UV Index in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa, Japan

· Asia/Tokyo

4.8
Moderate · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (11:27:19 AM) the sun reaches 44.0° above the horizon in Hiratsuka. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 4.8 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.

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UV index in Hiratsuka, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
44.0° 4.8 Moderate —
43.7° 4.7 Moderate —
43.3° 4.6 Moderate —
43.0° 4.6 Moderate —
42.6° 4.5 Moderate —
42.3° 4.4 Moderate —
41.9° 4.4 Moderate —
41.6° 4.3 Moderate —
41.3° 4.2 Moderate —
40.9° 4.2 Moderate —
40.6° 4.1 Moderate —
40.3° 4.0 Moderate —
40.0° 4.0 Moderate —
39.7° 3.9 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 Hiratsuka 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 Hiratsuka or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Hiratsuka.

About Hiratsuka

Located in the Kanagawa prefecture of Japan, Hiratsuka covers an area of 67.8 square kilometres and has existed as a municipality since 1932. The city is situated on the shores of Sagami Bay and is defined by its proximity to the Sagami and Kaname rivers. As of 2020, the population of the city was 257,662. Notable infrastructure includes the Shonan BMW Stadium Hiratsuka, the over-track Hiratsuka Station, and Mount Koma. The city maintains twin town relationships with Hanamaki and Alytus. Local features also include Hiratsuka Sōgō Park, the Hiratsuka City Museum, and the Hiratsuka Fishing Port.

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