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UV Index in Lanzhou Today
October 19, 2026 · Lanzhou, China
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See today's UV index in Lanzhou 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 Lanzhou's coordinates and updated daily.
UV index in Lanzhou
Lanzhou lies at 36°N. The midday sun reaches 44.1° above the horizon in Lanzhou today, against a yearly ceiling of 77.4°. Elevation is what sets the ceiling for UV, and over Lanzhou it is high enough for the index to reach very high values through the summer months.
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 index | Level | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| 0–2 | Low | No special protection needed. |
| 3–5 | Moderate | Use sunscreen (SPF 30+), seek shade around midday. |
| 6–7 | High | Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses. Avoid the sun 12:00–15:00. |
| 8–10 | Very high | Extra protection. Limit midday sun exposure. |
| 11+ | Extreme | Avoid the sun at midday. Full protection required. |
See also sunrise, sunset and daylight hours in Lanzhou.