Monday, October 19, 2026 · Portugal
Skin weather in Ponta Delgada UV index & humidity today
What today’s weather in Ponta Delgada does to your skin – based on current forecast data for UV, humidity and air quality.
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 8:10 AM local time
Today · Temperature19 to 22 °C
Low and high-
UV index
5.1
moderate
Peak UV index today: 5.1 – moderate.
From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
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Humidity
69%outdoors
humid
Average humidity today: 69%.
Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
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Pollen
–
No pollen forecast is available for this region.
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Air quality
36EAQI
fair
European Air Quality Index up to 36 – fair. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 11.8 µg/m³.
Clean air – no extra cleansing needed.
Tomorrow
- 18 to 22 °C
- UV 4 · moderate
- 73% · humid
- Air quality: fair
Skin climate in Ponta Delgada through the year
When the air in Ponta Delgada is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- Indoor air in Ponta Delgada is driest in March: heated to 21 °C, humidity indoors drops to around 53%.
- From March to March, the average daily temperature stays below 15 °C – the time when heating is usually on.
- From March to September, the midday sun climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is then shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high.
- July brings the most sunshine, with around 398 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 218 h | 31° | 81% | – | 16.3 °C |
| Feb | 226 h | 39° | 78% | – | 15.8 °C |
| Mar | 284 h | 49° | 78% | 53% | 15.6 °C |
| Apr | 329 h | 62° | 81% | – | 16.3 °C |
| May | 359 h | 71° | 82% | – | 17.6 °C |
| Jun | 384 h | 76° | 82% | – | 19.5 °C |
| Jul | 398 h | 74° | 82% | – | 21.6 °C |
| Aug | 377 h | 66° | 79% | – | 23.2 °C |
| Sep | 322 h | 54° | 78% | – | 22.3 °C |
| Oct | 260 h | 43° | 80% | – | 21 °C |
| Nov | 222 h | 33° | 79% | – | 19 °C |
| Dec | 212 h | 29° | 77% | – | 17.1 °C |
Indoors when heated = humidity when outdoor air is warmed to 21 °C (only months with a daily average below 15 °C). Midday sun = sun angle in mid-month.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UV index in Ponta Delgada today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Ponta Delgada reaches up to 5.1 – moderate. From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
How dry is the air in Ponta Delgada today?
Average humidity today: 69%. Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
When is the air driest in Ponta Delgada?
Indoor air in Ponta Delgada is driest in March: heated to 21 °C, humidity indoors drops to around 53%. From March to March, the average daily temperature stays below 15 °C – the time when heating is usually on.
When is UV strongest in Ponta Delgada?
From March to September, the midday sun climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is then shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high. July brings the most sunshine, with around 398 hours.
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All cities →Data: WDTEC GmbH’s own weather servers – temperature, UV index and humidity from weather models, air quality and pollen from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS). Ratings: UV per WHO, air quality per European Air Quality Index, pollen per NAB. Skincare tips are general recommendations and do not replace medical advice.