Live UV forecast for 31 cities
Kyrgyzstan stretches from 39.839° to 42.8911° latitude (Northern hemisphere), so UV conditions differ a lot from region to region. The clear-sky UV index reaches ≈ 8 in Batken (peak in June), while in Tokmok the yearly maximum is only ≈ 7.8.
| Zone | Cities | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperate | 31 | 3 | 4 | 5.5 | 6.8 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.2 | 6.3 | 4.9 | 3.7 | 2.9 | 7.9 |
Calculated clear-sky noon peaks at the average latitude of each zone. Real values vary with clouds, altitude and ozone.
Using Bishkek 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.
The calculated clear-sky maximum is ≈ 8 — in Batken around June. Values above this occur only near the equator and in high mountains.
Batken (peak ≈ 8), followed by Iradan and Kara Suu. The mildest sun is in Tokmok (max ≈ 7.8).
In Bishkek 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.
No — the local maximum is ≈ 8. UV 11+ occurs only near the equator, in deserts and high mountains.