At solar noon (11:24:44 AM) the sun reaches 43.0° above the horizon in Chikusei. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 4.6 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Chikusei, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43.0° | 4.6 Moderate | — | |
| 42.7° | 4.5 Moderate | — | |
| 42.3° | 4.4 Moderate | — | |
| 42.0° | 4.3 Moderate | — | |
| 41.6° | 4.3 Moderate | — | |
| 41.3° | 4.2 Moderate | — | |
| 41.0° | 4.1 Moderate | — | |
| 40.6° | 4.1 Moderate | — | |
| 40.3° | 4.0 Moderate | — | |
| 40.0° | 3.9 Moderate | — | |
| 39.6° | 3.9 Moderate | — | |
| 39.3° | 3.8 Moderate | — | |
| 39.0° | 3.7 Moderate | — | |
| 38.7° | 3.7 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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Covering an area of 205.3 square kilometres, Chikusei is located in Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture. The city has existed as a municipality since 2005 and recorded a population of 98,384 in 2023. Its infrastructure includes several above-ground railway stations, the most notable of which are Kawashima Station, Shimodate Station, and Higuchi Station. The city maintains a formal partnership with the Japanese city of Takahashi. These transit points serve as the primary transport links within the municipal area, connecting various parts of the region to the wider rail network.
AI-assisted description based on geographic data and editorial notes.