UV Index in Gardanne, Bouches-du-Rhône, France

· Europe/Paris

3.0
Moderate · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (01:22:47 PM) the sun reaches 35.8° above the horizon in Gardanne. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 3.0 (moderate). 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 Gardanne, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
35.8° 3.0 Moderate —
35.4° 2.9 Low —
35.1° 2.9 Low —
34.7° 2.8 Low —
34.4° 2.7 Low —
34.0° 2.7 Low —
33.7° 2.6 Low —
33.4° 2.6 Low —
33.0° 2.5 Low —
32.7° 2.5 Low —
32.4° 2.4 Low —
32.1° 2.4 Low —
31.7° 2.3 Low —
31.4° 2.3 Low —

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 Gardanne 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 Gardanne or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Gardanne.

About Gardanne

Gardanne is a commune covering 27.0 square kilometres in the Bouches-du-Rhône region of France. Situated at an elevation of 205 metres, the municipality had a population of 21,597 in 2023. Transportation infrastructure includes the Gare de Gardanne, which functions as a local railway station. The town also contains two specific church buildings: the Église Saint-Pierre de Gardanne and the église du Sacré-Cœur de Biver. These features represent the primary notable sites identified within the commune's administrative area. The layout of the territory remains defined by its established boundaries within the department.

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