UV Index in Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

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3.0
Moderate · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (01:06:40 PM) the sun reaches 35.6° above the horizon in Regional Municipality of Waterloo. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 3.0 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.

☀️ Sun Safety: When the UV index is high, protect yourself with sunscreen, shade, and a hat. Values of 6 or more indicate increased sunburn risk!

UV index in Regional Municipality of Waterloo, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
35.6° 3.0 Moderate —
35.3° 2.9 Low —
34.9° 2.8 Low —
34.6° 2.8 Low —
34.3° 2.7 Low —
33.9° 2.7 Low —
33.6° 2.6 Low —
33.2° 2.5 Low —
32.9° 2.5 Low —
32.6° 2.4 Low —
32.3° 2.4 Low —
31.9° 2.3 Low —
31.6° 2.3 Low —
31.3° 2.2 Low —

Clear-sky values are calculated from the sun's height at solar noon (cloud-free sky, average ozone). Forecast values from Open-Meteo include clouds and load in your browser.

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The UV index in Regional Municipality of Waterloo measures the intensity of ultraviolet radiation reaching the ground. Values below 3 are considered low risk, while 6 and above require sun protection such as sunscreen, sunglasses, and shade. The clear-sky value shows how strong the sun can get on each day; the forecast shows what is expected with clouds. See today's sunrise and sunset times for Regional Municipality of Waterloo or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Regional Municipality of Waterloo.

About Regional Municipality of Waterloo

The Regional Municipality of Waterloo is located in the Canadian province of Ontario. Established as a municipality in 1973, it recorded a population of 535,154 in 2016. The area contains Shade’s Mills Conservation Area, which is designated as a protected area. As a regional municipality, the jurisdiction encompasses various local administrative divisions within the province. Development in the region has been ongoing since its inception, with land management and environmental preservation overseen by the local government. The census data from 2016 reflects the population scale of this administrative entity within the broader context of Ontario.

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