At solar noon (12:44:52 PM) the sun reaches 44.0° above the horizon in Memphis. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 4.8 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Memphis, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44.0° | 4.8 Moderate | — | |
| 43.6° | 4.7 Moderate | — | |
| 43.3° | 4.6 Moderate | — | |
| 42.9° | 4.6 Moderate | — | |
| 42.6° | 4.5 Moderate | — | |
| 42.2° | 4.4 Moderate | — | |
| 41.9° | 4.4 Moderate | — | |
| 41.6° | 4.3 Moderate | — | |
| 41.2° | 4.2 Moderate | — | |
| 40.9° | 4.2 Moderate | — | |
| 40.6° | 4.1 Moderate | — | |
| 40.3° | 4.0 Moderate | — | |
| 40.0° | 4.0 Moderate | — | |
| 39.6° | 3.9 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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Memphis is located in Tennessee and serves as the county seat of Shelby County. The city has existed as a municipality since 1819 and occupies an area of 845.2 square kilometers at an elevation of 103 meters. Situated along the Mississippi River, it recorded a population of 633,104 in 2020. Infrastructure in the city includes Memphis International Airport, which facilitates air travel, and Central Station, a railway station. Among the institutions and sites found within its borders are the University of Memphis, the Blues Hall of Fame, the Pyramid Arena, the Memphis Zoo, the MATA Trolley, and Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
AI-assisted description based on geographic data and editorial notes.