Shirley weather in February
In February, Shirley sees average daytime highs of 40°F and overnight lows near 31°F, with 3.4 in of precipitation across 9.1 wet days and about 10.4 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 40°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 33% of the time in February, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 48 min at the start of February to 10 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, February is Shirley's 7th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Shirley's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 40°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 31°
- 1st coldest
- Precipitation
- 3.4 in
- 9.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 24 min
- 6:55 AM – 5:17 PM
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 13 mph
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.04 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Shirley is census-designated place in New York, USA.
- Density
- 934/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in February
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 40°F through the month.
A typical February day in Shirley reaches about 40°F in the afternoon and slips back to 31°F overnight — a 9°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 31°F and 48°F. Set against its neighbours, February runs on par with January and about 4°F cooler than March.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 |
| Avg low (°F) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39 | 30 |
| 2 | 39 | 30 |
| 3 | 39 | 30 |
| 4 | 39 | 30 |
| 5 | 39 | 30 |
| 6 | 39 | 30 |
| 7 | 39 | 30 |
| 8 | 39 | 30 |
| 9 | 39 | 30 |
| 10 | 39 | 30 |
| 11 | 39 | 30 |
| 12 | 39 | 30 |
| 13 | 39 | 30 |
| 14 | 40 | 30 |
| 15 | 40 | 31 |
| 16 | 40 | 31 |
| 17 | 40 | 31 |
| 18 | 40 | 31 |
| 19 | 40 | 31 |
| 20 | 40 | 31 |
| 21 | 40 | 32 |
| 22 | 41 | 32 |
| 23 | 41 | 32 |
| 24 | 41 | 32 |
| 25 | 41 | 32 |
| 26 | 41 | 32 |
| 27 | 41 | 33 |
| 28 | 41 | 33 |
How February really feels in Shirley
Once humidity and wind are folded in, February averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 28 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in February is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Shirley weather by month
How February compares with the rest of the year at a glance. February is the 11th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40° / 31° | 3.7 | 9.8 | 3.9 | 9.4 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 40° / 31° | 3.4 | 9.1 | 3.5 | 10.4 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 44° / 36° | 4.4 | 10.2 | 2.8 | 11.7 | 0.8 |
| Apr | 52° / 45° | 3.6 | 10.3 | 0.4 | 13.1 | 2.7 |
| May | 60° / 53° | 3.3 | 10.2 | 0 | 14.2 | 4.8 |
| Jun | 70° / 64° | 3.3 | 8.8 | 0 | 14.9 | 6.7 |
| Jul | 76° / 71° | 3.0 | 8.6 | 0 | 14.6 | 7.2 |
| Aug | 76° / 70° | 3.7 | 9.3 | 0 | 13.6 | 7.2 |
| Sep | 71° / 65° | 3.7 | 8.8 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.9 |
| Oct | 62° / 55° | 4.3 | 9 | 0 | 10.9 | 5.5 |
| Nov | 53° / 46° | 3.6 | 8.7 | 0.3 | 9.7 | 3.2 |
| Dec | 45° / 37° | 4.6 | 10.6 | 2.2 | 9.1 | 1.1 |
Cloud cover in February
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 33% of the time in February.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of February, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 53%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 47 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 |
| Cloudier (%) | 53 | 53 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47 | 53 |
| 2 | 47 | 53 |
| 3 | 48 | 52 |
| 4 | 47 | 53 |
| 5 | 47 | 53 |
| 6 | 48 | 52 |
| 7 | 47 | 53 |
| 8 | 47 | 53 |
| 9 | 47 | 53 |
| 10 | 47 | 53 |
| 11 | 47 | 53 |
| 12 | 48 | 52 |
| 13 | 48 | 52 |
| 14 | 47 | 53 |
| 15 | 47 | 53 |
| 16 | 47 | 53 |
| 17 | 47 | 53 |
| 18 | 47 | 53 |
| 19 | 47 | 53 |
| 20 | 46 | 54 |
| 21 | 47 | 53 |
| 22 | 47 | 53 |
| 23 | 45 | 55 |
| 24 | 45 | 55 |
| 25 | 45 | 55 |
| 26 | 45 | 55 |
| 27 | 44 | 56 |
| 28 | 44 | 56 |
Chance of precipitation in February
Shirley gets around 3.4 in of rain and snow over 9.1 wet days in February. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 32% and peaks near 35% on the wettest days, and about 4 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Snow chance (%) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 13 |
| 2 | 30 | 13 |
| 3 | 30 | 13 |
| 4 | 30 | 13 |
| 5 | 30 | 13 |
| 6 | 31 | 13 |
| 7 | 31 | 13 |
| 8 | 31 | 14 |
| 9 | 32 | 14 |
| 10 | 32 | 14 |
| 11 | 32 | 13 |
| 12 | 32 | 13 |
| 13 | 32 | 13 |
| 14 | 32 | 13 |
| 15 | 32 | 13 |
| 16 | 32 | 12 |
| 17 | 33 | 12 |
| 18 | 33 | 12 |
| 19 | 33 | 12 |
| 20 | 33 | 12 |
| 21 | 34 | 12 |
| 22 | 34 | 12 |
| 23 | 34 | 12 |
| 24 | 34 | 12 |
| 25 | 34 | 12 |
| 26 | 35 | 12 |
| 27 | 35 | 12 |
| 28 | 35 | 12 |
Humidity in February
Most of February feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, February 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 |
| 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 |
Wind in February
Winds average 13 mph in February.
