UV Index in Newport Beach, California, United States

· America/Los Angeles

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

At solar noon (12:36:33 PM) the sun reaches 45.8° above the horizon in Newport 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 Newport Beach, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
45.8° 5.2 Moderate —
45.5° 5.2 Moderate —
45.1° 5.1 Moderate —
44.8° 5.0 Moderate —
44.4° 4.9 Moderate —
44.1° 4.9 Moderate —
43.7° 4.8 Moderate —
43.4° 4.7 Moderate —
43.1° 4.6 Moderate —
42.7° 4.6 Moderate —
42.4° 4.5 Moderate —
42.1° 4.4 Moderate —
41.8° 4.4 Moderate —
41.5° 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 Newport 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 Newport Beach or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Newport Beach.

About Newport Beach

Newport Beach is located in Orange County within the state of California, United States. The city has existed as a municipality since 1870 and covers an area of 137.1 square kilometers. As of 2020, the population was 85,239. The local geography includes the island group known as Balboa Island, along with the artificial islands of Lido Isle and Harbor Island. The city serves as the site for Newport University. Its international connections include twin town agreements with Juan-les-Pins, Antibes, Cabo San Lucas, Okazaki, and Yeosu. Additionally, the location has hosted the Oracle Challenger Series tennis events in 2018, 2019, and 2020.

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