At solar noon (01:04:07 PM) the sun reaches 24.9° above the horizon in Kiel. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 1.3 (low). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Kiel, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24.9° | 1.3 Low | — | |
| 24.6° | 1.2 Low | — | |
| 24.2° | 1.2 Low | — | |
| 23.9° | 1.1 Low | — | |
| 23.5° | 1.1 Low | — | |
| 23.2° | 1.1 Low | — | |
| 22.9° | 1.0 Low | — | |
| 22.5° | 1.0 Low | — | |
| 22.2° | 1.0 Low | — | |
| 21.9° | 0.9 Low | — | |
| 21.5° | 0.9 Low | — | |
| 21.2° | 0.9 Low | — | |
| 20.9° | 0.8 Low | — | |
| 20.6° | 0.8 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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Kiel is located in the state of Schleswig-Holstein in Germany. Positioned at an elevation of five meters, the city covers an area of 118.7 square kilometers and has a population of 251,842 as of 2025. It has existed as a municipality since 1242 and borders both the Kiel Canal and the Kieler Förde. Notable features include Kiel University, the annual folk festival known as Kiel Week, and Kiel Central station, which functions as a dead-end railway station. The city’s geography includes Wohlersberg as its highest point and the lake Wellsee. Kiel maintains partnerships with twin towns including Gdynia, Vaasa, Brest, Coventry, and Tallinn.
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