UV Index in Settsu Shi, Ōsaka, Japan

· Asia/Tokyo

4.9
Moderate · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (11:42:23 AM) the sun reaches 44.6° above the horizon in Settsu Shi. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 4.9 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.

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UV index in Settsu Shi, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
44.6° 4.9 Moderate —
44.2° 4.9 Moderate —
43.9° 4.8 Moderate —
43.5° 4.7 Moderate —
43.2° 4.6 Moderate —
42.8° 4.6 Moderate —
42.5° 4.5 Moderate —
42.2° 4.4 Moderate —
41.8° 4.4 Moderate —
41.5° 4.3 Moderate —
41.2° 4.2 Moderate —
40.8° 4.2 Moderate —
40.5° 4.1 Moderate —
40.2° 4.0 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.

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The UV index in Settsu Shi 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 Settsu Shi or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Settsu Shi.

About Settsu Shi

Settsu is a city located within the Ōsaka Prefecture of Japan. Covering an area of 14.9 square kilometers, the municipality has existed since 1966 and recorded a population of 86,168 residents in 2021. The local geography is marked by the Kanzaki River. Transportation infrastructure includes three railway stations: Senrioka Station, Shōjaku Station, and Settsu-shi Station. Educational and cultural sites within the city boundaries include the Osaka University of Human Sciences, as well as the Shinkansen Park, which functions as both a park and a museum. Additionally, the area contains religious sites such as the Mashita-tenmangu and Ajifu Shrine.

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