UV Index in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

· Asia/Tokyo

4.8
Moderate · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (11:26:04 AM) the sun reaches 43.9° above the horizon in Yokohama. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 4.8 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.

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UV index in Yokohama, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
43.9° 4.8 Moderate —
43.6° 4.7 Moderate —
43.2° 4.6 Moderate —
42.9° 4.5 Moderate —
42.5° 4.5 Moderate —
42.2° 4.4 Moderate —
41.8° 4.3 Moderate —
41.5° 4.3 Moderate —
41.2° 4.2 Moderate —
40.8° 4.1 Moderate —
40.5° 4.1 Moderate —
40.2° 4.0 Moderate —
39.9° 3.9 Moderate —
39.6° 3.9 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 Yokohama 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 Yokohama or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Yokohama.

About Yokohama

Yokohama is a city located in the Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan. It has existed as a municipality since 1889 and covers an area of 437.7 square kilometers at an elevation of 24 meters. As of 2020, the population was 3,757,630. The city sits on the shores of Tokyo Bay and the Port of Yokohama, while the Tsurumi and Toriyama rivers also run through the area. Notable landmarks include the Port of Yokohama, Yokohama Stadium, and the cable-stayed Yokohama Bay Bridge. Mount Ōhira serves as the city's highest point. Yokohama maintains international ties through twin-town agreements with San Diego, Lyon, Mumbai, Odesa, and Vancouver.

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