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UV Index in Niger

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UV climate of Niger: overview

Niger stretches from 11.8844° to 18.7369° latitude (Northern hemisphere), so UV conditions differ a lot from region to region. The clear-sky UV index reaches ≈ 9.9 in Birnin Gaoure (peak in August), while in Arlit the yearly maximum is only ≈ 9.4.

UV index by month by climate zone

ZoneCitiesJFMAMJJASONDPeak
Tropical42 7.8 8.5 9.3 9.7 9.7 9.6 9.7 9.8 9.6 9 8.3 7.7 9.8

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

Sunniest cities in Niger (highest UV)

Birnin Gaoure · 9.9 in August Dosso · 9.9 in August Gaya · 9.9 in April Magaria · 9.9 in August Say · 9.9 in August

Cities with the mildest sun

Arlit · max 9.4 Alaghsas · max 9.5 Agadez · max 9.5 Tchin Tabaraden · max 9.6 Tanout · max 9.7

When do you need SPF in Niger?

Using Niamey 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 Niger

What is the highest UV index in Niger?

The calculated clear-sky maximum is ≈ 9.9 — in Birnin Gaoure around August. Values above this occur only near the equator and in high mountains.

Which city in Niger is the sunniest?

Birnin Gaoure (peak ≈ 9.9), followed by Dosso and Gaya. The mildest sun is in Arlit (max ≈ 9.4).

When is SPF needed in Niger?

In Niamey 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 Niger?

No — the local maximum is ≈ 9.9. UV 11+ occurs only near the equator, in deserts and high mountains.