UV Index in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

· Asia/Kuala Lumpur

12.7
Extreme · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (12:49:38 PM) the sun reaches 77.8° above the horizon in Johor Bahru. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 12.7 (extreme). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.

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UV index in Johor Bahru, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
77.8° 12.7 Extreme —
77.5° 12.7 Extreme —
77.1° 12.6 Extreme —
76.8° 12.6 Extreme —
76.4° 12.5 Extreme —
76.1° 12.5 Extreme —
75.8° 12.4 Extreme —
75.4° 12.4 Extreme —
75.1° 12.3 Extreme —
74.8° 12.3 Extreme —
74.4° 12.3 Extreme —
74.1° 12.2 Extreme —
73.8° 12.2 Extreme —
73.5° 12.1 Extreme —

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

About Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru has existed as a municipality since 1855 and serves as the state capital of Johor, Malaysia. The city covers an area of 373.2 square kilometres and sits at an elevation of 32 metres along the Straits of Johor. In 2017, the population was recorded at 797,882. Infrastructure includes the Johor–Singapore Causeway, which functions as an international bridge, and the Johor Bahru Sentral station. Among the religious sites located within the city are the Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque and the An-Nur Kotaraya Mosque. The city maintains twin town relationships with Jeddah and Istanbul.

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