UV Index in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India

· Asia/Kolkata

11.2
Extreme · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (12:04:42 PM) the sun reaches 69.0° above the horizon in Kodaikanal. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 11.2 (extreme). 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 Kodaikanal, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
69.0° 11.2 Extreme —
68.7° 11.1 Extreme —
68.3° 11.1 Extreme —
68.0° 11.0 Extreme —
67.6° 10.9 Very High —
67.3° 10.9 Very High —
67.0° 10.8 Very High —
66.6° 10.7 Very High —
66.3° 10.7 Very High —
66.0° 10.6 Very High —
65.6° 10.5 Very High —
65.3° 10.5 Very High —
65.0° 10.4 Very High —
64.7° 10.4 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 Kodaikanal 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 Kodaikanal or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Kodaikanal.

About Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal is a hill station located in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The town covers an area of 21.4 square kilometres at an elevation of 2,133 metres. According to the 2011 census, the population was 36,501. The municipality has existed since 1845. Notable features within the area include the Thalaiyar Falls, Kodaikanal Lake, and Silver Cascade Falls. These sites represent the primary geographic and landscape features associated with the town.

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