At solar noon (01:01:04 PM) the sun reaches 36.4° above the horizon in Niagara Falls. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 3.1 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Niagara Falls, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36.4° | 3.1 Moderate | — | |
| 36.1° | 3.0 Moderate | — | |
| 35.7° | 3.0 Moderate | — | |
| 35.4° | 2.9 Low | — | |
| 35.0° | 2.9 Low | — | |
| 34.7° | 2.8 Low | — | |
| 34.3° | 2.7 Low | — | |
| 34.0° | 2.7 Low | — | |
| 33.6° | 2.6 Low | — | |
| 33.3° | 2.6 Low | — | |
| 33.0° | 2.5 Low | — | |
| 32.7° | 2.5 Low | — | |
| 32.3° | 2.4 Low | — | |
| 32.0° | 2.4 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.
Bright conditions call for proper eye protection. Polarized lenses reduce glare and block harmful UV rays.
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Niagara Falls is a city in New York. Spanning an area of 43.6 square kilometres at an elevation of 187 metres, the municipality had a population of 48,671 in 2020 and is situated along the Niagara River. The city is home to the Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls, and the river island known as Goat Island. These natural features define much of the local landscape alongside infrastructure such as the Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge, which serves as both a railway bridge and a suspension bridge. Residents and visitors can also access the Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center, a building that functions as both a museum and a railway station.
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