UV Index in Provo, Utah, United States

· America/Denver

3.7
Moderate · clear-sky maximum Tuesday, October 20, 2026

At solar noon (01:11:28 PM) the sun reaches 39.2° above the horizon in Provo. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 3.7 (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 Provo, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
39.2° 3.7 Moderate —
38.9° 3.6 Moderate —
38.5° 3.6 Moderate —
38.2° 3.5 Moderate —
37.8° 3.4 Moderate —
37.5° 3.4 Moderate —
37.1° 3.3 Moderate —
36.8° 3.2 Moderate —
36.5° 3.2 Moderate —
36.1° 3.1 Moderate —
35.8° 3.1 Moderate —
35.5° 3.0 Moderate —
35.2° 2.9 Low —
34.9° 2.9 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 Provo 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 Provo or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Provo.

About Provo

Provo serves as the county seat of Utah County, Utah, where it has existed as a municipality since 1849. The city covers an area of 114.4 square kilometres and sits at an elevation of 1,387 metres. By the 2020 census, the population reached 115,162 residents. Geographically, the city is situated along the Provo River and near Utah Lake. Local infrastructure includes the Provo Municipal Airport and transport hubs such as the Provo and Provo Central railway stations. Notable sites within the city limits include the Provo Utah Temple, the Brigham Young University Museum of Art, and LaVell Edwards Stadium. Provo maintains a twin town relationship with Meissen.

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