At solar noon (01:24:43 PM) the sun reaches 35.7° above the horizon in Istres. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 3.0 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Istres, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35.7° | 3.0 Moderate | — | |
| 35.4° | 2.9 Low | — | |
| 35.0° | 2.8 Low | — | |
| 34.7° | 2.8 Low | — | |
| 34.3° | 2.7 Low | — | |
| 34.0° | 2.7 Low | — | |
| 33.6° | 2.6 Low | — | |
| 33.3° | 2.6 Low | — | |
| 33.0° | 2.5 Low | — | |
| 32.6° | 2.5 Low | — | |
| 32.3° | 2.4 Low | — | |
| 32.0° | 2.3 Low | — | |
| 31.7° | 2.3 Low | — | |
| 31.4° | 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.
Bright conditions call for proper eye protection. Polarized lenses reduce glare and block harmful UV rays.
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Istres is a commune located in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of France. Spanning an area of 113.7 square kilometers at an elevation of 20 meters, the municipality had a population of 44,292 in 2023. The area includes the Réserve naturelle nationale des Coussouls de Crau, a national nature reserve, alongside the broader protected area of Crau. Rail access is provided by three distinct stations: Istres, Gare de Rassuen, and Gare d’Entressen. Religious architecture in the commune features the Église Notre-Dame-de-Beauvoir, the église de la Sainte-Famille d'Istres, and the Chapelle Saint-Sulpice d'Istres. The town maintains a formal partnership with Radolfzell am Bodensee.
AI-assisted description based on geographic data and editorial notes.