UV Index in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Monday
26/10/2026
Current UV Index:
3.61
Moderate
Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen. Wear a hat and UV-blocking sunglasses if outdoors during midday hours.
UV Index Scale
Low
0
- 2
Minimal Risk Wear sunglasses on bright days. No broad-spectrum sunscreen required unless outdoors for extended periods near reflective surfaces.
Moderate
3
- 5
Moderate Risk Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen. Wear a hat and UV-blocking sunglasses if outdoors during midday hours.
High
6
- 7
High Risk Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours. Seek shade between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, and wear a wide-brim hat, protective clothing, and UV-blocking sunglasses.
Very high
8
- 10
Higher Risk Minimize outdoor activity between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ generously every 2 hours, and wear UV-protective long sleeves, pants, a wide-brim hat, and wrap-around sunglasses.
Extremely
11+
Extreme Risk Avoid outdoor exposure between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes. If outdoors, wear SPF 50+ sunscreen, UPF clothing, a wide-brim hat, and wrap-around sunglasses.
Hourly UV Index Forecast
Wear sunglasses on sunny days. In winter, reflection can double the intensity of UV rays.
If you burn easily, cover up and use sunscreen.
If you burn easily, cover up and use sunscreen.
1-2
Low
3-5
Moderate
6-7
High
8-10
Very high
11+
Extremely
Daily UV Index Forecast
26/10/2026
40o
/
68o3.75
Moderate
27/10/2026
41o
/
68o3.64
Moderate
28/10/2026
45o
/
68o2.88
Moderate
29/10/2026
48o
/
69o3.29
Moderate
30/10/2026
49o
/
64o4
Moderate
31/10/2026
44o
/
66o4
Moderate
01/11/2026
54o
/
58o4
Moderate
02/11/2026
55o
/
57o4
Moderate
26/10/2026
68o
Clear Sky
40oF
/
68oF
| Feel like
67oF
0% Rain
|
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