At solar noon (11:46:55 AM) the sun reaches 72.9° 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.
UV index in Medellín, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | |
| 68.5° | 11.2 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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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.
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