Current UV Index:
High UV Forecast*
Thursday, 28 Mar 2024 | UV = 7.7 | High |
Friday, 29 Mar 2024 | UV = 8.0 | Very High |
Saturday, 30 Mar 2024 | UV = 8.3 | Very High |
Sunday, 31 Mar 2024 | UV = 8.5 | Very High |
Monday, 01 Apr 2024 | UV = 8.9 | Very High |
Tuesday, 02 Apr 2024 | UV = 8.1 | Very High |
*UV forecast for cloud-free sky at local noon |
UV Index Description |
0-2: Low |
No danger to the average person |
Wear sunglasses on bright days; use sunscreen if there is snow on the ground, which reflects UV radiation, or if you have particularly fair skin. |
3-5: Medium |
Little risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure |
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ sunscreen, cover the body with clothing and a hat, and seek shade around midday when the sun is most intense. |
6-7: High |
High risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure |
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ sunscreen, cover the body with sun protective clothing and a wide-brim hat, and reduce time in the sun from two hours before to three hours after solar noon (roughly 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM during summer in zones that observe daylight saving time). |
8-10: Very High |
Very high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure |
Wear SPF 30+ sunscreen, a shirt, sunglasses, and a hat. Do not stay out in the sun for too long. |
11+: Extreme |
Extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure |
Take all precautions, including: wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ sunscreen, cover the body with a long-sleeve shirt and trousers, wear a very broad hat, and avoid the sun from two hours before to three hours after solar noon (roughly 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM during summer in zones that observe daylight savings time). |