At solar noon (11:48:59 AM) the sun reaches 43.6° above the horizon in Tehran. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 4.7 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Tehran, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43.6° | 4.7 Moderate | — | |
| 43.2° | 4.6 Moderate | — | |
| 42.9° | 4.5 Moderate | — | |
| 42.5° | 4.5 Moderate | — | |
| 42.2° | 4.4 Moderate | — | |
| 41.8° | 4.3 Moderate | — | |
| 41.5° | 4.3 Moderate | — | |
| 41.2° | 4.2 Moderate | — | |
| 40.8° | 4.1 Moderate | — | |
| 40.5° | 4.1 Moderate | — | |
| 40.2° | 4.0 Moderate | — | |
| 39.9° | 3.9 Moderate | — | |
| 39.5° | 3.9 Moderate | — | |
| 39.2° | 3.8 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.
Bright conditions call for proper eye protection. Polarized lenses reduce glare and block harmful UV rays.
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Tehran has existed as a municipality since 1794 and serves as the capital city of Iran. Located in the Tehran region at an elevation of 1179 meters, the city covers an area of 686 square kilometers. As of the 2016 census, the population reached 8,693,706 residents. Notable features within the city include the Golestan Palace, the Azadi Tower, and the Islamic Azad University. The city maintains official twin town relationships with Minsk, London, Beijing, Kabul, and Brasília. Additional infrastructure in the area includes the Sa'dabad Palace, Behesht-e Zahra cemetery, and Shahid Shiroudi Stadium.
AI-assisted description based on geographic data and editorial notes.