At solar noon (11:51:26 AM) the sun reaches 72.5° above the horizon in Bethlehem. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 10.8 (very high). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Bethlehem, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72.5° | 10.8 Very High | — | |
| 72.9° | 10.9 Very High | — | |
| 73.2° | 10.9 Very High | — | |
| 73.6° | 11.0 Extreme | — | |
| 73.9° | 11.0 Extreme | — | |
| 74.3° | 11.1 Extreme | — | |
| 74.6° | 11.1 Extreme | — | |
| 75.0° | 11.1 Extreme | — | |
| 75.3° | 11.2 Extreme | — | |
| 75.6° | 11.2 Extreme | — | |
| 75.9° | 11.3 Extreme | — | |
| 76.3° | 11.3 Extreme | — | |
| 76.6° | 11.3 Extreme | — | |
| 76.9° | 11.4 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.
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Bethlehem is located in the Free State province of South Africa. The town has existed as a municipality since 1859 and sits at an elevation of 1,687 metres above sea level. According to data from 2011, the population of the area is 16,236 people. Infrastructure in the town includes the Bethlehem Airport, which serves as a local transport point. Visitors or residents may also find the Bethlehem Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, a Catholic cathedral, and Lionsrock, a wildlife park located within the municipal territory. The town functions as part of the Dihlabeng Local Municipality.
AI-assisted description based on geographic data and editorial notes.