Live UV forecast for 4 cities
Bahamas stretches from 25.05° to 26.5333° latitude (Northern hemisphere), so UV conditions differ a lot from region to region. The clear-sky UV index reaches ≈ 8.9 in Killarney (peak in June), while in Lucaya the yearly maximum is only ≈ 8.8.
| Zone | Cities | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtropical | 4 | 5.4 | 6.4 | 7.5 | 8.4 | 8.7 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.6 | 8 | 7.1 | 6.1 | 5.3 | 8.8 |
Calculated clear-sky noon peaks at the average latitude of each zone. Real values vary with clouds, altitude and ozone.
Using Nassau as a reference: the UV index reaches 6+ in February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November. In the sunniest zones (see table) SPF 30–50+ is needed almost year-round; in the mildest — only in late spring and summer.
The calculated clear-sky maximum is ≈ 8.9 — in Killarney around June. Values above this occur only near the equator and in high mountains.
Killarney (peak ≈ 8.9), followed by Nassau and Freeport. The mildest sun is in Lucaya (max ≈ 8.8).
In Nassau and similar latitudes the UV reaches 6+ in February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November: use SPF 30–50+ on sunny days. Protection is advised from UV 3.
No — the local maximum is ≈ 8.9. UV 11+ occurs only near the equator, in deserts and high mountains.