
| 14 | 66 | 34 | 0 |
| 15 | 67 | 33 | 0 |
| 16 | 68 | 32 | 0 |
| 17 | 70 | 30 | 0 |
| 18 | 71 | 29 | 0 |
| 19 | 73 | 27 | 0 |
| 20 | 74 | 26 | 0 |
| 21 | 75 | 25 | 0 |
| 22 | 77 | 23 | 0 |
| 23 | 78 | 22 | 0 |
| 24 | 79 | 21 | 0 |
| 25 | 81 | 19 | 0 |
| 26 | 82 | 18 | 0 |
| 27 | 81 | 18 | 1 |
| 28 | 82 | 17 | 1 |
| 29 | 83 | 16 | 1 |
| 30 | 85 | 15 | 0 |
Wind in November
Winds average 6 mph in November, the calmest month.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 6 mph on the calmest days to 6 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (mph) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 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 |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 10 h 42 min at the start of November to 10 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 42 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 6:12 AM to 6:38 AM, and sunset from 4:53 PM to 4:39 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:38 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:53 | 4:52 | 4:51 | 4:50 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:48 | 4:47 | 4:47 | 4:46 | 4:45 | 4:45 | 4:44 | 4:44 | 4:43 | 4:43 | 4:42 | 4:42 | 4:41 | 4:41 | 4:41 | 4:40 | 4:40 | 4:40 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:39 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.7 | 6:12 | 4:53 |
| 2 | 10.7 | 6:13 | 4:52 |
| 3 | 10.6 | 6:14 | 4:51 |
| 4 | 10.6 | 6:14 | 4:50 |
| 5 | 10.6 | 6:15 | 4:49 |
| 6 | 10.5 | 6:16 | 4:49 |
| 7 | 10.5 | 6:17 | 4:48 |
| 8 | 10.5 | 6:18 | 4:47 |
| 9 | 10.5 | 6:19 | 4:47 |
| 10 | 10.4 | 6:20 | 4:46 |
| 11 | 10.4 | 6:21 | 4:45 |
| 12 | 10.4 | 6:22 | 4:45 |
| 13 | 10.4 | 6:23 | 4:44 |
| 14 | 10.3 | 6:23 | 4:44 |
| 15 | 10.3 | 6:24 | 4:43 |
| 16 | 10.3 | 6:25 | 4:43 |
| 17 | 10.3 | 6:26 | 4:42 |
| 18 | 10.2 | 6:27 | 4:42 |
| 19 | 10.2 | 6:28 | 4:41 |
| 20 | 10.2 | 6:29 | 4:41 |
| 21 | 10.2 | 6:30 | 4:41 |
| 22 | 10.2 | 6:31 | 4:40 |
| 23 | 10.1 | 6:32 | 4:40 |
| 24 | 10.1 | 6:32 | 4:40 |
| 25 | 10.1 | 6:33 | 4:39 |
| 26 | 10.1 | 6:34 | 4:39 |
| 27 | 10.1 | 6:35 | 4:39 |
| 28 | 10.0 | 6:36 | 4:39 |
| 29 | 10.0 | 6:37 | 4:39 |
| 30 | 10.0 | 6:38 | 4:39 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 3.69 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.12 kWh/m² to a high of 7.89 kWh/m² in June across the year — November's 3.69 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 7 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.3 | Moderate |
Is November a good time to visit San Diego?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is one of the better times to visit San Diego for general sightseeing.
What to pack for San Diego in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, San Diego sees daytime highs around 67°F and nights near 57°F. Little to plan around — just the basics.
Sea temperature near San Diego in November
The nearest coast averages about 64°F in November — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 70°F and coldest in February near 59°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jul 13 to Sep 28 — about 2.6 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 60 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 63 | 65 | 68 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 64 | 61 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool | Cool | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60 | Cool |
| Feb | 59 | Cool |
| Mar | 60 | Cool |
| Apr | 61 | Cool |
| May | 63 | Cool |
| Jun | 65 | Cool |
| Jul | 68 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 70 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 69 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 67 | Cool |
| Nov | 64 | Cool |
| Dec | 61 | Cool |
UV index in San Diego in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 4 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in San Diego peaks around June 23 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 17 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 11 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 4 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Moderate |
| Feb | 5 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | High |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in San Diego in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in San Diego is worst in September — around 26 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.4× the cleanest month (May, 8 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) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 26 | 14 | 12 | 16 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Good |
| Feb | 12 | Moderate |
| Mar | 12 | Moderate |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 8 | Good |
| Jun | 11 | Good |
| Jul | 11 | Good |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 26 | Moderate |
| Oct | 14 | Moderate |
| Nov | 12 | Moderate |
| Dec | 16 | Moderate |
Where is San Diego?
San Diego sits at 32.7°N, 117.2°W, 66 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Coronado, 2.5 mi away.
Topography around San Diego
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of San Diego.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around San Diego has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 322 ft around an average of 79 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,112 ft; within 50 miles, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 6,450 ft.
The land around San Diego is covered by artificial surfaces (62%) and water (23%) within 2 miles, artificial surfaces (43%) and water (40%) within 10 miles, and water (35%) and shrubs (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 San Diego (32.7157°, -117.1647°, elevation 66 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).