6.7
High · clear-sky maximum
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
At solar noon (01:05:50 PM) the sun reaches 51.5° above the horizon in Shangri-La. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 6.7 (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 Shangri-La, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51.5° | 6.7 High | — | |
| 51.1° | 6.6 High | — | |
| 50.8° | 6.6 High | — | |
| 50.4° | 6.5 High | — | |
| 50.1° | 6.4 High | — | |
| 49.7° | 6.3 High | — | |
| 49.4° | 6.2 High | — | |
| 49.1° | 6.2 High | — | |
| 48.7° | 6.1 High | — | |
| 48.4° | 6.0 High | — | |
| 48.1° | 5.9 Moderate | — | |
| 47.8° | 5.9 Moderate | — | |
| 47.4° | 5.8 Moderate | — | |
| 47.1° | 5.7 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 Shangri-La 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.
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