UV Index in Pingtung, Taiwan

· Asia/Taipei

8.1
Very High · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (11:42:41 AM) the sun reaches 56.7° above the horizon in Pingtung. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 8.1 (very high). 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 Pingtung, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
56.7° 8.1 Very High —
56.3° 8.0 Very High —
56.0° 7.9 High —
55.6° 7.9 High —
55.3° 7.8 High —
54.9° 7.7 High —
54.6° 7.6 High —
54.2° 7.6 High —
53.9° 7.5 High —
53.6° 7.4 High —
53.2° 7.3 High —
52.9° 7.3 High —
52.6° 7.2 High —
52.3° 7.1 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 Pingtung 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 Pingtung or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Pingtung.

About Pingtung

Located in the country of Taiwan, Pingtung functions as a county-controlled city within Pingtung County. It occupies an area of 66.0 square kilometres and sits at an elevation of 23.0 metres. As of 2026, the city has a population of 190,928. Infrastructure in the area includes Pingtung Airport, which serves the region alongside the rail transport provided by Pingtung Station and Liukuaicuo Station. The city also hosts the National Pingtung University, which is one of the primary educational institutions within the municipal boundaries. Other sites present in the city are the Pingtung Art Museum and various religious or cultural structures like the Bei Yuan Temple.

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