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UV climate of Latvia: overview

Latvia stretches from 55.8833° to 57.5411° latitude (Northern hemisphere), so UV conditions differ a lot from region to region. The clear-sky UV index reaches ≈ 6.7 in Daugavpils (peak in June), while in Ventspils the yearly maximum is only ≈ 6.6.

UV index by month by climate zone

ZoneCitiesJFMAMJJASONDPeak
High-latitude15 1 2 3.4 5 6 6.6 6.4 5.5 4.3 2.9 1.7 1 6.6

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

Sunniest cities in Latvia (highest UV)

Daugavpils · 6.7 in June Jekabpils · 6.7 in June Liepaja · 6.7 in June Rezekne · 6.7 in June Cesis · 6.6 in June

Cities with the mildest sun

Ventspils · max 6.6 Valmiera · max 6.6 Tukums · max 6.6 Salaspils · max 6.6 Riga · max 6.6

When do you need SPF in Latvia?

Using Riga as a reference: the UV index reaches 6+ in May, 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.

FAQ: UV index in Latvia

What is the highest UV index in Latvia?

The calculated clear-sky maximum is ≈ 6.7 — in Daugavpils around June. Values above this occur only near the equator and in high mountains.

Which city in Latvia is the sunniest?

Daugavpils (peak ≈ 6.7), followed by Jekabpils and Liepaja. The mildest sun is in Ventspils (max ≈ 6.6).

When is SPF needed in Latvia?

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

Is UV 11+ possible in Latvia?

No — the local maximum is ≈ 6.7. UV 11+ occurs only near the equator, in deserts and high mountains.