Protection on Nov 4Below UV 3 all dayUV 3 or higher, local time
Solar noon11:55 AMwhen the sun is highest
Sunrise · sunset6:57 AM · 4:53 PMlocal time
Peak2around 11 AM
Sun protection on Wednesday, November 4
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 AM | 0 | Low |
| 9 AM | 1 | Low |
| 10 AM | 1 | Low |
| 11 AM | 2 | Low |
| 12 PM | 2 | Low |
| 1 PM | 1 | Low |
| 2 PM | 1 | Low |
| 3 PM | 1 | Low |
Recent UV forecasts in Portland
Across 7 available forecast dates from Oct 29, 2026 to Nov 4, 2026, the forecast peak ranged from 1 to 2 (highest on Oct 29, 2026).
| Date | Peak UV | Exposure |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4 | 2 | Low |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 2 | Low |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 1 | Low |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 2 | Low |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 1 | Low |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 2 | Low |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 2 | Low |
UV index today near Portland
| City | Distance | Peak today |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver, WA | 7.5 mi | — |
| Lake Oswego, OR | 8.7 mi | — |
| Beaverton, OR | 9.3 mi | — |
| Happy Valley, OR | 9.9 mi | — |
| Tigard, OR | 9.9 mi | — |
| Gresham, OR | 11 mi | — |
| Camas, WA | 12 mi | — |
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