UV Index in Ciaotou District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

· Asia/Taipei

8.1
Very High · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (11:43:28 AM) the sun reaches 56.6° above the horizon in Ciaotou District. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 8.1 (very high). 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 Ciaotou District, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
56.6° 8.1 Very High —
56.2° 8.0 Very High —
55.9° 7.9 High —
55.5° 7.8 High —
55.2° 7.8 High —
54.8° 7.7 High —
54.5° 7.6 High —
54.2° 7.5 High —
53.8° 7.5 High —
53.5° 7.4 High —
53.2° 7.3 High —
52.8° 7.2 High —
52.5° 7.2 High —
52.2° 7.1 High —

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 Ciaotou District 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 Ciaotou District or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Ciaotou District.

About Ciaotou District

Ciaotou District is located in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. The district covers an area of 25.9 square kilometers at an elevation of 9 meters above sea level. As of 2026, the population is 43,432. The area has existed as a municipality since 2010. Among the notable features found here are the Taiwan Sugar Museum, which is a food museum, and the Qiaotou Station railway station. Additionally, the district contains Feng-ciao Temple, a Chinese temple. These sites serve as identified landmarks within the administrative boundaries of the district.

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