At solar noon (11:47:45 AM) the sun reaches 80.9° above the horizon in Goma. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 13.0 (extreme). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Goma, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80.9° | 13.0 Extreme | — | |
| 80.6° | 13.0 Extreme | — | |
| 80.2° | 12.9 Extreme | — | |
| 79.9° | 12.9 Extreme | — | |
| 79.5° | 12.9 Extreme | — | |
| 79.2° | 12.8 Extreme | — | |
| 78.8° | 12.8 Extreme | — | |
| 78.5° | 12.8 Extreme | — | |
| 78.2° | 12.7 Extreme | — | |
| 77.8° | 12.7 Extreme | — | |
| 77.5° | 12.7 Extreme | — | |
| 77.2° | 12.6 Extreme | — | |
| 76.9° | 12.6 Extreme | — | |
| 76.6° | 12.5 Extreme | — |
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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Goma is located in the Nord-Kivu region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It covers an area of 75.2 square kilometers and recorded a population of 781,875 residents in 2024. The city serves as a hub for both regional and international travel through Goma International Airport. Educational infrastructure includes the University of Goma and the Free University of the Great Lakes Countries. Physical landmarks within the city limits feature the Stade de Virunga, the Cathedral of St. Joseph, and the volcanic crater lake known as Lac Vert. Religious life is also represented by the Mother of Peace cathedral.
AI-assisted description based on geographic data and editorial notes.