At solar noon (11:57:43 AM) the sun reaches 72.8° above the horizon in Welkom. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 10.9 (very high). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Welkom, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72.8° | 10.9 Very High | — | |
| 73.2° | 10.9 Very High | — | |
| 73.5° | 11.0 Extreme | — | |
| 73.9° | 11.0 Extreme | — | |
| 74.2° | 11.1 Extreme | — | |
| 74.5° | 11.1 Extreme | — | |
| 74.9° | 11.1 Extreme | — | |
| 75.2° | 11.2 Extreme | — | |
| 75.5° | 11.2 Extreme | — | |
| 75.9° | 11.3 Extreme | — | |
| 76.2° | 11.3 Extreme | — | |
| 76.5° | 11.3 Extreme | — | |
| 76.8° | 11.4 Extreme | — | |
| 77.2° | 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.
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Welkom is a city located in the Free State province of South Africa. It has existed as a municipality since 1947 and currently sits at an elevation of 1333 metres above sea level. Among the notable features within the city is the North West Stadium.
AI-assisted description based on geographic data and editorial notes.