What time is UV highest in Crestwood?

UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Crestwood it peaks around 1:20pm at 7, which is High.

Do I need sunscreen in Crestwood today?

Yes, from 10:00am to 5:00pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.

When does UV drop below 3 in Crestwood?

At about 5:00pm today (AEDT). It rises above 3 again from about 9:30am 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 Hobart, 866 km south.

UV index Crestwood today

Today’s peak UV 7, High

High

Peaks around 1:20pm

Sun protection times in Crestwood today: 10:00am to 5:00pm. Times in AEDT.

Updated 12:59am AEDT. Forecast from Open-Meteo.

UV index Crestwood tomorrow

Tuesday8Very high
9:30am to 5:20pm

Very high UV tomorrow. Protection from 9:30am, with every layer you’ve got.

5-day UV forecast

Wednesday8Very high
9:30am to 5:20pm
Thursday8Very high
9:30am to 5:20pm
Friday8Very high
9:20am to 5:20pm
Saturday7High
9:30am to 5:00pm
Sunday8Very high
9:10am to 5:00pm

Hourly UV forecast for Crestwood

Hourly UV forecast for Crestwood, times in AEDT
Time	UV index	Category
9am	2	Low
10am	3	Moderate
11am	4	Moderate
12pm	3	Moderate
1pm	7	High
2pm	6	High
3pm	6	High
4pm	5	Moderate
5pm	3	Moderate
6pm	2	Low

What to do at UV 7

High. Unprotected fair skin can burn in around 25 minutes, so hat and sunscreen on before you go. More about UV 7

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 Crestwood over the past week

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

Peak UV in Crestwood over the past week
Day	Peak UV	Category
Monday	7	High
Tuesday	7	High
Wednesday	7	High
Thursday	7	High
Friday	2	Low
Saturday	7	High
Sunday	7	High

Days at 8 or above this season: 0

Nearby suburbs and beaches

FAQs about UV in Crestwood

What time is UV highest in Crestwood?: UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Crestwood it peaks around 1:20pm at 7, which is High.
Do I need sunscreen in Crestwood today?: Yes, from 10:00am to 5:00pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.
When does UV drop below 3 in Crestwood?: At about 5:00pm today (AEDT). It rises above 3 again from about 9:30am 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 Hobart, 866 km south.