UV Index in Vila Nova da Barquinha, Santarém, Portugal

· Europe/Lisbon

3.8
Moderate · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (01:18:24 PM) the sun reaches 39.8° above the horizon in Vila Nova da Barquinha. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 3.8 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.

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UV index in Vila Nova da Barquinha, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
39.8° 3.8 Moderate —
39.4° 3.7 Moderate —
39.0° 3.7 Moderate —
38.7° 3.6 Moderate —
38.4° 3.5 Moderate —
38.0° 3.5 Moderate —
37.7° 3.4 Moderate —
37.3° 3.3 Moderate —
37.0° 3.3 Moderate —
36.7° 3.2 Moderate —
36.4° 3.2 Moderate —
36.0° 3.1 Moderate —
35.7° 3.1 Moderate —
35.4° 3.0 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 Vila Nova da Barquinha 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 Vila Nova da Barquinha or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Vila Nova da Barquinha.

About Vila Nova da Barquinha

Vila Nova da Barquinha is a municipality in the Santarém region of Portugal that covers an area of 49.5 square kilometres. As of the 2011 census, the population was recorded at 7,322 residents. The area features the Praia do Ribatejo Bridge, a structure serving both road and rail traffic, alongside the Castelo do Zêzere. Transportation infrastructure includes the Almourol Train Station and the Tancos Halt. The municipality maintains official twin town agreements with Madone in Italy and Dissay in France. It has existed as a municipality since its inception, functioning as a local administrative division within the national territory.

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