Last updated: June 2, 2025
Understanding the UV Index is essential for residents of Verkhniy Kurkuzhin, where the Dfb climate brings a mix of cold winters and warm summers, creating varying UV exposure risks throughout the year. With the UV Index peaking at 11 around noon, awareness of these levels is crucial for sunburn prevention and long-term skin health. By monitoring UV intensity, you can protect yourself and your loved ones from harmful effects, ensuring safe outdoor activities under the sun.
The UV Index paints a vivid picture of the sun’s strength throughout the day. Starting at a modest 2 at 07:00, the index gradually climbs as the sun ascends, reaching 4 by 08:00. By 09:00, it spikes to 6, and before long, it peaks at an impressive 11 at 12:00, marking the most intense exposure. The afternoon starts to cool slightly, with the index dropping to 10 by 13:00 and then tapering off through 8 at 14:00, 6 at 15:00, and back to 4 at 16:00. As the sun begins its descent, the UV Index falls to 2 by 17:00, lingering at 1 through the evening hours, creating a gentle reminder to enjoy the sun but also to stay mindful of its intensity during peak hours.
| Time | UVI | Category | Time to Burn |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | 2 | low | 45 min |
| 08:00 | 4 | moderate | 30 min |
| 09:00 | 6 | high | 25 min |
| 10:00 | 8 | very high | 15 min |
| 11:00 | 10 | very high | 15 min |
| 12:00 | 11 | extreme | 10 min |
| 13:00 | 10 | very high | 15 min |
| 14:00 | 8 | very high | 15 min |
| 15:00 | 6 | high | 25 min |
| 16:00 | 4 | moderate | 30 min |
| 17:00 | 2 | low | 45 min |
| 18:00 | 1 | low | 45 min |
| 19:00 | 1 | low | 45 min |
Throughout the year, UV Index levels fluctuate significantly, indicating varying risks of skin damage due to sun exposure. From January to February, the UV Index is moderate (3-4), with a burn time of 30 minutes. However, starting in March, the index surges, peaking at 11 in June, classified as extreme, where the burn time is reduced to just 10 minutes. The months of April through September present high-risk periods, particularly with very high to extreme levels from April (8) to August (9), where burn times range from 15 to 25 minutes. As the year transitions back, October sees a drop to a high exposure level (6) with a 25-minute burn time, while November and December revert to moderate to low levels (3 and 2, respectively), allowing for burn times extending up to 45 minutes. Visitors and residents should take extra precautions during high-risk months—primarily from March to September—by seeking shade, wearing protective clothing, and applying sunscreen frequently to minimize the risk of sunburn and long-term skin damage.
UV Risk Categories
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Petersburg UVI | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Nizhniy Novgorod UVI | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Yekaterinburg UVI | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Moscow UVI | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Novosibirsk UVI | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Verkhniy Kurkuzhin | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 |