UV Index in Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan

· Asia/Tokyo

3.1
Moderate · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (11:19:15 AM) the sun reaches 36.3° above the horizon in Sapporo. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 3.1 (moderate). 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 Sapporo, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
36.3° 3.1 Moderate —
35.9° 3.0 Moderate —
35.6° 3.0 Moderate —
35.2° 2.9 Low —
34.9° 2.8 Low —
34.6° 2.8 Low —
34.2° 2.7 Low —
33.9° 2.7 Low —
33.5° 2.6 Low —
33.2° 2.6 Low —
32.9° 2.5 Low —
32.6° 2.4 Low —
32.3° 2.4 Low —
31.9° 2.3 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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The UV index in Sapporo 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 Sapporo or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Sapporo.

About Sapporo

Sapporo is a city located on the island of Hokkaidō. It has existed as a municipality since 1922 and currently covers an area of 1121.3 square kilometres, with a population of 1,959,313 recorded in 2020. The urban landscape includes the Sapporo Dome, a multi-purpose stadium, as well as the linear urban park known as Odori Park and the railway hub Shin-Sapporo Station. Situated at an elevation of 5 metres, the city is connected to the Toyohira, Sōsei, and Ishikari rivers. Sapporo maintains sister city relationships with Daejeon, Munich, Portland, Shenyang, and Novosibirsk.

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