At solar noon (11:40:25 AM) the sun reaches 72.1° above the horizon in Puerto Wilches. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 11.8 (extreme). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Puerto Wilches, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72.1° | 11.8 Extreme | — | |
| 71.8° | 11.8 Extreme | — | |
| 71.4° | 11.7 Extreme | — | |
| 71.1° | 11.6 Extreme | — | |
| 70.7° | 11.6 Extreme | — | |
| 70.4° | 11.5 Extreme | — | |
| 70.1° | 11.5 Extreme | — | |
| 69.7° | 11.4 Extreme | — | |
| 69.4° | 11.3 Extreme | — | |
| 69.0° | 11.3 Extreme | — | |
| 68.7° | 11.2 Extreme | — | |
| 68.4° | 11.2 Extreme | — | |
| 68.1° | 11.1 Extreme | — | |
| 67.8° | 11.0 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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Puerto Wilches is situated along the Magdalena River in the department of Santander, Colombia. The municipality covers an area of 1,588 square kilometers and sits at an elevation of 27 meters above sea level. It has existed as a municipality since 1908. As a river-adjacent settlement, the geography of the area is defined by its proximity to the Magdalena, which remains the primary body of water in the region. The municipality functions within the administrative framework of Santander, maintaining its status as a local entity within the Colombian territory.
AI-assisted description based on geographic data and editorial notes.