The Global Solar UV index (UVI) is a measure of the intensity of UV radiation on the Earth’s surface that is relevant to effects on the human skin. The values of the index range from zero upward – the higher the index value, the greater the potential for damage to the skin and eye, and the less time it takes for harm to occur. MACC provides 4-day global forecasts of UVI. For more information see the WHO information pages about ultraviolet radiation.

Latest Forecast

Forecast of total-sky UV index

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Data Archive

Link to data archive

Documentation

Contact details

For more details about the MACC monitoring and forecasting of UV radiation service, please contact the MACC team.