UV Index in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

· America/Toronto

3.0
Moderate · clear-sky maximum Tuesday, October 20, 2026

At solar noon (01:02:30 PM) the sun reaches 35.8° above the horizon in Toronto. 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 Toronto, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
35.8° 3.0 Moderate —
35.4° 2.9 Low —
35.1° 2.9 Low —
34.7° 2.8 Low —
34.4° 2.7 Low —
34.1° 2.7 Low —
33.7° 2.6 Low —
33.4° 2.6 Low —
33.0° 2.5 Low —
32.7° 2.5 Low —
32.4° 2.4 Low —
32.1° 2.4 Low —
31.7° 2.3 Low —
31.4° 2.3 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 Toronto 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 Toronto or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Toronto.

About Toronto

Toronto is the capital of Ontario. With a population of 2,794,356 recorded in 2021, the city covers an area of 630.2 square kilometres at an elevation of 76.0 metres. It has existed as a municipality since 1750 and occupies a location along Lake Ontario, as well as the Humber, Don, and Rouge rivers. Key infrastructure and landmarks include the CN Tower, which serves as both an observation and television tower, the University of Toronto, and the international airport known as Toronto Pearson International Airport. The city maintains twin town agreements with Quito, Chongqing, Chicago, Frankfurt, and Milan.

AI-assisted description based on geographic data and editorial notes.