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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
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Washington

District Of Columbia, United States • Local time: 13:05

Live UV Index
13:00
4.8
Moderate
Peak 6.9 at 15:00

Temp

26.1°C
Partly Cloudy

Status

Partly Cloudy

Max

28.9°C

Next 3 Hours

6.0
14:00
6.9
15:00
6.0
16:00

Humidity

91%

Cloud

67%

Wind Spd

3.1km/h

"Moderate risk. Seek shade near midday."

Today's UV Forecast

Hourly prediction for Washington · Peak 6.9 at 15:00

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3.8
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6.0
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6.9
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1.4
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Sunburn Time & SPF

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Location Map

38.8905, -77.0272 · Elev. 12 m · America/New_York

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Live UV Index in Washington

This page shows the live UV index for Washington, District Of Columbia, United States. Use the current reading, today's peak estimate, and the all-day hourly forecast to plan outdoor time and sun protection in Washington.

UV intensity can change quickly around midday. Check the peak time and hourly bars for Washington before long outdoor activities, and increase protection when the index moves into High or above.

Planning Outdoor Time in Washington

Pair the live UV index with temperature, cloud cover, and wind to judge comfort and exposure risk. Even on cooler or breezy days, high UV can still cause skin damage.

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