What time is UV highest in Barraba?

UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Barraba it peaks around 2:00pm at 6, which is High.

Do I need sunscreen in Barraba today?

Yes, from 1:20pm to 2:50pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.

When does UV drop below 3 in Barraba?

At about 2:50pm today (AEDT). It rises above 3 again from about 9:20am tomorrow.

How accurate is this forecast?

It’s a model forecast that accounts for the sun’s angle, ozone and expected cloud, and it updates about every hour. Real readings can differ on patchy days, when cloud moves through faster than a model can predict. The nearest live sensor is in Gold Coast, 381 km north-east.

UV index Barraba today

Today’s peak UV 6, High

High

Peaks around 2:00pm

Sun protection times in Barraba today: 1:20pm to 2:50pm. Times in AEDT.

Updated 1:21am AEDT. Forecast from Open-Meteo.

UV index Barraba tomorrow

Tuesday8Very high
9:20am to 5:20pm

Very high UV tomorrow. Protection from 9:20am, with every layer you’ve got.

5-day UV forecast

Wednesday8Very high
9:20am to 5:20pm
Thursday8Very high
9:10am to 5:20pm
Friday8Very high
9:10am to 4:30pm
Saturday7High
9:10am to 2:30pm
Sunday4Moderate
9:20am to 2:30pm

Hourly UV forecast for Barraba

Hourly UV forecast for Barraba, times in AEDT
Time	UV index	Category
11am	1	Low
12pm	1	Low
1pm	1	Low
2pm	6	High
3pm	2	Low
4pm	3	Moderate
5pm	2	Low
6pm	2	Low

What to do at UV 6

High. Unprotected fair skin can burn in around 25 minutes, so hat and sunscreen on before you go. More about UV 6

Slip on clothing that covers your shouldersCollared shirts and long sleeves do more than any sunscreen.
Slop on SPF 50 or 50+ sunscreenBroad-spectrum and water-resistant, 20 minutes before you go out. Reapply every two hours.
Slap on a broad-brimmed hatWide enough to shade your face, ears and neck. Caps leave too much exposed.
Seek shadeTrees, umbrellas and shade sails cut UV, but reflected light still reaches you.
Slide on wraparound sunglassesLook for category 2 or higher under the Australian Standard.

UV in Barraba over the past week

Peak UV each day. This history grows every day the site runs.

Peak UV in Barraba over the past week
Day	Peak UV	Category
Monday	8	Very high
Tuesday	8	Very high
Wednesday	8	Very high
Thursday	8	Very high
Friday	8	Very high
Saturday	6	High
Sunday	8	Very high

Days at 8 or above this season: 0

Nearby suburbs and beaches

FAQs about UV in Barraba

What time is UV highest in Barraba?: UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Barraba it peaks around 2:00pm at 6, which is High.
Do I need sunscreen in Barraba today?: Yes, from 1:20pm to 2:50pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.
When does UV drop below 3 in Barraba?: At about 2:50pm today (AEDT). It rises above 3 again from about 9:20am tomorrow.
How accurate is this forecast?: It’s a model forecast that accounts for the sun’s angle, ozone and expected cloud, and it updates about every hour. Real readings can differ on patchy days, when cloud moves through faster than a model can predict. The nearest live sensor is in Gold Coast, 381 km north-east.