UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Greenland, Barbados 
will be up to 12.6, 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: 2025-06-21
UV index at 12.6 in Greenland 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.
Barbados experiences UV index levels that are generally high, often ranging from 7 to 12, especially during the summer months when the sun is strongest. This high UV index is common year-round due to its tropical location.
Barbados has a wet season from June to November with heavy rain and a dry season from December to May. Temperatures stay warm all year, usually between 24°C and 31°C (75°F to 88°F).
Compared to other Caribbean islands, Barbados has similar hot temperatures and high humidity. It is sunnier and warmer than Greenland, which is cold and icy most of the year with very low UV levels. Greenland’s weather is very different because it is in the Arctic.
See the UV index hour by hour for Greenland, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.