UV Index in Palima, Southern, Sierra Leone

· Africa/Freetown

11.6
Extreme · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (12:30:41 PM) the sun reaches 71.1° above the horizon in Palima. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 11.6 (extreme). 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 Palima, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
71.1° 11.6 Extreme —
70.7° 11.6 Extreme —
70.4° 11.5 Extreme —
70.0° 11.4 Extreme —
69.7° 11.4 Extreme —
69.3° 11.3 Extreme —
69.0° 11.3 Extreme —
68.7° 11.2 Extreme —
68.3° 11.1 Extreme —
68.0° 11.1 Extreme —
67.7° 11.0 Extreme —
67.4° 10.9 Very High —
67.0° 10.9 Very High —
66.7° 10.8 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 Palima 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 Palima or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Palima.