UV Index in Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

· America/Bogota

12.0
Extreme · clear-sky maximum Tuesday, October 20, 2026

At solar noon (11:47:05 AM) the sun reaches 73.2° above the horizon in Medellín. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 12.0 (extreme). 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 Medellín, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
73.2° 12.0 Extreme —
72.9° 12.0 Extreme —
72.5° 11.9 Extreme —
72.2° 11.8 Extreme —
71.8° 11.8 Extreme —
71.5° 11.7 Extreme —
71.1° 11.7 Extreme —
70.8° 11.6 Extreme —
70.5° 11.6 Extreme —
70.1° 11.5 Extreme —
69.8° 11.4 Extreme —
69.5° 11.4 Extreme —
69.2° 11.3 Extreme —
68.9° 11.3 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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The UV index in Medellín 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 Medellín or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Medellín.

About Medellín

Medellín is the capital city of the Antioquia region in Colombia, covering an area of 380.7 square kilometres at an elevation of 1405 metres. The city has existed as a municipality since 1675 and recorded a population of 2,529,403 in 2018. The urban landscape includes the University of Antioquia, a public research university, alongside the Metropolitan Cathedral of Medellín and the Tecnológico de Antioquia. Residents and visitors use the Medellín-E. Olaya Herrera international airport for air travel. Natural landmarks within the municipal boundaries include the hills Cerro El Volador and Cerro Nutibara, while cultural institutions feature the Museum of Antioquia and the Medellín Museum of Modern Art.

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