UV Index Today

Real-time solar radiation monitoring

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Vancouver

British Columbia, Canada • Local time: 20:02

Live UV Index
20:00
0.0
Low
Peak 2.0 at 13:00

Temp

8.7°C
Clear

Status

Clear

Max

12.0°C

Next 3 Hours

0.0
21:00
0.0
22:00
0.0
23:00

Humidity

81%

Cloud

0%

Wind Spd

12.2km/h

"Low risk. Minimal protection needed."

Today's UV Forecast

Hourly prediction for Vancouver · Peak 2.0 at 13:00

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0.1
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0.5
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1.1
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1.8
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2.0
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1.9
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1.7
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0.9
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Sunburn time at UV 0.0

Estimate for Vancouver 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

49.2428, -123.1051 · Elev. 75 m · America/Vancouver

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Today's UV outlook for Vancouver

Today's forecast for Vancouver peaks at UV 2.0 around 13:00. The live reading is UV 0.0 right now.

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 British Columbia, or read practical planning notes in the blog .