UV Index in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

· Asia/Kolkata

6.0
High · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (12:02:25 PM) the sun reaches 49.0° above the horizon in Dehradun. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 6.0 (high). 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 Dehradun, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
49.0° 6.0 High —
48.6° 6.0 High —
48.3° 5.9 Moderate —
47.9° 5.8 Moderate —
47.6° 5.7 Moderate —
47.2° 5.7 Moderate —
46.9° 5.6 Moderate —
46.5° 5.5 Moderate —
46.2° 5.4 Moderate —
45.9° 5.4 Moderate —
45.6° 5.3 Moderate —
45.2° 5.2 Moderate —
44.9° 5.2 Moderate —
44.6° 5.1 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 Dehradun 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 Dehradun or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Dehradun.

About Dehradun

Located in the state of Uttarakhand, India, Dehradun is a district spanning 3,088 square kilometres. It has existed as a municipality since 1871 and recorded a population of 1,696,694 in 2011. The area includes the Lakhamandal temple, ruins and images, a Hindu temple site, as well as the state public institution known as Doon University. Additionally, the district is home to the Mahasu Devta Temple in Hanol. These locations represent a portion of the district's registered features, which also include various archaeological sites, educational institutions, and war memorials distributed throughout the region.

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