UV Index in Maia, Porto, Portugal

· Europe/Lisbon

3.4
Moderate · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (01:19:04 PM) the sun reaches 38.0° above the horizon in Maia. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 3.4 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.

☀️ Sun Safety: When the UV index is high, protect yourself with sunscreen, shade, and a hat. Values of 6 or more indicate increased sunburn risk!

UV index in Maia, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
38.0° 3.4 Moderate —
37.6° 3.4 Moderate —
37.3° 3.3 Moderate —
36.9° 3.2 Moderate —
36.6° 3.2 Moderate —
36.2° 3.1 Moderate —
35.9° 3.0 Moderate —
35.6° 3.0 Moderate —
35.2° 2.9 Low —
34.9° 2.9 Low —
34.6° 2.8 Low —
34.3° 2.8 Low —
33.9° 2.7 Low —
33.6° 2.7 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.

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The UV index in Maia measures the intensity of ultraviolet radiation reaching the ground. Values below 3 are considered low risk, while 6 and above require sun protection such as sunscreen, sunglasses, and shade. The clear-sky value shows how strong the sun can get on each day; the forecast shows what is expected with clouds. See today's sunrise and sunset times for Maia or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Maia.

About Maia

Maia is a municipality in Portugal with a population of 134,977 recorded in 2021. It has existed as a municipality since 1519 and encompasses an area of 82.9 square kilometres. The local infrastructure includes numerous transit points, such as the Maia Train Station, the Castelo da Maia train station, and the Pedras Rubras Train Station. The area also hosts the Estádio Prof. Dr. José Vieira de Carvalho. Maia maintains formal twin town relationships with Mantes-la-Jolie, Andrézieux-Bouthéon, Sault Ste. Marie, and Mbombela. Geographically, the municipality is situated within the Porto region.

AI-assisted description based on geographic data and editorial notes.