At solar noon (12:08:33 PM) the sun reaches 47.2° above the horizon in Tucson. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 5.6 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Tucson, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47.2° | 5.6 Moderate | — | |
| 46.9° | 5.5 Moderate | — | |
| 46.5° | 5.4 Moderate | — | |
| 46.2° | 5.4 Moderate | — | |
| 45.8° | 5.3 Moderate | — | |
| 45.5° | 5.2 Moderate | — | |
| 45.2° | 5.1 Moderate | — | |
| 44.8° | 5.1 Moderate | — | |
| 44.5° | 5.0 Moderate | — | |
| 44.2° | 4.9 Moderate | — | |
| 43.8° | 4.9 Moderate | — | |
| 43.5° | 4.8 Moderate | — | |
| 43.2° | 4.7 Moderate | — | |
| 42.9° | 4.6 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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Tucson has existed as a municipality since 1775 and serves as the county seat of Pima County, Arizona. Covering an area of 598.6 square kilometers at an elevation of 728 meters, the city is situated on the Santa Cruz River. As of 2020, the population was 542,629. Key features include the University of Arizona, which operates as a public land-grant university, alongside the Tucson International Airport and the Cathedral of Saint Augustine. The city maintains formal international connections with Pécs, Nouakchott, Fiesole, Segovia, and Hermosillo. Its infrastructure includes the Tucson station and cultural venues such as the Rialto Theatre.
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