UV Index Today
UV Index in District of Columbia Today
Choose a city for a live UV reading and hourly forecast. Below you can see the current level in District of Columbia's largest city, Washington.
Right now in Washington
Hourly UV forecast
Times shown in Washington local time (EDT). Data from currentuvindex.com, updated hourly.
All District of Columbia cities
Understanding UV in District of Columbia
UV levels across District of Columbia follow the same daily pattern everywhere: low in the early morning, a peak around midday, and a drop toward evening. How high the peak gets depends on the season, the sun's angle, elevation, and cloud cover. Southern and higher-elevation areas tend to see stronger midday UV than northern, lower ones.
Whatever the forecast, the safe habits are the same. Check the live reading for your city, cover up when the index hits 3 or more, and be extra careful with midday sun on high-UV days.