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Do I need sunscreen today in Washington, DC

Updated October 24 · Live conditions refresh automatically.

UV Index

Moderate

Today's UV index is moderate. Using sunscreen or other UV protection is recommended. Try to avoid direct sun exposure between 11 AM and 4 PM.

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LowModerate

Hourly UV and cloud cover

UV index is unitless. Cloud cover is shown as a percentage.

Peak UV 3
HourUV indexCloud cover
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37%
38%
311%
212%
113%
115%
014%
013%
010%
09%
08%

Quick answer — Washington, DC

Moderate — Washington, DC

Do I need sunscreen today in Washington, DC: Moderate. Today's UV index is moderate. Using sunscreen or other UV protection is recommended. Try to avoid direct sun exposure between 11 AM and 4 PM.

Verdict
Moderate
High / Low
64° / 42°
Details
Today's UV index is moderate. Using sunscreen or other UV…

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