UV Index in Chinchero, Cusco, Peru

· America/Lima

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

At solar noon (11:33:02 AM) the sun reaches 87.1° above the horizon in Chinchero. 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 Chinchero, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
87.1° 13.0 Extreme —
87.5° 13.1 Extreme —
87.8° 13.1 Extreme —
88.2° 13.1 Extreme —
88.5° 13.1 Extreme —
88.9° 13.1 Extreme —
89.2° 13.1 Extreme —
89.6° 13.1 Extreme —
89.9° 13.1 Extreme —
89.8° 13.1 Extreme —
89.5° 13.1 Extreme —
89.1° 13.1 Extreme —
88.8° 13.1 Extreme —
88.5° 13.1 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 Chinchero 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 Chinchero or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Chinchero.