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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates • Local time: 07:45

Live UV Index
07:00
0.2
Low
Peak 7.8 at 13:00

Temp

30.5°C
Sunny

Status

Sunny

Max

42.1°C

Next 3 Hours

1.3
08:00
3.0
09:00
5.0
10:00

Humidity

80%

Cloud

0%

Wind Spd

5.4km/h

"Low risk. Minimal protection needed."

Today's UV Forecast

Hourly prediction for Abu Dhabi · Peak 7.8 at 13:00

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0.2
07
1.3
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3.0
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5.0
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6.5
11
7.5
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7.8
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7.3
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6.0
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4.3
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2.4
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0.8
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0.1
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Sunburn time at UV 0.2

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

Skin type (Fitzpatrick)

Unprotected

8h 20m

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

24.4288, 54.3650 · Elev. 5 m · Asia/Dubai

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Today's UV outlook for Abu Dhabi

Today's forecast for Abu Dhabi peaks at UV 7.8 around 13:00. The hourly outlook shows 8 hours at moderate or above (UV 3+), 5 hours at high or above (UV 6+). The live reading is UV 0.2 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 Abu Dhabi, or read practical planning notes in the blog .