UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Ghat, Libya 
will be up to 11.6, indicating a extreme level of sun exposure for the average person. Check our tips for today to make sure you're safe in the sun.
Last checked: 2025-07-12
UV index at 11.6 in Ghat means extreme risk: limit outdoor time especially from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., actively seek shade, wear protective clothing, broad-brimmed hat, apply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, and wear UV-blocking sunglasses. Watch for bright surfaces like water and snow increasing UV exposure.
Ghat, Libya, has a UV index that often reaches very high levels, especially during summer months due to its desert location, meaning the sun's rays are very strong for most of the year.
Seasonal weather in Ghat is mostly hot and dry with very little rainfall. Summers are extremely hot, often above 40°C (104°F), while winters are mild and cooler, with temperatures sometimes dropping at night.
Compared to the wider Sahara region and neighboring countries like Algeria and Niger, Ghat shares the hot desert climate. It tends to be drier and hotter than coastal areas of Libya but similar to other Saharan towns across North Africa.
See the UV index hour by hour for Ghat, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.