UV index Goolgowi today
Today’s peak UV 5, Moderate
Moderate
Peaks around 1:30pm
UV now 0
Sun protection times in Goolgowi today: 12:20pm to 3:00pm. Times in AEDT.
Updated 2:02am AEDT. Forecast from Open-Meteo.
UV index Goolgowi tomorrow
- Tuesday8Very high9:40am to 5:30pm
Very high UV tomorrow. Protection from 9:40am, with every layer you’ve got.
5-day UV forecast
- Wednesday8Very high9:40am to 5:30pm
- Thursday8Very high9:40am to 5:30pm
- Friday8Very high9:40am to 5:30pm
- Saturday7High10:00am to 5:40pm
- Sunday8Very high9:20am to 5:30pm
Hourly UV forecast for Goolgowi
| Time | UV index | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 9am | 1 | Low |
| 10am | 2 | Low |
| 11am | 2 | Low |
| 12pm | 2 | Low |
| 1pm | 5 | Moderate |
| 2pm | 5 | Moderate |
| 3pm | 3 | Moderate |
| 4pm | 1 | Low |
| 5pm | 3 | Moderate |
| 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 Goolgowi over the past week
Peak UV each day. This history grows every day the site runs.
| Day | Peak UV | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 7 | High |
| Tuesday | 7 | High |
| Wednesday | 7 | High |
| Thursday | 6 | High |
| Friday | 5 | Moderate |
| Saturday | 6 | High |
| Sunday | 8 | Very high |
Days at 8 or above this season: 0
Nearby suburbs and beaches
FAQs about UV in Goolgowi
- What time is UV highest in Goolgowi?
- UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Goolgowi it peaks around 1:30pm at 5, which is Moderate.
- Do I need sunscreen in Goolgowi today?
- Yes, from 12:20pm to 3:00pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.
- When does UV drop below 3 in Goolgowi?
- At about 3:00pm 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 Gold Coast, 985 km north-east.