At solar noon (12:44:47 PM) the sun reaches 39.7° above the horizon in Denver. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 3.8 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Denver, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39.7° | 3.8 Moderate | — | |
| 39.4° | 3.7 Moderate | — | |
| 39.0° | 3.7 Moderate | — | |
| 38.7° | 3.6 Moderate | — | |
| 38.3° | 3.5 Moderate | — | |
| 38.0° | 3.5 Moderate | — | |
| 37.6° | 3.4 Moderate | — | |
| 37.3° | 3.3 Moderate | — | |
| 37.0° | 3.3 Moderate | — | |
| 36.6° | 3.2 Moderate | — | |
| 36.3° | 3.2 Moderate | — | |
| 36.0° | 3.1 Moderate | — | |
| 35.7° | 3.0 Moderate | — | |
| 35.4° | 3.0 Moderate | — |
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.
Bright conditions call for proper eye protection. Polarized lenses reduce glare and block harmful UV rays.
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Denver is the capital of Colorado and a consolidated city-county in the United States. It sits at an elevation of 1609 metres and covers an area of 401.4 square kilometres. The city has existed as a municipality since 1858 and, as of 2020, had a population of 715,522. The South Platte River and Cherry Creek both flow through the city. Denver International Airport serves as a primary transport hub, while the University of Denver functions as a private research university. Ball Arena is situated within the city as well. Denver maintains twin town relationships with La Paz, Nairobi, Brest, Potenza, and Cuernavaca.
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