UV Index in Panama City Beach, Florida, United States

· America/Chicago

6.1
High · clear-sky maximum Tuesday, October 20, 2026

At solar noon (12:28:03 PM) the sun reaches 49.3° above the horizon in Panama City Beach. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 6.1 (high). 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 Panama City Beach, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
49.3° 6.1 High —
49.0° 6.0 High —
48.6° 6.0 High —
48.3° 5.9 Moderate —
47.9° 5.8 Moderate —
47.6° 5.7 Moderate —
47.2° 5.7 Moderate —
46.9° 5.6 Moderate —
46.5° 5.5 Moderate —
46.2° 5.4 Moderate —
45.9° 5.4 Moderate —
45.6° 5.3 Moderate —
45.2° 5.2 Moderate —
44.9° 5.2 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 Panama City 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 Panama City Beach or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Panama City Beach.

About Panama City Beach

Panama City Beach is located in Bay County, Florida, in the United States. Spanning an area of 48.2 square kilometers, the city sits at an elevation of 3 meters. The municipality has existed as a municipality since 1977. According to 2020 census data, the population of the city is 18,094. Among the notable features located within the city is a church building known as The Church at the Beach.

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