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Current UV Index:
UV Index Scale
High UV Forecast*
Thursday, 15 May 2025 UV = 11.0  Extreme 
Friday, 16 May 2025 UV = 11.1  Extreme 
Saturday, 17 May 2025 UV = 11.6  Extreme 
Sunday, 18 May 2025 UV = 11.2  Extreme 
Monday, 19 May 2025 UV = 10.4  Very High 
Tuesday, 20 May 2025 UV = 10.5  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).

UV Forecast