Live UV forecast for 400 cities
Ukraine stretches from 44.5022° to 52.0068° latitude (Northern hemisphere), so UV conditions differ a lot from region to region. The clear-sky UV index reaches ≈ 7.7 in Alushta (peak in June), while in Slavutych the yearly maximum is only ≈ 7.1.
| Zone | Cities | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperate | 400 | 2 | 3 | 4.5 | 6 | 6.9 | 7.4 | 7.2 | 6.4 | 5.4 | 3.9 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 7.4 |
Calculated clear-sky noon peaks at the average latitude of each zone. Real values vary with clouds, altitude and ozone.
Using Kyiv as a reference: the UV index reaches 6+ in May, June, July and August. 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 ≈ 7.7 — in Alushta around June. Values above this occur only near the equator and in high mountains.
Alushta (peak ≈ 7.7), followed by Arshyntseve and Bakhchysaray. The mildest sun is in Slavutych (max ≈ 7.1).
In Kyiv and similar latitudes the UV reaches 6+ in May, June, July and August: use SPF 30–50+ on sunny days. Protection is advised from UV 3.
No — the local maximum is ≈ 7.7. UV 11+ occurs only near the equator, in deserts and high mountains.