sun damaged apples (IMAGE) Washington State University Caption Sun damage is one risk apple growers face from a changing climate, particularly from more extreme heat days, when the maximum temperature is greater than 34 degrees C (93 F). Credit Bob Hubner, Washington State University Usage Restrictions for use only with stories associated with this release License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.