At solar noon (01:32:14 PM) the sun reaches 36.7° above the horizon in Portvendres. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 3.2 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Portvendres, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36.7° | 3.2 Moderate | — | |
| 36.4° | 3.1 Moderate | — | |
| 36.0° | 3.0 Moderate | — | |
| 35.7° | 3.0 Moderate | — | |
| 35.3° | 2.9 Low | — | |
| 35.0° | 2.9 Low | — | |
| 34.6° | 2.8 Low | — | |
| 34.3° | 2.7 Low | — | |
| 34.0° | 2.7 Low | — | |
| 33.6° | 2.6 Low | — | |
| 33.3° | 2.6 Low | — | |
| 33.0° | 2.5 Low | — | |
| 32.7° | 2.5 Low | — | |
| 32.4° | 2.4 Low | — |
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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Portvendres is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of France. Spanning an area of 14.8 square kilometres, the municipality had a population of 4,018 in 2023 and occupies a location on the Mediterranean Sea. The landscape includes several notable structures, such as the Tour Madeloc, the Cap Béar Lighthouse, and the protected area of Paulilles. The town maintains formal partnerships with Sóller and Yorktown. Transport infrastructure is represented by the Port-Ventres railway station, which serves the local area alongside various historical fortifications and navigational beacons like Fort Béar, the Fort de la Moresca, and the Feu métallique du môle.
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