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Real-time solar radiation monitoring

Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Chicago

Illinois, United States • Local time: 06:32

Live UV Index
06:00
0.0
Low
Peak 1.9 at 13:00

Temp

16.1°C
Cloudy

Status

Cloudy

Max

17.7°C

Next 3 Hours

0.0
07:00
0.1
08:00
0.3
09:00

Humidity

74%

Cloud

100%

Wind Spd

20.9km/h

"Low risk. Minimal protection needed."

Today's UV Forecast

Hourly prediction for Chicago · Peak 1.9 at 13:00

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0.1
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0.3
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0.8
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1.3
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1.9
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0.4
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Sunburn time at UV 0.0

Estimate for Chicago 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

41.8527, -87.6536 · Elev. 178 m · America/Chicago

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Today's UV outlook for Chicago

Today's forecast for Chicago peaks at UV 1.9 around 13:00. The live reading is UV 0.0 right now.

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 Illinois, or read practical planning notes in the blog .