UV Index in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States

· America/New York

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

At solar noon (12:37:49 PM) the sun reaches 37.1° above the horizon in Pittsfield. 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 Pittsfield, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
37.1° 3.2 Moderate —
36.7° 3.2 Moderate —
36.3° 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 —

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

About Pittsfield

Pittsfield is the county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Situated at an elevation of 317 meters, the city covers an area of 110 square kilometers and has existed as a municipality since 1752. As of 2020, the population was 43,927. Notable local features include the Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center, which serves as a railway station, the Arrowhead literary museum, and the Berkshire Athenaeum library. The city maintains twin town relationships with Cava de' Tirreni and Ballina. Additional infrastructure in the area consists of the Pittsfield Cemetery, Temple Anshe Amunim, the Colonial Theater, the Pilgrim Memorial Church and Parish House, and the Pittsfield Soldiers Monument.

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