UV Index in Colón, Panama

· America/Panama

11.4
Extreme · clear-sky maximum Tuesday, October 20, 2026

At solar noon (12:04:26 PM) the sun reaches 70.1° above the horizon in Colón. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 11.4 (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 Colón, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
70.1° 11.4 Extreme —
69.8° 11.4 Extreme —
69.4° 11.3 Extreme —
69.1° 11.2 Extreme —
68.7° 11.2 Extreme —
68.4° 11.1 Extreme —
68.0° 11.0 Extreme —
67.7° 11.0 Extreme —
67.4° 10.9 Very High —
67.0° 10.8 Very High —
66.7° 10.8 Very High —
66.4° 10.7 Very High —
66.1° 10.7 Very High —
65.7° 10.6 Very 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 Colón 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 Colón or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Colón.

About Colón

Colón is a city in Panama with a population of 241,817 according to 2016 data. Established as a municipality in 1850, the city sits at an elevation of 9 meters. Notable infrastructure includes the Enrique Adolfo Jiménez Airport, while local landmarks consist of the Casco Antiguo de Colón monument and the Immaculate Conception Cathedral. The city also maintains the Estadio Armando Dely Valdés. Geographically, Colón is situated on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. It holds twin town agreements with Río Grande, Mandeville, and Santos.

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