At solar noon (11:25:18 AM) the sun reaches 80.9° above the horizon in Beira. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 12.3 (extreme). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Beira, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80.9° | 12.3 Extreme | — | |
| 81.3° | 12.4 Extreme | — | |
| 81.6° | 12.4 Extreme | — | |
| 82.0° | 12.4 Extreme | — | |
| 82.3° | 12.4 Extreme | — | |
| 82.7° | 12.5 Extreme | — | |
| 83.0° | 12.5 Extreme | — | |
| 83.3° | 12.5 Extreme | — | |
| 83.7° | 12.5 Extreme | — | |
| 84.0° | 12.6 Extreme | — | |
| 84.3° | 12.6 Extreme | — | |
| 84.6° | 12.6 Extreme | — | |
| 85.0° | 12.6 Extreme | — | |
| 85.3° | 12.6 Extreme | — |
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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Beira has existed as a municipality since 1887 and serves as the capital of the Sofala province in Mozambique. Spanning an area of 633 square kilometres at an elevation of 14 metres, the city recorded a population of 530,604 in 2019. Educational and sporting infrastructure includes the Catholic University of Mozambique, the Zambezi University, and the Estádio do Ferroviário. The city also contains the Cine-Teatro Olympia, which is designated as cultural heritage. Its international connections are represented by twin town agreements with Bender, Bristol, Padua, Seixal, and Amsterdam. The local landscape is marked by the presence of the Torre do Chiveve lighthouse.
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