At solar noon (12:36:58 PM) the sun reaches 45.5° above the horizon in Whittier. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 5.1 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Whittier, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45.5° | 5.1 Moderate | — | |
| 45.1° | 5.1 Moderate | — | |
| 44.8° | 5.0 Moderate | — | |
| 44.4° | 4.9 Moderate | — | |
| 44.1° | 4.8 Moderate | — | |
| 43.7° | 4.8 Moderate | — | |
| 43.4° | 4.7 Moderate | — | |
| 43.1° | 4.6 Moderate | — | |
| 42.7° | 4.6 Moderate | — | |
| 42.4° | 4.5 Moderate | — | |
| 42.1° | 4.4 Moderate | — | |
| 41.7° | 4.4 Moderate | — | |
| 41.4° | 4.3 Moderate | — | |
| 41.1° | 4.2 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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Whittier is located in Los Angeles County, California. The city covers an area of 38.0 square kilometres and had a population of 87,306 in 2020. Among the notable features within the municipal boundaries are the Rose Hills Memorial Park cemetery, the Pio Pico State Historic Park protected area, and the Southern Pacific Railroad Depot. The city maintains twin town relationships with Changshu, Suzhou, and another locality named Whittier. Higher education is represented in the area by the Southern California University of Health Sciences. The Standard Oil Building is also designated as a protected area within the city.
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