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UV Index in Kansas — Current UV Levels
Check the current UV index for 2 cities in Kansas. Select a city below for real-time UV data, hourly forecasts, and sun protection advice.
UV Index by City in Kansas
Sun Safety in Kansas
UV levels in Kansas vary by season, altitude, and proximity to water. The WHO recommends sun protection whenever UV reaches 3 or higher. Apply SPF 30+ before outdoor activities and reapply every 2 hours.
UV Index in Kansas: What to Know
Kansas sees high summer UV across its open plains, with very high levels common from June through August.
Across Kansas, the UV index peaks in the four hours around solar noon (roughly noon to 3 PM local time). The World Health Organization recommends sun protection whenever the UV index reaches 3 or higher: apply broad-spectrum SPF 30 at UV 3–5, SPF 50 at UV 6–7, and SPF 50+ with reapplication every two hours at UV 8 and above. Check the live, hour-by-hour UV index for Kansas City and Wichita on the city pages above before heading outdoors.
Common Questions About UV in Kansas
When is the UV index highest in Kansas?
UV in Kansas is strongest between noon and 3 PM local time, and highest in the summer months when the sun sits highest in the sky. Check the hourly chart for Kansas City above to see today's exact peak.
Do I need sunscreen in Kansas?
Yes — whenever the UV index reaches 3 or higher, which in Kansas covers most of the daytime hours from spring through fall. Even on cloudy days, up to 80% of UV can reach the ground.
How accurate is this UV data for Kansas?
Our UV index for Kansas comes from Open-Meteo, which aggregates national weather-service models, and updates every 15 minutes. Levels follow the official WHO global solar UV index scale.