At solar noon (12:02:10 PM) the sun reaches 79.6° above the horizon in La Plaine-des-Palmistes. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 12.1 (extreme). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in La Plaine-des-Palmistes, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79.6° | 12.1 Extreme | — | |
| 80.0° | 12.2 Extreme | — | |
| 80.3° | 12.2 Extreme | — | |
| 80.7° | 12.2 Extreme | — | |
| 81.0° | 12.3 Extreme | — | |
| 81.4° | 12.3 Extreme | — | |
| 81.7° | 12.3 Extreme | — | |
| 82.0° | 12.3 Extreme | — | |
| 82.4° | 12.4 Extreme | — | |
| 82.7° | 12.4 Extreme | — | |
| 83.0° | 12.4 Extreme | — | |
| 83.3° | 12.4 Extreme | — | |
| 83.7° | 12.4 Extreme | — | |
| 84.0° | 12.5 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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La Plaine-des-Palmistes is located in the Saint-Benoît region of Reunion. The commune covers an area of 83.2 square kilometers and recorded a population of 6,936 in 2023. The local landscape is defined by several geological and hydrological features. Notable among these are the mountain pass known as Col de Bellevue, the mountain identified as Gros Piton Rond, and the waterfall called Cascade Biberon. Several rivers also flow through the territory, including Bras Cabot, Ravine Sèche, Rivière Sainte-Anne, and Bras Noir. The area is also home to the mountain known as Piton des Songes.
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