UV Index in Rufisque, Dakar, Senegal

· Africa/Dakar

10.2
Very High · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (12:53:45 PM) the sun reaches 64.5° above the horizon in Rufisque. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 10.2 (very 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 Rufisque, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
64.5° 10.2 Very High —
64.1° 10.1 Very High —
63.8° 10.0 Very High —
63.4° 9.9 Very High —
63.1° 9.9 Very High —
62.7° 9.8 Very High —
62.4° 9.7 Very High —
62.1° 9.6 Very High —
61.7° 9.6 Very High —
61.4° 9.5 Very High —
61.1° 9.4 Very High —
60.8° 9.4 Very High —
60.4° 9.3 Very High —
60.1° 9.2 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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The UV index in Rufisque 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 Rufisque or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Rufisque.

About Rufisque

Rufisque is a city in the Dakar region of Senegal. It covers an area of 26.8 square kilometres and sits at an elevation of 5.0 metres above sea level. The municipal population reached 295,459 people in 2023. Among the notable features located within the city limits is the Stade Ngalandou Diouf, which serves as a stadium for the area. The municipality maintains official twin town relationships with Rio de Janeiro, Fez, and Hénin-Beaumont. These administrative connections link the city to various international locations, while the local infrastructure supports the daily needs of its residents across the expansive metropolitan territory.

AI-assisted description based on geographic data and editorial notes.