UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Sanandij, Iran 
will be up to 11.4, 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: 2025-05-09
UV index at 11.4 in Sanandij 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.
Sanandij usually has a UV index that ranges from low in winter to moderate or high during summer months, peaking around midday. The UV levels increase as the sun gets stronger in warmer seasons.
Seasonally, Sanandij has hot, dry summers with temperatures often reaching high levels, and cold winters with occasional snow. Spring and autumn are mild and pleasant, with more rain in these shoulder seasons.
Compared to other parts of Iran, Sanandij is cooler in summer than desert areas but warmer than mountainous regions. It has more rain than eastern Iran but less than the Caspian Sea coastal cities. Neighboring Iraq tends to be hotter and drier overall.
See the UV index hour by hour for Sanandij, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.