At solar noon (11:38:32 AM) the sun reaches 54.3° above the horizon in Taipei. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 7.5 (high). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Taipei, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54.3° | 7.5 High | — | |
| 53.9° | 7.4 High | — | |
| 53.6° | 7.3 High | — | |
| 53.2° | 7.2 High | — | |
| 52.9° | 7.1 High | — | |
| 52.5° | 7.1 High | — | |
| 52.2° | 7.0 High | — | |
| 51.9° | 6.9 High | — | |
| 51.5° | 6.8 High | — | |
| 51.2° | 6.8 High | — | |
| 50.9° | 6.7 High | — | |
| 50.6° | 6.6 High | — | |
| 50.2° | 6.5 High | — | |
| 49.9° | 6.5 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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Taipei is a special municipality and the capital city of Taiwan. The city covers an area of 271.8 square kilometers and sits at an elevation of 10 meters. It has existed as a municipality since 1967 and, as of 2026, has a population of 2,429,429. The city is situated on the Keelung River and also borders the Tamsui River. Notable locations within the city include the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, which serves as a monument and memorial, the expansive Yangmingshan National Park, and the National Taiwan Normal University. The city maintains twin town relationships with Vilnius, Houston, Lomé, Manila, and Seoul.
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