At solar noon (12:58:50 PM) the sun reaches 31.8° above the horizon in Madrid. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 2.4 (low). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Madrid, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31.8° | 2.4 Low | — | |
| 31.6° | 2.3 Low | — | |
| 31.3° | 2.3 Low | — | |
| 31.1° | 2.2 Low | — | |
| 30.8° | 2.2 Low | — | |
| 30.6° | 2.2 Low | — | |
| 30.3° | 2.1 Low | — | |
| 30.1° | 2.1 Low | — | |
| 29.9° | 2.1 Low | — | |
| 29.6° | 2.0 Low | — | |
| 29.4° | 2.0 Low | — | |
| 29.2° | 2.0 Low | — | |
| 29.0° | 1.9 Low | — | |
| 28.8° | 1.9 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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With a population of 3,506,730 as of 2025, Madrid serves as the capital of Spain. Located in the region of Madrid at an elevation of 663 metres, the municipality covers an area of 604.5 square kilometres and borders the Manzanares river and the Arroyo Meaques. The city includes the Royal Palace of Madrid, the Bernabéu stadium, and the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. It maintains formal ties with cities such as Buenos Aires, Abu Dhabi, Asunción, Beijing, and Berlin. Educational and cultural institutions within the city include the Biblioteca Nacional de España, the Complutense University of Madrid, and the ESCP Business School.
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