Live UV forecast for 15 cities
Estonia stretches from 58.3632° to 59.469° latitude (Northern hemisphere), so UV conditions differ a lot from region to region. The clear-sky UV index reaches ≈ 6.5 in Paernu (peak in June), while in Tallinn the yearly maximum is only ≈ 6.3.
| Zone | Cities | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-latitude | 15 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 3.1 | 4.7 | 5.8 | 6.4 | 6.2 | 5.2 | 4 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 6.4 |
Calculated clear-sky noon peaks at the average latitude of each zone. Real values vary with clouds, altitude and ozone.
Using Tallinn as a reference: the UV index reaches 6+ in June and July. 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 ≈ 6.5 — in Paernu around June. Values above this occur only near the equator and in high mountains.
Paernu (peak ≈ 6.5), followed by Tartu and Viljandi. The mildest sun is in Tallinn (max ≈ 6.3).
In Tallinn and similar latitudes the UV reaches 6+ in June and July: use SPF 30–50+ on sunny days. Protection is advised from UV 3.
No — the local maximum is ≈ 6.5. UV 11+ occurs only near the equator, in deserts and high mountains.