Live UV forecast for 45 cities
Palestine stretches from 31.2972° to 32.4856° latitude (Northern hemisphere), so UV conditions differ a lot from region to region. The clear-sky UV index reaches ≈ 8.4 in 'Abasan al Kabirah (peak in June), while in Qabatiyah the yearly maximum is only ≈ 8.3.
| Zone | Cities | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtropical | 45 | 4.3 | 5.3 | 6.6 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 7.9 | 7.2 | 6.1 | 5 | 4.2 | 8.4 |
Calculated clear-sky noon peaks at the average latitude of each zone. Real values vary with clouds, altitude and ozone.
Using East Jerusalem 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 ≈ 8.4 — in 'Abasan al Kabirah around June. Values above this occur only near the equator and in high mountains.
'Abasan al Kabirah (peak ≈ 8.4), followed by 'Atarut and Al 'Ayzariyah. The mildest sun is in Qabatiyah (max ≈ 8.3).
In East Jerusalem 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 ≈ 8.4. UV 11+ occurs only near the equator, in deserts and high mountains.