Today's UV outlook for Shimla
Today's forecast for Shimla peaks at UV 7.0 around 12:00. The hourly outlook shows 7 hours at moderate or above (UV 3+), 3 hours at high or above (UV 6+). The live reading is UV 6.4 right now.
Shimla sits at about 2122 m elevation. Thinner air at altitude can add roughly 21% 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 Himachal Pradesh, or read practical planning notes in the blog .