Latitude & Daylight at A Coruña

A Coruña sits at latitude 43.4°. At this latitude, daylight varies from approximately 15.2h in summer (solstice) to 15.2h in winter — a seasonal swing of 0.0h. The sun reaches a maximum altitude of 70.1° at summer solstice and a minimum of 23.2° at winter solstice. This mid-latitude profile is what shapes A Coruña's unique sunrise, sunset, and golden hour patterns year-round.

A Coruña liegt direkt auf der Zentrallinie der totalen Sonnenfinsternis vom 12. August 2026 — mit 1 Minute 58 Sekunden die längste Totalität aller größeren Städte im Pfad. Der Herkulesturm der Stadt, ein römischer Leuchtturm aus dem 1. Jahrhundert und UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe, wacht seit fast 2.000 Jahren über diese Atlantikküste und wird Zeuge, wie der Mondschatten über die Biskaya zieht.

Golden Hour Photography at A Coruña

Golden hour at A Coruña occurs when the sun sits between −4° and 6° above the horizon, producing soft, warm, directional light ideal for portrait and landscape photography. At A Coruña's latitude, morning golden hour typically starts in the hour after sunrise and lasts approximately 28–40 minutes. Evening golden hour mirrors this before sunset. The longer twilight at this latitude gives photographers more time to capture the 'magic hour' compared to equatorial locations where the sun sets more steeply.

Auf 43,4°N an Spaniens nordwestlicher Atlantikküste wird A Coruñas Sonnenbahn von der Kantabrischen See geprägt: Die Sommer-Sonnenuntergänge verweilen bis nach 22 Uhr über dem Wasser und erzeugen ausgedehnte Goldene Stunden, die Fotografen an die gläserne Paseo Marítimo locken — mit über 13 km die längste Uferpromenade Europas.

UV Exposure & Sun Safety at A Coruña

UV radiation at A Coruña peaks when the sun is highest in the sky — around solar noon. At 43.4° latitude, peak UV levels vary significantly by season: summer months see UV indices of 6–9 (high), while winter months typically register 1–3 (low). The World Health Organization recommends sun protection when UV index exceeds 3. At A Coruña's latitude, this threshold is exceeded for approximately 6–8 months per year, making sun awareness a year-round consideration for outdoor workers and athletes.

How We Calculate Solar Data for A Coruña

All solar calculations for A Coruña use the Jean Meeus Chapter 25 solar position algorithm with bisection iteration, accurate to ±1 minute for dates between 1901–2099. Sunrise and sunset times define the moment the upper limb of the sun appears on the horizon, accounting for atmospheric refraction. Daily data is calculated client-side from A Coruña's coordinates (43.4°, -8.4°) — zero server processing means your location data never leaves your device.