UV Index in Chignayhua, Cusco, Peru

· America/Lima

13.0
Extreme · clear-sky maximum Tuesday, October 20, 2026

At solar noon (11:30:37 AM) the sun reaches 86.3° above the horizon in Chignayhua. 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 Chignayhua, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
86.3° 13.0 Extreme —
86.6° 13.0 Extreme —
87.0° 13.0 Extreme —
87.3° 13.0 Extreme —
87.7° 13.0 Extreme —
88.0° 13.0 Extreme —
88.4° 13.0 Extreme —
88.7° 13.0 Extreme —
89.0° 13.0 Extreme —
89.4° 13.0 Extreme —
89.7° 13.0 Extreme —
90.0° 13.0 Extreme —
89.7° 13.0 Extreme —
89.3° 13.0 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 Chignayhua 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 Chignayhua or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Chignayhua.

About Chignayhua

Located in Peru within the Cusco region, the city of Chignayhua has existed as a municipality since 1835. It covers an area of 6,211 square kilometres and sits at an elevation of 27 metres above sea level. As of the 2017 census, the population was 552,508. The city contains the Cap. FAP José A. Quiñones Gonzáles International Airport, which serves as a notable facility for air travel. Other features within the city include the Universidad Católica Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo and St. Mary's Cathedral. Chignayhua maintains a twin town relationship with Juanjuí.

AI-assisted description based on geographic data and editorial notes.