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Yonkers, New York, United States
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Yonkers

New York, United States • Local time: 17:00

Live UV Index
17:00
2.9
Low
Peak 6.1 at 14:00

Temp

27.7°C
Sunny

Status

Sunny

Max

27.8°C

Next 3 Hours

1.4
18:00
0.3
19:00
0.0
20:00

Humidity

30%

Cloud

0%

Wind Spd

14.2km/h

"Low risk. Minimal protection needed."

Today's UV Forecast

Hourly prediction for Yonkers · Peak 6.1 at 14:00

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0.6
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1.6
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5.2
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6.1
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4.3
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2.9
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1.4
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0.3
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Sunburn time at UV 2.9

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

Skin type (Fitzpatrick)

Unprotected

34 min

Type II · no sunscreen

Recommended

SPF 15+

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

With SPF 15+

8h 37m

Theoretical window — apply enough and reapply every 2 hours

Quick take: Moderate unprotected window — still use SPF for midday outdoor time.

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Location Map

40.7818, -73.9317 · Elev. 12 m · America/New_York

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Today's UV outlook for Yonkers

Today's forecast for Yonkers peaks at UV 6.1 around 14:00. The hourly outlook shows 5 hours at moderate or above (UV 3+), 1 hour at high or above (UV 6+). The live reading is UV 2.9 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 .