Monday, October 19, 2026 · Canada
Skin weather in Quebec City UV index & humidity today
What today’s weather in Quebec City does to your skin – based on current forecast data for UV, humidity and air quality.
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 4:10 AM local time
Today · Temperature2 to 13 °C
Low and high-
UV index
3.6
moderate
Peak UV index today: 3.6 – moderate.
From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
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Humidity
30%indoors when heated
dry
Outdoors 78% humidity – heat it to 21 °C and only around 30% is left indoors.
Dry air draws moisture from your skin – a richer moisturiser makes sense today.
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Pollen
–
No pollen forecast is available for this region.
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Air quality
26EAQI
fair
European Air Quality Index up to 26 – fair. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 6 µg/m³.
Clean air – no extra cleansing needed.
Tomorrow
- 1 to 10 °C
- UV 3.5 · moderate
- 29% · very dry
- Air quality: fair
Skin climate in Quebec City through the year
When the air in Quebec City is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- Indoor air in Quebec City is driest in January: heated to 21 °C, humidity indoors drops to around 11%.
- From October to May, the average daily temperature stays below 15 °C – the time when heating is usually on.
- From April to August, 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 356 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 155 h | 22° | 77% | 11% | -5.3 °C |
| Feb | 179 h | 30° | 73% | 11% | -3.9 °C |
| Mar | 223 h | 40° | 71% | 16% | 2.7 °C |
| Apr | 257 h | 53° | 65% | 24% | 10.4 °C |
| May | 312 h | 62° | 64% | 39% | 18.7 °C |
| Jun | 313 h | 66° | 73% | – | 22.9 °C |
| Jul | 356 h | 65° | 77% | – | 25.3 °C |
| Aug | 310 h | 57° | 78% | – | 24.5 °C |
| Sep | 276 h | 45° | 79% | – | 20.7 °C |
| Oct | 217 h | 34° | 78% | 39% | 14.7 °C |
| Nov | 157 h | 24° | 78% | 22% | 4.6 °C |
| Dec | 136 h | 20° | 78% | 14% | -1.7 °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 Quebec City today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Quebec City reaches up to 3.6 – moderate. From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
How dry is the air in Quebec City today?
Outdoors 78% humidity – heat it to 21 °C and only around 30% is left indoors. Dry air draws moisture from your skin – a richer moisturiser makes sense today.
When is the air driest in Quebec City?
Indoor air in Quebec City is driest in January: heated to 21 °C, humidity indoors drops to around 11%. From October to May, the average daily temperature stays below 15 °C – the time when heating is usually on.
When is UV strongest in Quebec City?
From April to August, 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 356 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.