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UV Index in Haiti

Live UV forecast for 32 cities

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UV climate of Haiti: overview

Haiti stretches from 18.1854° to 19.9398° latitude (Northern hemisphere), so UV conditions differ a lot from region to region. The clear-sky UV index reaches ≈ 9.4 in Arcahaie (peak in May), while in Ti Port-de-Paix the yearly maximum is only ≈ 9.3.

UV index by month by climate zone

ZoneCitiesJFMAMJJASONDPeak
Tropical32 6.8 7.7 8.6 9.2 9.4 9.4 9.4 9.3 9 8.3 7.4 6.8 9.4

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

Sunniest cities in Haiti (highest UV)

Cities with the mildest sun

When do you need SPF in Haiti?

Using Port-au-Prince as a reference: the UV index reaches 6+ in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. 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 Haiti

What is the highest UV index in Haiti?

The calculated clear-sky maximum is ≈ 9.4 — in Arcahaie around May. Values above this occur only near the equator and in high mountains.

Which city in Haiti is the sunniest?

Arcahaie (peak ≈ 9.4), followed by Carrefour and Cite Soleil. The mildest sun is in Ti Port-de-Paix (max ≈ 9.3).

When is SPF needed in Haiti?

In Port-au-Prince and similar latitudes the UV reaches 6+ in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December: use SPF 30–50+ on sunny days. Protection is advised from UV 3.

Is UV 11+ possible in Haiti?

No — the local maximum is ≈ 9.4. UV 11+ occurs only near the equator, in deserts and high mountains.