UV Index in Frederiksted, Saint Croix, Virgin Islands (US)

· America/St Thomas

9.5
Very High · clear-sky maximum Tuesday, October 20, 2026

At solar noon (12:04:23 PM) the sun reaches 61.8° above the horizon in Frederiksted. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 9.5 (very 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 Frederiksted, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
61.8° 9.5 Very High —
61.4° 9.4 Very High —
61.1° 9.3 Very High —
60.7° 9.2 Very High —
60.4° 9.2 Very High —
60.0° 9.1 Very High —
59.7° 9.0 Very High —
59.4° 8.9 Very High —
59.0° 8.9 Very High —
58.7° 8.8 Very High —
58.4° 8.7 Very High —
58.0° 8.6 Very High —
57.7° 8.6 Very High —
57.4° 8.5 Very High —

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 Frederiksted 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 Frederiksted or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Frederiksted.

About Frederiksted

Located in the United States Virgin Islands, the town of Frederiksted sits on the island of Saint Croix at an elevation of 5 meters. It has existed as a municipality since 1751 and recorded a population of 2,303 in 2020. Notable features include the Paul E. Joseph Stadium, the Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts, and the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. The town maintains a formal twin-town relationship with Montescudaio.

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