At solar noon (11:51:17 AM) the sun reaches 77.0° above the horizon in Popayán. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 12.6 (extreme). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Popayán, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77.0° | 12.6 Extreme | — | |
| 76.7° | 12.5 Extreme | — | |
| 76.3° | 12.5 Extreme | — | |
| 76.0° | 12.5 Extreme | — | |
| 75.6° | 12.4 Extreme | — | |
| 75.3° | 12.4 Extreme | — | |
| 75.0° | 12.3 Extreme | — | |
| 74.6° | 12.3 Extreme | — | |
| 74.3° | 12.2 Extreme | — | |
| 74.0° | 12.2 Extreme | — | |
| 73.6° | 12.1 Extreme | — | |
| 73.3° | 12.1 Extreme | — | |
| 73.0° | 12.0 Extreme | — | |
| 72.7° | 12.0 Extreme | — |
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.
Bright conditions call for proper eye protection. Polarized lenses reduce glare and block harmful UV rays.
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Popayán serves as the capital of the Cauca department in Colombia and has existed as a municipality since 1537. The city encompasses an area of 512 square kilometers and recorded a population of 300,837 in 2018. It is situated at an elevation of 1,760 meters. Notable features within the municipal boundaries include the University of Cauca, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, and the Estadio Ciro López. The city maintains official twinning arrangements with Málaga and Seville. Its municipal infrastructure also incorporates several religious sites, such as the Church of El Carmen and the Church of Saint Augustine.
AI-assisted description based on geographic data and editorial notes.