UV Index in Tsuruga, Fukui, Japan

· Asia/Tokyo

4.7
Moderate · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (11:40:26 AM) the sun reaches 43.7° above the horizon in Tsuruga. 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.

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UV index in Tsuruga, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
43.7° 4.7 Moderate —
43.4° 4.6 Moderate —
43.0° 4.6 Moderate —
42.7° 4.5 Moderate —
42.3° 4.4 Moderate —
42.0° 4.4 Moderate —
41.6° 4.3 Moderate —
41.3° 4.2 Moderate —
41.0° 4.2 Moderate —
40.6° 4.1 Moderate —
40.3° 4.0 Moderate —
40.0° 4.0 Moderate —
39.7° 3.9 Moderate —
39.3° 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.

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The UV index in Tsuruga 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 Tsuruga or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Tsuruga.

About Tsuruga

Located in Japan, the city of Tsuruga sits within the Fukui Prefecture. It encompasses an area of 251.4 square kilometers and has existed as a municipality since 1937. As of 2021, the population reached 63,724 residents. The city is situated along the Sea of Japan, specifically bordering Wakasa Bay and Tsuruga Bay. Local infrastructure includes Tsuruga Station, while notable sites include the Shinto shrine Kehi Jingū and the Port of Humanity Tsuruga Museum. The city maintains formal partnerships with its twin towns, Mito and Nakhodka. Several other railway stations serve the area, including Shin-Hikida Station and Awano Station.

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