UV Radiation in Georgia
The UV Radiation indicator now uses UV exposure points rather than a plain annual UV index. For Georgia, the stored raw value is 38 UV exposure points, the score is 62/100, and the country ranks 50th out of 229. Lower raw values are better; the score is calculated as 100 minus the raw value.
What the Value Means
Georgia sits in a moderate exposure band. The country is not comparable to the lowest-risk northern countries, but it is also far below the most exposed tropical, desert and southern-hemisphere cases. The result reflects Georgia's mixed profile: Tbilisi and lowland regions have clearly relevant spring and summer UV, while the Caucasus adds altitude, clear air and snow reflection to the risk picture.
Practical Relevance
This value is not a live weather forecast. It is a long-term country-level exposure profile built from UV-index thresholds, high-UV days, altitude, ozone and radiation plausibility, and population weighting. In summer, daily UV peaks in Georgia can be much higher than the country-level burden number suggests, especially in mountain regions such as Kazbegi, Svaneti, Gudauri and Stepantsminda.
Relevant for Expats
For everyday life in Tbilisi, routine sun protection is sensible in the bright half of the year. For hiking, skiing, road trips and balcony or terrace work, the exposure can rise quickly because time outdoors, altitude and reflection matter as much as temperature. The practical reading is simple: Georgia is manageable, but it rewards consistent sun-protection habits.
Conclusion: Georgia's 38 UV exposure points describe a moderate but real long-term UV burden. The country is comfortable for outdoor living, but summer, altitude and long exposure windows should not be underestimated.
Updated: 2026-06-15
