At solar noon (12:39:40 PM) the sun reaches 49.2° above the horizon in Cairo. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 6.1 (high). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Cairo, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49.2° | 6.1 High | — | |
| 48.8° | 6.0 High | — | |
| 48.5° | 5.9 Moderate | — | |
| 48.1° | 5.9 Moderate | — | |
| 47.8° | 5.8 Moderate | — | |
| 47.4° | 5.7 Moderate | — | |
| 47.1° | 5.6 Moderate | — | |
| 46.8° | 5.6 Moderate | — | |
| 46.4° | 5.5 Moderate | — | |
| 46.1° | 5.4 Moderate | — | |
| 45.8° | 5.3 Moderate | — | |
| 45.5° | 5.3 Moderate | — | |
| 45.1° | 5.2 Moderate | — | |
| 44.8° | 5.1 Moderate | — |
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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Cairo has existed as a municipality since 969 and currently serves as the capital city of Egypt. Situated on the Nile at an elevation of 23 meters, the city covers an area of 528 square kilometers and has a population of 9,801,536 as of 2023. Prominent locations within the city include the Egyptian Museum, Tahrir Square, and the Mosque of Ibn Tulun. Cairo maintains official twin town relationships with Frankfurt, Amman, Beirut, Istanbul, and New York City. The city functions as a major administrative and cultural center within the Cairo region, housing numerous national museums and historic religious sites.
AI-assisted description based on geographic data and editorial notes.