UV Index in The Bronx, New York, United States

· America/New York

3.6
Moderate · clear-sky maximum Tuesday, October 20, 2026

At solar noon (12:40:18 PM) the sun reaches 38.7° above the horizon in The Bronx. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 3.6 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.

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UV index in The Bronx, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
38.7° 3.6 Moderate —
38.3° 3.5 Moderate —
37.9° 3.4 Moderate —
37.6° 3.4 Moderate —
37.3° 3.3 Moderate —
36.9° 3.2 Moderate —
36.6° 3.2 Moderate —
36.2° 3.1 Moderate —
35.9° 3.1 Moderate —
35.6° 3.0 Moderate —
35.2° 2.9 Low —
34.9° 2.9 Low —
34.6° 2.8 Low —
34.3° 2.8 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 The Bronx 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 The Bronx or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in The Bronx.

About The Bronx

The Bronx is a borough of New York City, United States, that has existed as a municipality since 1898. Covering an area of 148 square kilometres at an elevation of 90 metres, the borough recorded a population of 1,472,654 in 2020. Its geography includes borders along the Hudson River, the Long Island Sound, the Harlem River, and Eastchester Bay. Notable features within its boundaries include the Bronx Zoo, the island of Rikers, and the Hell Gate Bridge. These landmarks reflect the diverse infrastructure and public spaces situated throughout this administrative division of New York.

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