At solar noon (01:12:44 PM) the sun reaches 15.1° above the horizon in Álftanes. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 0.4 (low). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Álftanes, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15.1° | 0.4 Low | — | |
| 14.8° | 0.4 Low | — | |
| 14.4° | 0.3 Low | — | |
| 14.1° | 0.3 Low | — | |
| 13.7° | 0.3 Low | — | |
| 13.4° | 0.3 Low | — | |
| 13.1° | 0.3 Low | — | |
| 12.7° | 0.2 Low | — | |
| 12.4° | 0.2 Low | — | |
| 12.1° | 0.2 Low | — | |
| 11.8° | 0.2 Low | — | |
| 11.4° | 0.2 Low | — | |
| 11.1° | 0.2 Low | — | |
| 10.8° | 0.2 Low | — |
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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Álftanes is a town situated on a low-lying peninsula within the Greater Reykjavík Area of Iceland. It covers an area of 5.0 square kilometres and had a population of 2,484 in 2011. The town formerly existed as an independent municipality before becoming part of Garðabær. Notable features in the area include the presidential palace Bessastaðastofa and the church building Garðakirkja. The town maintains international connections through twin town agreements with Gjøvik Municipality, Næstved, Rauma, and Gävle Municipality. These administrative and structural details define the current landscape of the peninsula.
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