Live UV forecast for 111 cities
Sweden stretches from 55.3751° to 67.8557° latitude (Northern hemisphere), so UV conditions differ a lot from region to region. The clear-sky UV index reaches ≈ 6.8 in Limhamn (peak in June), while in Kiruna the yearly maximum is only ≈ 5.4.
| Zone | Cities | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-latitude | 111 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 3.2 | 4.7 | 5.8 | 6.4 | 6.2 | 5.3 | 4.1 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 6.4 |
Calculated clear-sky noon peaks at the average latitude of each zone. Real values vary with clouds, altitude and ozone.
Using Stockholm as a reference: the UV index reaches 6+ in June and July. 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 ≈ 6.8 — in Limhamn around June. Values above this occur only near the equator and in high mountains.
Limhamn (peak ≈ 6.8), followed by Malmoe and Trelleborg. The mildest sun is in Kiruna (max ≈ 5.4).
In Stockholm and similar latitudes the UV reaches 6+ in June and July: use SPF 30–50+ on sunny days. Protection is advised from UV 3.
No — the local maximum is ≈ 6.8. UV 11+ occurs only near the equator, in deserts and high mountains.