11.8
Extreme · clear-sky maximum
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
At solar noon (11:41:41 AM) the sun reaches 77.5° above the horizon in Yeppoon. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 11.8 (extreme). 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 Yeppoon, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77.5° | 11.8 Extreme | — | |
| 77.9° | 11.8 Extreme | — | |
| 78.2° | 11.9 Extreme | — | |
| 78.6° | 11.9 Extreme | — | |
| 78.9° | 11.9 Extreme | — | |
| 79.3° | 12.0 Extreme | — | |
| 79.6° | 12.0 Extreme | — | |
| 79.9° | 12.0 Extreme | — | |
| 80.3° | 12.1 Extreme | — | |
| 80.6° | 12.1 Extreme | — | |
| 80.9° | 12.1 Extreme | — | |
| 81.3° | 12.1 Extreme | — | |
| 81.6° | 12.2 Extreme | — | |
| 81.9° | 12.2 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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The UV index in Yeppoon 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.
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