Río Chico weather in May
In May, Río Chico sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 101 mm of rain across 17.2 wet days and about 12.5 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 13% of the time in May, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 24 min at the start of May to 12 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Río Chico's 12th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Río Chico's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 101 mm
- 17.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 30 min
- 5:36 AM – 6:04 PM
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.55 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.1
- out of 10
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical May day in Río Chico reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs on par with April and on par with June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
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| 1 | 30 | 24 |
| 2 | 30 | 24 |
| 3 | 30 | 24 |
| 4 | 30 | 24 |
| 5 | 30 | 24 |
| 6 | 30 | 24 |
| 7 | 30 | 24 |
| 8 | 30 | 24 |
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| 26 | 30 | 24 |
| 27 | 30 | 24 |
| 28 | 30 | 24 |
| 29 | 30 | 24 |
| 30 | 30 | 24 |
| 31 | 30 | 24 |
How May really feels in Río Chico
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Río Chico weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 4th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 22° | 69 | 18.8 | 11.5 | 5.5 |
| Feb | 27° / 22° | 49 | 14.4 | 11.7 | 5.8 |
| Mar | 28° / 23° | 46 | 12.2 | 11.9 | 5.9 |
| Apr | 29° / 24° | 53 | 11.8 | 12.2 | 5.0 |
| May | 30° / 24° | 101 | 17.2 | 12.5 | 4.1 |
| Jun | 29° / 24° | 137 | 23 | 12.6 | 3.6 |
| Jul | 29° / 24° | 143 | 25.2 | 12.5 | 3.6 |
| Aug | 30° / 24° | 127 | 23.5 | 12.3 | 3.5 |
| Sep | 31° / 24° | 95 | 20 | 12.1 | 3.4 |
| Oct | 31° / 24° | 102 | 21.4 | 11.8 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 30° / 24° | 124 | 23.5 | 11.5 | 3.5 |
| Dec | 28° / 23° | 100 | 21.9 | 11.4 | 4.5 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 13% of the time in May, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 73%.
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| Clearer (%) | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Cloudier (%) | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 76 |
| 2 | 25 | 75 |
| 3 | 25 | 75 |
| 4 | 25 | 75 |
| 5 | 24 | 76 |
| 6 | 24 | 76 |
| 7 | 24 | 76 |
| 8 | 23 | 77 |
| 9 | 23 | 77 |
| 10 | 23 | 77 |
| 11 | 24 | 76 |
| 12 | 24 | 76 |
| 13 | 25 | 75 |
| 14 | 25 | 75 |
| 15 | 26 | 74 |
| 16 | 27 | 73 |
| 17 | 27 | 73 |
| 18 | 27 | 73 |
| 19 | 28 | 72 |
| 20 | 29 | 71 |
| 21 | 29 | 71 |
| 22 | 29 | 71 |
| 23 | 30 | 70 |
| 24 | 31 | 69 |
| 25 | 31 | 69 |
| 26 | 31 | 69 |
| 27 | 31 | 69 |
| 28 | 32 | 68 |
| 29 | 31 | 69 |
| 30 | 31 | 69 |
| 31 | 31 | 69 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Río Chico gets around 101 mm of rain over 17.2 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 55% and peaks near 65% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 |
| 2 | 49 |
| 3 | 50 |
| 4 | 50 |
| 5 | 51 |
| 6 | 52 |
| 7 | 52 |
| 8 | 53 |
| 9 | 53 |
| 10 | 54 |
| 11 | 54 |
| 12 | 54 |
| 13 | 54 |
| 14 | 54 |
| 15 | 54 |
| 16 | 54 |
| 17 | 54 |
| 18 | 54 |
| 19 | 54 |
| 20 | 55 |
| 21 | 56 |
| 22 | 56 |
| 23 | 57 |
| 24 | 58 |
| 25 | 59 |
| 26 | 60 |
| 27 | 61 |
| 28 | 62 |
| 29 | 63 |
| 30 | 64 |
| 31 | 65 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the oppressive band about 76% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oppressive (%) | 83 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 |
| Miserable (%) | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 83 | 16 |
| 2 | 1 | 82 | 17 |
| 3 | 1 | 81 | 18 |
| 4 | 1 | 80 | 19 |
| 5 | 1 | 79 | 20 |
| 6 | 1 | 78 | 21 |
| 7 | 1 | 77 | 22 |
| 8 | 1 | 76 | 23 |
| 9 | 1 | 75 | 24 |
| 10 | 1 | 75 | 24 |
| 11 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 12 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 13 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 14 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 15 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 16 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 17 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 18 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 19 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 20 | 0 | 75 | 25 |
| 21 | 0 | 75 | 25 |
| 22 | 0 | 75 | 25 |
| 23 | 0 | 75 | 25 |
| 24 | 0 | 75 | 25 |
