UV Index in Taichung, Taiwan

· Asia/Taipei

7.7
High · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (11:41:56 AM) the sun reaches 55.2° above the horizon in Taichung. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 7.7 (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 Taichung, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
55.2° 7.7 High —
54.8° 7.6 High —
54.5° 7.5 High —
54.1° 7.5 High —
53.8° 7.4 High —
53.4° 7.3 High —
53.1° 7.2 High —
52.8° 7.2 High —
52.4° 7.1 High —
52.1° 7.0 High —
51.8° 6.9 High —
51.5° 6.9 High —
51.1° 6.8 High —
50.8° 6.7 High —

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 Taichung 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 Taichung or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Taichung.

About Taichung

Taichung has existed as a municipality since 2010 and sits at an elevation of 112 metres with a population of 2,868,452 as of 2026. The city covers an area of 163 square kilometres and is situated along several waterways, including the Dajia River, the Da'an River, the Han River, the Fazi River, and the Luchuan Canal. Local infrastructure includes the Taichung International Airport, which serves both international and domestic flights. Notable features within the area range from the theatre building known as the Taichung Metropolitan Opera House to the mountain indigenous district of Heping and the nearby Central Mountain Range.

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