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São Paulo, Brazil
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São Paulo

São Paulo, Brazil • Local time: 11:02

Live UV Index
11:00
0.3
Low
Peak 1.4 at 12:00

Temp

12.3°C
Light Drizzle

Status

Light Drizzle

Max

15.9°C

Next 3 Hours

1.4
12:00
0.5
13:00
0.8
14:00

Humidity

82%

Cloud

100%

Wind Spd

15.9km/h

"Low risk. Minimal protection needed."

Today's UV Forecast

Hourly prediction for São Paulo · Peak 1.4 at 12:00

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0.4
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0.3
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Sunburn time at UV 0.3

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

Skin type (Fitzpatrick)

Unprotected

4h 46m

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

-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 1.4 around 12:00. The live reading is UV 0.3 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.

UV stays low across today's forecast. Minimal sun protection is needed for most people, though reflective surfaces like snow or water can still add exposure.

Compare with other cities in São Paulo, or read practical planning notes in the blog .