What time is UV highest in Firefly?

UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Firefly it peaks around 3:00pm at 6, which is High.

Do I need sunscreen in Firefly today?

Yes, from 1:40pm to 4:30pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.

When does UV drop below 3 in Firefly?

At about 4:30pm 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, 466 km north.

UV index Firefly today

Today’s peak UV 6, High

High

Peaks around 3:00pm

Sun protection times in Firefly today: 1:40pm to 4:30pm. Times in AEDT.

Updated 1:52am AEDT. Forecast from Open-Meteo.

UV index Firefly tomorrow

Tuesday6High
9:10am to 5:10pm

Hat weather from 9:10am. UV climbs to 6 around the middle of the day.

5-day UV forecast

Wednesday5Moderate
10:00am to 4:50pm
Thursday8Very high
10:10am to 5:10pm
Friday8Very high
9:10am to 5:10pm
Saturday6High
9:20am to 2:40pm
Sunday6High
9:00am to 2:50pm

Hourly UV forecast for Firefly

Hourly UV forecast for Firefly, times in AEDT
Time	UV index	Category
8am	1	Low
9am	1	Low
10am	2	Low
11am	1	Low
12pm	1	Low
1pm	1	Low
2pm	4	Moderate
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 Firefly over the past week

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

Peak UV in Firefly over the past week
Day	Peak UV	Category
Monday	5	Moderate
Tuesday	7	High
Wednesday	7	High
Thursday	8	Very high
Friday	8	Very high
Saturday	6	High
Sunday	8	Very high

Days at 8 or above this season: 0

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FAQs about UV in Firefly

What time is UV highest in Firefly?: UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Firefly it peaks around 3:00pm at 6, which is High.
Do I need sunscreen in Firefly today?: Yes, from 1:40pm to 4:30pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.
When does UV drop below 3 in Firefly?: At about 4:30pm 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, 466 km north.