UV Index in New Union, Tennessee, United States

· America/Chicago

4.8
Moderate · clear-sky maximum Tuesday, October 20, 2026

At solar noon (12:29:10 PM) the sun reaches 44.0° above the horizon in New Union. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 4.8 (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 New Union, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
44.0° 4.8 Moderate —
43.6° 4.7 Moderate —
43.3° 4.6 Moderate —
42.9° 4.6 Moderate —
42.6° 4.5 Moderate —
42.2° 4.4 Moderate —
41.9° 4.3 Moderate —
41.5° 4.3 Moderate —
41.2° 4.2 Moderate —
40.9° 4.1 Moderate —
40.5° 4.1 Moderate —
40.2° 4.0 Moderate —
39.9° 3.9 Moderate —
39.6° 3.9 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 New Union 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 New Union or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in New Union.