Vancouver, British Columbia
Low0.6
UV Index · Now
Step out.
You can step out without sun protection.
Unprotected
6 hr 4 min
until skin starts to burn.
With SPF 30
181 hr 49 min
Average unprotected skin. Lighter skin burns faster, darker skin slower.
HeatComfortable
Air
13°
Feels like
13°
Humidity
80%
Questions about Vancouver today
- What is the UV index in Vancouver right now?
- The UV index in Vancouver, British Columbia is 0.6 — categorised as Low. You can step out without sun protection.
- Is it safe to go outside in Vancouver today?
- Yes — UV is low (0.6) in Vancouver right now. You can step out without sun protection.
- How long does it take to get sunburn in Vancouver?
- Average unprotected skin starts to burn in roughly 6 hr 4 min at the current UV index of 0.6 in Vancouver. SPF 30 multiplies that window by about 30×. Lighter skin burns faster; darker skin burns more slowly.
- What does the heat feel like in Vancouver today?
- Air temperature is 13°C with 80% humidity, giving a "feels like" reading of 13°C — comfortable.
- When is the safest time to step outside in Vancouver?
- 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 Vancouver, especially through summer.