UV Index in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

· Asia/Riyadh

7.1
High · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (11:24:15 AM) the sun reaches 52.8° above the horizon in Dammam. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 7.1 (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 Dammam, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
52.8° 7.1 High —
52.5° 7.0 High —
52.1° 6.9 High —
51.8° 6.8 High —
51.4° 6.8 High —
51.1° 6.7 High —
50.8° 6.6 High —
50.4° 6.5 High —
50.1° 6.4 High —
49.8° 6.4 High —
49.4° 6.3 High —
49.1° 6.2 High —
48.8° 6.2 High —
48.5° 6.1 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 Dammam 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 Dammam or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Dammam.

About Dammam

Dammam covers an area of 800 square kilometres within the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. This port city has existed as a municipality since 1922 and sits at an elevation of 10 metres. As of 2012, the population was 903,000. Infrastructure in the city includes the Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium, which is a major sports facility. Educational institutions operating in the area include the College of Dentistry University of Dammam and the Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University. Additionally, the city contains the Mosque of Imam Hussein, serving as a site for religious activity within the regional landscape.

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