UV index forecast

Sun protection is required when the UV index is 3 or higher. The forecast for the daily maximum UV index is valid for cloudless conditions. Only thick clouds attenuate the UV radiation considerably.

*) Locations with both forecast and observation data available.

Satellite image: UV index in Europe

• UV index for Europe that takes cloud cover into account.

• Areas where the sun is below the horizon or for which data are missing are shown in light gray.

• The image is updated approximately every 10 minutes. The image is not updated at night.