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The viewer provides the maximum daily value of clear-sky and total-sky UV Index (based on satellite data processed by the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) and utilising WHO methodology) as an indication of the amount of the UV radiation across Europe forecasted for the next four days.
To select the date and region of interest, click on this icon in the viewer:
To view the map in full screen mode, click on this item in the viewer:
To view the UV Index maximum values for a given location, accompanied by a chart showing changes in hourly UV Index values over the forecast period:
Click on the map
The meaning of UV index values
| UV Index | Exposure category | Sun protection needed |
| 0 | Minimal | No protection required |
| 1 - 2 | Low | No protection required Being outside is safe |
| 3 - 5 | Moderate | Protection required Shirt, sunscreen, and sunglasses recommended when being outside. |
| 6 - 7 | High | Protection required During midday hours, staying in shade advised. In the sunshine, shirt, sunscreen, hat and sunglasses recommended |
| 8 – 10 | Very high | Extra protection required Staying inside recommended between 11 - 16. During those hours, even in shade, long-sleeve shirt, long trousers, sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses are recommended. |
| 11+ | Extreme | Extra protection required Staying inside between 11 – 16 and seeking shade beyond those hours is recommended. Even in shade, long-sleeve shirt, long trousers, sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses are essential. |
Source: WHO et al., 2002 and DWD
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