UV Index in Ginowan Shi, Okinawa, Japan

· Asia/Tokyo

7.1
High · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (12:13:33 PM) the sun reaches 53.1° above the horizon in Ginowan Shi. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 7.1 (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 Ginowan Shi, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
53.1° 7.1 High —
52.7° 7.1 High —
52.4° 7.0 High —
52.0° 6.9 High —
51.7° 6.8 High —
51.3° 6.7 High —
51.0° 6.7 High —
50.6° 6.6 High —
50.3° 6.5 High —
50.0° 6.4 High —
49.7° 6.4 High —
49.3° 6.3 High —
49.0° 6.2 High —
48.7° 6.1 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 Ginowan Shi 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 Ginowan Shi or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Ginowan Shi.

About Ginowan Shi

Ginowan Shi covers 19.8 square kilometers in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, and has existed as a municipality since 1962. Facing the East China Sea, the city recorded a population of 99,256 residents in 2021. Educational and cultural infrastructure includes the private institution Okinawa International University and the Sakima Art Museum. Transport history in the area is marked by the former railway station Ōyama Station. As a city within the Okinawa region, its development reflects the broader administrative structure of the prefecture. The municipality maintains these features within its established borders as it serves its local population.

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