Current UV Index:
High UV Forecast*
Thursday, 21 Nov 2024 | UV = 3.6 | Medium |
Friday, 22 Nov 2024 | UV = 3.5 | Medium |
Saturday, 23 Nov 2024 | UV = 3.3 | Medium |
Sunday, 24 Nov 2024 | UV = 3.2 | Medium |
Monday, 25 Nov 2024 | UV = 3.1 | Medium |
Tuesday, 26 Nov 2024 | UV = 3.1 | Medium |
*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). |