At solar noon (11:46:06 AM) the sun reaches 51.8° above the horizon in Thimphu. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 6.8 (high). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Thimphu, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51.8° | 6.8 High | — | |
| 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 | — | |
| 49.8° | 6.3 High | — | |
| 49.4° | 6.3 High | — | |
| 49.1° | 6.2 High | — | |
| 48.8° | 6.1 High | — | |
| 48.4° | 6.0 High | — | |
| 48.1° | 6.0 High | — | |
| 47.8° | 5.9 Moderate | — | |
| 47.5° | 5.8 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.
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Thimphu is the capital city of Bhutan, located within the Thimphu region. The city covers an area of 27.0 square kilometers at an elevation of 2,321 meters and is situated along the Raidāk River. As of 2017, the population was 114,551. The municipality has existed since 1955. Notable features within the city include the Buddha Dordenma statue, the National Library of Bhutan, and the Changlimithang Stadium. Development in the city encompasses a range of educational and cultural sites, including the Royal University of Bhutan, the Bhutan Textile Museum, and monasteries such as Dechen Phodrang and Tango, alongside the Dechencholing Palace.
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