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UV index in Same District Council

WHO scale: from 3 up, protect yourself from the sun. Thin cloud blocks little UV.
☀️ UV now · Same District Council

3.7Moderate

Seek shade at midday; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses outdoors.
Today's peak
9.2
Protect from
09:00
Until
15:00
High-UV hours
7 hours

UV index, next 24 hours

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UV index by the hour
TimeUV indexRating
09:003.7Moderate
10:005.5High
11:007.8Very high
12:009.1Very high
13:009.2Very high
14:007.4High
15:005.3Moderate
16:002.9Moderate
17:000.9Low
18:000.3Low
19:000Low
20:000Low
21:000Low
22:000Low
23:000Low
00:000Low
01:000Low
02:000Low
03:000Low
04:000Low
05:000Low
06:000Low
07:000.3Low
08:001.2Low

Peak UV, next 7 days

Full forecast
  1. Today9.2Very high
  2. Friday 16/109Very high
  3. Saturday 17/106.8High
  4. Sunday 18/109.3Very high
  5. Monday 19/107.1High
  6. Tuesday 20/108.3Very high
  7. Wednesday 21/108.8Very high

Protecting your skin from UV

  • SPF 30+ sunscreenApply 15–20 minutes before going out; reapply every 2 hours and after sweating.
  • Wide-brimmed hat, sunglassesShade your face, neck and eyes — UV400 glasses block nearly all UV.
  • Long sleeves, dense fabricTightly woven, darker fabric blocks more UV than thin, light fabric.
  • Seek midday shadeUV peaks around 10:00–16:00; tip: if your shadow is shorter than you, UV is strong.

UV index FAQ

What UV index is dangerous?

WHO scale: 0–2 low, 3–5 moderate, 6–7 high, 8–10 very high, 11+ extreme. From 3 up, protect yourself; from 8, skin can burn in just 15–20 minutes.

Do I need sunscreen on a cloudy day?

Yes. Thin or broken cloud blocks only a little UV and can even boost it by reflecting off cloud edges. Only very thick cloud cuts it much.

Why is UV higher in the tropics?

The sun is nearly overhead, so UV crosses less atmosphere. In the tropics, midday UV often exceeds 10 all year, especially in summer.

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