UV Index in Munakata-shi, Fukuoka, Japan

· Asia/Tokyo

5.2
Moderate · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (12:02:28 PM) the sun reaches 45.5° above the horizon in Munakata-shi. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 5.2 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.

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UV index in Munakata-shi, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
45.5° 5.2 Moderate —
45.2° 5.1 Moderate —
44.8° 5.0 Moderate —
44.5° 4.9 Moderate —
44.1° 4.9 Moderate —
43.8° 4.8 Moderate —
43.5° 4.7 Moderate —
43.1° 4.7 Moderate —
42.8° 4.6 Moderate —
42.5° 4.5 Moderate —
42.1° 4.4 Moderate —
41.8° 4.4 Moderate —
41.5° 4.3 Moderate —
41.2° 4.2 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.

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The UV index in Munakata-shi 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 Munakata-shi or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Munakata-shi.

About Munakata-shi

Munakata is located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, and spans an area of 119.9 square kilometres. As of 2020, the population of the city was 97,041. The municipality has existed since 1981 and is situated along the Hibiki Sea and the Genkai Sea. Within its borders, the city contains the Shinto shrine Munakata Taisha, the island of Okinoshima, and the railway station Akama Station. The local landscape is further defined by various transit points and geographical features, including the over-track stations of Kyōikudaimae and Tōgō, as well as Mount Kodaiji and the islands of Jinoshima and Ōshima.

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