Live UV forecast for 643 cities
Malaysia stretches from 14.9054° to 32.6308° latitude (Northern hemisphere), so UV conditions differ a lot from region to region. The clear-sky UV index reaches ≈ 9.7 in Cacahoatan (peak in May), while in Villa del Prado 2da Seccion the yearly maximum is only ≈ 8.3.
| Zone | Cities | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical | 525 | 6.7 | 7.6 | 8.5 | 9.2 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 8.9 | 8.2 | 7.3 | 6.6 | 9.3 |
| Subtropical | 118 | 5.1 | 6.1 | 7.2 | 8.1 | 8.5 | 8.7 | 8.6 | 8.4 | 7.8 | 6.8 | 5.8 | 5 | 8.7 |
Calculated clear-sky noon peaks at the average latitude of each zone. Real values vary with clouds, altitude and ozone.
Using Mexico City 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.
The calculated clear-sky maximum is ≈ 9.7 — in Cacahoatan around May. Values above this occur only near the equator and in high mountains.
Cacahoatan (peak ≈ 9.7), followed by Huixtla and Mapastepec. The mildest sun is in Villa del Prado 2da Seccion (max ≈ 8.3).
In Mexico City 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.
No — the local maximum is ≈ 9.7. UV 11+ occurs only near the equator, in deserts and high mountains.