Longyearbyen, Svalbard

Low

0.3

UV Index · Now

Step out.

You can step out without sun protection.

Unprotected

13 hr 20 min

until skin starts to burn.

With SPF 30

400 hr

Average unprotected skin. Lighter skin burns faster, darker skin slower.

HeatComfortable

Air

-5°

Feels like

-5°

Humidity

82%

Questions about Longyearbyen today

What is the UV index in Longyearbyen right now?
The UV index in Longyearbyen, Svalbard is 0.3 — categorised as Low. You can step out without sun protection.
Is it safe to go outside in Longyearbyen today?
Yes — UV is low (0.3) in Longyearbyen right now. You can step out without sun protection.
How long does it take to get sunburn in Longyearbyen?
Average unprotected skin starts to burn in roughly 13 hr 20 min at the current UV index of 0.3 in Longyearbyen. SPF 30 multiplies that window by about 30×. Lighter skin burns faster; darker skin burns more slowly.
What does the heat feel like in Longyearbyen today?
Air temperature is -5°C with 82% humidity, giving a "feels like" reading of -5°C — comfortable.
When is the safest time to step outside in Longyearbyen?
UV is highest between 11 am and 4 pm. Early mornings (before 9 am) and late afternoons (after 5 pm) are the safest windows for unprotected skin in Longyearbyen, especially through summer.
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