12.8
Extreme · clear-sky maximum
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
At solar noon (11:52:33 AM) the sun reaches 84.2° above the horizon in Bora-Bora. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 12.8 (extreme). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
☀️ Sun Safety: When the UV index is high, protect yourself with sunscreen, shade, and a hat. Values of 6 or more indicate increased sunburn risk!
UV index in Bora-Bora, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84.2° | 12.8 Extreme | — | |
| 84.6° | 12.8 Extreme | — | |
| 84.9° | 12.8 Extreme | — | |
| 85.3° | 12.8 Extreme | — | |
| 85.6° | 12.8 Extreme | — | |
| 85.9° | 12.8 Extreme | — | |
| 86.3° | 12.9 Extreme | — | |
| 86.6° | 12.9 Extreme | — | |
| 87.0° | 12.9 Extreme | — | |
| 87.3° | 12.9 Extreme | — | |
| 87.6° | 12.9 Extreme | — | |
| 87.9° | 12.9 Extreme | — | |
| 88.3° | 12.9 Extreme | — | |
| 88.6° | 12.9 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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The UV index in Bora-Bora measures the intensity of ultraviolet radiation reaching the ground.
Values below 3 are considered low risk, while 6 and above require sun protection such as sunscreen, sunglasses, and shade.
The clear-sky value shows how strong the sun can get on each day; the forecast shows what is expected with clouds.
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