At solar noon (12:39:52 PM) the sun reaches 36.9° above the horizon in Albany. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 3.2 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Albany, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36.9° | 3.2 Moderate | — | |
| 36.5° | 3.1 Moderate | — | |
| 36.1° | 3.1 Moderate | — | |
| 35.8° | 3.0 Moderate | — | |
| 35.4° | 2.9 Low | — | |
| 35.1° | 2.9 Low | — | |
| 34.8° | 2.8 Low | — | |
| 34.4° | 2.8 Low | — | |
| 34.1° | 2.7 Low | — | |
| 33.8° | 2.7 Low | — | |
| 33.4° | 2.6 Low | — | |
| 33.1° | 2.5 Low | — | |
| 32.8° | 2.5 Low | — | |
| 32.5° | 2.4 Low | — |
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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Located in the United States, Albany is the capital city of New York and the seat of Albany County. The municipality spans an area of 56.8 square kilometers at an elevation of 43 meters along the Hudson River. It has existed as a municipality since 1686 and recorded a population of 99,224 in 2020. The city features the State University of New York at Albany, the archaeological site of Fort Orange, and the arena known as the MVP Arena. Its international connections include twin towns such as Nassau, Nijmegen, Quebec City, Tula, and Verona.
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