At solar noon (12:03:00 PM) the sun reaches 45.7° above the horizon in Fukuoka. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 5.2 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Fukuoka, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45.7° | 5.2 Moderate | — | |
| 45.4° | 5.1 Moderate | — | |
| 45.0° | 5.1 Moderate | — | |
| 44.7° | 5.0 Moderate | — | |
| 44.3° | 4.9 Moderate | — | |
| 44.0° | 4.8 Moderate | — | |
| 43.7° | 4.8 Moderate | — | |
| 43.3° | 4.7 Moderate | — | |
| 43.0° | 4.6 Moderate | — | |
| 42.7° | 4.6 Moderate | — | |
| 42.3° | 4.5 Moderate | — | |
| 42.0° | 4.4 Moderate | — | |
| 41.7° | 4.4 Moderate | — | |
| 41.4° | 4.3 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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Fukuoka sits at an elevation of 8 meters along the shores of Hakata Bay, where it is also defined by the Naka, Mikasa, and Muromi rivers. As the capital city of its namesake prefecture in Japan, it has existed as a municipality since 1889 and recorded a population of 1,603,043 in 2020. The city features the Hakozaki Shrine, Fukuoka Mosque, and Fukuoka University. Infrastructure includes the Kūkō Line, which provides airport rail links, alongside stations such as Yoshizuka Station, Kashii Station, and Fukkōdaimae Station. The city maintains formal twin town relationships with Bordeaux, Guangzhou, Oakland, Bangkok, and Lagos.
AI-assisted description based on geographic data and editorial notes.