UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Cincinnati, United States 
will be up to 7.6, 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: 2025-05-21
With Cincinnati's UV index reaching 7.6, 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.
The UV index in Cincinnati varies throughout the year, reaching moderate to high levels during summer months, typically ranging from 5 to 9, and lower levels in winter, usually between 1 and 3.
Cincinnati experiences four distinct seasons: warm, humid summers with temperatures often in the 80s and 90s (°F), cold winters with snow, and mild springs and autumns with changing foliage.
Compared to other parts of the Midwest, Cincinnati has a slightly more humid climate. Its weather is warmer than northern states like Ohio's northern areas and neighboring Indiana, but cooler than southern states like Kentucky to the south.
See the UV index hour by hour for Cincinnati, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.