What time is UV highest in Darlington Point?

UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Darlington Point it peaks around 11:50am at 6, which is High.

Do I need sunscreen in Darlington Point today?

Yes, from 9:50am to 4:20pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.

When does UV drop below 3 in Darlington Point?

At about 4:20pm today (AEDT). It rises above 3 again from about 9:40am 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, 941 km south.

UV index Darlington Point today

Today’s peak UV 6, High

High

Peaks around 11:50am

Sun protection times in Darlington Point today: 9:50am to 4:20pm. Times in AEDT.

Updated 1:45am AEDT. Forecast from Open-Meteo.

UV index Darlington Point tomorrow

Tuesday8Very high
9:40am to 5:30pm

Very high UV tomorrow. Protection from 9:40am, with every layer you’ve got.

5-day UV forecast

Wednesday8Very high
9:40am to 5:30pm
Thursday8Very high
9:40am to 5:30pm
Friday8Very high
9:40am to 5:30pm
Saturday7High
10:20am to 5:30pm
Sunday8Very high
9:20am to 5:30pm

Hourly UV forecast for Darlington Point

Hourly UV forecast for Darlington Point, times in AEDT
Time	UV index	Category
9am	2	Low
10am	3	Moderate
11am	5	Moderate
12pm	6	High
1pm	3	Moderate
2pm	6	High
3pm	6	High
4pm	4	Moderate
5pm	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 Darlington Point over the past week

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

Peak UV in Darlington Point over the past week
Day	Peak UV	Category
Monday	7	High
Tuesday	7	High
Wednesday	7	High
Thursday	6	High
Friday	5	Moderate
Saturday	6	High
Sunday	7	High

Days at 8 or above this season: 0

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FAQs about UV in Darlington Point

What time is UV highest in Darlington Point?: UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Darlington Point it peaks around 11:50am at 6, which is High.
Do I need sunscreen in Darlington Point today?: Yes, from 9:50am to 4:20pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.
When does UV drop below 3 in Darlington Point?: At about 4:20pm today (AEDT). It rises above 3 again from about 9:40am 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, 941 km south.