At solar noon (12:38:29 PM) the sun reaches 45.6° above the horizon in Manhattan Beach. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 5.2 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Manhattan Beach, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45.6° | 5.2 Moderate | — | |
| 45.2° | 5.1 Moderate | — | |
| 44.9° | 5.0 Moderate | — | |
| 44.5° | 4.9 Moderate | — | |
| 44.2° | 4.9 Moderate | — | |
| 43.8° | 4.8 Moderate | — | |
| 43.5° | 4.7 Moderate | — | |
| 43.1° | 4.7 Moderate | — | |
| 42.8° | 4.6 Moderate | — | |
| 42.5° | 4.5 Moderate | — | |
| 42.2° | 4.4 Moderate | — | |
| 41.8° | 4.4 Moderate | — | |
| 41.5° | 4.3 Moderate | — | |
| 41.2° | 4.2 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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Manhattan Beach is a beachfront city located in Los Angeles County, California, along the Pacific Ocean. It has existed as a municipality since 1912 and covers a total area of 10.2 square kilometers. As of 2020, the population of the city was 35,506. Notable features within the municipal boundaries include Sand Dune Park, which is categorized as an urban park, and Bruce's Beach, which serves as a park. The area functions as a coastal municipality within the broader geographic context of Southern California.
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