At solar noon (11:41:39 AM) the sun reaches 44.3° above the horizon in Kyoto. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 4.9 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Kyoto, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44.3° | 4.9 Moderate | — | |
| 44.0° | 4.8 Moderate | — | |
| 43.6° | 4.7 Moderate | — | |
| 43.3° | 4.6 Moderate | — | |
| 42.9° | 4.6 Moderate | — | |
| 42.6° | 4.5 Moderate | — | |
| 42.2° | 4.4 Moderate | — | |
| 41.9° | 4.4 Moderate | — | |
| 41.6° | 4.3 Moderate | — | |
| 41.2° | 4.2 Moderate | — | |
| 40.9° | 4.2 Moderate | — | |
| 40.6° | 4.1 Moderate | — | |
| 40.3° | 4.0 Moderate | — | |
| 40.0° | 4.0 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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Located in Japan within the Kyōto Prefecture, Kyoto covers an area of 827.8 square kilometers and has a population of 1,448,964 as of 2022. The municipality has existed as a municipality since 1889. The city is situated near the Kamo River, the Katsura River, the Yodo River, and the Lake Biwa Canal, with Mount Minako serving as its highest point. Notable features include the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, Ritsumeikan University, and Doshisha University. Kyoto maintains twin town relationships with Florence, Kyiv, Cologne, Xi'an, and Guadalajara. Its geography also incorporates the Kamo River, Honnō-ji Temple, Sanjō Ōhashi Bridge, Kamo Shrine, and Hongan-ji Temple.
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