UV Index in Akune, Kagoshima, Japan

· Asia/Tokyo

5.6
Moderate · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (12:03:52 PM) the sun reaches 47.3° above the horizon in Akune. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 5.6 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.

☀️ Sun Safety: When the UV index is high, protect yourself with sunscreen, shade, and a hat. Values of 6 or more indicate increased sunburn risk!

UV index in Akune, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
47.3° 5.6 Moderate —
47.0° 5.5 Moderate —
46.6° 5.5 Moderate —
46.3° 5.4 Moderate —
45.9° 5.3 Moderate —
45.6° 5.2 Moderate —
45.2° 5.2 Moderate —
44.9° 5.1 Moderate —
44.6° 5.0 Moderate —
44.2° 4.9 Moderate —
43.9° 4.9 Moderate —
43.6° 4.8 Moderate —
43.3° 4.7 Moderate —
43.0° 4.7 Moderate —

Clear-sky values are calculated from the sun's height at solar noon (cloud-free sky, average ozone). Forecast values from Open-Meteo include clouds and load in your browser.

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The UV index in Akune measures the intensity of ultraviolet radiation reaching the ground. Values below 3 are considered low risk, while 6 and above require sun protection such as sunscreen, sunglasses, and shade. The clear-sky value shows how strong the sun can get on each day; the forecast shows what is expected with clouds. See today's sunrise and sunset times for Akune or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Akune.