At solar noon (11:24:11 AM) the sun reaches 69.5° above the horizon in Puntarenas. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 11.3 (extreme). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Puntarenas, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69.5° | 11.3 Extreme | — | |
| 69.1° | 11.2 Extreme | — | |
| 68.8° | 11.2 Extreme | — | |
| 68.4° | 11.1 Extreme | — | |
| 68.1° | 11.0 Extreme | — | |
| 67.8° | 11.0 Extreme | — | |
| 67.4° | 10.9 Very High | — | |
| 67.1° | 10.8 Very High | — | |
| 66.7° | 10.8 Very High | — | |
| 66.4° | 10.7 Very High | — | |
| 66.1° | 10.6 Very High | — | |
| 65.8° | 10.6 Very High | — | |
| 65.4° | 10.5 Very High | — | |
| 65.1° | 10.4 Very 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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Puntarenas is located in the Puntarenas region of Costa Rica. Covering an area of 47.5 square kilometres, the city sits on the Gulf of Nicoya and has existed as a municipality since 1858. As of 2011, the population was 41,528. Notable features in the city include the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, the Parque Marino del Pacifico, and the Puntarenas lighthouse. The city maintains a twin town relationship with Kesennuma. While Isla Violín is also located within the municipal area, the urban core remains defined by its coastal position on the gulf.
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