UV Index in Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan

· Asia/Thimphu

6.8
High · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (11:45:04 AM) the sun reaches 51.8° above the horizon in Wangdue Phodrang. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 6.8 (high). 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 Wangdue Phodrang, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
51.8° 6.8 High —
51.5° 6.7 High —
51.1° 6.6 High —
50.8° 6.6 High —
50.4° 6.5 High —
50.1° 6.4 High —
49.7° 6.3 High —
49.4° 6.3 High —
49.1° 6.2 High —
48.7° 6.1 High —
48.4° 6.0 High —
48.1° 6.0 High —
47.8° 5.9 Moderate —
47.5° 5.8 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 Wangdue Phodrang 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 Wangdue Phodrang or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Wangdue Phodrang.

About Wangdue Phodrang

Wangdue Phodrang has existed as a municipality since 1638. At the time of the 2005 census, the population was 6,714. This city is located within the Wangdue Phodrang region of Bhutan. The area sits at an elevation of 1,273 meters above sea level. Among the notable geographical features in the vicinity is the mountain pass known as Pele La.

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