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Real-time solar radiation monitoring

Buffalo, New York, United States
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Buffalo

New York, United States • Local time: 19:44

Live UV Index
19:00
0.8
Low
Peak 6.0 at 14:00

Temp

21.9°C
Sunny

Status

Sunny

Max

24.0°C

Next 3 Hours

0.1
20:00
0.0
21:00
0.0
22:00

Humidity

55%

Cloud

2%

Wind Spd

12.8km/h

"Low risk. Minimal protection needed."

Today's UV Forecast

Hourly prediction for Buffalo · Peak 6.0 at 14:00

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0.3
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1.4
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2.7
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4.0
11
5.2
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5.9
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6.0
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5.6
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4.7
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3.4
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1.9
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0.8
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0.1
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Sunburn time at UV 0.8

Estimate for Buffalo based on your skin type. Estimates only — not medical advice.

Skin type (Fitzpatrick)

Unprotected

2h 13m

Type II · no sunscreen

Recommended

SPF 15+

UV is low, but fair skin still benefits from light protection for longer outings.

With SPF 15+

12+ hours

Theoretical window — apply enough and reapply every 2 hours

Quick take: Longer unprotected window, but cumulative UV still adds up.

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Location Map

42.8866, -78.8782 · Elev. 183 m · America/New_York

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Today's UV outlook for Buffalo

Today's forecast for Buffalo peaks at UV 6.0 around 14:00. The hourly outlook shows 7 hours at moderate or above (UV 3+), 1 hour at high or above (UV 6+). The live reading is UV 0.8 right now.

Peak UV reaches the high band today. Plan longer outdoor sessions earlier or later if you can, and use the calculator below to see how long unprotected skin may last at the current reading.

Compare with other cities in New York, or read practical planning notes in the blog .