UV Index in Orange, California, United States

· America/Los Angeles

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

At solar noon (12:36:15 PM) the sun reaches 45.7° above the horizon in Orange. 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 Orange, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
45.7° 5.2 Moderate —
45.3° 5.1 Moderate —
45.0° 5.0 Moderate —
44.6° 5.0 Moderate —
44.3° 4.9 Moderate —
43.9° 4.8 Moderate —
43.6° 4.7 Moderate —
43.2° 4.7 Moderate —
42.9° 4.6 Moderate —
42.6° 4.5 Moderate —
42.3° 4.5 Moderate —
41.9° 4.4 Moderate —
41.6° 4.3 Moderate —
41.3° 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 Orange 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 Orange or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Orange.

About Orange

Located in Orange County, California, the city of Orange covers an area of 66.8 square kilometers at an elevation of 58 meters. It has existed as a municipality since 1869 and recorded a population of 139,911 in 2020. The Diocese of Orange in California, a local particular church, is situated here alongside Chapman University. The city also contains the Orange railway station. Its international connections include twin towns such as Santiago de Querétaro, the Novokosino District, Timaru, and two other locations named Orange. Several parks are maintained within the city limits, including Chapman Plaza, Eisenhower Park, El Camino Real Park, and El Modena Park.

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