UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Astrakhan, Russia 
will be up to 7.2, indicating a high level of sun exposure for the average person. Check our tips for today to make sure you're safe in the sun.
Last checked: 2025-06-22
With Astrakhan's UV index reaching 7.2, protect your skin from harm by staying in shade, wearing protective clothing, and applying SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV rays are strongest.
Astrakhan usually has a UV index that ranges from low in winter to high in summer, often reaching levels that suggest strong sunlight during long summer days.
The city experiences hot, dry summers with temperatures often above 30°C (86°F) and cold, sometimes snowy winters. Spring and autumn are short, with temperatures changing quickly as the seasons shift.
Compared to other parts of Russia, Astrakhan is much warmer and drier because it is near the Caspian Sea and in a steppe region. Its climate is more similar to neighboring Kazakhstan than to the colder, wetter areas in northern Russia.
See the UV index hour by hour for Astrakhan, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.