UV Index in Plattekill, New York, United States

· America/New York

3.4
Moderate · clear-sky maximum Tuesday, October 20, 2026

At solar noon (12:41:08 PM) the sun reaches 37.9° above the horizon in Plattekill. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 3.4 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.

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UV index in Plattekill, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
37.9° 3.4 Moderate —
37.5° 3.3 Moderate —
37.2° 3.3 Moderate —
36.8° 3.2 Moderate —
36.5° 3.1 Moderate —
36.1° 3.1 Moderate —
35.8° 3.0 Moderate —
35.5° 3.0 Moderate —
35.1° 2.9 Low —
34.8° 2.8 Low —
34.5° 2.8 Low —
34.1° 2.7 Low —
33.8° 2.7 Low —
33.5° 2.6 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 Plattekill 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 Plattekill or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Plattekill.

About Plattekill

Located in the United States within the state of New York, the town of Plattekill had a population of 10,424 in 2020. The municipality is home to the Old Orchard Airpark, which functions as the town's primary aviation facility. The town maintains a consistent administrative presence within the region, providing local infrastructure for its residents. As a town, it operates under the standard governance structures established for New York municipalities. Its spatial organization reflects its status as a town, serving the needs of the population recorded in the 2020 census data.

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