At solar noon (12:54:37 PM) the sun reaches 32.2° above the horizon in Tacoma. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 2.3 (low). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Tacoma, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32.2° | 2.3 Low | — | |
| 31.9° | 2.3 Low | — | |
| 31.5° | 2.2 Low | — | |
| 31.2° | 2.2 Low | — | |
| 30.8° | 2.1 Low | — | |
| 30.5° | 2.1 Low | — | |
| 30.1° | 2.0 Low | — | |
| 29.8° | 2.0 Low | — | |
| 29.5° | 1.9 Low | — | |
| 29.1° | 1.9 Low | — | |
| 28.8° | 1.8 Low | — | |
| 28.5° | 1.8 Low | — | |
| 28.2° | 1.7 Low | — | |
| 27.8° | 1.7 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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Located in the United States, Tacoma serves as the county seat of Pierce County, Washington. The city covers an area of 161.7 square kilometers at an elevation of 61 meters above sea level and has existed as a municipality since 1875. As of 2020, the population was recorded at 219,346 residents. Local infrastructure includes the Tacoma Dome arena, which is served by the nearby Tacoma Dome Station railway facility. The landscape is also defined by the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, a suspension toll bridge completed in 2007 that sits near the ruins of the original structure. Additionally, the Browns Point Light functions as a lighthouse within the area.
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