UV Index in Gangshan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

· Asia/Taipei

8.1
Very High · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (11:43:32 AM) the sun reaches 56.5° above the horizon in Gangshan District. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 8.1 (very 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 Gangshan District, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
56.5° 8.1 Very High —
56.2° 8.0 Very High —
55.8° 7.9 High —
55.5° 7.8 High —
55.1° 7.8 High —
54.8° 7.7 High —
54.4° 7.6 High —
54.1° 7.5 High —
53.8° 7.4 High —
53.4° 7.4 High —
53.1° 7.3 High —
52.8° 7.2 High —
52.5° 7.1 High —
52.2° 7.1 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 Gangshan District 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 Gangshan District or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Gangshan District.

About Gangshan District

Gangshan District covers an area of 47.9 square kilometers in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, with an elevation of 17 meters above sea level. As of 2026, the population is 94,367. The Agongdian River flows through the district, which also features the Republic of China Air Force Museum. The local landscape includes Dagang Mountain. Infrastructure and landmarks within the district include the Gangshan Water Tower, the Kaohsiung Museum of Shadow Puppet, and the Siaogangshan Skywalk Park. Residents and visitors have access to the Gangshan Tong-yi Cinema for entertainment, while the Kangshan Presbyterian Church serves as a designated Christian church building within the area.

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