At solar noon (01:06:00 PM) the sun reaches 36.8° above the horizon in Alta. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 3.2 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Alta, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36.8° | 3.2 Moderate | — | |
| 36.5° | 3.1 Moderate | — | |
| 36.1° | 3.1 Moderate | — | |
| 35.8° | 3.0 Moderate | — | |
| 35.4° | 2.9 Low | — | |
| 35.1° | 2.9 Low | — | |
| 34.7° | 2.8 Low | — | |
| 34.4° | 2.8 Low | — | |
| 34.1° | 2.7 Low | — | |
| 33.7° | 2.6 Low | — | |
| 33.4° | 2.6 Low | — | |
| 33.1° | 2.5 Low | — | |
| 32.7° | 2.5 Low | — | |
| 32.4° | 2.4 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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Alta is located in Buena Vista County, Iowa, in the United States. It sits at an elevation of 454 meters and covers an area of 2.8 square kilometers. The municipality has existed since 1872 and reached a population of 2,087 people by 2020. Among the notable features within the city is the Danish Lutheran Church.
AI-assisted description based on geographic data and editorial notes.