UV Index in Clemson, South Carolina, United States

· America/New York

5.0
Moderate · clear-sky maximum Tuesday, October 20, 2026

At solar noon (01:16:11 PM) the sun reaches 44.8° above the horizon in Clemson. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 5.0 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.

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UV index in Clemson, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
44.8° 5.0 Moderate —
44.5° 4.9 Moderate —
44.1° 4.8 Moderate —
43.8° 4.8 Moderate —
43.4° 4.7 Moderate —
43.1° 4.6 Moderate —
42.7° 4.5 Moderate —
42.4° 4.5 Moderate —
42.0° 4.4 Moderate —
41.7° 4.3 Moderate —
41.4° 4.3 Moderate —
41.1° 4.2 Moderate —
40.7° 4.1 Moderate —
40.4° 4.1 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 Clemson 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 Clemson or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Clemson.

About Clemson

Clemson is a city in South Carolina, United States, with a population of 17,681 as of 2020. The municipality covers an area of 20.4 square kilometers and sits at an elevation of 221 meters. Notable features within the city include the Memorial Stadium, the Clemson railway station, and the Fort Hill historic house museum. Other facilities located here are the Clemson University Graduate School and the Clemson House university dormitory. The city also contains the Clemson Area African American Museum, the Hanover House historic house museum, and the Fike Recreation Center arena.

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