UV Index in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

· America/New York

6.7
High · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (01:15:23 PM) the sun reaches 51.4° above the horizon in St. Petersburg. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 6.7 (high). 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 St. Petersburg, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
51.4° 6.7 High —
51.0° 6.6 High —
50.7° 6.5 High —
50.3° 6.4 High —
50.0° 6.4 High —
49.6° 6.3 High —
49.3° 6.2 High —
49.0° 6.1 High —
48.6° 6.1 High —
48.3° 6.0 High —
48.0° 5.9 Moderate —
47.7° 5.8 Moderate —
47.3° 5.8 Moderate —
47.0° 5.7 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 St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in St. Petersburg.

About St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg is located in Pinellas County, Florida, within the United States. Covering an area of 356.5 square kilometers at an elevation of 134 meters, the city has existed as a municipality since 1876. As of 2020, the population stood at 258,308 residents. Local infrastructure includes the Tropicana Field stadium, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the University of South Florida St. Petersburg. The city maintains formal twin town relationships with Saint Petersburg, Takamatsu, and Figueres. It is organized as part of the broader Florida administrative landscape and serves as a regional center within its county.

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