UV Index in Al Mawşil al Jadīdah Today

July 21, 2026 · Al Mawşil al Jadīdah, Iraq

See today's UV index in Al Mawşil al Jadīdah hour by hour below. The UV index shows how strong the sun's ultraviolet radiation is — the higher the number, the faster skin can burn. Values are calculated for Al Mawşil al Jadīdah's coordinates and updated daily.

UV index in Al Mawşil al Jadīdah

Al Mawşil al Jadīdah lies at 36°N. Al Mawşil al Jadīdah is at a mid-latitude. In summer the UV index can reach high levels (6–8) around midday, while in winter it is often low (0–2). The greatest risk is on clear summer days near solar noon.

What is the UV index?

The UV index is an international scale describing the strength of the sun's ultraviolet radiation at ground level. It starts at 0 and is effectively open-ended — at mid-latitudes it rarely exceeds 8, while in the tropics and high in the mountains it can pass 11. The higher the number, the less time it takes to get sunburnt.

The UV index depends mainly on how high the sun is in the sky. That is why it peaks around solar noon and is greatest in summer near the longest day of the year. Clouds, ozone, altitude and reflection from snow or water also affect the value.

The WHO UV scale

UV indexLevelRecommendation
0–2LowNo special protection needed.
3–5ModerateUse sunscreen (SPF 30+), seek shade around midday.
6–7HighSunscreen, hat and sunglasses. Avoid the sun 12:00–15:00.
8–10Very highExtra protection. Limit midday sun exposure.
11+ExtremeAvoid the sun at midday. Full protection required.