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UV Index in Marshall Islands

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UV climate of Marshall Islands: overview

Marshall Islands stretches from 7.087° to 7.0897° latitude (Northern hemisphere), so UV conditions differ a lot from region to region. The clear-sky UV index reaches ≈ 10.3 in Dalap-Uliga-Dorrit (peak in April), while in Majuro the yearly maximum is only ≈ 10.3.

UV index by month by climate zone

ZoneCitiesJFMAMJJASONDPeak
Equatorial2 9 9.6 10.2 10.3 10.1 9.9 10 10.3 10.3 10 9.5 8.9 10.3

Calculated clear-sky noon peaks at the average latitude of each zone. In the equatorial belt the UV stays high all year round, with two maxima around the equinoxes. Real values vary with clouds, altitude and ozone.

Sunniest cities in Marshall Islands (highest UV)

Cities with the mildest sun

When do you need SPF in Marshall Islands?

Using Majuro 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 Marshall Islands

What is the highest UV index in Marshall Islands?

The calculated clear-sky maximum is ≈ 10.3 — in Dalap-Uliga-Dorrit around April. Values above this occur only near the equator and in high mountains.

Which city in Marshall Islands is the sunniest?

Dalap-Uliga-Dorrit (peak ≈ 10.3), followed by Majuro and
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. The mildest sun is in Majuro (max ≈ 10.3).

When is SPF needed in Marshall Islands?

In Majuro 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 Marshall Islands?

No — the local maximum is ≈ 10.3. UV 11+ occurs only near the equator, in deserts and high mountains.