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UV Index in Wuhan Today
October 19, 2026 · Wuhan, China
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See today's UV index in Wuhan 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 Wuhan's coordinates and updated daily.
No protection needed
Hour by hour
Clouds cut the peak by ~65%Clear sky
Remember today
- Safe to be outside unprotected
Daylight: sunrise 06:28 – sunset 17:49
Tomorrow: UV 1 at its peak around 13:00
The UV index in Wuhan peaks at 1 (low) around 10:00 today. The index stays below 3 all day, so no particular sun protection is needed. Cloud cover is damping the peak by roughly 65% compared with a clear sky. Tomorrow the index is forecast to peak at 1 around 13:00.
UV index in Wuhan hour by hour
| Time | UV index | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 0 | Low |
| 07:00 | 0.1 | Low |
| 08:00 | 0.2 | Low |
| 09:00 | 0.5 | Low |
| 10:00 | 1.4 | Low |
| 11:00 | 1.4 | Low |
| 12:00 | 1.1 | Low |
| 13:00 | 1 | Low |
| 14:00 | 0.9 | Low |
| 15:00 | 0.6 | Low |
| 16:00 | 0.2 | Low |
| 17:00 | 0.1 | Low |
| 18:00 | 0 | Low |
UV index in Wuhan
Wuhan lies at 31°N. The midday sun reaches 49.6° above the horizon in Wuhan today, against a yearly ceiling of 82.9°. Elevation is what sets the ceiling for UV, and over Wuhan 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. |
See also sunrise, sunset and daylight hours in Wuhan.