At solar noon (12:44:46 PM) the sun reaches 34.8° above the horizon in Potsdam. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 2.8 (low). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Potsdam, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34.8° | 2.8 Low | — | |
| 34.5° | 2.7 Low | — | |
| 34.1° | 2.7 Low | — | |
| 33.8° | 2.6 Low | — | |
| 33.4° | 2.6 Low | — | |
| 33.1° | 2.5 Low | — | |
| 32.7° | 2.4 Low | — | |
| 32.4° | 2.4 Low | — | |
| 32.1° | 2.3 Low | — | |
| 31.7° | 2.3 Low | — | |
| 31.4° | 2.2 Low | — | |
| 31.1° | 2.2 Low | — | |
| 30.8° | 2.1 Low | — | |
| 30.5° | 2.1 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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Potsdam is located in northern New York, United States. The village encompasses an area of 12.8 square kilometers and sits at an elevation of 132 meters. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,312. The village is home to two major educational institutions: Clarkson University and the State University of New York at Potsdam. These two universities serve as the primary notable features within the municipality. The local landscape is defined by this relatively small footprint and the specific concentration of higher education facilities, which distinguish the village's current administrative and social structure.
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