UV Index in Cupertino, California, United States

· America/Los Angeles

4.3
Moderate · clear-sky maximum Tuesday, October 20, 2026

At solar noon (12:52:58 PM) the sun reaches 42.1° above the horizon in Cupertino. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 4.3 (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 Cupertino, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
42.1° 4.3 Moderate —
41.8° 4.3 Moderate —
41.4° 4.2 Moderate —
41.1° 4.1 Moderate —
40.7° 4.1 Moderate —
40.4° 4.0 Moderate —
40.0° 3.9 Moderate —
39.7° 3.9 Moderate —
39.4° 3.8 Moderate —
39.0° 3.7 Moderate —
38.7° 3.7 Moderate —
38.4° 3.6 Moderate —
38.1° 3.5 Moderate —
37.8° 3.5 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 Cupertino 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 Cupertino or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Cupertino.

About Cupertino

Located in the United States, within the state of California, Cupertino is a city in Santa Clara County. It covers an area of 300.0 square kilometres and has existed as a municipality since 1947. As of 2020, the population is 60,381. Notable locations in the city include Apple University, the Saint Joseph of Cupertino Parish church building, and Hoover Park. The city maintains formal twinning arrangements with Copertino, Hsinchu City, Toyokawa, Bhubaneswar, and Yueyang.

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