UV Index in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan

· Asia/Tokyo

4.9
Moderate · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (11:33:44 AM) the sun reaches 44.7° above the horizon in Hamamatsu. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 4.9 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.

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UV index in Hamamatsu, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
44.7° 4.9 Moderate —
44.3° 4.9 Moderate —
43.9° 4.8 Moderate —
43.6° 4.7 Moderate —
43.3° 4.7 Moderate —
42.9° 4.6 Moderate —
42.6° 4.5 Moderate —
42.2° 4.4 Moderate —
41.9° 4.4 Moderate —
41.6° 4.3 Moderate —
41.2° 4.2 Moderate —
40.9° 4.2 Moderate —
40.6° 4.1 Moderate —
40.3° 4.0 Moderate —

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 Hamamatsu 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 Hamamatsu or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Hamamatsu.

About Hamamatsu

Located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, Hamamatsu has existed as a municipality since 1911. The city covers an area of 1,558.1 square kilometers and had a population of 788,211 as of 2021. Its geography is defined by the Enshū Sea, the Tenryū River, and Lake Hamana. Infrastructure in the city includes Hamamatsu Station, alongside other transport hubs such as Chūbu-Tenryū Station and Takatsuka Station. Hamamatsu maintains international relationships with twin towns including Warsaw, Campo Grande, Camas, Chehalis, and Porterville. The Hamamatsu University School of Medicine is also located within the city limits.

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