At solar noon (01:21:15 PM) the sun reaches 20.5° above the horizon in Gjesdal. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 0.8 (low). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Gjesdal, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20.5° | 0.8 Low | — | |
| 20.1° | 0.7 Low | — | |
| 19.8° | 0.7 Low | — | |
| 19.4° | 0.7 Low | — | |
| 19.1° | 0.7 Low | — | |
| 18.8° | 0.6 Low | — | |
| 18.4° | 0.6 Low | — | |
| 18.1° | 0.6 Low | — | |
| 17.7° | 0.6 Low | — | |
| 17.4° | 0.5 Low | — | |
| 17.1° | 0.5 Low | — | |
| 16.8° | 0.5 Low | — | |
| 16.5° | 0.5 Low | — | |
| 16.1° | 0.4 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.
Bright conditions call for proper eye protection. Polarized lenses reduce glare and block harmful UV rays.
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Strålaus serves as the highest point within Gjesdal, a municipality in the Rogaland region of Norway that spans 618.0 square kilometers. The area has existed as a municipality since 1965 and recorded a population of 12,715 in 2026. Among the local features are the amusement park Kongeparken, the waterfall Månafossen, and the lake Edlandsvatnet. The municipal landscape also includes several church buildings, such as Gjesdal Church, Dirdal Church, and Old Ålgård Church. The regional geography is further defined by the presence of Limavatnet and Oltedal Church, which are situated within the broader administrative borders of the municipality.
AI-assisted description based on geographic data and editorial notes.