At solar noon (01:25:01 PM) the sun reaches 34.3° above the horizon in Valence. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 2.7 (low). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Valence, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34.3° | 2.7 Low | — | |
| 34.0° | 2.6 Low | — | |
| 33.6° | 2.6 Low | — | |
| 33.3° | 2.5 Low | — | |
| 32.9° | 2.5 Low | — | |
| 32.6° | 2.4 Low | — | |
| 32.2° | 2.4 Low | — | |
| 31.9° | 2.3 Low | — | |
| 31.6° | 2.3 Low | — | |
| 31.2° | 2.2 Low | — | |
| 30.9° | 2.2 Low | — | |
| 30.6° | 2.1 Low | — | |
| 30.3° | 2.1 Low | — | |
| 30.0° | 2.0 Low | — |
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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Located in the Drôme department of France, Valence covers an area of 36.7 square kilometers along the Rhône river. As of 2023, the commune has a population of 64,458 residents. The city sits at an elevation of 123 meters and maintains twin town relationships with Asti, Clacton-on-Sea, Gedera, Batroun, and Biberach an der Riß. Key features in the city include the Valence Cathedral, which serves as both a Catholic cathedral and a minor basilica, the Valence-Ville railway station, and the University of Valence. The local area also contains the musée des Beaux-Arts de Valence, Parc Jouvet, the Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste, the Abbaye de Saint-Ruf-hors-les-Murs, and the Armenian Heritage Center of Valence.
AI-assisted description based on geographic data and editorial notes.