UV Index in Canandaigua, New York, United States

· America/New York

3.1
Moderate · clear-sky maximum Tuesday, October 20, 2026

At solar noon (12:53:59 PM) the sun reaches 36.6° above the horizon in Canandaigua. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 3.1 (moderate). 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 Canandaigua, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
36.6° 3.1 Moderate —
36.3° 3.1 Moderate —
35.9° 3.0 Moderate —
35.6° 3.0 Moderate —
35.2° 2.9 Low —
34.9° 2.8 Low —
34.5° 2.8 Low —
34.2° 2.7 Low —
33.9° 2.7 Low —
33.5° 2.6 Low —
33.2° 2.6 Low —
32.9° 2.5 Low —
32.6° 2.4 Low —
32.2° 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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The UV index in Canandaigua 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 Canandaigua or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Canandaigua.

About Canandaigua

Located in the United States, Canandaigua sits within Ontario County in the state of New York. The city covers an area of 12.6 square kilometers at an elevation of 229 meters. With a population of 10,576 recorded in 2020, the municipality has existed since 1788. Notable features within the city include Roseland Park, which functions as an amusement park, alongside the botanical garden known as Sonnenberg Gardens. Additionally, the area contains St. John's Episcopal Church, Canandaigua. These sites represent a portion of the local infrastructure and land use within the city limits.

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