At solar noon (12:01:16 PM) the sun reaches 45.5° above the horizon in Kitakyushu. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 5.2 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Kitakyushu, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45.5° | 5.2 Moderate | — | |
| 45.1° | 5.1 Moderate | — | |
| 44.8° | 5.0 Moderate | — | |
| 44.4° | 4.9 Moderate | — | |
| 44.1° | 4.9 Moderate | — | |
| 43.8° | 4.8 Moderate | — | |
| 43.4° | 4.7 Moderate | — | |
| 43.1° | 4.6 Moderate | — | |
| 42.7° | 4.6 Moderate | — | |
| 42.4° | 4.5 Moderate | — | |
| 42.1° | 4.4 Moderate | — | |
| 41.8° | 4.4 Moderate | — | |
| 41.4° | 4.3 Moderate | — | |
| 41.1° | 4.2 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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Kitakyushu is a city in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, that has existed as a municipality since 1963. According to 2020 census data, the population is 935,084. The city covers an area of 487.7 square kilometres and maintains twin town relationships with Norfolk, Surabaya, Dalian, Haiphong, and Tacoma. Notable infrastructure includes Mojikō Station, a dead-end railway station, as well as the Kyushu Institute of Technology and the University of Kitakyushu. Geographically, the area is situated along the Hibiki Sea, the Kanmon Straits, and the Suō Sea. Mount Fukuchi serves as the city's highest point.
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