Toronto vs Vancouver

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

Toronto

Canada

7.7 Est. peak

High

Vancouver

Canada

9 Est. peak

Very 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, Vancouver has the stronger sun — UV 8.9734 vs 7.7246.

Side-by-side

Metric	Toronto	Vancouver
UV (peak)	7.7246	8.9734
Risk level	High	Very High
Today's max UV	7.7	9
Country	Canada	Canada
Latitude	43.7417	49.25
Population	5,429,524	2,264,823

Monthly UV trend

Average UV index by month, Toronto vs Vancouver.