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UV Index in Somalia

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UV climate of Somalia: overview

Somalia stretches from -1.6377° to 11.7667° latitude (Northern hemisphere, partly crossing the equator), so UV conditions differ a lot from region to region. The clear-sky UV index reaches ≈ 10.9 in Jamaame (peak in March), while in Saylac the yearly maximum is only ≈ 10.

UV index by month by climate zone

ZoneCitiesJFMAMJJASONDPeak
Equatorial36 9.4 10 10.4 10.5 10.2 9.9 10.1 10.4 10.5 10.3 9.8 9.3 10.5
Tropical6 8.3 9 9.7 10 9.9 9.8 9.8 10 9.9 9.5 8.8 8.2 10

Calculated clear-sky noon peaks at the average latitude of each zone. In the equatorial belt the UV stays high all year round, with two maxima around the equinoxes. Real values vary with clouds, altitude and ozone.

Sunniest cities in Somalia (highest UV)

Jamaame · 10.9 in March Kismayo · 10.9 in March Bu'aale · 10.8 in March Jilib · 10.8 in March Kaambooni · 10.8 in March

Cities with the mildest sun

Saylac · max 10 Qandala · max 10 El Dibir · max 10 Ceerigaabo · max 10 Bosaso · max 10

When do you need SPF in Somalia?

Using Mogadishu as a reference: the UV index reaches 6+ in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. In the opposite-hemisphere regions the season is reversed. 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 Somalia

What is the highest UV index in Somalia?

The calculated clear-sky maximum is ≈ 10.9 — in Jamaame around March. Values above this occur only near the equator and in high mountains.

Which city in Somalia is the sunniest?

Jamaame (peak ≈ 10.9), followed by Kismayo and Bu'aale. The mildest sun is in Saylac (max ≈ 10).

When is SPF needed in Somalia?

In Mogadishu 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 Somalia?

No — the local maximum is ≈ 10.9. UV 11+ occurs only near the equator, in deserts and high mountains.