UV Index in Niiza-shi, Saitama, Japan

· Asia/Tokyo

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

At solar noon (11:26:24 AM) the sun reaches 43.6° above the horizon in Niiza-shi. 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.

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UV index in Niiza-shi, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
43.6° 4.7 Moderate —
43.2° 4.6 Moderate —
42.9° 4.5 Moderate —
42.5° 4.5 Moderate —
42.2° 4.4 Moderate —
41.8° 4.3 Moderate —
41.5° 4.3 Moderate —
41.1° 4.2 Moderate —
40.8° 4.1 Moderate —
40.5° 4.1 Moderate —
40.2° 4.0 Moderate —
39.8° 3.9 Moderate —
39.5° 3.9 Moderate —
39.2° 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 Niiza-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 Niiza-shi or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Niiza-shi.

About Niiza-shi

Located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, Niiza-shi has existed as a municipality since 1970. The city covers an area of 22.8 square kilometres and recorded a population of 165,997 in 2021. Transport infrastructure includes Niiza Station, Shiki Station, and the Niiza Freight Terminal. The landscape features the Kurome River and Myoonzawa, while educational institutions such as Atomi University and Jumonji University operate within the city limits. Additionally, the municipality contains the Heirin-ji Temple. Niiza-shi maintains formal twin town relationships with Neuruppin and Jyväskylä.

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