At solar noon (12:33:19 PM) the sun reaches 46.4° above the horizon in San Diego. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 5.4 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in San Diego, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46.4° | 5.4 Moderate | — | |
| 46.0° | 5.3 Moderate | — | |
| 45.7° | 5.2 Moderate | — | |
| 45.3° | 5.2 Moderate | — | |
| 45.0° | 5.1 Moderate | — | |
| 44.7° | 5.0 Moderate | — | |
| 44.3° | 4.9 Moderate | — | |
| 44.0° | 4.9 Moderate | — | |
| 43.7° | 4.8 Moderate | — | |
| 43.3° | 4.7 Moderate | — | |
| 43.0° | 4.7 Moderate | — | |
| 42.7° | 4.6 Moderate | — | |
| 42.4° | 4.5 Moderate | — | |
| 42.1° | 4.5 Moderate | — |
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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San Diego is located in California, United States, and serves as the seat of San Diego County. With a population of 1,386,932 recorded in 2020, it is the second-largest city in the state and covers an area of 964.5 square kilometers. The city has existed as a municipality since 1769. Notable features include the San Diego Zoo, the University of California, San Diego, and San Diego International Airport. San Diego maintains twin town relationships with Vladivostok, Alcalá de Henares, Campinas, Edinburgh, and Jalalabad. Additional infrastructure and sites within the city include San Diego State University, San Diego Stadium, Balboa Park, SeaWorld San Diego, and Cabrillo National Monument.
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