UV Index in San Salvador Today
October 6, 2026 · San Salvador, El Salvador
Capital525,990 people
See today's UV index in San Salvador 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 San Salvador's coordinates and updated daily.
UV rises later today
Hour by hour
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Remember today
- Sunscreen SPF 50+
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Shade at midday
- Cover up
Daylight: sunrise 05:47 – sunset 17:44
Tomorrow: UV 10 at its peak around 11:00
The UV index in San Salvador peaks at 10 (very high) around 11:00 today. Sun protection is recommended between 08:13 and 13:43, while the index stays at 3 or above. Tomorrow the index is forecast to peak at 10 around 11:00.
UV index in San Salvador hour by hour
| Time | UV index | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 05:00 | 0 | Low |
| 06:00 | 0.1 | Low |
| 07:00 | 0.7 | Low |
| 08:00 | 2.5 | Low |
| 09:00 | 4.9 | Moderate |
| 10:00 | 7.9 | High |
| 11:00 | 10.3 | Very high |
| 12:00 | 9.4 | Very high |
| 13:00 | 4 | Moderate |
| 14:00 | 2.6 | Low |
| 15:00 | 1.4 | Low |
| 16:00 | 0.5 | Low |
| 17:00 | 0.1 | Low |
| 18:00 | 0 | Low |
UV index in San Salvador
San Salvador lies at 14°N. The midday sun reaches 71.2° above the horizon in San Salvador today, and twice a year it passes straight overhead. Elevation is what sets the ceiling for UV, and over San Salvador it is so steep that the rays take the shortest possible path through the atmosphere, and the index can reach extreme values.
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. |