Across February, daily wind ranges from about 13 mph on the calmest days to 14 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
| Feels | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | breezy |
| 2 | 14 | breezy |
| 3 | 14 | breezy |
| 4 | 14 | breezy |
| 5 | 14 | breezy |
| 6 | 14 | breezy |
| 7 | 14 | breezy |
| 8 | 14 | breezy |
| 9 | 14 | breezy |
| 10 | 14 | breezy |
| 11 | 14 | breezy |
| 12 | 14 | breezy |
| 13 | 14 | breezy |
| 14 | 14 | breezy |
| 15 | 14 | breezy |
| 16 | 14 | breezy |
| 17 | 13 | breezy |
| 18 | 13 | breezy |
| 19 | 13 | breezy |
| 20 | 13 | breezy |
| 21 | 13 | breezy |
| 22 | 13 | breezy |
| 23 | 13 | breezy |
| 24 | 13 | breezy |
| 25 | 13 | breezy |
| 26 | 13 | breezy |
| 27 | 13 | breezy |
| 28 | 14 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in February
Daylight runs from about 9 h 48 min at the start of February to 10 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 66 minutes over February. Sunrise moves from 7:09 AM to 6:37 AM, and sunset from 5:00 PM to 5:33 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.8 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.9 | 10.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:08 | 7:07 | 7:06 | 7:05 | 7:04 | 7:03 | 7:02 | 7:01 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:38 | 6:37 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:00 | 5:02 | 5:03 | 5:04 | 5:05 | 5:07 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:10 | 5:11 | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:33 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.8 | 7:09 | 5:00 |
| 2 | 9.9 | 7:09 | 5:02 |
| 3 | 9.9 | 7:08 | 5:03 |
| 4 | 10.0 | 7:07 | 5:04 |
| 5 | 10.0 | 7:06 | 5:05 |
| 6 | 10.0 | 7:05 | 5:07 |
| 7 | 10.1 | 7:04 | 5:08 |
| 8 | 10.1 | 7:03 | 5:09 |
| 9 | 10.1 | 7:02 | 5:10 |
| 10 | 10.2 | 7:01 | 5:11 |
| 11 | 10.2 | 6:59 | 5:13 |
| 12 | 10.3 | 6:58 | 5:14 |
| 13 | 10.3 | 6:57 | 5:15 |
| 14 | 10.3 | 6:56 | 5:16 |
| 15 | 10.4 | 6:55 | 5:17 |
| 16 | 10.4 | 6:53 | 5:19 |
| 17 | 10.5 | 6:52 | 5:20 |
| 18 | 10.5 | 6:51 | 5:21 |
| 19 | 10.5 | 6:50 | 5:22 |
| 20 | 10.6 | 6:48 | 5:24 |
| 21 | 10.6 | 6:47 | 5:25 |
| 22 | 10.7 | 6:45 | 5:26 |
| 23 | 10.7 | 6:44 | 5:27 |
| 24 | 10.8 | 6:43 | 5:28 |
| 25 | 10.8 | 6:41 | 5:29 |
| 26 | 10.8 | 6:40 | 5:31 |
| 27 | 10.9 | 6:38 | 5:32 |
| 28 | 10.9 | 6:37 | 5:33 |
Solar energy in February
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in February, about 3.04 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.74 kWh/m² to a high of 6.55 kWh/m² in June across the year — February's 3.04 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Level | 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 | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 2 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 3 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.5 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Shirley
None of Shirley's seasonal hazards are active in February. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Shirley sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Is February a good time to visit Shirley?
Our two travel scores rate February for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
February is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Shirley.
What to pack for Shirley in February
From February's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In February, Shirley sees daytime highs around 40°F and nights near 31°F. Pack a warm layer. Worth having: a heavy coat, rain gear and a windbreaker. About 9 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Shirley in February
The nearest coast averages about 40°F in February — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 12 mi away) is warmest in August at about 73°F and coldest in February near 40°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jul 4 to Sep 22 — about 2.7 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 44 | 40 | 41 | 45 | 53 | 64 | 71 | 73 | 69 | 63 | 56 | 49 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | Bracing |
| Feb | 40 | Bracing |
| Mar | 41 | Bracing |
| Apr | 45 | Bracing |
| May | 53 | Bracing |
| Jun | 64 | Cool |
| Jul | 71 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 73 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 69 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 63 | Cool |
| Nov | 56 | Bracing |
| Dec | 49 | Bracing |
UV index in Shirley in February
Clear-sky midday UV in February peaks around 3 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Shirley peaks around July 11 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen and a hat are worth it in the middle of the day. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 1 (low).
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) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 7 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Shirley in February
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where February falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Shirley is worst in July — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.2× the cleanest month (November, 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) | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Good |
| Feb | 12 | Good |
| Mar | 14 | Moderate |
| Apr | 15 | Moderate |
| May | 16 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 17 | Moderate |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Shirley?
Shirley sits at 40.8°N, 72.9°W, 52 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Mastic, 1.2 mi away.
Topography around Shirley
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Shirley.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Shirley has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 118 ft around an average of 49 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 335 ft; within 50 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,010 ft.
The land around Shirley is covered by trees (67%) within 2 miles, trees (47%) and water (34%) within 10 miles, and water (58%) and trees (32%) 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 Shirley (40.8015°, -72.8676°, elevation 52 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. 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).