At solar noon (12:47:39 PM) the sun reaches 34.0° above the horizon in Gatineau. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 2.6 (low). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Gatineau, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34.0° | 2.6 Low | — | |
| 33.7° | 2.6 Low | — | |
| 33.3° | 2.5 Low | — | |
| 33.0° | 2.5 Low | — | |
| 32.6° | 2.4 Low | — | |
| 32.3° | 2.4 Low | — | |
| 31.9° | 2.3 Low | — | |
| 31.6° | 2.3 Low | — | |
| 31.3° | 2.2 Low | — | |
| 30.9° | 2.2 Low | — | |
| 30.6° | 2.1 Low | — | |
| 30.3° | 2.1 Low | — | |
| 30.0° | 2.0 Low | — | |
| 29.7° | 2.0 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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Gatineau is located in the province of Quebec, Canada. The city has existed as a municipality since 1800 and covers an area of 342.3 square kilometres at an elevation of 64 metres. As of 2024, the population is 298,126. The municipal landscape includes the Ottawa River, the Gatineau River, the Rivière du Lièvre, and the Rivière Blanche. Notable features found within the city boundaries include Gatineau Park, the meromictic Pink Lake, and the Alexandra Bridge, which serves as both a road and railway crossing. The city maintains twin town relationships with Des Moines, Tangerang, and Edmonton.
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