UV Index in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

· Europe/Copenhagen

1.1
Low · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (12:54:23 PM) the sun reaches 23.6° above the horizon in Copenhagen. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 1.1 (low). 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 Copenhagen, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
23.6° 1.1 Low —
23.2° 1.1 Low —
22.9° 1.0 Low —
22.5° 1.0 Low —
22.2° 1.0 Low —
21.8° 0.9 Low —
21.5° 0.9 Low —
21.2° 0.9 Low —
20.8° 0.8 Low —
20.5° 0.8 Low —
20.2° 0.8 Low —
19.9° 0.7 Low —
19.5° 0.7 Low —
19.2° 0.7 Low —

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

About Copenhagen

Located in Denmark, Copenhagen serves as the country’s capital and largest city. It sits along the Øresund and covers an area of 90.9 square kilometres at an elevation of 14 metres above sea level. The city has existed as a municipality since 1167 and currently holds a population of 667,099 residents as of 2025. Copenhagen maintains formal twin town relationships with Berlin, Prague, and Beijing, among others. The city functions as the primary urban centre within the Capital Region of Denmark, anchoring the surrounding area through its administrative and geographical status on the coast.

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