At solar noon (12:55:18 PM) the sun reaches 36.3° above the horizon in Rochester. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 3.1 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Rochester, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36.3° | 3.1 Moderate | — | |
| 36.0° | 3.0 Moderate | — | |
| 35.6° | 3.0 Moderate | — | |
| 35.3° | 2.9 Low | — | |
| 34.9° | 2.8 Low | — | |
| 34.6° | 2.8 Low | — | |
| 34.3° | 2.7 Low | — | |
| 33.9° | 2.7 Low | — | |
| 33.6° | 2.6 Low | — | |
| 33.3° | 2.6 Low | — | |
| 32.9° | 2.5 Low | — | |
| 32.6° | 2.5 Low | — | |
| 32.3° | 2.4 Low | — | |
| 32.0° | 2.3 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.
Bright conditions call for proper eye protection. Polarized lenses reduce glare and block harmful UV rays.
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Rochester is located in New York. This county seat of Monroe County has existed as a municipality since 1788 and covers a total area of 96.2 square kilometres at an elevation of 154 metres. The city borders the Genesee River, Lake Ontario, and the Erie Canal, and it recorded a population of 211,328 in 2020. Among its notable features are the University of Rochester, the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport, and the Blue Cross Arena. International connections include twin towns such as Kraków, Waterford, Hamamatsu, Luperon pto pta, and Xianyang, while local infrastructure includes the Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station.
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