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Columbus, Ohio, United States
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Columbus

Ohio, United States • Local time: 04:47

Live UV Index
04:00
0.0
Low
Peak 7.2 at 14:00

Temp

20.0°C
Partly Cloudy

Status

Partly Cloudy

Max

27.4°C

Next 3 Hours

0.0
05:00
0.0
06:00
0.0
07:00

Humidity

91%

Cloud

66%

Wind Spd

8.1km/h

"Low risk. Minimal protection needed."

Today's UV Forecast

Hourly prediction for Columbus · Peak 7.2 at 14:00

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0.8
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2.5
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6.6
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7.2
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6.3
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5.0
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1.9
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Location Map

39.9684, -82.9835 · Elev. 227 m · America/New_York

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Live UV Index in Columbus

This page shows the live UV index for Columbus, Ohio, United States. Use the current reading, today's peak estimate, and the all-day hourly forecast to plan outdoor time and sun protection in Columbus.

UV intensity can change quickly around midday. Check the peak time and hourly bars for Columbus before long outdoor activities, and increase protection when the index moves into High or above.

Planning Outdoor Time in Columbus

Pair the live UV index with temperature, cloud cover, and wind to judge comfort and exposure risk. Even on cooler or breezy days, high UV can still cause skin damage.

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