Protection on Nov 5Below UV 3 all dayUV 3 or higher, local time
Solar noon11:36 AMwhen the sun is highest
Sunrise · sunset6:31 AM · 4:41 PMlocal time
Peak1around 11 AM
Sun protection on Thursday, November 5
Low No protection needed. You can safely stay outside using minimal sun protection (EPA).
What the UV index scale meansHourly UV forecast
| Hour | UV index | Exposure |
|---|---|---|
| 10 AM | 0 | Low |
| 11 AM | 1 | Low |
| 12 PM | 1 | Low |
| 1 PM | 0 | Low |
Recent UV forecasts in Park Ridge
Across 7 available forecast dates from Oct 30, 2026 to Nov 5, 2026, the forecast peak ranged from 1 to 3 (highest on Oct 30, 2026).
| Date | Peak UV | Exposure |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 1 | Low |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 1 | Low |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 2 | Low |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 2 | Low |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 1 | Low |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 1 | Low |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 3 | Moderate |
UV index today near Park Ridge
| City | Distance | Peak today |
|---|---|---|
| Niles, IL | 1.9 mi | — |
| Des Plaines, IL | 3.1 mi | — |
| Glenview, IL | 5.0 mi | — |
| Skokie, IL | 5.6 mi | — |
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