UV Index in Byumba, Northern, Rwanda

· Africa/Kigali

13.0
Extreme · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (11:44:24 AM) the sun reaches 80.8° above the horizon in Byumba. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 13.0 (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 Byumba, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
80.8° 13.0 Extreme —
80.5° 13.0 Extreme —
80.1° 12.9 Extreme —
79.8° 12.9 Extreme —
79.4° 12.9 Extreme —
79.1° 12.8 Extreme —
78.7° 12.8 Extreme —
78.4° 12.8 Extreme —
78.1° 12.7 Extreme —
77.7° 12.7 Extreme —
77.4° 12.6 Extreme —
77.1° 12.6 Extreme —
76.8° 12.6 Extreme —
76.5° 12.5 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 Byumba 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. See today's sunrise and sunset times for Byumba or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Byumba.