how hot is the surface of the sun

The surface of the Sun, known as the photosphere, is about 5,800 Kelvin, which is approximately 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit (5,600 degrees Celsius). This is the temperature that gives the Sun its visible glow. The surface temperature is much cooler compared to the core, which has a temperature of about 15 million Kelvin (27 million degrees Fahrenheit) where nuclear fusion occurs.