The UV index measures the sun's ultraviolet strength on a 0-11+ scale. Protection is recommended once it reaches 3 — in much of the US that is most midday hours from spring through early fall.
☀️ Right now
3
Moderate
Scale 0-11+
036811+
Guidance:
Take shade during midday hours; sunglasses help.
Hour by hour (12h)
16:00☀️Low
2
17:00☀️Low
1
18:00☀️Low
1
19:00☀️Low
0
20:00☀️Low
0
21:00☀️Low
0
22:00☀️Low
0
23:00☀️Low
0
00:00☀️Low
0
01:00☀️Low
0
02:00☀️Low
0
03:00☀️Low
0
Next few days
Daily peak
Thu☀️Moderate
4
Fri☀️Moderate
4
Sat☀️Moderate
6
Sun☀️Moderate
6
Mon☀️Moderate
6
DATA
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