UV Index in Vilafranca del Penedès, Barcelona, Spain

· Europe/Madrid

3.4
Moderate · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (01:37:52 PM) the sun reaches 37.9° above the horizon in Vilafranca del Penedès. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 3.4 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.

☀️ Sun Safety: When the UV index is high, protect yourself with sunscreen, shade, and a hat. Values of 6 or more indicate increased sunburn risk!

UV index in Vilafranca del Penedès, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
37.9° 3.4 Moderate —
37.5° 3.3 Moderate —
37.2° 3.3 Moderate —
36.8° 3.2 Moderate —
36.5° 3.1 Moderate —
36.1° 3.1 Moderate —
35.8° 3.0 Moderate —
35.5° 3.0 Moderate —
35.1° 2.9 Low —
34.8° 2.9 Low —
34.5° 2.8 Low —
34.2° 2.7 Low —
33.8° 2.7 Low —
33.5° 2.6 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.

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The UV index in Vilafranca del Penedès 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 Vilafranca del Penedès or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Vilafranca del Penedès.

About Vilafranca del Penedès

Vilafranca del Penedès is a municipality in Spain. Located within the province of Barcelona, the area covers 19.6 square kilometres at an elevation of 223 metres and has a population of 42,607 as of 2025. The Vinseum – Catalan Wine Cultures Museum serves as a local institution, while the Basilica of St. Mary stands as a minor basilica in the town. Residents and visitors can use the Vilafranca del Penedès station for rail travel. The town maintains formal twin town relationships with Novo Mesto, Bühl, and Sidi Bennour, and its landscape features the Turó de Sant Jaume mountain.

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