Athens vs Rome

Name: What is the UV Index? | Explained by Dermatologist Dr. Dray
Uploaded: 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z
Duration: 5 min 30 s
Channel: Dr. Dray
Description: Dermatologist @DrDrayzday explains the UV index, its importance, and how it affects your skincare routine. Learn about the UV index, whether you need sunscreen when the UV index is low, and its connection to vitamin D. Find helpful links for the NWS and EPA UV Index apps below.

Live UV index comparison

Athens

Greece

9.3 Est. peak

Very High

Rome

Italy

7.8 Est. peak

High

Live readings are temporarily unavailable — showing each city's modelled peak UV (historical average / clear-sky). Values update as live data returns.

Based on modelled peaks, Athens has the stronger sun — UV 9.3412 vs 7.8311.

Side-by-side

Metric	Athens	Rome
UV (peak)	9.3412	7.8311
Risk level	Very High	High
Today's max UV	9.3	7.8
Country	Greece	Italy
Latitude	37.9842	41.8931
Population	3,041,131	2,872,800

Monthly UV trend

Average UV index by month, Athens vs Rome.