9.9
Very High · clear-sky maximum
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
At solar noon (12:06:32 PM) the sun reaches 68.5° above the horizon in Graaff-Reinet. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 9.9 (very 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 Graaff-Reinet, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68.5° | 9.9 Very High | — | |
| 68.9° | 10.0 Very High | — | |
| 69.2° | 10.0 Very High | — | |
| 69.6° | 10.1 Very High | — | |
| 69.9° | 10.1 Very High | — | |
| 70.3° | 10.2 Very High | — | |
| 70.6° | 10.2 Very High | — | |
| 70.9° | 10.3 Very High | — | |
| 71.3° | 10.3 Very High | — | |
| 71.6° | 10.4 Very High | — | |
| 71.9° | 10.4 Very High | — | |
| 72.2° | 10.5 Very High | — | |
| 72.6° | 10.5 Very High | — | |
| 72.9° | 10.6 Very 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 Graaff-Reinet 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.
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