What is the UV index in Madrid today?

See today's UV index for Madrid hour by hour above. The UV index is highest around solar noon and depends on the season, the weather and how high the sun rises above the horizon.

When is the UV index highest?

The UV index peaks around solar noon, typically between 12:00 and 15:00, when the sun is highest in the sky. About two-thirds of the day’s total UV falls between 10:00 and 16:00.

When should you use sunscreen?

The WHO recommends sun protection whenever the UV index is 3 or higher. Use sunscreen of at least SPF 30, seek shade around midday, and wear sunglasses and a hat when UV is high.

UV Index in Madrid Today

September 26, 2026 · Madrid, Spain

Capital3,255,944 people

See today's UV index in Madrid 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 Madrid's coordinates and updated daily.

UV now · 15:00

5Moderate

Sunscreen recommended

Peak today6at 14:00

Protect yourself11:18–16:24UV 3 or above

Time to burn~30 minfair skin, unprotected

Hour by hour

Protection windowClear sky

Remember today

Sunscreen SPF 30+
Sunglasses
Hat
Shade at midday

Daylight: sunrise 08:07 – sunset 20:07

Tomorrow: UV 6 at its peak around 14:00

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The UV index in Madrid peaks at 6 (high) around 14:00 today. Sun protection is recommended between 11:18 and 16:24, while the index stays at 3 or above. Tomorrow the index is forecast to peak at 6 around 14:00.

UV index in Madrid hour by hour

Time	UV index	Level
08:00	0	Low
09:00	0.3	Low
10:00	1.1	Low
11:00	2.5	Low
12:00	4.2	Moderate
13:00	5.5	Moderate
14:00	5.8	Moderate
15:00	5.1	Moderate
16:00	3.6	Moderate
17:00	2.1	Low
18:00	0.9	Low
19:00	0.2	Low
20:00	0	Low
21:00	0	Low

UV index in Madrid

Madrid lies at 40°N. The midday sun reaches 48.4° above the horizon in Madrid today, against a yearly ceiling of 73.0°. Elevation is what sets the ceiling for UV, and over Madrid 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.