At solar noon (01:25:06 PM) the sun reaches 26.9° above the horizon in Amsterdam. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 1.5 (low). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Amsterdam, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.9° | 1.5 Low | — | |
| 26.5° | 1.5 Low | — | |
| 26.2° | 1.4 Low | — | |
| 25.8° | 1.4 Low | — | |
| 25.5° | 1.3 Low | — | |
| 25.1° | 1.3 Low | — | |
| 24.8° | 1.3 Low | — | |
| 24.5° | 1.2 Low | — | |
| 24.1° | 1.2 Low | — | |
| 23.8° | 1.1 Low | — | |
| 23.5° | 1.1 Low | — | |
| 23.2° | 1.1 Low | — | |
| 22.8° | 1.0 Low | — | |
| 22.5° | 1.0 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.
Bright conditions call for proper eye protection. Polarized lenses reduce glare and block harmful UV rays.
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Situated at an elevation of two meters below sea level, Amsterdam serves as the capital and most populous city of the Netherlands. The municipality, which covers an area of 219 square kilometers in the region of North Holland, has existed since 1300. Its geography is defined by the Amstel, the IJ, and the IJmeer. As of 2023, the city recorded a population of 921,468. Economic activity is represented by the Euronext 100 stock market index, while the urban landscape includes the Monument Indië-Nederland and the Minderbroederklooster. The city maintains international connections through twin town agreements with Varna, Algiers, Athens, Bogotá, and Brasília.
AI-assisted description based on geographic data and editorial notes.