UV Index in Gordes, Vaucluse, France

· Europe/Paris

2.9
Low · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (01:23:52 PM) the sun reaches 35.3° above the horizon in Gordes. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 2.9 (low). 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 Gordes, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
35.3° 2.9 Low —
35.0° 2.8 Low —
34.6° 2.8 Low —
34.3° 2.7 Low —
33.9° 2.7 Low —
33.6° 2.6 Low —
33.2° 2.5 Low —
32.9° 2.5 Low —
32.6° 2.4 Low —
32.2° 2.4 Low —
31.9° 2.3 Low —
31.6° 2.3 Low —
31.3° 2.2 Low —
31.0° 2.2 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 Gordes 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 Gordes or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Gordes.

About Gordes

Gordes is a commune located in the Vaucluse department of France. Covering an area of 48.0 square kilometres at an elevation of 111 metres, the municipality had a recorded population of 1,661 residents in 2023. The area contains the Sénanque Abbey, which serves as a Cistercian monastery, as well as the Village des Bories, an archaeological site. Visitors may also find the Abbatiale de l'abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque, which functions as an abbey church. These locations represent three of the notable features found within the administrative boundaries of the commune.

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