UV Index in Huntington Beach, California, United States

· America/Los Angeles

5.2
Moderate · clear-sky maximum Tuesday, October 20, 2026

At solar noon (12:36:50 PM) the sun reaches 45.8° above the horizon in Huntington Beach. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 5.2 (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 Huntington Beach, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
45.8° 5.2 Moderate —
45.4° 5.1 Moderate —
45.1° 5.1 Moderate —
44.7° 5.0 Moderate —
44.4° 4.9 Moderate —
44.0° 4.9 Moderate —
43.7° 4.8 Moderate —
43.4° 4.7 Moderate —
43.0° 4.6 Moderate —
42.7° 4.6 Moderate —
42.4° 4.5 Moderate —
42.1° 4.4 Moderate —
41.7° 4.4 Moderate —
41.4° 4.3 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 Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Huntington Beach.

About Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach encompasses a total area of 83.2 square kilometers within Orange County, California. As of 2020, the seaside city recorded a population of 198,711 residents. The local landscape includes the Surf Theatre, which operates as a movie theater, as well as the Warner Avenue Baptist Church. This municipality in the United States functions as a coastal community situated in the southern portion of the state. These specific locations represent some of the built environment found across the city’s jurisdiction.

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