UV Index in Durham, New York, United States

· America/New York

3.2
Moderate · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (12:41:21 PM) the sun reaches 36.8° above the horizon in Durham. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 3.2 (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 Durham, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
36.8° 3.2 Moderate —
36.4° 3.1 Moderate —
36.0° 3.0 Moderate —
35.7° 3.0 Moderate —
35.4° 2.9 Low —
35.0° 2.9 Low —
34.7° 2.8 Low —
34.3° 2.8 Low —
34.0° 2.7 Low —
33.7° 2.6 Low —
33.4° 2.6 Low —
33.0° 2.5 Low —
32.7° 2.5 Low —
32.4° 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 Durham 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 Durham or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Durham.

About Durham

Durham is a town in New York, United States, situated at an elevation of 282 meters. As of 2020, the town had a population of 2,627 residents. Local features within the municipality include the Allan Teator Road Stone Arch Bridge and the Oak Hill Cemetery. These sites represent the infrastructure and burial grounds present in the area. The town functions as a municipal entity within the state, maintaining these specific landmarks as part of its local landscape.

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