At solar noon (12:02:39 PM) the sun reaches 65.6° above the horizon in Bangkok. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 10.4 (very high). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Bangkok, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65.6° | 10.4 Very High | — | |
| 65.2° | 10.3 Very High | — | |
| 64.8° | 10.3 Very High | — | |
| 64.5° | 10.2 Very High | — | |
| 64.2° | 10.1 Very High | — | |
| 63.8° | 10.1 Very High | — | |
| 63.5° | 10.0 Very High | — | |
| 63.1° | 9.9 Very High | — | |
| 62.8° | 9.8 Very High | — | |
| 62.5° | 9.8 Very High | — | |
| 62.1° | 9.7 Very High | — | |
| 61.8° | 9.6 Very High | — | |
| 61.5° | 9.6 Very High | — | |
| 61.2° | 9.5 Very High | — |
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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Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, located on the Chao Phraya River. The city has existed as a municipality since 1782 and covers an area of 1,568.7 square kilometers. With an elevation of 2 meters, its highest point is the Don Mueang field. The population was recorded as 5,676,648 in 2018. Notable features in the city include the Burapha Withi Expressway, a girder road bridge, the Chatuchak Weekend Market, which functions as a flea market, and the Rama VIII cable-stayed road bridge. Among its international connections, Bangkok maintains twin town agreements with Jakarta, Hanoi, Vientiane, Washington, D.C., and Saint Petersburg.
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