At solar noon (11:43:58 AM) the sun reaches 68.5° above the horizon in Barranquilla. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 11.1 (extreme). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Barranquilla, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68.5° | 11.1 Extreme | — | |
| 68.2° | 11.0 Extreme | — | |
| 67.8° | 10.9 Very High | — | |
| 67.5° | 10.9 Very High | — | |
| 67.1° | 10.8 Very High | — | |
| 66.8° | 10.7 Very High | — | |
| 66.4° | 10.7 Very High | — | |
| 66.1° | 10.6 Very High | — | |
| 65.8° | 10.5 Very High | — | |
| 65.4° | 10.5 Very High | — | |
| 65.1° | 10.4 Very High | — | |
| 64.8° | 10.3 Very High | — | |
| 64.5° | 10.3 Very High | — | |
| 64.1° | 10.2 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.
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Barranquilla has existed as a municipality since 1813 and serves as the capital district of the Atlántico Department in Colombia. Situated at an elevation of 18 meters, the city occupies an area of 154 square kilometers near both the Caribbean Sea and the Magdalena River. As of 2023, the population reached 1,326,588 residents. Infrastructure in the area includes the Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, which serves as the primary gateway for air travel. Educational facilities include the Universidad del Norte and the University of Atlántico, while transit and local geography are defined by the presence of the Laureano Gómez bridge and the Pumarejo bridge.
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