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Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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Taiyuan

Shanxi, China • Local time: 04:49

Live UV Index
04:00
0.0
Low
Peak 0.5 at 13:00

Temp

11.2°C
Cloudy

Status

Cloudy

Max

13.7°C

Next 3 Hours

0.0
05:00
0.0
06:00
0.0
07:00

Humidity

85%

Cloud

100%

Wind Spd

6.2km/h

"Low risk. Minimal protection needed."

Today's UV Forecast

Hourly prediction for Taiyuan · Peak 0.5 at 13:00

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Sunburn time at UV 0.0

Estimate for Taiyuan 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

37.8559, 112.5603 · Elev. 787 m · Asia/Shanghai

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Today's UV outlook for Taiyuan

Today's forecast for Taiyuan peaks at UV 0.5 around 13:00. The live reading is UV 0.0 right now.

Taiyuan sits at about 787 m elevation. Thinner air at altitude can add roughly 8% 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 Shanxi, or read practical planning notes in the blog .