At solar noon (12:04:47 PM) the sun reaches 45.9° above the horizon in Karatsu. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 5.3 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Karatsu, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45.9° | 5.3 Moderate | — | |
| 45.6° | 5.2 Moderate | — | |
| 45.2° | 5.1 Moderate | — | |
| 44.8° | 5.0 Moderate | — | |
| 44.5° | 5.0 Moderate | — | |
| 44.2° | 4.9 Moderate | — | |
| 43.8° | 4.8 Moderate | — | |
| 43.5° | 4.7 Moderate | — | |
| 43.2° | 4.7 Moderate | — | |
| 42.8° | 4.6 Moderate | — | |
| 42.5° | 4.5 Moderate | — | |
| 42.2° | 4.5 Moderate | — | |
| 41.9° | 4.4 Moderate | — | |
| 41.5° | 4.3 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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Karatsu is a city in Saga Prefecture, Japan, with a population of 116,052 as of 2021. The municipality has existed in its current form since 2005 and covers an area of 487.6 square kilometres. Transportation options include Karatsu Station, Hizen-Kubo Station, and Honmutabe Station. The city also maintains a twin town relationship with Yeosu. Geographically, the area is situated along the Genkai Sea and the Matsuura River. Among the notable features located within the city limits are the Japanese castles of Nagoya Castle and Karatsu Castle.
AI-assisted description based on geographic data and editorial notes.