UV Index in North York, Ontario, Canada

· America/Toronto

3.0
Moderate · clear-sky maximum Tuesday, October 20, 2026

At solar noon (01:02:30 PM) the sun reaches 35.7° above the horizon in North York. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 3.0 (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 North York, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
35.7° 3.0 Moderate —
35.4° 2.9 Low —
35.0° 2.8 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 —
32.6° 2.4 Low —
32.3° 2.4 Low —
32.0° 2.3 Low —
31.7° 2.3 Low —
31.4° 2.2 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 North York 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 North York or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in North York.

About North York

Located in Ontario, Canada, North York is an administrative division within Toronto that covers an area of 176.9 square kilometers. It has existed as a municipality since 1922 and recorded a population of 672,955 in 2016. The area includes the Ontario Science Centre and the Canadian Language Museum among its notable features. North York maintains a formal twin town relationship with Cassino.

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