At solar noon (12:45:46 PM) the sun reaches 58.8° above the horizon in Puerto Vallarta. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 8.7 (very high). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Puerto Vallarta, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58.8° | 8.7 Very High | — | |
| 58.5° | 8.6 Very High | — | |
| 58.1° | 8.5 Very High | — | |
| 57.8° | 8.5 Very High | — | |
| 57.4° | 8.4 Very High | — | |
| 57.1° | 8.3 Very High | — | |
| 56.8° | 8.2 Very High | — | |
| 56.4° | 8.1 Very High | — | |
| 56.1° | 8.1 Very High | — | |
| 55.8° | 8.0 Very High | — | |
| 55.4° | 7.9 High | — | |
| 55.1° | 7.8 High | — | |
| 54.8° | 7.8 High | — | |
| 54.5° | 7.7 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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Located in the state of Jalisco, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta has existed as a municipality since 1851. It covers an area of 52 square kilometres at an elevation of 101 metres above sea level. As of 2020, the population of the municipal seat was 224,166 residents. The city is served by the Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport. Notable features located within the city include the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Iglesia de la Santa Cruz. Puerto Vallarta maintains twin town agreements with Santa Barbara, Gijón, Highland Park, and San Francisco.
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