UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Québec, Canada 
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: 2025-05-09
With Québec'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.
The UV index in Québec varies throughout the year, reaching higher levels around 6 to 7 during summer months, especially in June and July, and lower levels near 1 or 2 in winter when the sun is weaker. Québec experiences cold winters with snow from December to February and mild summers from June to August. Spring and fall bring cooler temperatures and changing leaves, with spring thaw and fall colors being notable seasonal events. Compared to the wider region, Québec is colder than southern parts of Canada and the United States but warmer than northern Canada. It shares similar cold winter conditions with neighboring provinces like Ontario but tends to have more snow due to its geography.
See the UV index hour by hour for Québec, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.