What time is UV highest in East Tamworth?

UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in East Tamworth it peaks around 2:50pm at 4, which is Moderate.

Do I need sunscreen in East Tamworth today?

Yes, from 2:20pm to 3:30pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.

When does UV drop below 3 in East Tamworth?

At about 3:30pm 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, 417 km north-east.

UV index East Tamworth today

Today’s peak UV 4, Moderate

Moderate

Peaks around 2:50pm

Sun protection times in East Tamworth today: 2:20pm to 3:30pm. Times in AEDT.

Updated 1:22am AEDT. Forecast from Open-Meteo.

UV index East Tamworth tomorrow

Tuesday8Very high
9:20am to 2:20pm

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

5-day UV forecast

Wednesday8Very high
9:10am to 5:10pm
Thursday8Very high
9:10am to 5:10pm
Friday8Very high
9:10am to 5:20pm
Saturday5Moderate
9:20am to 1:50pm
Sunday7High
9:00am to 3:20pm

Hourly UV forecast for East Tamworth

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

What to do at UV 4

Moderate. Unprotected fair skin can burn in under an hour, so protect up when you head out. More about UV 4

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 East Tamworth over the past week

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

Peak UV in East Tamworth over the past week
Day	Peak UV	Category
Monday	4	Moderate
Tuesday	8	Very high
Wednesday	8	Very high
Thursday	8	Very high
Friday	8	Very high
Saturday	5	Moderate
Sunday	8	Very high

Days at 8 or above this season: 0

Nearby suburbs and beaches

FAQs about UV in East Tamworth

What time is UV highest in East Tamworth?: UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in East Tamworth it peaks around 2:50pm at 4, which is Moderate.
Do I need sunscreen in East Tamworth today?: Yes, from 2:20pm to 3:30pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.
When does UV drop below 3 in East Tamworth?: At about 3:30pm 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, 417 km north-east.