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Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica

Alajuela

Alajuela Province, Costa Rica • Local time: 17:19

Live UV Index
17:00
1.3
Low
Peak 7.8 at 11:00

Temp

21.8°C
Light Drizzle

Status

Light Drizzle

Max

28.1°C

Next 3 Hours

0.1
18:00
0.0
19:00
0.0
20:00

Humidity

98%

Cloud

100%

Wind Spd

3.8km/h

"Low risk. Minimal protection needed."

Today's UV Forecast

Hourly prediction for Alajuela · Peak 7.8 at 11:00

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01
02
03
04
05
0.1
06
1.0
07
2.9
08
5.0
09
6.6
10
7.8
11
7.8
12
7.8
13
7.4
14
5.7
15
3.5
16
1.3
17
0.1
18
19
20
21
22
23

Sunburn time at UV 1.3

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

Skin type (Fitzpatrick)

Unprotected

1h 20m

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

10.0176, -84.2469 · Elev. 893 m · America/Costa_Rica

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Today's UV outlook for Alajuela

Today's forecast for Alajuela peaks at UV 7.8 around 11:00. The hourly outlook shows 8 hours at moderate or above (UV 3+), 5 hours at high or above (UV 6+). The live reading is UV 1.3 right now.

Alajuela sits at about 893 m elevation. Thinner air at altitude can add roughly 9% UV compared with sea level at the same latitude—cool mountain air is not a low-UV signal.

Peak UV reaches the high band today. Plan longer outdoor sessions earlier or later if you can, and use the calculator below to see how long unprotected skin may last at the current reading.

Compare with other cities in Alajuela Province, or read practical planning notes in the blog .