UV Index in Kabale, Western, Uganda

· Africa/Kampala

13.0
Extreme · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (12:44:42 PM) the sun reaches 80.5° above the horizon in Kabale. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 13.0 (extreme). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.

☀️ Sun Safety: When the UV index is high, protect yourself with sunscreen, shade, and a hat. Values of 6 or more indicate increased sunburn risk!

UV index in Kabale, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
80.5° 13.0 Extreme —
80.1° 12.9 Extreme —
79.8° 12.9 Extreme —
79.4° 12.9 Extreme —
79.1° 12.8 Extreme —
78.7° 12.8 Extreme —
78.4° 12.8 Extreme —
78.1° 12.7 Extreme —
77.7° 12.7 Extreme —
77.4° 12.6 Extreme —
77.1° 12.6 Extreme —
76.8° 12.6 Extreme —
76.4° 12.5 Extreme —
76.1° 12.5 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 Kabale 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 Kabale or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Kabale.

About Kabale

Kabale is a city located in the Western Region of Uganda, sitting at an elevation of 2,000 metres. The city is home to Kabale University, which serves as a center for higher education, and the Kabale Regional Museum. Daily commerce is facilitated by the Kabale Central Market and the Kabale Irish potato market. The religious landscape of the area includes the Our Lady of Good Shepherd Cathedral. These facilities operate within the city’s mountainous geographic setting in the western part of the country.

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