SunticUV index in Orlando today
Orlando's humid subtropical climate brings strong sun and long days outdoors, at the parks, by the pool, anywhere. The only accurate figure is a live one for your exact spot: Suntic shows Orlando's real-time UV index and a 10-day forecast.
Sun and UV in Orlando
Central Florida gets powerful sunshine for most of the year, with midday UV reaching very high levels across the warmer months. Summer afternoons bring sharp thunderstorms, but the heaviest cloud usually arrives later in the day after hours of strong UV. Long days spent walking outdoors add up to a lot of cumulative exposure.
When is UV highest in Orlando?
UV is highest around solar noon (broadly 10am to 4pm) and strongest across March to September. The exact peak shifts with the season and the day's weather. For more on this, see when is the sun strongest.
The UV index scale
| UV index | Risk level | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 | Low | Minimal risk. Safe to be outside; sunglasses on bright days. |
| 3-5 | Moderate | Take care at midday. Use SPF 30+, a hat and shade around noon. |
| 6-7 | High | Protection needed. SPF 30+, cover up, seek shade 10am-4pm. |
| 8-10 | Very high | Extra protection. Avoid the sun at midday; SPF, clothing and shade are essential. |
| 11+ | Extreme | Take all precautions. Unprotected skin can burn quickly; stay inside or fully covered at peak hours. |
UV index categories follow the World Health Organization / US EPA scale.
Staying sun-safe in Orlando
- Theme-park and poolside days mean hours in the open, so reapply sunscreen regularly.
- A brief afternoon storm doesn't undo a morning of high UV exposure.
- Hats and UV-protective clothing are easy wins for long days on your feet.
Wherever you are, the basics hold: use broad-spectrum SPF 30+, seek shade around midday, cover up, and never let your skin burn. See our sunburn prevention tips.
See Orlando's live UV index
Suntic turns the live UV index into personal safe-sun times, sunscreen reminders and vitamin D tracking on your iPhone.
