UV Index in Appleton, Wisconsin, United States

· America/Chicago

2.9
Low · clear-sky maximum Tuesday, October 20, 2026

At solar noon (12:38:30 PM) the sun reaches 35.2° above the horizon in Appleton. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 2.9 (low). 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 Appleton, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
35.2° 2.9 Low —
34.9° 2.8 Low —
34.5° 2.7 Low —
34.2° 2.7 Low —
33.8° 2.6 Low —
33.5° 2.6 Low —
33.1° 2.5 Low —
32.8° 2.5 Low —
32.5° 2.4 Low —
32.1° 2.4 Low —
31.8° 2.3 Low —
31.5° 2.3 Low —
31.2° 2.2 Low —
30.9° 2.2 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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The UV index in Appleton 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 Appleton or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Appleton.

About Appleton

Appleton is located in Wisconsin, United States, and serves as the county seat of Outagamie County. The city, which has existed as a municipality since 1848, covers an area of 64.7 square kilometres at an elevation of 241 metres. It is situated on the Fox River and recorded a population of 75,644 in 2020. Local institutions include Lawrence University and Fox Valley Technical College, while the Appleton Locks 1–3 form part of the city's infrastructure. Appleton maintains a twin town relationship with Kurgan.

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