Places / New York City, New York
UV index in New York City, New York
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- Low 0 to 2
- Moderate 3 to 5
- High 6 to 7
- Very high 8 to 10
- Extreme 11+
Hour-by-hour numbers
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The next few days
Each day’s UV curve and peak, drawn on the same scale so you can compare. The forecast reaches roughly four days ahead.
What to do today
About New York City
New York City mixes deep street shade with open parks, rooftops and waterfronts. This point is in Lower Manhattan; a forecast for the city is not a measurement inside each street canyon.
When to check the UV here
Summer brings a higher sun than winter, but today’s hours are more useful than a seasonal label. A shaded morning commute says little about an exposed lunchtime run or an afternoon at the shore.
Planning your time outside
Pack sunglasses and sunscreen for park days, and choose a shaded lunch spot when the curve is high. Remember that a rooftop or ferry deck can have much less shelter than the street below.
How to read this forecast
The chart loads hourly model data from currentuvindex.com for 40.7128, -74.006. Times are local to this forecast point. Open Hour-by-hour numbers for the values, or compare the next few days below the main chart.
The forecast describes UV for the area, not the dose on your skin. Buildings, trees, cloud and reflective surfaces can change your exposure. It does not measure a particular beach chair, trail or street.
What time does UV drop below 3?
Read the descending side of today’s curve, then check that the later hours remain below 3. The time changes with the date and weather. See how to find the afternoon drop instead of using a fixed clock time.
What should I bring?
Plan sun protection when the forecast reaches 3 or higher. Shade, covering, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen work together. At very high UV, arrange outdoor time around the peak rather than relying on sunscreen alone.
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Sources and local information
UV forecasts are model estimates and can differ from conditions on the ground. Live data requires JavaScript and a connection to the provider; no typical UV values are substituted if it fails. Page updated October 15, 2026. See how the data works.