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UV Index in Armenia

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UV climate of Armenia: overview

Armenia stretches from 39.2076° to 40.8804° latitude (Northern hemisphere), so UV conditions differ a lot from region to region. The clear-sky UV index reaches ≈ 8.1 in Kapan (peak in June), while in Yerevan the yearly maximum is only ≈ 8.

UV index by month by climate zone

ZoneCitiesJFMAMJJASONDPeak
Temperate29 3.2 4.2 5.6 6.9 7.6 8 7.9 7.3 6.4 5.1 3.9 3.1 8

Calculated clear-sky noon peaks at the average latitude of each zone. Real values vary with clouds, altitude and ozone.

Sunniest cities in Armenia (highest UV)

Kapan · 8.1 in June Abovyan · 8 in June Ajapnyak · 8 in June Arabkir · 8 in June Ararat · 8 in June

Cities with the mildest sun

Yerevan · max 8 Vanadzor · max 8 Vagharshapat · max 8 Shengavit · max 8 Sevan · max 8

When do you need SPF in Armenia?

Using Yerevan as a reference: the UV index reaches 6+ in April, May, June, July, August and September. In the sunniest zones (see table) SPF 30–50+ is needed almost year-round; in the mildest — only in late spring and summer.

FAQ: UV index in Armenia

What is the highest UV index in Armenia?

The calculated clear-sky maximum is ≈ 8.1 — in Kapan around June. Values above this occur only near the equator and in high mountains.

Which city in Armenia is the sunniest?

Kapan (peak ≈ 8.1), followed by Abovyan and Ajapnyak. The mildest sun is in Yerevan (max ≈ 8).

When is SPF needed in Armenia?

In Yerevan and similar latitudes the UV reaches 6+ in April, May, June, July, August and September: use SPF 30–50+ on sunny days. Protection is advised from UV 3.

Is UV 11+ possible in Armenia?

No — the local maximum is ≈ 8.1. UV 11+ occurs only near the equator, in deserts and high mountains.