Yukon, Canada · 60.72, -135.05
Today's peak reaches moderate levels. Unprotected skin starts to redden in about 33 min at the worst hour: shade, sunglasses and SPF 30 are enough.
About the UV index in Whitehorse
Whitehorse sits at 60.7° N, in the northern hemisphere. Today's UV peaks at 5: 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.
Altitude here
Whitehorse sits about 637 m above sea level. Thinner air scatters and absorbs less UV on the way down, so uvlevel.net adds roughly 5% to the modelled index here: uv = max(weather, CAMS) × (1 + 0.08 × metres/1000). That correction is already folded into every number on this page.
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 | 0.2 | No danger |
| 08:00 | 0.7 | No danger |
| 09:00 | 1.4 | No danger |
| 10:00 | 1.7 | No danger |
| 11:00 | 2.6 | No danger |
| 12:00 | 4.4 | Caution |
| 13:00 | 5 | Caution |
| 14:00 | 4.9 | Caution |
| 15:00 | 5 | Caution |
| 16:00 | 4.8 | Caution |
| 17:00 | 4.7 | Caution |
| 18:00 | 2.7 | No danger |
| 19:00 | 1.7 | No danger |
| 20:00 | 1.4 | No danger |
| 21:00 | 0.6 | No danger |
| 22:00 | 0.3 | No danger |
| 23:00 | 0 | No danger |
| Skin type | Time to burn |
|---|---|
| I · always burns, never tans | 26 min |
| II · burns easily | 33 min |
| III · burns sometimes | 46 min |
| IV · rarely burns | 1 h |
| V · brown skin | 1 h 19 min |
| VI · deeply pigmented | 2 h 12 min |
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Frequently asked
Is the UV index dangerous in Whitehorse today?
Yes. UV in Whitehorse is forecast to reach 3 or higher from 11:14 to 17:50 local time today, peaking at 5.
What time is UV highest in Whitehorse?
UV is highest in Whitehorse at around 13:00 local time today, reaching 5.
How long can unprotected skin stay out in Whitehorse today?
At today's peak of 5, fair skin (Fitzpatrick type II) with no sunscreen burns in about 33 min. Darker skin types take longer. See the table above for every type.
Does the UV index in Whitehorse 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.
Nearby cities
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.