Peak UV index by city
| City | Population | Peak UV | Exposure | UV 3+ hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 453,737 | 4 | Moderate | 11 AM–2 PM |
| Chesapeake | 255,332 | 4 | Moderate | 11 AM–2 PM |
| Richmond | 237,257 | 4 | Moderate | 11 AM–2 PM |
| Norfolk | 231,013 | 4 | Moderate | 11 AM–2 PM |
| Newport News | 183,230 | 4 | Moderate | 11 AM–2 PM |
| Alexandria | 160,662 | 3 | Moderate | 11 AM–2 PM |
| Hampton | 137,315 | 4 | Moderate | 11 AM–2 PM |
| Suffolk | 104,699 | 4 | Moderate | 11 AM–2 PM |
| Roanoke | 99,111 | 3 | Moderate | 11 AM–1 PM |
| Portsmouth | 96,777 | 4 | Moderate | 11 AM–2 PM |
| Lynchburg | 81,347 | 4 | Moderate | 11 AM–2 PM |
| Harrisonburg | 50,839 | 4 | Moderate | 11 AM–2 PM |
| Leesburg | 49,917 | 3 | Moderate | 11 AM–2 PM |
| Blacksburg | 45,104 | 2 | Low | Below 3 all day |
| Charlottesville | 44,388 | 4 | Moderate | 11 AM–2 PM |
| Manassas | 44,332 | 3 | Moderate | 11 AM–2 PM |
| Danville | 41,647 | 4 | Moderate | 11 AM–2 PM |
| Petersburg | 33,734 | 4 | Moderate | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Fredericksburg | 30,393 | 3 | Moderate | 11 AM–2 PM |
| Winchester | 28,272 | 3 | Moderate | 11 AM–2 PM |
| Staunton | 26,801 | 3 | Moderate | 11 AM–2 PM |
| Fairfax | 26,772 | 3 | Moderate | 11 AM–2 PM |
| Salem | 25,816 | 3 | Moderate | 11 AM–1 PM |
| Herndon | 25,506 | 3 | Moderate | 11 AM–2 PM |
UV 3+ hours show the window from the first forecast hour at 3 or above to the end of the last. The EPA recommends sun protection at UV 3 and above. Open a city for its current-hour forecast and hourly chart. Forecast sources and limitations.
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