UV Index in Vancouver
Live UV index for Vancouver, Canada. Personalised SPF, reapply timing, and protection advice for your skin type. Free, no signup, updated every 30 minutes.
49.28°, -123.12° · UV data refreshes every 30 minutes
UV in Vancouver: what to expect
Northern latitude with frequent cloud cover; UV 7 is typical clear-sky summer noon.
Peak season
June – August
Average peak UV
7 (high)
Country
Canada
Region
North America
Sun safety for Vancouver
Vancouver reaches high UV during June – August. Daily SPF 50, sunglasses, and shade during midday hours are the standard recommendation. Reapply every two hours when outdoors.
Off-season UV is much lower — winter months in Vancouver often sit at UV 1–3, where SPF 30 is enough and shade matters less. Always check the live UV reading above before deciding.
Whatever Vancouver'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 Vancouver
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 Vancouver, 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.
Read the full UV checker guideOther cities in North America
New York, United States
Average peak UV 9 · June – August
Los Angeles, United States
Average peak UV 11 · May – September
Miami, United States
Average peak UV 12 · April – October
Phoenix, United States
Average peak UV 12 · May – September
Denver, United States
Average peak UV 11 · May – August
Honolulu, United States
Average peak UV 12 · year-round
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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 →