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UV Index in Suriname

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UV climate of Suriname: overview

Suriname stretches from 5.7° to 5.8713° latitude (Northern hemisphere), so UV conditions differ a lot from region to region. The clear-sky UV index reaches ≈ 10.4 in Beekhuizen (peak in April), while in Welgelegen the yearly maximum is only ≈ 10.4.

UV index by month by climate zone

ZoneCitiesJFMAMJJASONDPeak
Equatorial12 9.2 9.8 10.3 10.4 10.2 9.9 10 10.3 10.4 10.2 9.7 9.2 10.4

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 Suriname (highest UV)

Beekhuizen · 10.4 in April Blauwgrond · 10.4 in April Flora · 10.4 in April Latour · 10.4 in April Lelydorp · 10.4 in April

Cities with the mildest sun

Welgelegen · max 10.4 Weg naar Zee · max 10.4 Tammenga · max 10.4 Rainville · max 10.4 Pontbuiten · max 10.4

When do you need SPF in Suriname?

Using Paramaribo 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 Suriname

What is the highest UV index in Suriname?

The calculated clear-sky maximum is ≈ 10.4 — in Beekhuizen around April. Values above this occur only near the equator and in high mountains.

Which city in Suriname is the sunniest?

Beekhuizen (peak ≈ 10.4), followed by Blauwgrond and Flora. The mildest sun is in Welgelegen (max ≈ 10.4).

When is SPF needed in Suriname?

In Paramaribo 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 Suriname?

No — the local maximum is ≈ 10.4. UV 11+ occurs only near the equator, in deserts and high mountains.