UV Index Today

Real-time solar radiation monitoring

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States

Cheyenne

Wyoming, United States • Local time: 19:15

Live UV Index
19:00
0.5
Low
Peak 6.8 at 14:00

Temp

22.7°C
Sunny

Status

Sunny

Max

25.2°C

Next 3 Hours

0.0
20:00
0.0
21:00
0.0
22:00

Humidity

26%

Cloud

0%

Wind Spd

13.5km/h

"Low risk. Minimal protection needed."

Today's UV Forecast

Hourly prediction for Cheyenne · Peak 6.8 at 14:00

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01
02
03
04
05
06
0.1
07
0.7
08
2.0
09
3.7
10
5.2
11
6.2
12
6.7
13
6.8
14
6.3
15
5.0
16
3.5
17
1.8
18
0.5
19
20
21
22
23

Sunburn time at UV 0.5

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

Skin type (Fitzpatrick)

Unprotected

3h 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

41.1370, -104.8144 · Elev. 1854 m · America/Denver

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Today's UV outlook for Cheyenne

Today's forecast for Cheyenne peaks at UV 6.8 around 14:00. The hourly outlook shows 8 hours at moderate or above (UV 3+), 4 hours at high or above (UV 6+). The live reading is UV 0.5 right now.

Cheyenne sits at about 1854 m elevation. Thinner air at altitude can add roughly 19% 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 Wyoming, or read practical planning notes in the blog .