At solar noon (11:38:18 AM) the sun reaches 74.0° above the horizon in Tunja. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 12.1 (extreme). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Tunja, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74.0° | 12.1 Extreme | — | |
| 73.6° | 12.1 Extreme | — | |
| 73.2° | 12.0 Extreme | — | |
| 72.9° | 12.0 Extreme | — | |
| 72.5° | 11.9 Extreme | — | |
| 72.2° | 11.9 Extreme | — | |
| 71.9° | 11.8 Extreme | — | |
| 71.5° | 11.8 Extreme | — | |
| 71.2° | 11.7 Extreme | — | |
| 70.9° | 11.6 Extreme | — | |
| 70.5° | 11.6 Extreme | — | |
| 70.2° | 11.5 Extreme | — | |
| 69.9° | 11.5 Extreme | — | |
| 69.6° | 11.4 Extreme | — |
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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Tunja serves as the capital of the Boyacá Department in Colombia. The municipality covers an area of 118 square kilometres and recorded a population of 180,572 in 2021. It has existed as a municipality since 1539. The city is situated at an elevation of 2,782 metres. Key features within the city include the Cathedral Basilica of St. James the Apostle, the Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia, and the Puente de Boyacá. Tunja maintains formal twin town relationships with Juliaca, Pamplona, Potenza, and Valledupar. The region surrounding the city is also identified as Boyacá.
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