UV Index in Portobello, Otago, New Zealand

· Pacific/Auckland

6.6
High · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (01:22:04 PM) the sun reaches 54.8° above the horizon in Portobello. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 6.6 (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 Portobello, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
54.8° 6.6 High —
55.1° 6.7 High —
55.5° 6.7 High —
55.8° 6.8 High —
56.2° 6.9 High —
56.5° 6.9 High —
56.9° 7.0 High —
57.2° 7.1 High —
57.5° 7.1 High —
57.9° 7.2 High —
58.2° 7.2 High —
58.5° 7.3 High —
58.8° 7.4 High —
59.2° 7.4 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 Portobello 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 Portobello or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Portobello.