| 25 | 0 | 76 | 24 |
| 26 | 0 | 76 | 24 |
| 27 | 0 | 76 | 24 |
| 28 | 0 | 76 | 24 |
| 29 | 0 | 77 | 23 |
| 30 | 0 | 77 | 23 |
| 31 | 0 | 77 | 23 |
Wind in May
Winds average 7 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 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 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| 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 (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 12 h 24 min at the start of May to 12 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 5:40 AM to 5:35 AM, and sunset from 6:02 PM to 6:08 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.4 | 5:40 | 6:02 |
| 2 | 12.4 | 5:40 | 6:02 |
| 3 | 12.4 | 5:40 | 6:02 |
| 4 | 12.4 | 5:39 | 6:02 |
| 5 | 12.4 | 5:39 | 6:02 |
| 6 | 12.4 | 5:39 | 6:03 |
| 7 | 12.4 | 5:38 | 6:03 |
| 8 | 12.4 | 5:38 | 6:03 |
| 9 | 12.4 | 5:38 | 6:03 |
| 10 | 12.4 | 5:37 | 6:03 |
| 11 | 12.4 | 5:37 | 6:03 |
| 12 | 12.4 | 5:37 | 6:04 |
| 13 | 12.5 | 5:37 | 6:04 |
| 14 | 12.5 | 5:36 | 6:04 |
| 15 | 12.5 | 5:36 | 6:04 |
| 16 | 12.5 | 5:36 | 6:04 |
| 17 | 12.5 | 5:36 | 6:05 |
| 18 | 12.5 | 5:36 | 6:05 |
| 19 | 12.5 | 5:36 | 6:05 |
| 20 | 12.5 | 5:35 | 6:05 |
| 21 | 12.5 | 5:35 | 6:05 |
| 22 | 12.5 | 5:35 | 6:06 |
| 23 | 12.5 | 5:35 | 6:06 |
| 24 | 12.5 | 5:35 | 6:06 |
| 25 | 12.5 | 5:35 | 6:06 |
| 26 | 12.5 | 5:35 | 6:07 |
| 27 | 12.5 | 5:35 | 6:07 |
| 28 | 12.5 | 5:35 | 6:07 |
| 29 | 12.5 | 5:35 | 6:07 |
| 30 | 12.5 | 5:35 | 6:08 |
| 31 | 12.6 | 5:35 | 6:08 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 5.55 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.61 kWh/m² to a high of 5.9 kWh/m² in March across the year — May's 5.55 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.5 | Bright |
Is May a good time to visit Río Chico?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a reasonable time to visit Río Chico for sightseeing.
What to pack for Río Chico in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Río Chico sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 17 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Río Chico in May
The nearest coast averages about 27°C in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 13 km away) is warmest in October at about 28°C and coldest in February near 25°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | Warm |
| Feb | 25 | Warm |
| Mar | 26 | Warm |
| Apr | 26 | Warm |
| May | 27 | Warm |
| Jun | 27 | Warm |
| Jul | 27 | Warm |
| Aug | 28 | Warm |
| Sep | 28 | Tropical |
| Oct | 28 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 27 | Warm |
UV index in Río Chico in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Río Chico peaks around March 20 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 11 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Río Chico in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Río Chico is worst in June — around 30 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.1× the cleanest month (January, 10 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 | 14 | 18 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Good |
| Feb | 14 | Moderate |
| Mar | 18 | Moderate |
| Apr | 27 | Moderate |
| May | 29 | Moderate |
| Jun | 30 | Moderate |
| Jul | 25 | Moderate |
| Aug | 19 | Moderate |
| Sep | 15 | Moderate |
| Oct | 15 | Moderate |
| Nov | 13 | Moderate |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Río Chico?
Río Chico sits at 10.3°N, 66.0°W, 8 m above sea level, in Venezuela. The nearest listed city is San José de Barlovento, 2.0 km away.
Topography around Río Chico
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Río Chico.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Río Chico has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 22 m around an average of 7 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 139 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,172 m.
The land around Río Chico is covered by trees (68%) within 3 km, trees (51%) and water (32%) within 16 km, and trees (50%) and water (37%) within 80 km.
Venezuela travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 0% of US
- price level, 2011
- GDP per capita
- $3,495
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 12.6
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 39
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 520
- 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 Río Chico (10.319°, -65.9775°, elevation 8 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. 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).