UV Index in Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Japan

· Asia/Tokyo

4.7
Moderate · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (11:26:01 AM) the sun reaches 43.6° above the horizon in Nakano-ku. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 4.7 (moderate). 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 Nakano-ku, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
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° 4.3 Moderate —
41.6° 4.3 Moderate —
41.2° 4.2 Moderate —
40.9° 4.1 Moderate —
40.6° 4.1 Moderate —
40.2° 4.0 Moderate —
39.9° 3.9 Moderate —
39.6° 3.9 Moderate —
39.3° 3.8 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 Nakano-ku 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 Nakano-ku or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Nakano-ku.

About Nakano-ku

Nakano-ku covers an area of 15.6 square kilometres within the Tokyo Metropolis. This special ward, which has existed as a municipality since 1947, recorded a population of 341,014 in 2021. The landscape is marked by the presence of the Kanda River, while Nakano Station serves as a primary transit point for the area. The Nogata Water Tower also stands as a notable feature of the ward. Nakano-ku maintains formal twin-town relationships with the Japanese municipalities of Aomori and Tamura. Other waterways running through the region include the Egota, Myōshōji, and Zenpukuji rivers, alongside sites like the Egota Hikawa Shrine and Fukuju-in Temple.

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