UV index Clergate today
Today’s peak UV 3, Moderate
Moderate
Peaks around 12:00pm
UV now 0
UV stays below 3 in Clergate today, so short spells outside don’t need sun protection. UV peaks at 3 (Moderate) around 12:00pm. Times in AEDT.
Updated 1:12am AEDT. Forecast from Open-Meteo.
UV index Clergate tomorrow
- Tuesday8Very high9:30am to 5:20pm
Very high UV tomorrow. Protection from 9:30am, with every layer you’ve got.
5-day UV forecast
- Wednesday8Very high9:20am to 5:20pm
- Thursday8Very high9:20am to 5:20pm
- Friday8Very high9:20am to 5:20pm
- Saturday4Moderate10:20am to 2:10pm
- Sunday6High9:50am to 4:00pm
Hourly UV forecast for Clergate
| Time | UV index | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 8am | 1 | Low |
| 9am | 1 | Low |
| 10am | 1 | Low |
| 11am | 1 | Low |
| 12pm | 3 | Moderate |
| 1pm | 2 | Low |
| 2pm | 1 | Low |
| 3pm | 1 | Low |
| 4pm | 1 | Low |
| 5pm | 1 | Low |
| 6pm | 1 | Low |
What to do at UV 3
Moderate. Unprotected fair skin can burn in under an hour, so protect up when you head out. More about UV 3
- 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.
- Slip on clothing that covers your shouldersCollared shirts and long sleeves do more than any sunscreen.
- Slide on wraparound sunglassesLook for category 2 or higher under the Australian Standard.
- Seek shadeShade matters most around the middle of the day, when UV peaks.
UV in Clergate over the past week
Peak UV each day. This history grows every day the site runs.
| Day | Peak UV | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 7 | High |
| Tuesday | 7 | High |
| Wednesday | 7 | High |
| Thursday | 7 | High |
| Friday | 5 | Moderate |
| Saturday | 6 | High |
| Sunday | 8 | Very high |
Days at 8 or above this season: 0
Nearby suburbs and beaches
FAQs about UV in Clergate
- What time is UV highest in Clergate?
- UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Clergate it peaks around 12:00pm at 3, which is Moderate.
- Do I need sunscreen in Clergate today?
- Not for short spells outside. UV stays below 3 in Clergate today. If you’ll be out for hours, near water or in the snow, protect your skin anyway.
- When does UV drop below 3 in Clergate?
- It stays below 3 all day today.
- 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, 706 km north-east.