UV Index Today

Real-time solar radiation monitoring

Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Calgary

Alberta, Canada • Local time: 23:45

Live UV Index
23:00
0.0
Low
Peak 2.4 at 15:00

Temp

-0.1°C
Clear

Status

Clear

Max

8.8°C

Next 3 Hours

0.0
00:00
0.0
01:00
0.0
02:00

Humidity

74%

Cloud

0%

Wind Spd

14.6km/h

"Low risk. Minimal protection needed."

Today's UV Forecast

Hourly prediction for Calgary · Peak 2.4 at 15:00

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Sunburn time at UV 0.0

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

Skin type (Fitzpatrick)

Unprotected

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Type II · no sunscreen

Recommended

SPF 15+

UV is low, but fair skin still benefits from light protection for longer outings.

With SPF 15+

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Theoretical window — apply enough and reapply every 2 hours

Quick take: UV is effectively zero — burn risk from sunlight is minimal right now.

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Location Map

51.0544, -114.0764 · Elev. 1041 m · America/Edmonton

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Today's UV outlook for Calgary

Today's forecast for Calgary peaks at UV 2.4 around 15:00. The live reading is UV 0.0 right now.

Calgary sits at about 1041 m elevation. Thinner air at altitude can add roughly 10% 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 Alberta, or read practical planning notes in the blog .