At solar noon (12:57:53 PM) the sun reaches 34.5° above the horizon in Minneapolis. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 2.7 (low). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Minneapolis, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34.5° | 2.7 Low | — | |
| 34.2° | 2.7 Low | — | |
| 33.8° | 2.6 Low | — | |
| 33.5° | 2.6 Low | — | |
| 33.1° | 2.5 Low | — | |
| 32.8° | 2.4 Low | — | |
| 32.4° | 2.4 Low | — | |
| 32.1° | 2.3 Low | — | |
| 31.7° | 2.3 Low | — | |
| 31.4° | 2.2 Low | — | |
| 31.1° | 2.2 Low | — | |
| 30.8° | 2.1 Low | — | |
| 30.4° | 2.1 Low | — | |
| 30.1° | 2.0 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.
High UV today? Sport sunscreen with SPF 100 stays on through sweat — essential for long outdoor activities.
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Minneapolis is the largest city in Minnesota and serves as the seat of Hennepin County. It occupies an area of 148.8 square kilometers at an elevation of 264 meters and has existed as a municipality since 1850. The city is situated on the Mississippi River and recorded a population of 429,954 in 2020. Notable infrastructure and landmarks include the I-35W Mississippi River bridge, the Saint Anthony Falls, and the Weisman Art Museum. Minneapolis maintains formal twin town relationships with Cuernavaca, Eldoret, Harbin, Tours, and Novosibirsk. Recent occurrences in the city include the 2025 Annunciation Catholic Church shooting.
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