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Kansas City, Missouri, United States
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Kansas City

Missouri, United States • Local time: 18:14

Live UV Index
18:00
1.6
Low
Peak 7.0 at 14:00

Temp

38.6°C
Cloudy

Status

Cloudy

Max

39.2°C

Next 3 Hours

0.6
19:00
0.1
20:00
0.0
21:00

Humidity

26%

Cloud

100%

Wind Spd

4.6km/h

"Low risk. Minimal protection needed."

Today's UV Forecast

Hourly prediction for Kansas City · Peak 7.0 at 14:00

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0.3
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1.4
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3.0
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4.6
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5.7
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5.9
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7.0
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6.5
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5.4
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3.3
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1.6
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0.6
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0.1
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Sunburn time at UV 1.6

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

Skin type (Fitzpatrick)

Unprotected

1h 1m

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

39.1089, -94.5858 · Elev. 255 m · America/Chicago

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Today's UV outlook for Kansas City

Today's forecast for Kansas City peaks at UV 7.0 around 14:00. The hourly outlook shows 7 hours at moderate or above (UV 3+), 2 hours at high or above (UV 6+). The live reading is UV 1.6 right now.

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 Missouri, or read practical planning notes in the blog .