At solar noon (11:51:49 AM) the sun reaches 88.0° above the horizon in Kitwe. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 13.1 (extreme). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Kitwe, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88.0° | 13.1 Extreme | — | |
| 88.3° | 13.1 Extreme | — | |
| 88.7° | 13.1 Extreme | — | |
| 89.0° | 13.1 Extreme | — | |
| 89.4° | 13.1 Extreme | — | |
| 89.7° | 13.1 Extreme | — | |
| 90.0° | 13.1 Extreme | — | |
| 89.6° | 13.1 Extreme | — | |
| 89.3° | 13.1 Extreme | — | |
| 89.0° | 13.1 Extreme | — | |
| 88.6° | 13.1 Extreme | — | |
| 88.3° | 13.1 Extreme | — | |
| 88.0° | 13.1 Extreme | — | |
| 87.7° | 13.1 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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Located in the Copperbelt region of Zambia, Kitwe has existed as a municipality since 1936. The city sits at an elevation of 1,200 meters and had a recorded population of 625,000 in 2022. Educational institutions serving the area include Copperbelt University and Copperstone University. Transportation infrastructure is supported by Southdowns Airport. Kitwe maintains formal twin town relationships with Baia Mare, Detroit, Bor, Sheffield, and Ponta Grossa.
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