UV Index in Kelso, Washington, United States

· America/Los Angeles

2.5
Low · clear-sky maximum Tuesday, October 20, 2026

At solar noon (12:56:28 PM) the sun reaches 33.3° above the horizon in Kelso. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 2.5 (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 Kelso, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
33.3° 2.5 Low —
33.0° 2.5 Low —
32.6° 2.4 Low —
32.3° 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 —
28.9° 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 Kelso 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 Kelso or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Kelso.