UV Index Today

Real-time solar radiation monitoring

São Paulo, Brazil

São Paulo

São Paulo, Brazil • Local time: 08:25

Live UV Index
08:00
1.8
Low
Peak 6.3 at 11:00

Temp

20.5°C
Cloudy

Status

Cloudy

Max

26.4°C

Next 3 Hours

2.3
09:00
5.5
10:00
6.3
11:00

Humidity

90%

Cloud

100%

Wind Spd

6.1km/h

"Low risk. Minimal protection needed."

Today's UV Forecast

Hourly prediction for São Paulo · Peak 6.3 at 11:00

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01
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02
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03
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04
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05
0.1
06
0.7
07
1.8
08
2.3
09
5.5
10
6.3
11
2.1
12
1.3
13
5.3
14
5.5
15
3.0
16
1.9
17
0.5
18
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23

Sunburn time at UV 1.8

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

Skin type (Fitzpatrick)

Unprotected

56 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+

12+ hours

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

-23.5149, -46.6105 · Elev. 724 m · America/Sao_Paulo

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Today's UV outlook for São Paulo

Today's forecast for São Paulo peaks at UV 6.3 around 11:00. The hourly outlook shows 4 hours at moderate or above (UV 3+), 1 hour at high or above (UV 6+). The live reading is UV 1.8 right now.

São Paulo sits at about 724 m elevation. Thinner air at altitude can add roughly 7% UV compared with sea level at the same latitude—cool mountain air is not a low-UV signal.

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 São Paulo, or read practical planning notes in the blog .