UV Index in Reykjavík
Live UV index for Reykjavík, Iceland. Personalised SPF, reapply timing, and protection advice for your skin type. Free, no signup, updated every 30 minutes.
64.15°, -21.94° · UV data refreshes every 30 minutes
UV in Reykjavík: what to expect
Sub-polar 64°N; UV peaks at 4–5 around the summer solstice with extended daylight.
Peak season
June – July
Average peak UV
5 (moderate)
Country
Iceland
Region
Europe
Sun safety for Reykjavík
Reykjavík is in a moderate-UV climate. Daily SPF 30 broad-spectrum is recommended during June – July. UV 7+ days are uncommon but do happen during clear-sky summer noons.
Cumulative exposure still matters even where peak UV is moderate — long daylight hours at higher latitudes mean total daily UV dose can rival lower-latitude cities despite lower noon peaks.
Whatever Reykjavík's climatology says, the live reading above is what counts on the day you check. UV varies hour by hour; the widget shows current and forecast values so you can plan around peak hours.
Why daily UV awareness matters in Reykjavík
UV exposure is the leading preventable cause of skin cancer. Each blistering sunburn before age 20 doubles melanoma risk in adulthood. Cumulative UV from daily, unprotected exposure causes basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, premature aging, and pigmentation disorders.
For residents of Reykjavík, the practical impact of knowing today's UV is choosing the right SPF strength, the right outdoor schedule, and the right protective clothing for the next few hours — not abstract long-term advice. The widget above turns this into a 5-second daily check.
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Sources & methodology
Live UV: Open-Meteo Air Quality API (CAMS atmospheric model + satellite + ground station inputs). City climatology values from NASA TEMIS UV climatology and CAMS reanalysis. SPF and reapply guidelines based on AAD, BAD, and WHO recommendations. Full editorial methodology →