Alaska, United States · 61.22, -149.90
Today's peak reaches moderate levels. Unprotected skin starts to redden in about 34 min at the worst hour: shade, sunglasses and SPF 30 are enough.
About the UV index in Anchorage
Anchorage sits at 61.2° N, in the northern hemisphere. Today's UV peaks at 4.9: the "moderate" band, which uvlevel.net treats as caution for unprotected skin at the worst hour.
This far from the equator, UV is only a real concern for a few months around June and July. For the rest of the year, especially around December and January, the sun stays too low in the sky to build meaningful UV even at solar noon.
Hour by hour today
| Local time | UV index | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 0 | No danger |
| 01:00 | 0 | No danger |
| 02:00 | 0 | No danger |
| 03:00 | 0 | No danger |
| 04:00 | 0 | No danger |
| 05:00 | 0 | No danger |
| 06:00 | 0.1 | No danger |
| 07:00 | 0.2 | No danger |
| 08:00 | 0.7 | No danger |
| 09:00 | 1.4 | No danger |
| 10:00 | 2.3 | No danger |
| 11:00 | 3.3 | Caution |
| 12:00 | 4 | Caution |
| 13:00 | 4.4 | Caution |
| 14:00 | 4.9 | Caution |
| 15:00 | 4.3 | Caution |
| 16:00 | 3.5 | Caution |
| 17:00 | 3.7 | Caution |
| 18:00 | 1.8 | No danger |
| 19:00 | 2.1 | No danger |
| 20:00 | 1.5 | No danger |
| 21:00 | 0.7 | No danger |
| 22:00 | 0.3 | No danger |
| 23:00 | 0 | No danger |
| Skin type | Time to burn |
|---|---|
| I · always burns, never tans | 27 min |
| II · burns easily | 34 min |
| III · burns sometimes | 48 min |
| IV · rarely burns | 1 h 02 min |
| V · brown skin | 1 h 22 min |
| VI · deeply pigmented | 2 h 17 min |
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Frequently asked
Is the UV index dangerous in Anchorage today?
Yes. UV in Anchorage is forecast to reach 3 or higher from 10:44 to 17:22 local time today, peaking at 4.9.
What time is UV highest in Anchorage?
UV is highest in Anchorage at around 14:00 local time today, reaching 4.9.
How long can unprotected skin stay out in Anchorage today?
At today's peak of 4.9, fair skin (Fitzpatrick type II) with no sunscreen burns in about 34 min. Darker skin types take longer. See the table above for every type.
Does the UV index in Anchorage change with the seasons?
This far from the equator, UV is only a real concern for a few months around June and July. For the rest of the year, especially around December and January, the sun stays too low in the sky to build meaningful UV even at solar noon.
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Forecasts and elevation from Open-Meteo. The second UV opinion contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) information; neither the European Commission nor ECMWF is responsible for how it is used here.
uvlevel.net gives general sun-safety guidance, not medical advice. Photosensitising medication, skin conditions, infants and a history of skin cancer all call for stricter limits than shown here.