At solar noon (12:56:10 PM) the sun reaches 40.6° above the horizon in Montrose. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 4.0 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Montrose, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40.6° | 4.0 Moderate | — | |
| 40.3° | 3.9 Moderate | — | |
| 39.9° | 3.9 Moderate | — | |
| 39.6° | 3.8 Moderate | — | |
| 39.2° | 3.7 Moderate | — | |
| 38.9° | 3.7 Moderate | — | |
| 38.6° | 3.6 Moderate | — | |
| 38.2° | 3.5 Moderate | — | |
| 37.9° | 3.5 Moderate | — | |
| 37.6° | 3.4 Moderate | — | |
| 37.2° | 3.4 Moderate | — | |
| 36.9° | 3.3 Moderate | — | |
| 36.6° | 3.2 Moderate | — | |
| 36.3° | 3.2 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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Located in western Colorado in the United States, Montrose serves as the county seat of Montrose County. The city encompasses an area of 46.3 square kilometers and has existed as a municipality since 1882. As of 2020, the population was 20,291. Transportation and civic infrastructure include the Montrose Regional Airport, the Denver and Rio Grande Depot railway station, and the Montrose Masonic Temple, Lodge No. 63. Local institutions also include the Ute Indian Museum, the Museum of the Mountain West, and the Montrose County Historical Museum, alongside the Montrose Botanic Gardens and the Methodist Episcopal Church of Montrose.
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