Argentina · -34.60, -58.38
Today's peak stays low. Unprotected skin is not at meaningful risk at any point in the day.
About the UV index in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires sits at 34.6° S, in the southern hemisphere. Today's UV peaks at 2.6: the "low" band, which uvlevel.net treats as no danger for unprotected skin at the worst hour.
In the Southern Hemisphere at this latitude, UV climbs highest around December and January and eases, without disappearing, around June and July. Even the winter trough here can still cross the moderate band near midday.
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 | No danger |
| 07:00 | 0 | No danger |
| 08:00 | 0.1 | No danger |
| 09:00 | 0.4 | No danger |
| 10:00 | 0.7 | No danger |
| 11:00 | 1.5 | No danger |
| 12:00 | 2.6 | No danger |
| 13:00 | 2.4 | No danger |
| 14:00 | 2.3 | No danger |
| 15:00 | 1.8 | No danger |
| 16:00 | 0.9 | No danger |
| 17:00 | 0.7 | No danger |
| 18:00 | 0.3 | No danger |
| 19:00 | 0 | No danger |
| 20:00 | 0 | No danger |
| 21:00 | 0 | No danger |
| 22:00 | 0 | No danger |
| 23:00 | 0 | No danger |
| Skin type | Time to burn |
|---|---|
| I · always burns, never tans | 52 min |
| II · burns easily | 1 h 05 min |
| III · burns sometimes | 1 h 32 min |
| IV · rarely burns | 1 h 58 min |
| V · brown skin | 2 h 37 min |
| VI · deeply pigmented | 4 h 21 min |
Next 7 days · daily peak
Frequently asked
Is the UV index dangerous in Buenos Aires today?
Not today. UV in Buenos Aires is forecast to stay under 3 all day, peaking at 2.6.
What time is UV highest in Buenos Aires?
UV is highest in Buenos Aires at around 12:00 local time today, reaching 2.6.
How long can unprotected skin stay out in Buenos Aires today?
At today's peak of 2.6, fair skin (Fitzpatrick type II) with no sunscreen burns in about 1 h 05 min. Darker skin types take longer. See the table above for every type.
Does the UV index in Buenos Aires change with the seasons?
In the Southern Hemisphere at this latitude, UV climbs highest around December and January and eases, without disappearing, around June and July. Even the winter trough here can still cross the moderate band near midday.
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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.