Victoria, British Columbia
Moderate3.9
UV Index · Now
Hat & SPF.
A hat and SPF 30 are enough for most people.
Unprotected
51 min
until skin starts to burn.
With SPF 30
25 hr 38 min
Average unprotected skin. Lighter skin burns faster, darker skin slower.
HeatComfortable
Air
14°
Feels like
14°
Humidity
56%
Questions about Victoria today
- What is the UV index in Victoria right now?
- The UV index in Victoria, British Columbia is 3.9 — categorised as Moderate. A hat and SPF 30 are enough for most people.
- Is it safe to go outside in Victoria today?
- Yes — UV is moderate (3.9) in Victoria right now. A hat and SPF 30 are enough for most people.
- How long does it take to get sunburn in Victoria?
- Average unprotected skin starts to burn in roughly 51 min at the current UV index of 3.9 in Victoria. SPF 30 multiplies that window by about 30×. Lighter skin burns faster; darker skin burns more slowly.
- What does the heat feel like in Victoria today?
- Air temperature is 14°C with 56% humidity, giving a "feels like" reading of 14°C — comfortable.
- When is the safest time to step outside in Victoria?
- 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 Victoria, especially through summer.