UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Saskatoon, Canada 
will be up to 6.2, 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 Saskatoon's UV index reaching 6.2, 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 Saskatoon varies through the year, typically low in winter (around 0-1) and higher in summer, reaching 6 to 7, indicating moderate to high sun exposure during summer months. Saskatoon has cold winters with temperatures often below freezing and warm summers that can be quite pleasant, with temperatures sometimes reaching the mid-20s Celsius. Spring and autumn are shorter seasons, with temperatures gradually changing between the extremes of winter and summer. Compared to other Canadian cities, Saskatoon experiences colder winters and more sunshine. It is drier than coastal cities like Vancouver and has less rainfall than many parts of eastern Canada. Neighboring provinces like Alberta have similar cold winters but can be windier.
See the UV index hour by hour for Saskatoon, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.