UV Index in Niskayuna, New York, United States

· America/New York

3.2
Moderate · clear-sky maximum Tuesday, October 20, 2026

At solar noon (12:40:13 PM) the sun reaches 36.7° above the horizon in Niskayuna. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 3.2 (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 Niskayuna, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
36.7° 3.2 Moderate —
36.4° 3.1 Moderate —
36.0° 3.0 Moderate —
35.7° 3.0 Moderate —
35.3° 2.9 Low —
35.0° 2.9 Low —
34.6° 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 —

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 Niskayuna 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 Niskayuna or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Niskayuna.

About Niskayuna

Niskayuna is a town in New York, United States, that has existed as a municipality since 1809. As of 2020, the population of the town is 23,278. Its infrastructure includes the Niskayuna Railroad Station and the Mohawk Mall, which houses a movie theater. The landscape features the Mohawk River State Park, a New York state park. The town sits at an elevation of 123 meters above sea level. These elements constitute the basic administrative and geographic profile of the area within the state.

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