At solar noon (11:17:56 AM) the sun reaches 81.9° above the horizon in Costa Rica. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 12.5 (extreme). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Costa Rica, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81.9° | 12.5 Extreme | — | |
| 82.2° | 12.5 Extreme | — | |
| 82.6° | 12.5 Extreme | — | |
| 82.9° | 12.6 Extreme | — | |
| 83.3° | 12.6 Extreme | — | |
| 83.6° | 12.6 Extreme | — | |
| 84.0° | 12.6 Extreme | — | |
| 84.3° | 12.6 Extreme | — | |
| 84.6° | 12.7 Extreme | — | |
| 85.0° | 12.7 Extreme | — | |
| 85.3° | 12.7 Extreme | — | |
| 85.6° | 12.7 Extreme | — | |
| 85.9° | 12.7 Extreme | — | |
| 86.2° | 12.7 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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Located in Brazil, the municipality of Costa Rica is situated within the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. The area spans 5,722.8 square kilometres and sits at an elevation of 641 metres. As of 2025, the population of the municipality is 28,740. One notable feature within the territory is the Nascentes do Rio Taquari State Park.
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