At solar noon (01:36:02 PM) the sun reaches 37.8° above the horizon in Barcelona. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 3.4 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Barcelona, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37.8° | 3.4 Moderate | — | |
| 37.5° | 3.3 Moderate | — | |
| 37.1° | 3.3 Moderate | — | |
| 36.8° | 3.2 Moderate | — | |
| 36.4° | 3.1 Moderate | — | |
| 36.1° | 3.1 Moderate | — | |
| 35.8° | 3.0 Moderate | — | |
| 35.4° | 3.0 Moderate | — | |
| 35.1° | 2.9 Low | — | |
| 34.8° | 2.8 Low | — | |
| 34.4° | 2.8 Low | — | |
| 34.1° | 2.7 Low | — | |
| 33.8° | 2.7 Low | — | |
| 33.5° | 2.6 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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Barcelona is a city in Catalonia, Spain, with a population of 1,731,649 as of 2025. Covering an area of 101.3 square kilometers, it sits at an elevation of 9.0 meters. The city functions as a major transportation hub, featuring the Port of Barcelona, the Plaça de Catalunya station, and the Barcelona Metro line 9 airport rail link. Among its notable features are the National Library of Catalonia, the FC Barcelona Museum, and the University of Navarre. Geographically, the area is situated along the Mediterranean Sea, the Besòs river, and the Llobregat river, with Tibidabo serving as its highest point.
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