What time is UV highest in Drake?

UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Drake it peaks around 11:00am at 5, which is Moderate.

Do I need sunscreen in Drake today?

Yes, from 10:20am to 2:10pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.

When does UV drop below 3 in Drake?

At about 2:10pm 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 Gold Coast, 140 km north-east.

UV index Drake today

Today’s peak UV 5, Moderate

Moderate

Peaks around 11:00am

Sun protection times in Drake today: 10:20am to 2:10pm. Times in AEDT.

Updated 1:44am AEDT. Forecast from Open-Meteo.

UV index Drake tomorrow

Tuesday8Very high
9:30am to 3:40pm

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

5-day UV forecast

Wednesday6High
9:30am to 4:10pm
Thursday8Very high
9:10am to 5:10pm
Friday8Very high
9:00am to 5:10pm
Saturday7High
8:50am to 4:20pm
Sunday1Low
UV stays below 3

Hourly UV forecast for Drake

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

What to do at UV 5

Moderate. Unprotected fair skin can burn in under an hour, so protect up when you head out. More about UV 5

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 Drake over the past week

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

Peak UV in Drake over the past week
Day	Peak UV	Category
Monday	5	Moderate
Tuesday	5	Moderate
Wednesday	8	Very high
Thursday	8	Very high
Friday	8	Very high
Saturday	8	Very high
Sunday	8	Very high

Days at 8 or above this season: 0

Nearby suburbs and beaches

FAQs about UV in Drake

What time is UV highest in Drake?: UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Drake it peaks around 11:00am at 5, which is Moderate.
Do I need sunscreen in Drake today?: Yes, from 10:20am to 2:10pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.
When does UV drop below 3 in Drake?: At about 2:10pm 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 Gold Coast, 140 km north-east.