What time is UV highest in Elsmore?

UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Elsmore it peaks around 5:00pm at 3, which is Moderate.

Do I need sunscreen in Elsmore today?

Yes, from 4:50pm to 5:10pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.

When does UV drop below 3 in Elsmore?

At about 5:10pm today (AEDT). It rises above 3 again from about 9:10am 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, 288 km north-east.

UV index Elsmore today

Today’s peak UV 3, Moderate

Moderate

Peaks around 5:00pm

Sun protection times in Elsmore today: 4:50pm to 5:10pm. Times in AEDT.

Updated 1:15am AEDT. Forecast from Open-Meteo.

UV index Elsmore tomorrow

Tuesday8Very high
9:10am to 4:00pm

Very high UV tomorrow. Protection from 9:10am, with every layer you’ve got.

5-day UV forecast

Wednesday8Very high
9:10am to 4:40pm
Thursday8Very high
9:10am to 5:20pm
Friday8Very high
9:10am to 5:20pm
Saturday9Very high
9:10am to 3:00pm
Sunday7High
11:00am to 4:10pm

Hourly UV forecast for Elsmore

Hourly UV forecast for Elsmore, times in AEDT
Time	UV index	Category
11am	1	Low
12pm	1	Low
1pm	0	Low
2pm	1	Low
3pm	1	Low
4pm	2	Low
5pm	3	Moderate
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 Elsmore over the past week

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

Peak UV in Elsmore over the past week
Day	Peak UV	Category
Monday	7	High
Tuesday	8	Very high
Wednesday	8	Very high
Thursday	8	Very high
Friday	8	Very high
Saturday	8	Very high
Sunday	5	Moderate

Days at 8 or above this season: 0

Nearby suburbs and beaches

FAQs about UV in Elsmore

What time is UV highest in Elsmore?: UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Elsmore it peaks around 5:00pm at 3, which is Moderate.
Do I need sunscreen in Elsmore today?: Yes, from 4:50pm to 5:10pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.
When does UV drop below 3 in Elsmore?: At about 5:10pm today (AEDT). It rises above 3 again from about 9:10am 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, 288 km north-east.