At solar noon (12:35:57 PM) the sun reaches 45.4° above the horizon in Irvine. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 5.1 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Irvine, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45.4° | 5.1 Moderate | — | |
| 45.1° | 5.1 Moderate | — | |
| 44.7° | 5.0 Moderate | — | |
| 44.4° | 4.9 Moderate | — | |
| 44.0° | 4.9 Moderate | — | |
| 43.7° | 4.8 Moderate | — | |
| 43.4° | 4.7 Moderate | — | |
| 43.0° | 4.6 Moderate | — | |
| 42.7° | 4.6 Moderate | — | |
| 42.4° | 4.5 Moderate | — | |
| 42.0° | 4.4 Moderate | — | |
| 41.7° | 4.4 Moderate | — | |
| 41.4° | 4.3 Moderate | — | |
| 41.1° | 4.2 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.
Bright conditions call for proper eye protection. Polarized lenses reduce glare and block harmful UV rays.
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Irvine is located in Orange County, California, in the United States. Spanning 170.7 square kilometers, the municipality has existed as a city since 1971. In 2020, the population was 281,707. Notable features within the city include the University of California, Irvine, a public research university, and the Irvine Transportation Center, which functions as a railway station. The Great Park also occupies space within the city limits. Irvine maintains official twin town relationships with Hermosillo, Taoyuan District, and Tsukuba. Additional infrastructure and landmarks include Brandman University, the Islamic Center of Irvine, Pretend City Children's Museum, Agua Chinon Creek, and Blue Gum Park.
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