UV Index in Goldendale, Washington, United States

· America/Los Angeles

2.6
Low · clear-sky maximum Tuesday, October 20, 2026

At solar noon (12:48:07 PM) the sun reaches 33.6° above the horizon in Goldendale. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 2.6 (low). 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 Goldendale, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
33.6° 2.6 Low —
33.3° 2.5 Low —
32.9° 2.5 Low —
32.6° 2.4 Low —
32.2° 2.3 Low —
31.9° 2.3 Low —
31.6° 2.2 Low —
31.2° 2.2 Low —
30.9° 2.1 Low —
30.6° 2.1 Low —
30.2° 2.0 Low —
29.9° 2.0 Low —
29.6° 1.9 Low —
29.3° 1.9 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 Goldendale 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 Goldendale or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Goldendale.

About Goldendale

Goldendale is located in Washington, United States. This city, which has a population of 3,453 as of 2020, serves as the county seat for Klickitat County. It occupies an area of 7.7 square kilometres and sits at an elevation of 499 metres above sea level. Among the structures situated within the municipal boundaries is the Goldendale Free Public Library, which functions as a public library branch. The city has existed as a municipality since its incorporation.

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