Live UV forecast for 370 cities
Pakistan stretches from 24.3944° to 36.3269° latitude (Northern hemisphere), so UV conditions differ a lot from region to region. The clear-sky UV index reaches ≈ 8.9 in Badin (peak in June), while in Upper Dir the yearly maximum is only ≈ 8.2.
| Zone | Cities | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtropical | 361 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 6.7 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8 | 7.4 | 6.3 | 5.2 | 4.4 | 8.4 |
| Temperate | 9 | 3.8 | 4.8 | 6.2 | 7.3 | 8 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 5.7 | 4.5 | 3.7 | 8.2 |
Calculated clear-sky noon peaks at the average latitude of each zone. Real values vary with clouds, altitude and ozone.
Using Lahore as a reference: the UV index reaches 6+ in March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October. 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 ≈ 8.9 — in Badin around June. Values above this occur only near the equator and in high mountains.
Badin (peak ≈ 8.9), followed by Chuhar Jamali and Digri. The mildest sun is in Upper Dir (max ≈ 8.2).
In Lahore and similar latitudes the UV reaches 6+ in March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October: use SPF 30–50+ on sunny days. Protection is advised from UV 3.
No — the local maximum is ≈ 8.9. UV 11+ occurs only near the equator, in deserts and high mountains.