UV Index Today

Real-time solar radiation monitoring

Xining, Qinghai, China
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Xining

Qinghai, China • Local time: 07:34

Live UV Index
07:00
0.0
Low
Peak 0.5 at 14:00

Temp

11.8°C
Mainly Sunny

Status

Mainly Sunny

Max

22.2°C

Next 3 Hours

0.1
08:00
0.1
09:00
0.2
10:00

Humidity

98%

Cloud

34%

Wind Spd

0.3km/h

"Low risk. Minimal protection needed."

Today's UV Forecast

Hourly prediction for Xining · Peak 0.5 at 14:00

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Sunburn time at UV 0.0

Estimate for Xining 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

36.5905, 101.7801 · Elev. 2340 m · Asia/Shanghai

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Today's UV outlook for Xining

Today's forecast for Xining peaks at UV 0.5 around 14:00. The live reading is UV 0.0 right now.

Xining sits at about 2340 m elevation. Thinner air at altitude can add roughly 23% 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 Qinghai, or read practical planning notes in the blog .