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UV Index in Paris Today
November 12, 2026 · Paris, France
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See today's UV index in Paris 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 Paris's coordinates and updated daily.
No protection needed
Hour by hour
Clouds cut the peak by ~19%Clear sky
Remember today
- Safe to be outside unprotected
Daylight: sunrise 07:55 – sunset 17:16
Tomorrow: UV 2 at its peak around 12:00
The UV index in Paris peaks at 1 (low) around 12:00 today. The index stays below 3 all day, so no particular sun protection is needed. Cloud cover is damping the peak by roughly 19% compared with a clear sky. Tomorrow the index is forecast to peak at 2 around 12:00.
UV index in Paris hour by hour
| Time | UV index | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | 0 | Low |
| 08:00 | 0 | Low |
| 09:00 | 0.1 | Low |
| 10:00 | 0.4 | Low |
| 11:00 | 0.9 | Low |
| 12:00 | 1.3 | Low |
| 13:00 | 1.3 | Low |
| 14:00 | 1 | Low |
| 15:00 | 0.5 | Low |
| 16:00 | 0.2 | Low |
| 17:00 | 0 | Low |
| 18:00 | 0 | Low |
UV index in Paris
Paris lies at 49°N. The midday sun reaches 23.5° above the horizon in Paris today, against a yearly ceiling of 64.6°. Elevation is what sets the ceiling for UV, and over Paris 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 Paris.