UV Index in Santa Rosa, California, United States

· America/Los Angeles

4.1
Moderate · clear-sky maximum Tuesday, October 20, 2026

At solar noon (12:55:42 PM) the sun reaches 41.0° above the horizon in Santa Rosa. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 4.1 (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 Santa Rosa, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
41.0° 4.1 Moderate —
40.7° 4.0 Moderate —
40.3° 3.9 Moderate —
40.0° 3.9 Moderate —
39.6° 3.8 Moderate —
39.3° 3.7 Moderate —
38.9° 3.7 Moderate —
38.6° 3.6 Moderate —
38.3° 3.5 Moderate —
37.9° 3.5 Moderate —
37.6° 3.4 Moderate —
37.3° 3.4 Moderate —
37.0° 3.3 Moderate —
36.6° 3.2 Moderate —

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

About Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa serves as the county seat of Sonoma County, California, and has existed as a municipality since 1868. The city covers an area of 107.5 square kilometers and recorded a population of 178,127 in 2020. Local infrastructure and cultural sites include the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, the Luther Burbank Home and Gardens, and the Naval Auxiliary Landing Field Santa Rosa. The city maintains international connections through twin town agreements with Cherkasy, Los Mochis, and Jeju. Located within the state of California in the United States, Santa Rosa functions as the primary administrative center for the surrounding county.

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