UV Index in San Javier, Río Negro, Uruguay

· America/Montevideo

9.8
Very High · clear-sky maximum Tuesday, October 20, 2026

At solar noon (12:37:22 PM) the sun reaches 67.8° above the horizon in San Javier. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 9.8 (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 San Javier, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
67.8° 9.8 Very High —
68.2° 9.8 Very High —
68.5° 9.9 Very High —
68.9° 10.0 Very High —
69.2° 10.0 Very High —
69.6° 10.1 Very High —
69.9° 10.1 Very High —
70.3° 10.2 Very High —
70.6° 10.2 Very High —
70.9° 10.3 Very High —
71.3° 10.3 Very High —
71.6° 10.4 Very High —
71.9° 10.4 Very High —
72.2° 10.5 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 San Javier 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 San Javier or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in San Javier.

About San Javier

San Javier is a town located in the Río Negro department of Uruguay. It has existed as a municipality since 1913 and covers an area of 1.6 square kilometres. Situated at an elevation of 23 metres above sea level, the settlement sits directly on the banks of the Uruguay River. Recent census data from 2023 records the local population at 1,946 inhabitants. The town occupies a modest footprint along the waterway, functioning as a small administrative unit within the wider regional landscape of western Uruguay.

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