At solar noon (01:13:27 PM) the sun reaches 33.1° above the horizon in Sankt Niklaus. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 2.5 (low). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Sankt Niklaus, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33.1° | 2.5 Low | — | |
| 32.7° | 2.4 Low | — | |
| 32.4° | 2.4 Low | — | |
| 32.0° | 2.3 Low | — | |
| 31.7° | 2.3 Low | — | |
| 31.3° | 2.2 Low | — | |
| 31.0° | 2.1 Low | — | |
| 30.6° | 2.1 Low | — | |
| 30.3° | 2.0 Low | — | |
| 30.0° | 2.0 Low | — | |
| 29.7° | 2.0 Low | — | |
| 29.3° | 1.9 Low | — | |
| 29.0° | 1.9 Low | — | |
| 28.7° | 1.8 Low | — |
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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Sankt Niklaus is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Valais. Spanning an area of 89.4 square kilometres at an elevation of 1120 metres, the settlement sits along the Matter Vispa river. As of 2025, the population is 2347. The local infrastructure includes the St. Niklaus railway station and the Herbriggen railway station, which serve the surrounding area. Visitors can find cultural and historical sites such as the St. Niklaus parish church, the Meierturm museum building, and a mountain guides memorial. The landscape is defined by its proximity to the Gabelhorn mountain and the presence of the Topalihütte mountain hut.
AI-assisted description based on geographic data and editorial notes.