UV Index in Montagu, Western Cape, South Africa

· Africa/Johannesburg

9.6
Very High · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (12:24:11 PM) the sun reaches 67.0° above the horizon in Montagu. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 9.6 (very high). 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 Montagu, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
67.0° 9.6 Very High —
67.4° 9.6 Very High —
67.7° 9.7 Very High —
68.1° 9.7 Very High —
68.4° 9.8 Very High —
68.7° 9.9 Very High —
69.1° 9.9 Very High —
69.4° 10.0 Very High —
69.7° 10.0 Very High —
70.1° 10.1 Very High —
70.4° 10.1 Very High —
70.7° 10.2 Very High —
71.0° 10.2 Very High —
71.3° 10.3 Very High —

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 Montagu 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 Montagu or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Montagu.

About Montagu

Located in the Western Cape province of South Africa, the town of Montagu dates from 1856. The landscape includes the Dutch Reformed Church, Montagu, which is a church building situated within the municipality. The town has existed as a municipality since the mid-nineteenth century and remains a documented settlement within the regional administrative framework of the Western Cape.

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