UV Index in Skálavík, Sandoy, Faroe Islands

· Atlantic/Faroe

0.5
Low · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (01:11:19 PM) the sun reaches 17.4° above the horizon in Skálavík. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 0.5 (low). 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 Skálavík, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
17.4° 0.5 Low —
17.1° 0.5 Low —
16.7° 0.5 Low —
16.4° 0.5 Low —
16.0° 0.4 Low —
15.7° 0.4 Low —
15.3° 0.4 Low —
15.0° 0.4 Low —
14.7° 0.4 Low —
14.4° 0.3 Low —
14.0° 0.3 Low —
13.7° 0.3 Low —
13.4° 0.3 Low —
13.1° 0.3 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 Skálavík 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 Skálavík or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Skálavík.