When does Sitka need sun protection?

Whenever the UV index is 3 or above. In Sitka that is typically from April through October, and any other day UV reaches 3. The EPA Sun Safety action steps apply at the same threshold used worldwide.

Does Sitka need sun protection in winter?

Not every day. Midwinter middays in Sitka often sit below UV 3, but clear late-winter and early-spring days cross the threshold before summer fully arrives. Check the live index.

Can you burn on a cool day in Sitka?

Yes. UV is not heat. A cool, windy or lightly cloudy day in Sitka can still sit at UV 3 or above, especially from spring through autumn. Temperature on this page is for context only; the UV number is what decides protection.

UV index in Sitka today

Sitka is an inland Tennessee suburb at 35.9°S. Typical summer peaks of 9–11 (very high to extreme) arrive whether the day feels scorching or merely mild. This is warm-temperate America: a long protection season from spring through fall, with clear winter days that can still burn.

Live reading · data by Open-Meteo · reference monitoring by ARPANSA

Today and tomorrow in Sitka

Peak UV, temperature and conditions for Sitka. Tomorrow’s peak is the number to plan around if you’re heading out in the middle of the day.

Weather conditions right now

Cloud and rain cut heat more than they cut UV. A partly cloudy day in Sitka can still sit at protection levels. Why you burn on cloudy days.

When Sitka needs sun protection

Sun protection is needed in Sitka typically from April through October, and any other day UV reaches 3. Inland heat or a cool change does not change the UV index; go by the number, not how the day feels.

The threshold, per SunSmart and ARPANSA: whenever UV reaches 3 or above, Slip on covering clothing, Slop on SPF 50+ sunscreen, Slap on a hat, Seek shade and Slide on sunglasses. Read the full sun safety guide.

The UV scale at a glance

0–2Low
3–5Moderate
6–7High
8–10Very high
11+Extreme

Frequently asked questions

When does Sitka need sun protection?: Whenever the UV index is 3 or above. In Sitka that is typically from April through October, and any other day UV reaches 3. The EPA Sun Safety action steps apply at the same threshold used worldwide.
Does Sitka need sun protection in winter?: Not every day. Midwinter middays in Sitka often sit below UV 3, but clear late-winter and early-spring days cross the threshold before summer fully arrives. Check the live index.
Can you burn on a cool day in Sitka?: Yes. UV is not heat. A cool, windy or lightly cloudy day in Sitka can still sit at UV 3 or above, especially from spring through autumn. Temperature on this page is for context only; the UV number is what decides protection.